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Neil Young — Four Strong Winds

Comes a Time (1978)

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On_The_Beach (The Blue Planet)	Posted: Feb 09, 2013 - 21:41 laozilover wrote: God I love this song! So plangent! 8-> 9 Good morning class, today's word is "plangent": plangent \|ˈplanjənt\| adjective, chiefly poetic/literary (of a sound) loud, reverberating, and often melancholy. Thanks laozilover, I'm gonna use that one! ; )
mread (Sun Diego)	Posted: Feb 01, 2013 - 15:15 Stingray wrote: Another comment from the little high horse of Nottingham. "A singer of limited range" ? Sorry...? Since when "the range" of a rock-singer is even a category? <> ======================================================================== Quote "L.R. Freddy" "Liking Neil Young is not a litmus test of music appreciation, no more than liking Mozart or Beethoven or Bob Dylan (insert classic of choice)." Question:Is there not the little word "is" missing, at the end of this sentence? I mean - not that I'm British - just asking... Geez... Firstly: No, "is" is not missing from fredriley's sentence. Consider the sentence "You like RP less than I." You could add "do" at the end, or omit it — either is grammatically correct. Also, further up, your own "is" should be moved from before "even a category" to after "Since when." (But assuming English is not your first language, or you went to public schools, you are forgiven.) Secondly, and far more importantly: fredriley's original comment was very typical for him — a mix of subjective and objective stuff, but the difference easily discerned. A singer's "range" usually refers to the difference between their lowest (pitch) and highest notes. Roy Orbison, for example, had a large range. Or maybe fredriley was referring to the "dramatic range" of singing style. Robert Plant comes to mind as not limited in style. Pretty sure that one of those is what fredriley meant by "range." What did you think he meant? Anyway, as a long-time Neil Young fan, I may not agree with fredriley about the cheese-wire thing, but I concede that he is right about the range thing. It's an observation of something technical, probably measurable. Fredriley was not on his high horse so much as showing a little erudition. You were showing a lot of something else. Have a little respect, dude. I ignore 99% of your comments, but I couldn't let this one go. I'm a 1%-er!
Stingray	Posted: Nov 07, 2012 - 19:47 fredriley wrote: No, Neil Young is a singer of limited range and songwriter of massive ability and deserved fame. There are no gods (and if there are, they're highly capricious and evil and destructive). Liking Neil Young is not a litmus test of music appreciation, no more than liking Mozart or Beethoven or Bob Dylan (insert classic of choice). Keep your hair on and quit judging folk based on your subjective musical tastes. Personally, I have a lot of respect for yer man's songwriting and love covers of his work, but his voice goes through my brain like cheesewire and is an auto-mute. Another comment from the little high horse of Nottingham. "A singer of limited range" ? Sorry...? Since when "the range" of a rock-singer is even a category? Reminds me of the rebel-yell of "rocking" tenors - with an unlimited range. Guess that's the music for Paps "limited range" Freddy! ======================================================================== Quote "L.R. Freddy" "Liking Neil Young is not a litmus test of music appreciation, no more than liking Mozart or Beethoven or Bob Dylan (insert classic of choice)." Question: Is there not the little word "is" missing, at the end of this sentence? I mean - not that I'm British - just asking...
Stingray	Posted: Nov 07, 2012 - 19:31 4 strong winds - aha! How many members in Crazy Horse...?
calypsus_1 (East of Eden)	Posted: Aug 27, 2012 - 11:04
Johnny-smooth (On my bicycle)	Posted: Aug 05, 2012 - 09:35 Takes me back to some old times that were both joyful and sad in parting.
laozilover (Left of Chicago and up)	Posted: Aug 05, 2012 - 09:32 God I love this song! So plangent! 8-> 9
coloradojohn (A Mile High and then some, Cherry Creek, Denver)	Posted: Aug 05, 2012 - 09:31 Oh, my! I was just JUST sitting down to start the Neil-fest that will culminate at the show at Red Rocks this fine and august day, and — well, The Universe is even more in synch than synching would imply... Superb, and the groove is building mightily already...Thanks, RP!
