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Neil Young — Down By The River
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ThePoose
(Ottawa, capital of Canada)
Posted: Jun 06, 2013 - 12:49
 
He found there was no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Bound to make anyone homicidal.


 unclehud wrote:

If she could take him over the rainbow, why did he shoot her?  Never figured that out.



 



unclehud
(now 50 feet above the planet in Boston)
Posted: Jun 06, 2013 - 12:37
 

If she could take him over the rainbow, why did he shoot her?  Never figured that out.



CrackerjaxATX
(ATX)
Posted: Jun 06, 2013 - 12:34
 
my fav NY album. and this song reminds me of my fav comedian, chris farley :b){#Bananajumprope}{#Lol}
martinc
(Ottawa Canada)
Posted: Jun 06, 2013 - 12:33
 
Imagine 1969 again. No matter how loud you can play this it really doesn't sound like it was recorded with lots of volume. 

jmsmy
(Music Town, Klein, Texas)
Posted: Jun 06, 2013 - 12:31
 
sometimes that just happens

buddy
Posted: May 05, 2013 - 16:58
 
Ha!  Great comment, Bill.  Hopefully, this girlfriend wasn't the Cinnamon Girl he claimed he could be happy with for the rest of his life!

The whole album's a 10, btw.

On_The_Beach
(The Blue Planet)
Posted: Apr 04, 2013 - 17:32
 
 coloradojohn wrote:
Probably the BEST song to jam to with HeadPhones on and turned to 11...somewhere in there, the barriers melt and the two hemispheres of the brain cross-fire in synch and when the spine-shiver signals from the body trigger proprioception in the cerebellum, that tingle of endorphin release comes and I know I have arrived to where Neil and Crazy wanted to put me to receive their peculiar brand of shaman-type insight, and man, it is ALL a matter of vibration and all a vibration of matter, and, true, there is this illusion that everything actually exists, but there is also this eternal and infinite plasma dance going on that is beyond mere perception and Neil knows it and shows it and has always taken it up and shared it out so well...
 
coloradojohn, you DA MAN!  {#Cheers}

thatch
(Shhh....at work....)
Posted: Apr 04, 2013 - 13:31
 
When will RP start broadcasting in PureTone format {#Wink}?

Larry_Rosenow
(Bend, OR)
Posted: Apr 04, 2013 - 13:23
 
I have been listening to this song for over 40 years, still have the album, not sure but think the killing has something to do with the era and all the senseless killing in Vietnam.  

leafmold
Posted: Apr 04, 2013 - 13:19
 
 coloradojohn wrote:
Probably the BEST song to jam to with HeadPhones on and turned to 11...somewhere in there, the barriers melt and the two hemispheres of the brain cross-fire in synch and when the spine-shiver signals from the body trigger proprioception in the cerebellum, that tingle of endorphin release comes and I know I have arrived to where Neil and Crazy wanted to put me to receive their peculiar brand of shaman-type insight, and man, it is ALL a matter of vibration and all a vibration of matter, and, true, there is this illusion that everything actually exists, but there is also this eternal and infinite plasma dance going on that is beyond mere perception and Neil knows it and shows it and has always taken it up and shared it out so well...
 
I have the same reaction to this song...literally up and down the spine.

black321
(A sunset in the desert)
Posted: Apr 04, 2013 - 13:19
 
What a groove...and love that chunky rhythm. 

Virginia_n_Ohio
(Columbus)
Posted: Apr 04, 2013 - 13:18
 
 coloradojohn wrote:
Probably the BEST song to jam to with HeadPhones on and turned to 11...somewhere in there, the barriers melt and the two hemispheres of the brain cross-fire in synch and when the spine-shiver signals from the body trigger proprioception in the cerebellum, that tingle of endorphin release comes and I know I have arrived to where Neil and Crazy wanted to put me to receive their peculiar brand of shaman-type insight, and man, it is ALL a matter of vibration and all a vibration of matter, and, true, there is this illusion that everything actually exists, but there is also this eternal and infinite plasma dance going on that is beyond mere perception and Neil knows it and shows it and has always taken it up and shared it out so well...
 
Nicely put!  Couldn't have said it better myself.  

leafmold
Posted: Apr 04, 2013 - 13:16
 
Perfection.

oldfart48
(boulder creek ca.)
Posted: Mar 04, 2013 - 01:44
 
not as bad as cowpie or others  of neil's bubblegum drivel, but close..........

flyboy
(Sarah Palin's Hometown)
Posted: Jan 31, 2013 - 18:02
 
 coloradojohn wrote:
Probably the BEST song to jam to with HeadPhones on and turned to 11...somewhere in there, the barriers melt and the two hemispheres of the brain cross-fire in synch and when the spine-shiver signals from the body trigger proprioception in the cerebellum, that tingle of endorphin release comes and I know I have arrived to where Neil and Crazy wanted to put me to receive their peculiar brand of shaman-type insight, and man, it is ALL a matter of vibration and all a vibration of matter, and, true, there is this illusion that everything actually exists, but there is also this eternal and infinite plasma dance going on that is beyond mere perception and Neil knows it and shows it and has always taken it up and shared it out so well...
 

