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Mark Davis · January 22nd, 2010, 03:18 AM

Friday night 1-22 Neil Young will be on Conan's show which will also be Conan's last show.

joetur · January 22nd, 2010, 10:23 AM

Thanks for the heads up Mark!

Sidney Vicious · January 22nd, 2010, 12:23 PM

Cool!

BigDaddyLH · January 22nd, 2010, 12:29 PM

It's better to burn out
Than to fade away, Conan!

homerzeppelin · January 22nd, 2010, 12:36 PM

If Neil is using his full rig, that'll have to be LOOOOOUUUUUDDDDDD in that studio! (though not nearly as much as his old shoebox studio).

Ben Harmless · January 22nd, 2010, 12:38 PM

I hope they rip the place apart. Conan is a big rock and roll fan - and guitar collector.

I wanna see a blaze of glory.

Go Conan, go Neil!

homerzeppelin · January 22nd, 2010, 12:48 PM

Yeah he is. When Jimmy Page was on with the Black Crowes, he was insanely excited. He talked about seeing Page's LP sitting back stage and how he wanted to steal it.

jtpal25 · January 22nd, 2010, 12:59 PM

Good lookin out Mark!

What do you think he'll play? Pretty tough to guess.

I would like to hear "I'm the Ocean" and have Pearl Jam come out and back him. Not very likely.

kp8 · January 22nd, 2010, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Harmless

I hope they rip the place apart.

word!

JackT.Conqueror · January 22nd, 2010, 01:17 PM

Hope he tops even this!

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

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

)

Ben Harmless · January 22nd, 2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

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 don't know if there's a performance in the history of rock and roll that can top that. Equal it, maybe. Top it? That's a tall order indeed. That is the performance by which I judge all others.

ROADMAN · January 22nd, 2010, 01:26 PM

kp8 · January 22nd, 2010, 01:45 PM

That was right before Ragged Glory, which was also full tilt. I can't figure out why more folks don't like that one.

zoobear · January 22nd, 2010, 01:50 PM

I like all his stuff!

He even makes this one great! LOL

http://www.hulu.com/watch/120690/lat...-on-the-ground

Mark Davis · January 22nd, 2010, 02:43 PM

Im hopin Neil does Rockin in the free world just like he did on that late 80's SNL performance saw him do that with CSN in 2007 he flopped around just as hard so hopefully he will let it al go and rip off the strings at the end then Conan and Andy will tear up the set.

P-Zilla · January 22nd, 2010, 04:01 PM

Dear Neil,

please make my dream come true and you rip the stage and everything in the path of your sonic foot print, A NEW ONE.

Sincerly,

Patrick from South Carolina

Seriously could the planets align any better tonight!?

straightface · January 22nd, 2010, 04:29 PM

I'd love to see him do it again, but he's a lot older these days...

StraightNeck · January 22nd, 2010, 06:05 PM

Listen to All along the watchtower he did at Bob fest,it smokes really hard.Best performance ever.

Nodremark · January 22nd, 2010, 06:08 PM

Happy Happy

Dizi · January 22nd, 2010, 06:11 PM

I don't follow television ratings, but it will be interesting to see the results from tonites show.

Letterman may as well take the night off.

nvilletele · January 22nd, 2010, 06:15 PM

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 · January 22nd, 2010, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joetur

Thanks for the heads up Mark!

+ 1,000

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Thin69 · January 23rd, 2010, 12:53 AM

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 · January 23rd, 2010, 01:18 AM

Quote:

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 · January 23rd, 2010, 02:21 AM

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 · January 23rd, 2010, 02:26 AM

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 · January 23rd, 2010, 02:31 AM

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 · January 23rd, 2010, 11:03 AM

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 · January 23rd, 2010, 11:24 AM

Quote:

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 · January 23rd, 2010, 11:31 AM

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 · January 23rd, 2010, 11:56 AM

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 · January 23rd, 2010, 12:14 PM

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 · January 23rd, 2010, 12:21 PM

Quote:

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

.................................................. .......................................