calypsus_1 (East of Eden)	Posted: Jun 03, 2012 - 10:19 *Neil Young and Crazy Horse – Americana (2012)*
lemmoth (NYC)	Posted: Dec 27, 2011 - 13:30 Sorry Fred. I lost my hair after reading a lot of hateful posts with vomitory emoticons. Always love how you turn a phrase and appreciate your sensibility. fredriley wrote: No, Neil Young is a singer of limited range and songwriter of massive ability and deserved fame. There are no gods (and if there are, they're highly capricious and evil and destructive). Liking Neil Young is not a litmus test of music appreciation, no more than liking Mozart or Beethoven or Bob Dylan (insert classic of choice). Keep your hair on and quit judging folk based on your subjective musical tastes. Personally, I have a lot of respect for yer man's songwriting and love covers of his work, but his voice goes through my brain like cheesewire and is an auto-mute.
NeilBlanchard (Greater Boston area, Massachusetts Eaarth)	Posted: Sep 23, 2011 - 12:59 Does anyone have the original version of this song by Ian & Sylvia (Tyson) they can upload? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_%26_Sylvia Neil
arserocket (S.O.B in an S.U.V)	Posted: Sep 23, 2011 - 12:58 What a wonderful voice, never grated on my ears
MiracleDrug (Earth)	Posted: Sep 23, 2011 - 12:57 fredriley wrote: No, Neil Young is a singer of limited range and songwriter of massive ability and deserved fame. There are no gods (and if there are, they're highly capricious and evil and destructive). Liking Neil Young is not a litmus test of music appreciation, no more than liking Mozart or Beethoven or Bob Dylan (insert classic of choice). Keep your hair on and quit judging folk based on your subjective musical tastes. Personally, I have a lot of respect for yer man's songwriting and love covers of his work, but his voice goes through my brain like cheesewire and is an auto-mute. DING! CORRECT!!!
calypsus_1	Posted: Sep 18, 2011 - 19:59 Neil Young - Four Strong Winds, Live-acoustic Neil Young and his wife Pegi Young in concert 2005 Canada. Notable Instruments, during the career of N. Young: 1953 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop. Nicknamed "Old Black", Martin D-45. His primary steel-string acoustic guitar, Martin D-28. Nicknamed "Hank" after its previous owner, Hank Williams. Hank Williams, Jr., Vintage Martin D-18, Languedoc G2, Vagabond Travel Guitar, used for "Let's Impeach the President" on The Colbert Report, Taylor 855 12-string, used in the first half of Rust Never Sleeps, 1927 Gibson Mastertone, a six-string banjo tuned like a guitar, used on many recordings and played by James Taylor on "Old Man.", Gretsch 6120 (Chet Atkins model), Gretsch White Falcon,This particular White Falcon is the stereo 6137, in which the signal from the three bass strings is separated from the signal from the three treble strings,The separation of the signals is most prominently heard on the Harvest song "Words.", Gibson Flying V, Fender Broadcaster, on the Tonight's the Night album and tour.
casey1024 (Here and Now)	Posted: May 20, 2011 - 13:50 Love this song. So sweet and sad. The list of performers on this album listed below is a virtual Who's Who of music.
boober (KC,Mo)	Posted: May 20, 2011 - 12:15 calypsus_1 wrote: "Four Strong Winds" is a song written by Ian Tyson in the early 1960s. It was first recorded by The Brothers Four in a version that "Bubbled Under" the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1963. Subsequently, it was recorded by Ian and Sylvia on an album of the same name released in April, 1964, reflecting the Canadian chart success of the song in 1963. The song is a melancholy reflection on a failing romantic relationship. The singer expresses a desire for a possible reunion in the future ("You could meet me if I sent you down the fare") but acknowledges the likelihood that the relationship is over ("But our good times are all gone/And I'm bound for moving on..."). This folk classic has been recorded by many artists including Neil Young on his 1978 album Comes a Time (Young also performed the song with The Band at the famous The Last Waltz concert. wikipedia Personnel in studio-album: Neil Young - guitar, harmonica, vocals, production Frank Sampedro - guitar, vocals Billy Talbot - bass, vocals Ralph Molina - drums, vocals Tim Mulligan - saxophone Nicolette Larson - harmony vocals Ben Keith - steel guitar Karl Himmel - drums Tim Drummond - bass Spooner Oldham - piano Rufus Thibodeaux - fiddle Joe Osborn - bass Larrie Londin - drums J. J. Cale - electric guitar Farrel Morris - percussion Rita Fey - autoharp Grant Boatwright, John Christopher, Jerry Shook, Vic Jordan, Steve Gibson, Dale Sellers, Ray Edenton - acoustic guitars Shelly Kurland, Stephanie Woolf, Marvin Chantry, Roy Christensen, Gary Vanosdale, Carl Goroditzby, George Binkley, Steve Smith, Larry Harvin, Larry Lasson, Carol Walker, Rebecca Lynch, Virginia Ghristensen, Maryanna Harvin, George Kosmola, Martha Mccrory, Chuck Cochran - strings Ben Keith - production (except on tracks 3, 4 and 8) Tim Mulligan - production (except on track 7) David Briggs - production (on tracks 3 and 4) Tim Mulligan, Michael Laskow, David McKinley, Danny Hilly, Mike Porter, Denny Purcell, Rich "Hoss" Adler, Ernie Winfrey, Gabby Garcia, Paul Kaminsky - engineering Elliot Roberts - direction Tom Wilkes - art direction Coley Coleman - photography No wonder my music doesn't sound as good.....not enough people working on the album.