Appears you're taking advantage of some of them new laws down there in Colorado.

oldfart48
(boulder creek ca.)
Posted: Jan 31, 2013 - 17:57
 
a cover not very well one, neil works best as part of a group. he otherwise spues dreck and bubblegum. respect his vision at times,  but too much crap. i would much rather listen to bills biggest bitch....the long "TIME" fom the chambers brothers. this is just boring fluff.

expatlar
(Michoacan, Mexico)
Posted: Jan 31, 2013 - 17:56
 
I'm a sucker for harmonies, which this song doesn't have, but I'm also a sucker for vicious ridiculous guitar from the gut.

Otomi
(La orilla de la civilización)
Posted: Jan 31, 2013 - 17:53
 
 coloradojohn wrote:
Probably the BEST song to jam to with HeadPhones on and turned to 11...somewhere in there, the barriers melt and the two hemispheres of the brain cross-fire in synch and when the spine-shiver signals from the body trigger proprioception in the cerebellum, that tingle of endorphin release comes and I know I have arrived to where Neil and Crazy wanted to put me to receive their peculiar brand of shaman-type insight, and man, it is ALL a matter of vibration and all a vibration of matter, and, true, there is this illusion that everything actually exists, but there is also this eternal and infinite plasma dance going on that is beyond mere perception and Neil knows it and shows it and has always taken it up and shared it out so well...
 

That's one of my favorite comments on any RP comment page!

leafmold
Posted: Jan 31, 2013 - 17:52
 
I just never get sick of this song...

coloradojohn
(A Mile High and then some, Cherry Creek, Denver)
Posted: Dec 31, 2012 - 09:49
 
Probably the BEST song to jam to with HeadPhones on and turned to 11...somewhere in there, the barriers melt and the two hemispheres of the brain cross-fire in synch and when the spine-shiver signals from the body trigger proprioception in the cerebellum, that tingle of endorphin release comes and I know I have arrived to where Neil and Crazy wanted to put me to receive their peculiar brand of shaman-type insight, and man, it is ALL a matter of vibration and all a vibration of matter, and, true, there is this illusion that everything actually exists, but there is also this eternal and infinite plasma dance going on that is beyond mere perception and Neil knows it and shows it and has always taken it up and shared it out so well...

scraig
(Santa Barbara, CA)
Posted: Oct 29, 2012 - 16:46
 


AndyJ
(Oregon)
Posted: Oct 29, 2012 - 16:42
 
Forty years and all his music sounds the same... Singing should come from chest and lungs then out the mouth... The nose should play no part in singing... and if so, it should be a minor and supporting role... Forty years of one note in varying volumes... I am old, but he is older.


rockpommel16
(rockpommel´s land...dreaming of netherlands)
Posted: Sep 28, 2012 - 05:10
 
..........

coy
(san antonio)
Posted: Aug 27, 2012 - 17:00
 
i think he's talking about the conflict that human beings go thru
from you be on my side / i'll be on your side to i shot my baby
and the stereo separation sounds gereat on headphones 

1wolfy
(Mission Viejo California)
Posted: Aug 27, 2012 - 16:51
 
 Hey Joe, Where you goin with that gun in your hand ? linden wrote:

People do a lot of things I don't want to hear about. For example, any act performed by someone with the name "Kardashian." And the person Neil is singing about doesn't exactly sound apologetic or self-reflective here — more like he wants us to feel sorry for him. I'd rather hear from the victim.
 



1wolfy
(Mission Viejo California)
Posted: Aug 27, 2012 - 16:47
 
As a young lad, I admired the use of Stereo in this recording.

linden
(Santa Cruz, CA)
Posted: Jul 27, 2012 - 07:05
 
 expatlar wrote:
Maybe he wrote about murder because it's one of the things humans do. Love, hate, war, lovemaking, all the stuff of art isn't it? Not liking a song because it has violence or hatred in it would precude liking an awful lot of music, art, theatre, etc.. that has been made throughout human history.
And just because he wrote/sang about it doesn't mean he advocates it.
http://www.thrasherswheat.org/fot/down-by-the-river.htm
 
People do a lot of things I don't want to hear about. For example, any act performed by someone with the name "Kardashian." And the person Neil is singing about doesn't exactly sound apologetic or self-reflective here — more like he wants us to feel sorry for him. I'd rather hear from the victim.

