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  • I'm pretty sure this could replace the Canadian anthem and nobody would complain.

  • I love this song. My family is currently based in the US, but we still visit our cottage north of Kingston, ON. The minute we cross the border, we switch to Neil Young tunes. It's the perfect complement to Ontario's rugged beauty. When I'm having a tough week, Neil Young brings me to Bob's Lake.

  • I think i'll remember this for as long as i live. Such s fitting way to end it.

  • he was the perfect fit for the closing ceremonies singing this particular song...

  • Don't know who ever told you that Sarah MacLaughlan was born in Vancouver -- she was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

  • I thought it might have been Vancouver native Sarah Maclachlan singing "I Will Remember You" but maybe this was better.

    Neil Youngs father, Scott was a famous Canadian sportswriter....in the era that meant hockey writer. He should be in the Hockey Hall of Fame but sadly isn't. Like his famous son he had a thing for speaking his mind.

  • i want to know the 1 person who disliked this. get a clue

  • this does such a good job at getting me misty. after such an incredible 17 days in Vancouver, the last day winning the gold and then this?! its hard to believe,

  • Neil Young is a badass, from Woodstock to the Olympics over 40 years later

  • Feel the Canadian pride!! This beats everything China did when the olympics came to their country and that's saying a lot.

  • hey hey my my, rock and roll will never dies.. The best closing song in Olympic history...

  • Nice to be here guys, on this you tube chat. I´m writing from Portugal. I´m about 50 years old, and i remember quite well the early albums of Neil..i have some of them.

    I just love his guitar picking and his deep words in the songs . I may say to the younger fans that i learn to play guitar with this wonderful canadian musician. I just love to sing his songs. God bless you all

  • @paulolobao1961 I met his sister a couple of years ago. She lives near Blind River. Where his old car broke down. Small world, eh? I guess people "bugged the shit" out of her about concert tickets, when he was playing in the Sault. The "proverbial" woodwork kicked in, I guess. I'm too proud, or I'd be too embarassed to try to capitalize on something like that. My theory, is, crack the wallet, buy a ticket, or , get lost!

  • Long may you run, brother!! Especially anywhere near Blind River....

  • Don't forget your wonderful visual artist, Canada. Richard Gorman spent half his life in a garage (dirt poor). Buy art.

  • Yeah! I'm Freezin' my but off here near the gulf of St Lawrence!

  • He still Kicks it after all these years! His sister lives near Iron Bridge, Ont. Legend has it, that song is about his car that broke down in Blind River.(kind of near by). That song was about a car! I thought it was MUCH deeper than that, but no....

  • If only they had Neil Young sing this at the very end instead of all those other bands, then that would have been the most epic closing to the games ever!

  • Neil Young is by far one of the BEST musicians EVER!

  • @BurnNoticeManiac

    Great songwriter. Great artist. Great visionary! Great human!!! indeed...

    Best musician... well, probably not. But I would rather listen to Neil most of the time than some of the highest level jazz or classical. Why? Just cuz, and that is a pretty good reason :)

    W/o Neil, Bruce, Joni, Dyaln, Van the man, Bowie....the world would be much worse a place.

  • any idea what kind of a mic setup hes using? would love to have a wireless setup like that attached to my harp rack..

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  • @matdelta1

    sorry that's not true. he's using hank williams' d-28

  • Saw Neil numerous times thru the years,since high school. He definately gets better with age!!

  • Legend!

  • If they had ended the closing ceremony with Neil singing this song instead of all those other bands, that would've been much more epic.

  • Hes so old now lol.

  • im 16 and i think i was bourn about 40 years late, espically when i listen to great song writers like Mr. young

  • @t455m He is still alive today. And there is great music right now too, my friend. You just have to look for it.

    Everyone dissing todays music is just looking through rose tinted glasses. There was crappy music 4- years ago and there is crappy music now.

    The truly talented artists are generally a little harder to find, but there are a lot out there. Check out the Arcade Fire, John Butler, or how about some kickin rock like White Stripes, Black Keys, and Pearl Jam!

  • This was one of the best highlights of the 2010 Olympics. Gen X and Gen Y (especially Gen Y) cannot appreciate this guy's talent. I guess that's what happens when artists like Lady Gaga are your hero.

  • @tritonrocks fuck you. you don't think me and the rest of generation y don't appreciate this? you and lady gaga can eat shit.

  • @sickdawg22 Uh, yes, I don't think Gen Y can't appreciate this. Gen Y is what I refer to as the "lost" generation. Everything is rush, rush, rush, rush, rush. Can't write a meaningful letter ... nope, needs to be a 142 character (or preferably less) tweet or text message. And heaven forbid you form meaningful, face-to-face relationships with anyone. Gen Y's philosophy: Solve world hunger on Wed, cure cancer on Thur, party on the weekend. As you would say, whatever...

  • @tritonrocks i see from your profile that you're 60 years old. why don't you do like the rest of your generation and get off the computer, watch jeopardy at 7:30 and then go to bed. and my generation does nothing but party, eh? all your generation ever did was get high, usher in the terrible music of the 80's and blame gay people for aids. you think we invented the text message, msn, or the tweet? we don't have a choice as to what technology surrounds us.don't sit here and judge my generation.

