Crosby Nash BBC - Traction In The Rain (5 of 5)

[maximumunicorns]

so beautiful i weep every time.

[Rikk303]

Never thought the Hollies were all that, so seeing Graham linked up with people I'd never heard of kinda suggested desperation or a death-knell. Marrakesh Express gave me a glimmer of what was to come. Poppy, radio-friendly until Dave came out screaming and shouting. CSN and occasionaly Y make an incredible noise. C with a 12-string on his own is mind-blowing as is S with a D-45. C&N are great...heavenly harmony! Did C&S ever hang their egos up and just play and sing? Would like to know

[1011beep]

C.S.N. have been an important part of my life. They helped me in good times and in bad and I have never heard better harmony from any one else! thank you guy's...love you Steve Stills!

[HebusxJebus]

Genius, beautiful harmony

[nathanielto]

John Bonham in the crowd

[nessieat19]

I love the look David gives Graham just before 1 minute in. Respect to Graham Nash, it must have been an almost insurmountable task keeping David Crosby focused at any point that entire decade...Wonderful song.

[ChristopherCappy1]

Every song in this half hour is sheer bliss. id love to have a DVD of this entire show.

[cpcnw]

So much better than the album version ~ music to take you out of your life for a few precious moments!

[ch1narider]

a cool song off a great album me thinks

[nevetsnolog]

@ch1narider it is an awesome album with many artist of the day collaborating with David

the album is called "If I Could Only Remember MY Name" the year.....1971

[MrGotanyjunk]

I wonder what it was like to be in the audience for this show? Do you think they knew how lucky they were?? In any case it strikes me that years ago young people went to a concert like this and were quietly listening and enjoying the music...respectfully. Not bouncing up and down and smashing into each other like today.......not snapping pictures etc. Just something I noticed.

[lutonmoore]

Damn, I'd forgotten that song, it's been so long. Excellent tune.

[SKEMINEM13]

How high was he when he did this!? :D

[19gogo61]

Many of you may not know that the Crosby & Nash relationship is the greatest love story in modern Music. And I don't mean sexually, but pure unconditional Love. Through David's toughest years and struggles, Graham (or Uncle Willy, as some of us called him) stood by David's side. I have known them, admired them, and will love them for all my life. Thank you David and Graham for the best Music of our generation.

[GtoThaillDog]

a t-shirt turning green? thats strange alright! trrrrippin balls

[sgtstardust]

To answer the second comment - no one comes close. David was in just the right place at just the right time with the perfect gift of musicality and lyrically ability.

[sjk72]

Nash seems like a nice bloke.

[HDNetLLC]

Tune into HDNet May 22nd 7:30pmET to watch Crosby-Nash: In Concert, Broadcast LIVE from the Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut

[jjj1951]

"Maybe he could see they were in love."

[human2011able]

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[CRAXYFINGERS76]

CROSBY IS ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING SONGWRITERS, MUSICIAN, SINGER THAT EVER WALKED THE EARTH

[Detroit1967]

@CRAXYFINGERS76 : Damn right.

[DanpachiSama]

They do look high, but who gives a fuck. and the 4 dislikes? your just being assholes.

[dhihabiwa]

what a deeply felt sensible intelligent soul he is...moves me to tears

[FieldLogAllDay]

They are definitely not high.

[ShuaGo]

yep i think they were very **high** but not as that richard nixon himself**

[bookkeeper57]

Crosby was the premier voice among his vocally talented colleagues.

[chipamos]

@bookkeeper57 so I should assume that Stephan Stills, Neil Young, Dallas Taylor, and Graham Nash are not lead vocals alone?

[bookkeeper57]

@chipamos I meant that Crosby had the best voice among his vocally talented colleagues. Ridiculous to suggest that Stills, Young and Nash did not sing lead vocals. Dallas Taylor was the group's drummer. As far as I know, he never opened his mouth.

[GreedyNoobLike]

Amazing how such an simple song can feel so powerful.

David Crosby was definately "experienced" by using some Hendrix terms ;).

Proof that u don't need endless polish and technical wizardry to make music that matters. Raw and wild emotion are a dying breed in our modern world sadly.

[nevetsnolog]

@GreedyNoobLike very well said.

awaiting the rebirth of a dying breed

i am hopeful.....

[StratLadyK]

Two of my favorite 'Beans' on the planet... and the only other David I know that can sing ! This is not your brain on drugs...

[ssur55]

I never saw this - thanks for putting it out there. A beautiful song from a beautiful album "If I Could Only Remember my Name" - one of my favorites.

[amosquitoz]

I watched the close-up on 3:56 about ten times. He enters a different realm there. Blows my mind.

[ezalburez]

Listening to Crosby and Nash Always give me chills. they don't make music like this anymore!