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/bad-dog-c...-open-mic.html

brookdalebill · January 23rd, 2010, 12:38 PM

Neiler!

tele-martini · January 23rd, 2010, 12:45 PM

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 · January 23rd, 2010, 12:48 PM

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 · January 23rd, 2010, 12:49 PM

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 · January 23rd, 2010, 12:52 PM

Quote:

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 · January 23rd, 2010, 01:00 PM

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 · January 23rd, 2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

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.

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joetur Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Age: 52 Posts: 101	Thanks for the heads up Mark!

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homerzeppelin Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Age: 30 Posts: 1,141	If Neil is using his full rig, that'll have to be LOOOOOUUUUUDDDDDD in that studio! (though not nearly as much as his old shoebox studio).

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homerzeppelin Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Age: 30 Posts: 1,141	Yeah he is. When Jimmy Page was on with the Black Crowes, he was insanely excited. He talked about seeing Page's LP sitting back stage and how he wanted to steal it.

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jtpal25 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mount Prospect, IL Age: 34 Posts: 292	Good lookin out Mark! What do you think he'll play? Pretty tough to guess. I would like to hear "I'm the Ocean" and have Pearl Jam come out and back him. Not very likely.

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kp8 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Daegu, Korea Posts: 4,513	That was right before Ragged Glory, which was also full tilt. I can't figure out why more folks don't like that one.

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zoobear TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Newton Iowa Age: 50 Posts: 94	I like all his stuff! He even makes this one great! LOL http://www.hulu.com/watch/120690/lat...-on-the-ground

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P-Zilla Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North of The Wall Age: 23 Posts: 1,407	Dear Neil, please make my dream come true and you rip the stage and everything in the path of your sonic foot print, A NEW ONE. Sincerly, Patrick from South Carolina Seriously could the planets align any better tonight!?

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straightface Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MA Posts: 1,751	I'd love to see him do it again, but he's a lot older these days...

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StraightNeck Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 627 1 Photos	Listen to All along the watchtower he did at Bob fest,it smokes really hard.Best performance ever.

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Dizi Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Age: 43 Posts: 719 8 Photos	I don't follow television ratings, but it will be interesting to see the results from tonites show. Letterman may as well take the night off.

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nvilletele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Age: 54 Posts: 1,764	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 . . . .

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Thin69 Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Teleland USA Posts: 771	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

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markophonic Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 51 Posts: 1,119 1 Photos	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! __________________ http://www.brianvanderark.com/

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superhand Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clovis, CA Age: 34 Posts: 1,016	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.

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SatelliteOrders Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 42 Posts: 1,969 15 Photos	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. __________________ I told my wife "Let that boy boogie-woogie, 'cause it's in him and it has to come out." She had no clue what I was on about.

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jmecale72 Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gallup, NM Age: 40 Posts: 299	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! __________________ Jeremiah 29:11 http://www.soundclick.com/makayla http://www.myspace.com/jamesmecalemakaylabluesproject

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telefarmer TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Age: 59 Posts: 25 5 Photos	Here is a link to Neil's performance on the show: "Long May You Run" http://www.thrasherswheat.org/2010/0...-hope-for.html

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elihu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Age: 51 Posts: 3,288	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...

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Eric Karonen RIP Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 59 Posts: 5,370	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. __________________ Sounds the tough horn, and twangs the quivering string. --Pope (1688-1744)

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January 23rd, 2010, 12:45 PM	#35 (permalink)
tele-martini Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hilton, NY Age: 52 Posts: 1,583 11 Photos	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 __________________ My virtues are pretty shakey but I got a real steady pouring hand.

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tele-martini Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hilton, NY Age: 52 Posts: 1,583 11 Photos	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 __________________ My virtues are pretty shakey but I got a real steady pouring hand.

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boris bubbanov Telefied Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 25,672	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.

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PapaBeef Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: EN JAY Posts: 3,112	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. __________________ What I mean is, sometimes I just don't know what I mean. Ya know what I mean?