Crosby Nash

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Long time compatriots and bandmates David Crosby and Graham Nash have joined forces yet again to release the oddly named Crosby/Nash 28 years after their last studio effort, Whistling Down the Wire. This double-disc is certainly worth the wait, despite the fact that most of the 20 songs are profoundly introspective and tinged with an elegant melancholy and sense of regret for an idealized past. To their credit, after four decades, Crosby and Nash are still in perfect voice, and remain graceful foils for one another, although some of the songs don't do justice to their prodigious talents. A handful are without focus and seem to be impressions in search of a hook, save the lovely, ethereal "Lay Me Down" (penned by Crosby's son, James Raymond) and the rather esoteric '60s throwback "Luck Dragon," with its elegant space jam ending. Nash's contributions are a bit more prosaic, and seem to be autobiographical ruminations about middle age, except the chilling environmental cautionary tale, "Don't Dig Here" and haunting post-9/11 song, "Half Your Angels." But the disc really comes alive when the duo shows their old ire, "They Want It All," a clear potshot at corporate greed and politics, and a wrenching read of "My Country 'Tis of Thee." --Jaan Uhelszki

Rolling Stone
"...the immaculate, high-altitude harmonies glazing this two-cd set...is with elegant optimism...and perfect harmony...3 stars"

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Average customer rating: Deja Vu........ Have I written this before????????? Déjà Déjà Vu Living in the past Shows What We've Lost and What They've Lost Musical Portrait of a Generation

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Tracks:

1. Carry On
2. Teach Your Children
3. Almost Cut My Hair
4. Helpless
5. Woodstock
6. Deja Vu
7. Our House
8. 4 + 20
9. Country Girl: Whiskey Boot Hill/Down, Down, Down/"Country Girl" (I Think You're Pretty)
10. Everybody I Love You

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Less than a year after the release of CSN's groundbreaking debut, the group returned with Stephen Stills's former Buffalo Springfield cohort/rival Neil Young augmenting the threesome. The result is a less concentrated but more kinetic creation; Young swims through the celestial harmonies of rock's best barbershop trio like a fly in consommé. While somewhat dated ("Almost Cut My Hair"? Wait a while, David, it'll fall out), Deju Vu is teeming with early '70s FM staples, including "Helpless," "Teach Your Children," and "Our House." --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Deja Vu........ Have I written this before?????????.......2007-06-04