RoelantSiekman
(Rotterdam, The Netherlands)
Posted: Jul 27, 2012 - 06:58
 
exemplary NY song.. long, tedious, howling... thinking 'is there no end to this song?!'
waaaaaaahhhhh

tonypf
(Honolulu)
Posted: Jun 25, 2012 - 20:23
 
1969!  This album cut through a lot of the narcissistic musical crap of that era.  Was a blessing upon its arrival.  

bachbeet
Posted: May 24, 2012 - 23:57
 
Always liked this song and album.  And, I agree that just because he sings about murder doesn't mean he advocates it.  He may be telling the story of a murderer in the first person.  Maybe that murderer is confessing to his heinous act and is trying in a small way to repent.  The song's mood doesn't seem light nor does it try to trivialize murder.

coloradojohn
(A Mile High and then some, Cherry Creek, Denver)
Posted: May 24, 2012 - 23:52
 
Forever takes me back to Boulder new-house party and this on the stereos and then seeing Neil and Crazy Horse at the Rocks and then man I was hooked and I still think that to this day it was THIS SONG that made me truly able to get the proper slant on what was happening within and I still can't get over how this man this song this thing they do just pushes it and runs with it and puts me in this place

expatlar
(Michoacan, Mexico)
Posted: Apr 23, 2012 - 06:23
 
Maybe he wrote about murder because it's one of the things humans do. Love, hate, war, lovemaking, all the stuff of art isn't it? Not liking a song because it has violence or hatred in it would precude liking an awful lot of music, art, theatre, etc.. that has been made throughout human history.
And just because he wrote/sang about it doesn't mean he advocates it.
http://www.thrasherswheat.org/fot/down-by-the-river.htm

DeeCee1109
(People's Republic of A2)
Posted: Apr 23, 2012 - 06:20
 
Neil at the peak of his powers.

Lizard62
(1290km N of Paradise)
Posted: Mar 22, 2012 - 13:42
 
 Rmike wrote:
I just dont know why am drawn to read these stupid comments.  Most of them are like people yelling in a well- just to hear themselves.
No redeeming value.  Pedants and fools
 
Welcome! which one are you?

Rmike
(If I was up your A$$ you'd kow)
Posted: Mar 22, 2012 - 13:22
 
I just dont know why am drawn to read these stupid comments.  Most of them are like people yelling in a well- just to hear themselves.
No redeeming value.  Pedants and fools

polymath
(Virtual Paradise)
Posted: Mar 22, 2012 - 13:20
 
10 of 10s.

coyotexxx2
(Enjoying Paradise)
Posted: Mar 22, 2012 - 13:20
 
The first grunge band and the first jam band? I love the "noodling."

Lizard62
(1290km N of Paradise)
Posted: Mar 22, 2012 - 13:19
 
spun myself around in my office chair until I got dizzy! {#Sunny}

stevematic
(sandy eggo)
Posted: Mar 22, 2012 - 13:18
 
never liked Neil Young’s vocals

DoctorHooey
(/etc)
Posted: Mar 22, 2012 - 13:17
 
Hold up that tree, Neil!

ThePoose
(Ottawa, capital of Canada)
Posted: Mar 22, 2012 - 13:16
 
 isocky wrote:
I love Neil, but songs about people murdering their wives and girlfriends leave me cold. I'm not sure why people like to sing about it so often.   

 

Murder leaves the wives and girlfriends cold too. Guess the singer-songwriters think murder is an edgy and heavy thing. And it's always done down by the river. Hey, Joe!

Eros92450
(Loveland, Colorado)
Posted: Mar 22, 2012 - 13:14
 
A favorite.

idiot_wind
Posted: Mar 22, 2012 - 13:14
 
Beautiful, trippy, rock n roll. Like other certain songs from certain groups (e.g. Led Z, Allman Brothers, Eric C, Miles D) you can get high just listening. 

crisssi
(North by Northwest)
Posted: Feb 09, 2012 - 11:41
 
 RobRyan wrote:
Without the meandering, pointless guitar noodling: 8. With it: 4.
 
I really do hate pointless meandering noodling whereever I meet it.

But in these endless solos every single note seems to have a point. Don't know what makes the difference ...


calypsus_1
Posted: Oct 15, 2011 - 16:24
 

CSNY - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Down By The River, Live

CSNY live at Big Sur (Esalen Institute), California, September 14, 1969. Neil Young (vocal, guitar), Stephen Stills (guitar, vocal), David Crosby (guitar, vocal), Graham Nash (keyboards), Greg Reeves (bass), Dallas Taylor (drums).

Yeah, that's what I think too. Crosby always had the best guitars available.  

It's a Gibson, probably an L-5 judging by that fancy tailpiece.    fuzzballzz36

Who is on Bass. What became of him ?

Freak show. Some things I do not miss about the '70s      sloopboatman



isocky
Posted: May 24, 2010 - 16:44
 
I love Neil, but songs about people murdering their wives and girlfriends leave me cold. I'm not sure why people like to sing about it so often.   


jadewahoo
(Beautiful Earth)
Posted: May 24, 2010 - 16:37
 
Exalted above all others, this Neil Young guy.

Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: May 24, 2010 - 16:33
 
 Papernapkin wrote:

Time to move on. People are making new stuff everyday. Getting out of your rut could be a healthy thing.
 
Explore your past. Could be a healthy thing.


ra990
Posted: May 24, 2010 - 16:33
 
Wow, there is so much great NY music I haven't yet discovered. Keep it coming...

kurtster
(Area code 216)
Posted: May 24, 2010 - 16:30
 
Perfecto for this summery evening.