[MrPeggyo]

David said he always played "inspired"

Good & bad with most things

[capture70]

That was the era...a smorgasbord of conscious (and unconscious!) musicology that incorporated folk, rock, country, and improvisation into a zenith of organic artistic expression. IF I ONLY COULD REMEMBER MY NAME was heralded as aimless and meandering when it came out in 1971. It is nothing short of a jam folk masterpiece with the who's who of musicians of the time. Someone below mentioned "it will never come again." How sad but true. The 60's was an incredible creative awakening.

[imthefrogman]

son of a bitch what more can i say. it will never come again

[catmomjewett]

I only ever heard the most commercialized CSNY stuff. But, always liked Nash's solo album For Beginners. This is really beautiful. Thanks. Crosby truly does have an amazing voice and expression.

[robertlaberge]

The harmonic duo is playing top-of-the-line Martin D-45's,

just like Stephen and Neil did.

[kerrgal]

David Crosby has the voice of the angel If you like this you *must* listen to the recorded version of "If I Only Could Remember My Name". Crosby's "solo" album w/guests including Jerry Garcia ~ Joni Mitchell ~ Neil Young. It's a musical masterpiece.

[Julo87]

Can anyone understand what david sayd in the end after graham told him for the second time that ''It was beautiful man'' ???

[MrSuedehead72]

absolutly great song from crosby on the first solo album "i don't remeber my name"

[GalaxyHorse]

@MrSuedehead72 that would be: "If Only I could Remember My Name"

[MrSuedehead72]

@GalaxyHorse yes exaltly!!! and its a breat album!! le meilleur de david crosby a mon humble avis.

[GalaxyHorse]

@MrSuedehead72 A really very fine album indeed, was always one of my favourites

what a great title also..lol

[zada000]

Crosby has coke -nose at 0:41

[TheNigelr]

Thank you so much zeplinfloyd............now I can die happy!

[wareaglebabe11]

after nash said "will you do something for me?" i was kinda half expecting crosby to say "yes, anything for you baby" haha

[ureadmymind]

Does anyone know what kind of mics they are singing through.Do they still make them?

[StanBennet]

Imagine these guys around a campfire.

[Jamil501]

No one can compete with David

[centralscrutinizer9]

crosby is stoned

[HighMindedLunacy]

@centralscrutinizer9 so what ? What that got to do with this beautiful song ? Its like saying "the sky is blue but there is bird shit on that tree"...It is even more to his credit that he can preform so well stoned, I bet you are talentless not stoned.

[centralscrutinizer9]

@HighMindedLunacy chill out it was just a observation not a condemnation

David Crosby is a great musician from a era when the BBC was nieve to drugs he wouldn't even get through the door these days so regardless of what substance he was taking i appreciate these performances my comment was not meant as negative..have a nice day.

[HeartoftheDragonColo]

@centralscrutinizer9 David has acknowledged as much. What it amounts to is a hugely talented man with a mind ascending to heights unknown and a voice and guitar to enrich the lives of those who hear. The danger is burning a wing, like Icarus. David has survived, and we are richer for it.

[aerycksmusic]

Acoustic Excellence. This was a time when music mattered more than being a patriot.

[hejafish]

This has got to be one of the best videos on youtube.

[ElliotWoolf]

No one playing today can match these guys. Flawless.

[ebonics4everyone]

@ElliotWoolf Yep. All the kids do today is rap, which is even more tone deaf than death metal. It's an ugly cacophony of noise. Music today does not exist outside of unknown, unsigned bands.

[bookkeeper57]

Crosby is not irritated with Nash for suggesting this song. Just trying to keep up, covering it with humor. Crosby could perform at the drop of a hat, and it was a compliment from Nash, in front of a British studio audience, to hear a request

for this song. What I like about this set, apart from the music, is their absolute

unity and clear regard for each other.

[bookkeeper57]

Two men, one of them noticeably high on something. Two accoustic guitars,

and five songs performed live in a studio setting. Absolute musianship and

unity. Good friends and career partners Crosby and Nash both 29 years old

here.

[SaxyDan54]

@bookkeeper57

You are overly obsessed with the 'being high' bit. You've probably never been high in your life and havn't the faintest idea of what you are talking about.

Do shut up.

[bookkeeper57]

@SaxyDan54 I am not the one who opened that thread: since apparently, you've been there, do enlighten us. Or shut up. Free forum.

[glencruitt]

I kinda got the feeling David wasn't too happy with Graham for suggesting this song, or for maybe prompting him. Regardless, it is a beautifully melodic song, sung with such clarity, you can almost see Graham thinking,,, i wish I'd written this.

[WeisRoseProductions]

his voice is always clean

[startoer]

David's voice in this song is so clean and clear. These word's are sooo deep!

[jackaroe2293]

as david said recently on stage.... graham writes the songs to sing along to ,Stephen does hard rock, and David, well, David writes the "wierd shit."