O.K. So I embedded myself into the photo on the cover. O.K. So I got Chance (an indian guide in a former life) to help me find out where I was at. And, to my surprise, it was 1870 and I was in a hilly area of Wyoming. Wy, you may ask? But, in a larger sense, that is the very question we should ask C,S,N & Y. If we all have lived before -then wy? For mere monetary compensation your knowledgable Seer will answer you. If not, you have to suffer through this review. :)
I liken this group to a band of ex-patriot renegades (see cover) who, for whatever what reason, saw fit to escape former situations to create a new creative band. How or why they got together is anyone's guess. But it works in a more than substantial way and the vocals and music are more than a snug fit like pieces of a puzzle.
The songs here have a tendency to embed themselves into self-serving memory for some reason. Perhaps it's the artists; perhaps it's the songs, perhaps it's the harmonies, perhaps it's the production. Then again, maybe, perhaps it's everything.
Even in the slower and more somber tunes, there is something here that awakens you - leads you on to some type of discovery. Whether it be inner or outer is your own choice. But realization of yourself and your world is a never ending process. Maybe we would all be better in Wyoming at a simpler, less complicated time. But, here we are. And we have no choice except to learn and evolve - or else, in the next life, this one will be the Deja Vu.
We begin with "Carry On" which borrows lyrics from Still's "Questions" that was on the last Buffalo Springfield album. On this he expands into a galloped beat with pronounced ensemble singing. Also a change in tempo. In a sense, the message is pronounced (as later in the Joni Mitchell song "Woodstock") that life is for learning. A call to carry on and learn.
The seemingly simple country slide guitar ode of Nash's "Teach Your Children" carries with it the underlying motif of understanding by shifting your perspective. In this case, older and younger generations. It's easy to discount others in which there is no reward. Better yet to take the effort to truly "see". The blessings are well worth the chance.
Crosby's "Almost Cut My Hair" with it's lazy walk riff poses questions within the self. Justifying inner decisions as opposed to whatever out there wants to decide for you. An amazing stream-of-conciousness tune. Or maybe drugs. With Crosby it's always a flip of the coin. What is next is one of the most glorious tunes on the album. "Helpless" conveys the awe and magnitude of the Canadian countryside that Neil knows. Nature in itself is a force beyond human comprhension or control, and in this we are all helpless.
"Woodstock" rocks righteously. And it is a call of a generation. It is also a song of moving forward with a clensing. We have all fallen- but we are golden and have to get ourselves back to the garden. Again- a moving on.
"Deja Vu", with Crosby's outerworldly guitar chords and ethereal meters beckon further examination of the world. "Do you know? Don't you wonder". The construction on this song never ceases to amaze your favorite Seer. Maybe I could have written this in a former life. O.K. - I won't go there.
"Our House" is Nash's ode to domestic bliss. Nothing exceptional but oh so addictive. That tune is just so incredibly pleasant. This must be what the afterworld is like! "4 + 20" finds Still's still aching about a lost love. Simple but effective acoustic guitar on this. Still, the dismay and depression of heartache is one of the most deeply confessional tunes I've heard. The ways of the world are sometimes wicked and cruel. Sometimes we create those ways.
Again, Neil Young shines bright with the trilogy of "Country Girl". Amazing, lush, and inventive changes in structure. This could not have been an easy tune to pull off. But, with musicians this talented anything is possible. "Too late to keep the change, too late to pay". Neil always throws these dilemmas in his tunes (see my review on "Everybody Knows this is Nowhere). Neil is consummate conveyor of enigmas within the soul. His own as well as others. Brilliant.
"Everybody I Love You" closes out this rock classic. A call to open up and let love through - even to one's self. Your "heart is an anchor" and "you expect for me to love you when you hate yourself my friend". With C,S,N & Y somehow, underneath it all, is a call to freedom and movement towards the dawn- the dawn of realization.
Well - that's it. I made you suffer through another review. Did you like it or did you need novacaine? I'm leaving Wyoming now. Being pelted with pinecones is not Metamorpho's cup of tea. No.
If you like wonderous harmonies, creative effort, and a classic from a magical bygone age - this is definitely a treat and essential to any rock collection.

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Déjà Déjà Vu.......2007-05-14

I wore this out on vinyl, so had to have it on CD! These four guys are just splendid together, and the result is greater than the sum of its parts! A classic.

Living in the past.......2007-05-08

There are two "must haves" for me as a C.S.N.&Y. fan: this and Suite Judy Blue Eyes.

Shows What We've Lost and What They've Lost.......2007-04-26

When I listen to Deja Vu these days, I'm surprisingly not reminded of the hippie movement or drug-induced paranoia or political activism, although you could say CSN and sometimes Y have really become posterchildren for this tumultous time in our history. Instead, I'm still swept away by the aural beauty of the jangling acoustic guitars, the richness of the songs, the perfect harmonies, the passionate performances. I'm still mesmerized by Stills' tasty guitar licks which run through "Carry On" and "Deju Vu" and the emotional choke in his voice on 4 + 20's final verse. I love Jerry Garcia's pedal steel guitar that cries all the way through Nash's "Teach Your Children" and the experience listening to "Almost Cut My Hair," which sounds as if the band is playing in your living room with their amps cranked. I still get an adrenalin rush when I hear Stills belting out "Woodstock," which for me is one of the most powerful vocal performances in all of rock. And I like the eccentric Young's slow-as-molasses but elegant "Helpless." It reminds me of a time when music was not meant to be background noise, or to be listened to while you read or studied, or walked between classes at the university. It was a time when you put the LP on your turntable and sprawled in a comfortable chair or sat on the floor and let the music take you completely away. Or maybe you got together with friends and sat around just listening to new releases like Deja Vu, reading every word in the liner notes on the jacket. This is what I think we've lost.

Deja Vu also shows what CSN (and sometimes Y) ultimately have lost. Sadly, after this pinnacle of achievement, except for occasional flourishes of good songwriting and performance, Crosby, Stills, & Nash would rarely recapture the beauty of this album or its predecessor. The exception has of course been Young, who somehow has managed to keep it all together through the years. And except for Stills' magnificent opus, Manassas (1), and C&N's Wind On the Water, I realize just how much drug addiction and delusions of grandeur have drained the talent from these once brilliant artists. Fortunately, we still have the time capsules created by Buffalo Springfield, CSN, Hendrix, Cream, The Doors, The Stones, and The Beatles to transport us back to the musical renaissance of 1967--1972.