crispynz1	Posted: May 20, 2011 - 12:14 Excellent tune!
Dave_Mack (Kicking out the jams)	Posted: Mar 18, 2011 - 11:11 Some very Harrisonic 12-string guitar in there.
Mellowman (London UK)	Posted: Mar 18, 2011 - 11:11 I am afraid I must join the band of people who cannot stand his voice.
fredriley (Nottingham, UK)	Posted: Feb 15, 2011 - 02:34 lemmoth wrote: To all the haters out their - Neil is a god, and most people who know music know it, so enjoy your limited appreciation of music. No, Neil Young is a singer of limited range and songwriter of massive ability and deserved fame. There are no gods (and if there are, they're highly capricious and evil and destructive). Liking Neil Young is not a litmus test of music appreciation, no more than liking Mozart or Beethoven or Bob Dylan (insert classic of choice). Keep your hair on and quit judging folk based on your subjective musical tastes. Personally, I have a lot of respect for yer man's songwriting and love covers of his work, but his voice goes through my brain like cheesewire and is an auto-mute.
helgigermany (Germany)	Posted: Feb 15, 2011 - 02:32 Love it!
calypsus_1	Posted: Feb 03, 2011 - 14:11 "Four Strong Winds" is a song written by Ian Tyson in the early 1960s. It was first recorded by The Brothers Four in a version that "Bubbled Under" the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1963. Subsequently, it was recorded by Ian and Sylvia on an album of the same name released in April, 1964, reflecting the Canadian chart success of the song in 1963. The song is a melancholy reflection on a failing romantic relationship. The singer expresses a desire for a possible reunion in the future ("You could meet me if I sent you down the fare") but acknowledges the likelihood that the relationship is over ("But our good times are all gone/And I'm bound for moving on..."). This folk classic has been recorded by many artists including Neil Young on his 1978 album Comes a Time (Young also performed the song with The Band at the famous The Last Waltz concert. wikipedia Personnel in studio-album: Neil Young - guitar, harmonica, vocals, production Frank Sampedro - guitar, vocals Billy Talbot - bass, vocals Ralph Molina - drums, vocals Tim Mulligan - saxophone Nicolette Larson - harmony vocals Ben Keith - steel guitar Karl Himmel - drums Tim Drummond - bass Spooner Oldham - piano Rufus Thibodeaux - fiddle Joe Osborn - bass Larrie Londin - drums J. J. Cale - electric guitar Farrel Morris - percussion Rita Fey - autoharp Grant Boatwright, John Christopher, Jerry Shook, Vic Jordan, Steve Gibson, Dale Sellers, Ray Edenton - acoustic guitars Shelly Kurland, Stephanie Woolf, Marvin Chantry, Roy Christensen, Gary Vanosdale, Carl Goroditzby, George Binkley, Steve Smith, Larry Harvin, Larry Lasson, Carol Walker, Rebecca Lynch, Virginia Ghristensen, Maryanna Harvin, George Kosmola, Martha Mccrory, Chuck Cochran - strings Ben Keith - production (except on tracks 3, 4 and 8) Tim Mulligan - production (except on track 7) David Briggs - production (on tracks 3 and 4) Tim Mulligan, Michael Laskow, David McKinley, Danny Hilly, Mike Porter, Denny Purcell, Rich "Hoss" Adler, Ernie Winfrey, Gabby Garcia, Paul Kaminsky - engineering Elliot Roberts - direction Tom Wilkes - art direction Coley Coleman - photography
Rooney (Near Paradise)	Posted: Jan 14, 2011 - 21:40 It doesn't matter who does this song, I'll always love it. Ian and Sylvia wrote it, Neil sings it. It sounds better when a Canadian sings it, and....when I hear Neil sing it, I want to go live in Canada. Thanks RP for keeping this gem alive. A 10 all the way to Alberta....
