For Neil Young Fans

[nvilletele]

Hmm, hadn't heard Neil was to appear, but for some strange reason I started singing "Tonight's the Night" in the shower this morning . . . .

[Joefish]

Originally Posted by joetur

Thanks for the heads up Mark!

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[Thin69]

Nice to see Neil tonight. I am indebted to the music he has written and performed over the years. His influence is definitely part of who I am today.

Thanks Neil

[Geoff738]

Originally Posted by JackT.Conqueror

Hope he tops even this!

http://en.sevenload.com/videos/USMEN...-Live-SNL-1989

(stupid nbc keeps taking down all their stuff on YouTube! )

I'm not sure I've seen that since it originally aired. Although I've talked about it more than once.

And, it's still absolutely smoking two decades later.

I think Charley Drayton on bass and Steve Jordan on drums?

Cheers,
Geoff

[markophonic]

He performed "Long may you run".



We've been through some things together
With trunks of memories still to come
We found things to do in stormy weather
Long may you run

Long may you run
Long may you run
Although these changes have come
With your chrome heart shining
in the sun
Long may you run

Well, it was back in Blind River in 1962
When I last say you alive
But we missed that shift on the long decline
Long may you run

Long may you run
Long may you run
Although these changes have come
With your chrome heart shining
in the sun
Long may you run

Maybe The Beach Boys have got you now
With those waves singin' "Caroline No"
Rollin' down that empty ocean road
Gettin' to the surf on time

Long may you run
Long may you run
Although these changes have come
With your chrome heart shining
in the sun
Long may you run

Long may you run
Long may you run
Although these changes have come
With your chrome heart shining
in the sun
Long may you run


Good Stuff!

[superhand]

Thanks for the heads up! I always enjoy watching Neil Young perform live.
I did not even know this was Conan's last show. I think he is funnier than Leno or Letterman.

I got the VCR all ready to roll for this one.

[SatelliteOrders]

And, for the "tear it up" folks, Conan strapped on an LP and played Freebird with Ben Harper, Will Ferrell as Ronnie Van Zandt, Beck, and the Reverend Billy Gibbons.

[jmecale72]

Caught it last night and as much as I'm not really a fan on Mr. Young...I thoroughly enjoyed his performance. A great and fitting song for the occasion. Bravo!

[KBing]

Originally Posted by JackT.Conqueror

Hope he tops even this!

http://en.sevenload.com/videos/USMEN...-Live-SNL-1989

(stupid nbc keeps taking down all their stuff on YouTube! )

Never seen that one before...wow!

I'm not a Conan fan but did wake up and catch Neil and the finale jam. Conan looked like he was having a great time living his rock n roll fantasy.

[telefarmer]

Here is a link to Neil's performance on the show: "Long May You Run"

http://www.thrasherswheat.org/2010/0...-hope-for.html

[elihu]

Thanks for posting those great video's Telefarmer and Jack T. Conqueror. "Rocking in the Free World" brought me out of my chair and "Long may you Run" brought a tear to my eye. Question: has there ever been a musician with more integrity than Neil Young? He really stands out in a business devoid of such concepts as honor, honesty and determination. The man has followed his muse for five decades, stubbornly refusing to bow to popular demand. Inspirational is what I call it...

[Eric Karonen]

Boy, what an artist ... from folk to full-out rock, and those lyrics! He's a neighbourhood chap .. and I really admire his talent ... all these years.

Thanks to all for posting a few links.

[Joefish]

Originally Posted by SatelliteOrders

And, for the "tear it up" folks, Conan strapped on an LP and played Freebird with Ben Harper, Will Ferrell as Ronnie Van Zandt, Beck, and the Reverend Billy Gibbons.

Thanks ... I woke up to last 10 scconds of the "tear it up"

... here's the entire show http://www.tonightshowwithconanobrie...s/#vid=1196131


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[brookdalebill]

Neiler!

[tele-martini]

I thought Neil did a very fitting tribute and great job overall!!I'm also on board with what Thin69 posted about Neil being an influence and part of who he is, couldn't have said it better myself. The final jam was very cool too. I have a couple questions I'm hoping someone can give me some insight on.

#1) After Neil performed ,Connan thanked him and Neil returned the thanks saying" Thank you for all you've done for my music". I'm not sure if I'm missing something from the past not being a late nite TV person.

#2) I was surprised to see Connan play and was wondering at first if it was simply just part of the gag. Has he shown guitar playing abilities before?

Thanks,
Gene

[tele-martini]

BTW I forgot to mention I enjoyed Neil's contribution to the Hope For Haiti show. It seemed liked a very good mix and match, he and Dave Matthews

[boris bubbanov]

Neil's friend and producer, L.A. Johnson, had just died.

Neil appeared to be grieving pretty bad, is what I saw.

He seemed like a different performer from what he was in May at the Jazz Fest.

Larry L.A. Johnson, rest in peace. We're thinking about you, and all the people you've touched and anybody that meant that much to Neil, has to mean a lot to me.

[Stylemaster]

Originally Posted by JackT.Conqueror

Hope he tops even this!

http://en.sevenload.com/videos/USMEN...-Live-SNL-1989

(stupid nbc keeps taking down all their stuff on YouTube! )

A perfect performance. Never saw that before, or at least I don't remember it. Thank you.

[PapaBeef]

IMO, Neil was the perfect guest:
He did his thing & was polite & respectful.
It was Conan's show. So if he wanted the set tore up he should have been & was given the opportunity to do it himself.

Naturally, I've been having trouble staying awake because of some meds I'm taking. So I passed out before he came on. So thanks for the link telefarmer.

[evanago]

Originally Posted by tele-martini

I thought Neil did a very fitting tribute and great job overall!!I'm also on board with what Thin69 posted about Neil being an influence and part of who he is, couldn't have said it better myself. The final jam was very cool too. I have a couple questions I'm hoping someone can give me some insight on.

#1) After Neil performed ,Connan thanked him and Neil returned the thanks saying" Thank you for all you've done for my music". I'm not sure if I'm missing something from the past not being a late nite TV person.

#2) I was surprised to see Connan play and was wondering at first if it was simply just part of the gag. Has he shown guitar playing abilities before?

Thanks,
Gene

Neil said "Thank you for all you've done for NEW music".
Conan booked a lot of new bands on his shows through out the years.