Musical Portrait of a Generation.......2007-04-07

Back when I was in high school, Deja Vu was one of the most popular albums with kids who were of a counter-culture bent. But it was also an album, due to the presence of the Graham Nash contributions Our House and Teach Your Children, that kids could play loudly at home without parents shouting at them to "turn that g#*d*#* noise down!". While the band's eponymous debut (sans Neil Young) brought them fame and fortune, it was Deja Vu that had such broad appeal that it became the musical portrait of a generation.
Admittedly, my vinyl copy of Deja Vu had been gathering dust for years as I have so much other music I had nearly forgotten CSNY. But recently, I saw this on sale at a bargain price in Costco and snapped it up after remembering how much I used to enjoy it as a kid. Well, I tell you, one listen brings the old days back to life. The industry reviewer says that songs like Almost Cut My Hair are dated, but I say they still sound as good today as when I first heard them.
Though the entire album is highly enjoyable, my favorites are: the stirring Carry On, the country-rock Teach Your Children, the anthemic Almost Cut My Hair, the evocative Our House, the plaintive 4 + 20, and the glorious Country Girl. Everytime I put this on, visions of old times and places flash though my mind.
Note that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and some other organization have chosen Deja Vu as one of 200 albums that should be in everyone's collection. I've seen that list and my stomach churns as I read it. But I was pleased to note that the compilers got roughly one out of ten right and this album is definitely one of those few. Obviously, if you are checking this CD out on the listings here you must have some familiarity with it. So if you have not gotten this remastered version of Deja Vu yet, the time to do so is now. You'll never be sorry you did.

Average customer rating: Folk Rock at its best credit where credit is due Love the songs, hate the static! harmony defined like boring

The Greatest Hits Stills & Nash Crosby Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Greatest Hits Déjà Vu America - The Complete Greatest Hits The Very Best of Jackson Browne Eagles : The Very Best of ASIN: B0002NUTSI Release Date: 2005-03-15

Tracks:

1. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
2. Shadow Captain
3. Helplessly Hoping
4. Long Time Gone
5. Our House
6. Southern Cross
7. Marrakesh Express
8. Guinnevere
9. See the Changes
10. Teach Your Children
11. Wooden Ships
12. Just A Song Before I Go
13. Delta
14. 49 Bye-Byes
15. Wasted on the Way
16. Carry On/Questions
17. In My Dreams
18. Cathedral
19. Daylight Again

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When David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash created this pop super trio in 1968 after their splits from the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield and The Hollies, respectively, it would have been a pipedream that a hits package released 37 years later would sound as eternal and essential as this one. The 19 songs straddle the four-album, landscape-altered timeframe between 1969's post-Woodstock debut Crosby, Stills & Nash and 1982's Daylight Again, which helped inaugurate the MTV era. Unbalanced sequencing--which randomly bounces 12 years ahead and five years back--is rescued by the superb harmonies, unique songwriting and divergent personalities of the three members. With politics and culture always at the forefront, Stills bookends the band's trademark canon with "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" and "Southern Cross," Nash incorporates Eastern influences to "Marrakesh Express" and folk timber to "Just a Song Before I Go" and "Teach Your Children," and the ever-capricious Crosby leads the way lyrically with the lingering "Delta" to the Robert Kennedy tribute "Long Time Gone." Sure, the collection is missing any songs by ("Ohio") or contributions from ("Woodstock") the fourth name on the marquee (Neil Young). Here's hoping that's for another Greatest Hits. --Scott Holter

Album Description

One of the most enduring musical partnerships of our time, Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN) are beloved worldwide for their peerless three-part harmonies, inspired songwriting, and brilliant musicianship. Rightfully claiming a singular place among the artistically and culturally influential acts of the original Woodstock era, CSN has been called "the voice of an entire generation."

Customer Reviews:

Folk Rock at its best.......2007-05-13

America was lucky these three individuals David Crosby of the Byrds, Grahm Nash of the Hollies and Steven Stills formerly of Buffalo Springfield and originally wanted to be one of the monkees crossed paths. If they had not we would not have these great folk compostions to listen to.

credit where credit is due.......2007-03-08

this is not a review of this compilation, but please note, CSNY fans, that while their version of "Woodstock" may be the more familiar one, the song was written by Joni Mitchell. Listen to her own (comletely different) performance of it on her "Ladies of the Canyon" (1970) album.