macbags (atlanta)	Posted: Jan 14, 2011 - 20:17 ENOUGH NEIL ALREADY. WHAT HAPPENED TO PARADISE
On_The_Beach (Vancouver BC, Bud)	Posted: Jan 14, 2011 - 20:14 lemmoth wrote: To all the haters out their - Neil is a god, and most people who know music know it, so enjoy your limited appreciation of music. lemmoth, you the man. ; )
calypsus_1	Posted: Jan 08, 2011 - 23:52 carlos in good company by eastlostangeles http://www.flickr.com/photos/17358489@N00/ (L-R) Rockers Carlos Santana, Neil Young, Keith Richards, John Fogerty & Jimmy Page performing in Hendrix tribute at seventh annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (Photo by Robin Platzer/Twin Images/Time Life Pictures/Getty Images) All rights reserved .
westslope (BC coast)	Posted: Dec 14, 2010 - 09:33 westslope wrote: Love Neil and this version but Ian and Sylvia's version is much better IMO. Somebody, anybody, please upload Ian and Sylvia's original. Self-interested bump. Please upload Ian & Sylvia's version. P.S. Neil is a city rat. No comparison. And yeah, I know the foothills.
ziakut (A place with air, water and chocolate.)	Posted: Dec 14, 2010 - 09:30 Love Neil.
lemmoth (NYC)	Posted: Nov 12, 2010 - 15:11 To all the haters out their - Neil is a god, and most people who know music know it, so enjoy your limited appreciation of music.
tompoll (Seattle WA USA)	Posted: Nov 12, 2010 - 15:11 I respect Emmylou immensely. I just wish she wouldn't sing. Ever.
DigitalJer (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)	Posted: Nov 12, 2010 - 15:10 Come on out to Alberta. It's not as flat as you might think, a bit chilly sometimes, but we're friendly.
calypsus_1	Posted: Sep 16, 2010 - 21:07 Neil Young by ~ratdog420 norman sands ©2009-2010 ~ratdog420 Neil Young Allstate Arena This photo cannot be used without permission it is copyrighted
calypsus_1	Posted: Jul 08, 2010 - 22:58 Neil Young and Willie Nelson - Four Strong Winds, Live "i first herd this man sing this when i was just 14, and the emotion of the song just threw me back. It stands the test of time. His talent was raw and pure, and true. so much emotion. "
chadlymn (Apple Valley, MN)	Posted: Jul 08, 2010 - 07:05
HarvestMoon (Germany)	Posted: Jun 06, 2010 - 10:40 Another gem out of the Neil Young treasure chest. Great interpretation of this Ian Tyson tune. I love Emmylous backup vocals and the 3908-piece twelve -string acoustic guitar orchestra. Not to forget Rufus Thibodeaux on fiddle. Another point: Neil has done so many beautiful records but only a few with a decent picture on the cover. I like this one very much.
macadavy (Cascadia's attic, eh?)	Posted: Mar 03, 2010 - 10:27 Viv515 wrote: Ian Tyson actually did come out to Alberta! Lives on a ranch just south of Calgary. I actually like Neil's version of the song more — could be a generational thing (I'm a 70s child, not a 60s child). Not to nit-pick, but Ian was actually born in Victoria, BC and started singing in Vancouver. But he went on to become a rodeo rider and he's an Alberta cowboy now for sure! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Tyson
westslope (BC coast)	Posted: Mar 03, 2010 - 10:08 Love Neil and this version but Ian and Sylvia's version is much better IMO. Somebody, anybody, please upload Ian and Sylvia's original.