We love you guys, never fade away.

[StevenCharlesJazz]

Great tune! Super treasure to have these videos, thank you!

[arthurreijgers]

So beautiful.......

[Seamusmcflannel]

I've always thought their music, especially David Crosby's was incredible. i write this despite their brainless philosophies and political stances, which must mean that their music must be really good to overcome that for me.

[markndogs]

What a pure, clean, beautiful voice.

[jorgealbertobaron]

CANCION DE SU ALBUM IF I COULD ONLY REMEMBER MY NAME DE 1971. No.206 DE 1001 ALBUMES FAMOSOS

[nwrayne]

It absolutely is on If I Can Only Remember My Name. Laura Allan plays the autoharp on it and if you think sends you to heaven... just listen to that one. That album is indeed a masterpiece... timeless, soulful, beautiful.

[bluesborn]

I'm pretty sure this song is from the David Crosby album If Only I Could Remember My Name which is a minor masterpiece.Lots of people on it as well.

[OrangeSunshine2]

Thank you BBC/ This song kinda drifts through me like a waterfall,touches my soul like the sweet memory of a first love

[liblabyt]

I swear that's Stephen Hawking in the audience (at :11 to :14).

[txeire]

words cannot explain how beautiful this song is to me!

[soonerokie1]

so, so sweet!

[patero77]

Crosby sings like he´s whispering in my soul ...

[NaturalHunger]

David hopped off of the stage. HE HOPPED OFF OF THE STAGE. HOPPED! HOPPED! haha....

[caribind3]

Truly wonderful <3

[pinkintine]

just saw this on VH1 classic .... have seen many times.

beautiful, beautiful tune . . . . .

[mgssol90]

Thanks for putting this up....such great harmonizing. Their blended singing is up there with The Beatles and The Band.

[Vbossch]

Who writes like this anymore? Amazing

[psychobollox]

i try to...

but i love crosby's songs... he and gene clark were the two great songwriters in the byrds....

[Hellishcrusade]

@Vbossch - Hunter Muskett do!

[waterdoggz]

david's tripping big time!!!

[fuckgegg]

Yes, I'd agree, but if you play that thing he did at the beginning, it was the lyrics of the song... trust me, you can't do something like that if you're real messed up.

[spacecowboy2k]

Tripping - most likely not. Definitely high on weed though.

[waterdoggz]

No doubt your probably right!

[SaxyDan54]

@waterdoggz

Have you ever 'tripped' before?

I thought not. You know not of what you speak.

[yesbill01]

I've listen to this song (as well as other of David's songs) for damn near 40 years and guess what.....the goosebumps are just as big as ever! Thank you for the Aural Sex.

[dougfir48]

Jons voice is simply awesome,, he has been sick,, Jon and david eh?

[clickswitchh]

its graham nash and david crosby .. :P

[cccustard]

Please don't bother posting if you don't have a clue what you are talking about.

[spacecowboy2k]

That's a really nasty comment to make. Please don't bother posting if you don't have a clue how to treat others with a modicum of respect.

[carrietide]

David Crosby could have also blended his voice with Jon Anderson's...Would have been heavenly...barytone and alto...(Like Graham Nash)...why didn't he???

[Zootysue]

What a beautiful clear voice David has. Love all their harmonies but never realised he sounded this good on his own! Lovely!

[Taff1967SC]

Just fantastic, this whole set. You;ve got to hand it to the BBC as well for the great sound quality, and it's the same for some others they did around 1970 - Joni Mitchell, Neil Young etc. They were all recorded very well for the period. Beautiful.

[cccustard]

A memorable set. Especially this one.

[gdcgohorns]

Great talent. Good Lord, Crosby was loaded, but wasn't he always.  I loved this music when I was about 12 years old.

[mnnorthcountrygirl1]

Just spent the last little while sipping my morning coffe and listening to all of these beautiful clips as the sun came up...what a beautiful way to start the day. I cannot thank you enough for putting these out here.

[bonniekilty]

Beautiful...gave me goosebumps.

[differentbeing]

Same here.

[Beadbud5000]

You know what is f...ed up? This recording was made the same year the David Crosby is first solo album that is likely the best thing the guy has ever done!

[billyscottbrandt]

This is amazing stuff..truly the best it can be ..Imaculate..

[singinjohnny]

31 years, to the day, before 911, neither David nor Graham were even 30 years old yet. This brings tears to my eyes. Just beautiful!

[lili4trees]

I like.

[leiacat]

Aw David... my favorite musician of all time. He has the voice of an angel..in my opinion, the best voice to ever grace this earth. This video gave me chills. Thank you so much for posting! =)

[Drieckus]

I like his voice especially in this show. It's so mellow. :)

[mistafresh86]

the argument of if they were high or not doesnt matter, the music is awesome, wouldnt you agree?