Love the songs, hate the static!.......2007-01-12

My husband and I are very disappointed in this CD. It sounds like it was recorded from someone's old scratched LP. My old CSN LPs sound better than this.

harmony defined.......2006-12-26

As though from some cobwebbed corner of your memory, these Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young tunes emerge as an instantly recognizable memory. The harmonies could belong to no other than this inimitable sixties and seventies band, acoustical as it gets, tightly harmonic as any folk or Rock & Roll voices could possibly become intertwined.

This compilation is a bit of a disordered mosaic, but who cares? CSN&Y are at their best with the haunting sounds of 'Helplessly Hoping':

'Wordlessly watching he waits by the window
And wonders
At the empty place inside

Heartlessly helping himself to her bad dreams he worries
Did he hear a good-bye, or even
Hello'

Assonance helps itself to tonalities that no other quartet of male human beings could replicate.

It is the spareness of this music that strikes one in retrospect. Ornamentation is absent. They don't do all that they could with their voices. They simply do enough to engage the soul and, of course, the memory.

'Love isn't lying, it's
Loose in a lady who lingers
Saying she is lost
And choking on
Hello'


One of CSN&Y's most winsome tunes is the odd tale of happiness that makes it into the canonical memory, an instrument much more receptive to angst, loss, and woe. But who can forget:

'I'll light the fire
You place the flowers in the vase
That you bought today

Staring at the fire
For hours and hours
While I listen to you
Play your love songs
All night long for me
Only for me ...

Our house is a very, very fine house
With two cats in the yard
Life used to be so hard
Now everything is easy
'Cause of you'


These guys must have known a tune like this couldn't possibly sell, would instantly be dismissed as musical cotton candy, and would leave their reputation as a thoughtful band besmirched.

Yet they released it anyway, and it went and became permanently hummable.

Quite the contrary the enigmatic fight-or-flight story sketched out in 'Southern Cross'. It was standing in South Africa's Krüger Park, looking up at the Southern Cross (for the first time) that brought me back 'round to the iTunes Music Store, to downloading this album, and now to the re-hearing of these almost-eschatological, almost dissolute words:

'... But on a midnight watch I realized why twice you ran away.

Think about how many times I have fallen.
Spirits are using me; larger voices callin'.
What heaven brought you and me cannot be forgotten.
I have been around the world,
looking' for that woman-girl
Who knows love can endure.
And you know it will ...

So we cheated and we lied and we tested.
And we never faijled to fail; it was the easiest thing to do.
You will survive being bested.
Somebody fine will come along
Make me forget about loving you
In the Southern Cross.'


Is this prediction or wish, certainty or the desperation of a jilted lover hoping he won't forever live with this ache? CSN&Y aren't telling.

If the band was willing to risk whimsiness, they also took a chance on the side of sentimentalism, with equally good results. Witness the quintessentially benign 'Teach Your Children':

'Don't you ever ask them why, if they told you, you would cry,
So just look at them and sigh and know they love you.

And you, of tender years,
Can't know
The fears your elders grew by,
And so please help them
With your youth,
They seek the truth before they can die.

Teach your parents well
Their children's hell will slowly go by
And feed them on your dreams
The one they picked
The one you'll know by.'

One of the greatest uses of the tenor range by CSN&Y is undoubtedly 'Just a Song Before I Go', arguably their best song:

'Just a song before I go,
To whom it may concern ...

She helped me with my suitcase,
She stands before my eyes.

Driving me to the airport
And to the friendly skies.

Going through security
I held her for so long.
She finally looked at me in love,
And she was gone.'

Who knew where this song was going? Tragedy or triumphant? Love or irreversible separation?

Once again, CSN&Y are at their best when at their most enigmatic. The song ends:

'Just a song before I go,
A lesson to be learned.
Travelling twice the speed of sound
It's easy to get burned.'

What happened? Silence, then a new track.

Crosby, Still, Nash, and Young were that rare phenomenon: an assemblage of great voices that together created a unique sound. I don't mean 'unique' as in 'cool', but in its proper sense : 'one of a kind'. One can venture influences upon CSN&Y from their foreground and one can, in retrospect, point to a number of artists who have picked up one or two of their characteristics. But there has been no CSN&Y tradition and - heaven be thanked - no recorded CSN&Y Impersonator conventions.