KurtfromLaQuinta (Yep. I'm still here in La Quinta.)	Posted: Dec 30, 2009 - 12:05 LuvWilloughby wrote: On the studio version of this song the back-up singer was Nicolette Larsen, I believe. KurtfromLaQuinta wrote: I just saw his video documentary "Prairie Wind" filmed at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. He did this song with about 10 of his back up band and singers playing acoustic guitars. If you haven't seen this... it's a must. Emmylou Harris sings back up with him on this one. Along with his wife. Most excellent. Here's a audio segment from You Tube... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfZes9fFmXc It's to bad they don't have the video. Yes it is. I was referring to the live Ryman version. There's something about 10 acoustic guitars (and an autoharp) that sounds awesome.
LuvWilloughby (Westmore,VT)	Posted: Dec 30, 2009 - 12:04 On the studio version of this song the back-up singer was Nicolette Larsen, I believe. KurtfromLaQuinta wrote: I just saw his video documentary "Prairie Wind" filmed at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. He did this song with about 10 of his back up band and singers playing acoustic guitars. If you haven't seen this... it's a must. Emmylou Harris sings back up with him on this one. Along with his wife. Most excellent. Here's a audio segment from You Tube... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfZes9fFmXc It's to bad they don't have the video.
KurtfromLaQuinta (Yep. I'm still here in La Quinta.)	Posted: Oct 29, 2009 - 09:18 I just saw his video documentary "Prairie Wind" filmed at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. He did this song with about 10 of his back up band and singers playing acoustic guitars. If you haven't seen this... it's a must. Emmylou Harris sings back up with him on this one. Along with his wife. Most excellent. Here's a audio segment from You Tube... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfZes9fFmXc It's to bad they don't have the video.
Bleyfusz	Posted: Sep 27, 2009 - 03:58 Dave_Mack wrote: A very Harrisonian 12-string guitar part, wouldn't ya say? But more importantly, who's playing the autoharp? Can't tell you this....but thanks for sharpening my ears, dude!
jbunniii (San Jose, CA)	Posted: Aug 26, 2009 - 15:49 I never really noticed this gem of a song very much until I heard the rendition in the "Heart of Gold" documentary. Now it's a strong 9/10.
Dave_Mack (Five bus, Jive bus!)	Posted: Aug 26, 2009 - 15:49 A very Harrisonian 12-string guitar part, wouldn't ya say? But more importantly, who's playing the autoharp?
Viv515 (Calgary, Alberta)	Posted: Aug 26, 2009 - 15:48 Ian Tyson actually did come out to Alberta! Lives on a ranch just south of Calgary. I actually like Neil's version of the song more — could be a generational thing (I'm a 70s child, not a 60s child).
Grammarcop (Hey, I can see Canada from here!)	Posted: Aug 26, 2009 - 15:47 My earworm for the past month.
calypsus_1	Posted: Aug 01, 2009 - 23:53 A conversation with singer/songwriter Neil Young
BRE001	Posted: Jul 26, 2009 - 02:05 ok
FlatCat (Chicago)	Posted: Jun 24, 2009 - 07:44 westslope wrote: Prefer the Ian & Sylvia version but this one is not bad. Makes me always think of SW Alberta and the foothills. Place. I recently bought Ian and Syvlia's Greatest Hits album from iTunes and listened to them for the first time in probably 25 years. Wow were they good. Got me right THERE.
westslope (BC coast)	Posted: Feb 17, 2009 - 20:17 ejsamuel wrote: A most solid 9. Ian and Sylvia Tyson's version is a 10. Call me a sentimentalist. You and hundreds if not thousands of us.
westslope (BC coast)	Posted: Feb 17, 2009 - 20:17 Prefer the Ian & Sylvia version but this one is not bad. Makes me always think of SW Alberta and the foothills. Place.

Neil Young and Willie Nelson - Four Strong Winds, Live "i first herd this man sing this when i was just 14, and the emotion of the song just threw me back. It stands the test of time. His talent was raw and pure, and true. so much emotion. "

Neil Young and Willie Nelson - Four Strong Winds, Live

"i first herd this man sing this when i was just 14, and the emotion of the song just threw me back. It stands the test of time. His talent was raw and pure, and true. so much emotion. "