  • @tritonrocks That is a horrible over-generalization. My entire family went to see Neil Young in concert when I was 20 and my brother was 18. We both have always loved Neil Young. Your comments just show that you are a bitter old fart who thinks he/she is the only one who can appreciate good music.

    You do realize that there was crappy pop music in the 50's, 60's, and 70's, too right?

    Why don't you go listen to some good current music, like the Arcade Fire, then come tell me about my gen

  • @vanderaa I stand by my comments. I currently work with a sales force made up of mostly Gen X and Y. They are a fucking pain in the ass. Why, why, why, why, why all day long. Just do your job and shut up. Pay your dues, work your way up the ladder. You don't win $100 million (or larger) accounts like I did tweeting and texting. You did it building relationships. That will never change. Gen Y has got to be the most distracted generation to ever exist.

  • @tritonrocks

    Can't argue with the distracted spot. Wish I sold like that lol.

  • @tritonrocks no...i'm sorry...i appreciate what you have to say...but the world just moves faster now...it's no longer about waiting your turn...it's about making things happen for yourself...asking why is such a crime, is it?

  • @mitchejw81 The world can move as fast as it wants. I've learned to move at a more leisurely pace. It's easier on my health, allows me the time to enjoy the simple moments, like a rare vintage wine. Speaking of which, I just closed another $80 million order over a nice bottle of 2007 Paul Hobbs Napa. They don't teach this in school, and it's something you don't text or tweet. You do it in person. With relationships that take decades to build. Gen Y will never understand. Never.

  • @tritonrocks Just playing with you though please refrain from insulting people because you feel yourself superior because perhaps you might be more successful than the average Y Joe. I can assure you that there are Y's more successful than you. Not that I think that's the message your intending, but, it appears so. Vintage wine or not. Besides, it's a good thing that people of diverse age groups can find a common bond. So relax and don't get so bent outta shape. 

  • @Calabias I just closed another $80 million order over an unimpressive vintage..... So what? Is anyone interested??

  • @matdelta1 I think you meant to write that comment to Tritonrocks. He's the vintage wine enthusiast. I prefer a good whiskey.

  • @Calabias Thank you for the reply. I got what I needed. Have a nice day.

  • @tritonrocks Glad to be of service. I hope it was a vintage Neil Young vinyl.

  • @Calabias No, it was something much better. It's really cold near the Gulf of St. Lawrence this time of year, isn't it?

  • @tritonrocks thats great...i'm happy for your success...unfortunately sweeping statements like gen y will never understand come off as bitter...while i do agree that relationships are key to a happy, succesful life, I do not believe that in this day and age that it's always the most efficient way to do things. I'm 28 and I own my own business. I live in Chicago, and I'm kicking ass, and I'm learning all about who and how to trust and build those relationships...but i've been screwed a time or 2

  • @mitchejw81 Today you're 28 years old. I'd like to talk with you 22 years from now when you're 50 and see how you're thinking and your views on people. I have been very, very fortunate in my life, with a fantastic, attractive, loving wife, successful in business, etc. I have totally and completely given up on most kids 18-30. All they want to do is text. They can't carry a conversation if their life depended on it. Sadly, they're the easiest to rip off as well.

  • @tritonrocks Good to know that while Gen Y is 'tweeting and texting', people of your age are still making bigoted, generalized statements. I guess every generation has its own shortcomings, but you, yourself, obviously do not understand Neil Young or what he stood for. If you did, you wouldn't be on here spouting your self-righteous and arrogant garbage.

  • @tritonrocks Good to know that while Gen Y is 'tweeting and texting', people of your age are still making bigoted, generalized statements. I guess every generation has its own shortcomings, but you, yourself, obviously do not understand Neil Young or what he stood for. If you did, you wouldn't be on here spouting your self-righteous and arrogant garbage.

  • @ind844 I fully understand what Neil Young stands for with his music. My gripe is dealing (not working, dealing) with kids who cannot focus for more than 15 seconds. Rush, rush, rush. Make a lot of mistakes, keep repeating until it's done right. It would be nice if a task or program could be discussed ONE time, with NO texting, FACE TO FACE, and get things done more efficiently.

  • @mitchejw81 That kind of sucks. I live near Blind River. In Northern Ontario.. it's beautiful here, go to work 19 minutes away, go fishing after work, pretty cool.

    Except the friggin bears bug us on garbage day!

  • @mitchejw81

    World still moves at the same pace....unless the laws of physics and gravity have been altered. I'll look that up in Brief History of Time :)

    And it has ALWAYS been about making things happen for yourself.

    Perhaps more so in the hunter/gatherer era.

    Just to avoid starving and dying.

  • @tritonrocks what made you even write this? completely stupid!

  • @Calabias The fact that you cannot even remotely fathom what I wrote tells me you're part of the hopeless Gen Y generation. The sad thing is, one day, my life may depend on the medical skills of someone from your generation. That scares the crap out of me. I can see it now - my wife at my side asking the Gen Y doctor "is there anything you can do?" and the reply will be "whatever".