[nikobil]

/agree

[ezalburez]

@mistafresh86 Probably high but the music is magical!

[Julo87]

Of course they were high. they were high all the time around this era. But it really doesnt matter.

[worldwartwoforever]

@Julo87 not everyone was high at every moment of that era. Sure they did take drugs, but not all the time. It just looks like they are having a fun time. Just because they are acting silly doesn't mean that they are high.

[SaxyDan54]

@Julo87 You get it! :) There is no denying their musicianship and devotion to love and freedom.

[Christianbore]

pure genious

[soweingpegasus]

true ali, you to-- ahhh yeah, this takes you up just a little higher, truly magical, but then again it was a Magic Tyme

[ali09901]

this is such a gem i must have listened to it everyother day and it still hits me man

[RATBOY222]

Mashed I think not! But where is Wall Song-I like the studio cut with Phil on bass- any live cuts /vids out there?

[RoadNasty]

This song- and "The Lee Shore" - both are simply just incredible.

[evolverstudios]

one of his best EVER. my favorite musician of all time

[ali09901]

god man i needed this song today ...ease me into sunday morning man

[fishdeschois]

Solid song, could have been a great CSN number!

[drop51]

Crosby is mashed but still so 'in tune'. Magical.

[bookkeeper57]

Not "mashed" at all: live TV. You cannot play

and sing like this for a live audience if you

are not sober. Watch his eyes and his hands:

ignore what he says. Always had oddball sense of humor; no clue.

[shakedownstreet48]

I read an interview on David Crosby and he said he was high for every gig he ever played. And every album he ever made.

[cranie4]

Also says it in his book "Long Time Gone"

[McMunchy]

And he says it quite a lot in Long Time Gone!

[soalflat]

I have to look for stuff in my head like that, I just don't do it out loud

[sulforidazine]

duuuude.

he's plastered...and yet, still awesome...

[WitnessOC]

One of my favorite Crosby songs. Thanks for posting it.

[friendlier]

An amazing song from an amazing album. I can't believe how beautifully David sings it here.

Thank you!

[andyinoregon]

Two acoustic guitars have never been put to better use. Stunning doesn't begin to describe it.

[karen450]

Great music.. Wonderful memories

[SteelyDug]

My favorite voice in Crosby, Stills and Nash

[ex0ja]

I like his mustache.

[ChristophSlim]

anyone know what sort of mics they are using?

[Hansa94]

Beautiful! I love them, they sing so well! I just adore their voices!

[helmergudde]

crosby is definitely way out. great guys though!

[Deadfreeeak]

The master of masters crosby sounds like gold ya here me jerry .....that's gold

[H4rryF]

Thanks for this.

"Nash asks Crosby to sing Traction in the Rain from his album If I Could Only Remember My Name."

Or tries to.

[H4rryF]

onetomanymornings

"David's completely off his face.."

Yes, i don't how to break this to you, but he occasionally tended to do that.

CSN suck.Bring back The Byrds.

[lejoe48]

Greatest performance awesome and etc etc . I do like. thanks.

[onetomanymornings]

That is a truly stunning performance and David's completely off his face too-awesome!

[dharmadove]

Sweet...

[djunius]

DC hits a nice Tim Buckley note at 4:03...a great singer.

[crosbystillsnash68]

Crosby's voice makes Tim Buckley sound like elton john (which, of course, he really doesnt but compared to Crosby almost everybody sounds like shit)

[walworth72]

Unbelievable!!

[ryreinhardt]

wow the sound of those D 45's and of course crosby's voice - in the early seventies in LA crosby was just known around town by the other famed musicians - as "The Voice"

[ryreinhardt]

these guys were unfairly labelled uncommercial - fringe music, in their day and were not taken very seriously - but as anyone can see - they did not need stills or young to be brilliant

[moocowman89]

shit...

[cutis1000]

I sure missed the boat. Just a kid back in 1970. Crosby sings so fluidly and with passion. The beautiful strumming of the chords, takes your breath away...

[nikobil]

Damn, sooo fuckin good, I love You Crosby and Nash ! must your music NEVER die out.

Fuck old school children songs, I'm going for helplessy hoping for goodnight song If i get children

[andreaFZIZ]

YEAAAAAHHHHHH The Croz is the man !!!!!! wow!!! great great great

[drmlabs]

Jesus. Im knocked on my ass by this stuff. Two blokes, two acoustics, two stools, and some kinda freaking magic going on. wtf?? I gotta listen to this a few more times. Thanks.

[Otisjake]

Oh My God. That's like listening to a Picasso.

[btravln]

mucho mahalo

[Osmun79]

Ah yes, two great men who really got me into acoustic music. Graham Nash will go down as one of the great songwriters of the 60's.

[yagolian]

I agree, but i think David gets the kudos for this masterpiece.

[Havanagold]

Outstanding!