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  • @Calabias OK, whatever. ;START ipcap ;;IF reply=TRUE ;;;cap usr ;;;rpt usr ;;;png usr ;;;cap png ;;ENDIF ;ELSE end

  • @tritonrocks who cares if a calous crotchety pompous douchebag like yourself is gunna die.

    yiu know its moving when even the american commentator is choked up when he throws to pay the bills

  • @piffmonger Huh? 

  • @tritonrocks

    Trit...I am almost 50....I have NO IDEA what you wrote up there!

    I am assuming some sort of computer writing language?

    I was too busy studying history and music theory in college,

    missed the boat on programming.

    Please inform!

  • I wish we could put the torch at Stanley Park in front of the totem poles.

  • Up until this point, the closing ceremonies were like the 2005 Much Music Video Awards. Thank you Neil Young. Long may you run.

  • a great song to close the olympics....

  • neil young is someone canada always can be proud of. and the whole world also of course.

  • The Games have still got some leftover sacred vibes from the old days when they used to be a religious act to honor the gods. This proves it. This was perfect. Go Neil, we love you.

  • Neil Young with his accoustic singin g under the Olympic torch reminds me of another fellow Canadian simply singing over a campfire...We will always be proud you Neil!!!!!!

  • makes me cry love neil young

  • Why is the commentator ruining the harp solo?!?!?

  • @solidturpentine04 I know :@ In the United Kingdom where I live, our commentator basically talked through the whole damn thing. Made my blood boil.

  • The guy talkin over the intro, cheesy grins and crap tears did'nt stop shakey.

  • @molenewall He's still the man by the way, from a scot.

  • legend legend legend . . .I wish I was here for that . .Just arrived as the olympics was over damn it . . . . to hear neil on his home soil is a dream . . .

    OLD RED

  • what a treat. not a dry eye in the house including mine. thanx

  • Gotta love Neil. He plays from the heart, not the pocket. A true artist!!! Going to see the new film "Trunk Show" tomorrow night. It was filmed at The Tower Theater in Upper Darby, PA in Dec. 2007. I was at this show. It was sold out. And also one of the best Neil Young shows I was ever at. He played 2 sets...acoustic and electric and lasted for just shy of 3 hours. I hope Neil rocks for 40 more years. He's one of the very best! Check out his new movie if you have the chance.

  • Opening with Gretzky and closing by Neil Young how cool.

  • Long may Mr Young run.Probably the most understated songster ever

    regards

    jimmy

  • the best thing to ever come out of Canada is Neil Young!!! I would love to see him live. Brings back great memories of my dad

  • neil's great. but rush, joni mitchell, leaonard cohen, kd lang, sara mclachlin, alanis morisette, gordon lightfoot michael j fox, peter jennings, kiefer and donald sutherland aren't bad either....

  • @UpstairsMaid Yup!! neither are Mike Myers or Jim Carrey.

  • @jcar82 Don't forget about Canada's National Treasure: Gordon LIghtfoot.

  • funny thing that he perfforms a son about his old car

  • this made me feel every molecule in my body

  • same here man epic

  • canadian or not americans even have to admit this man is a true legend

  • MAGIC...PURE MAGIC

  • NEVER! Neil Young is CANADIAN

  • @partymixcheesy Awww, give us some credit -- his mom was American and he made his home and his career here.

  • he seems more american

  • @rockandrollhunting He may reside in America, granted. Never forget where you came from. We haven't forgotten where he came from. Two awesome countries, I dont see the need for the never ending competition. Blind River (mentioned in the song) is in Ontario, Canada. That's Canadian enough for me. Besides, it's about the music anyhow. Our two nations both enjoy him.  I don't mind when a good artist comes from America to say he/she is American.

  • @bababooey7576 well said,its all about the music.Neil Young is a great artist.

  • @rockandrollhunting you, are. Just. No.

  • @erinismybabe rockandrollhunting knows what the hell hes talking about lol

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  • Bob Costas talking over Mr. Young is not right!! Idiot!!!

  • it was worse when they cut to the fat guy going "USA! USA!" in the middle of the song. typical american. typical american broadcasters.

    this was amazing though.

  • ps whos the girl at 4.09 i can t figure it out

  • such a good song cant think of a better person to put the flame out

  • NEIL YOUNG IS GOD!!!! and ill never be convinced otherwise! love u neil xoxo

  • Ive been a Young fan since 1972 can you tell by my youtube name??

  • @clancy49 no...

  • @clancy49 sure, that's from an obscure live track called 'nowadays Clancy can't even sing' some of which is about a guy he went to school with - great name!!

  • @clancy49, not without you telling us, can you tell by mine?

  • thank you so much for sharing ... what a moving and fitting performance to conclude 2010 Olympic!!

  • Love you Neil, missing you on S.S.I.

  • You still Rock Neil! Still waiting for you to come to LA. Missed you last time when concert venue was on strike. Please come back! Been followin' you since the 70's.

  • With all the admiration in the world, I'm proud to say that the old man's definetly still got it!

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