One has to look far afield to find a band that has imbibed their spirit: to Matchbox Twenty, for example. Admittedly, the sound is altogether different. How could it be otherwise, given the musical water that has passed under the bridge between these two fine acts?

Yet the poignance, the memory, the longing, and the predilection for harmony over, say, an imitable voice like the Stone's Jagger is a thin line that might run from CSN&Y to MT without doing violence to the integrity of either one.

Listen to them back-to-back and see whether you agree. For that, you'll need to pick up CSN (and Young's) Greatest Hits. That'll be a smart decision on its own.

like boring.......2006-11-03

although i thought i was a fan of this group, and i do like their work, i have to say that this album is poorly edited. you must admit that all their hits have a simalar sound what with the accoustic guitars and the effete voices and sound. each song is sung with the same or similar tempo. after a while they sound the same and got on my nerves. it is unlistenable in a single playing

Average customer rating: A glorious debut. First & The Best THE TRUE SPIRIT OF ROCK N' ROLL AND WOODSTOCK 1969. Battle of the bands makes for fine music A classic!

Crosby, Stills & Nash Crosby Stills & Nash Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Déjà Vu After The Gold Rush Retrospective: The Best of Buffalo Springfield Harvest 4 Way Street ASIN: B000002J0P Release Date: 1994-08-16

Tracks:

1. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
2. Marrakesh Express
3. Guinnevere
4. You Don't Have To Cry
5. Pre-Road Downs
6. Wooden Ships
7. Lady Of The Island
8. Helplessly Hoping
9. Lone Time Gone
10. 49 Bye-Byes

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As much as any record, CSN's 1969 debut ushered in the early '70s singer-songwriter boom. Yes, this was a group, but it was one made up of three coequal composer/vocalists, each with a heady resume--Crosby an ex- Byrd, Stills in Buffalo Springfield, and Nash a former member of the Hollies. Each supplied distinctive material and contributed to CSN's trademark harmonies. The addition of Neil Young made the supergroup an edgier outfit. There's a purity to the original trio recording, however, that would never be recaptured. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

A glorious debut........2007-07-22

As a document of the post Summer of Love hippie scene, this album is indispensible; that era's unfettered, doomed optimism and community spirit are trapped in these grooves forever. But if CSN's debut was nothing more than a musical time capsule, I wouldn't be giving it five stars. In fact, what's most impressive about this record is how timeless it is- 38 years after its release, this is still a gorgeous collection of songs, brimming with sweet, sunny, evocative music and genuine emotional resonance. The classic "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" is a stunning case-in-point: Although it's an extended medley, the song doesn't feature any of the pretentions usually associated with such music. Instead, it's a scintillating collection of beautiful melodies and sky-scraping harmonies, a lush, dreamy masterpiece that deftly combines folk and rock with light touches of psychedelia (just listen to that second section!). The lyrics are pure heartfelt poetry, full of lines that are uncanny in their identifiabilty. The result is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, and a marvelous album opener. After that, we get classics like the icy, spine-tingling folk of "Guenevere" and "Lady of the Island," as well as the pained beauty of "Helplessly Hoping." "Long Time Gone," "You Don't Have To Cry" and the apocalyptic "Wooden Ships" demonstrate the group's knack for protest songs and social commentary. The latter, with its ethereal electric guitar line and the dark surrealism of its lyrics, is particularly effective. "Marrakesh Express" is a playful, upbeat treat with some great lyrical imagery, and "Pre-Road Downs" is an infectious slice of what may as well be called post-psychedelia. All in all, this is one of the very best albums of the 60s, and a great addition to any and all collections of rock or pop.

First & The Best.......2007-06-09

I love this CD. Highly recommended as a gift item for those who don't have it or may have lost it.

THE TRUE SPIRIT OF ROCK N' ROLL AND WOODSTOCK 1969........2007-04-14

I will be writing a review on the legendary masterpiece self-titled debut album entitled "CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH" by one of Rock's greatest legendary bands. I give you one of America's and England's pride and joy's, CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH. "CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH" was originally released in 1969 on Vinyl/LP and 8-Track on the Atlantic Records label. This legendary album saw its first day of release on Compact disc in the late 80's. I purchased this legendary album on Compact Disc in the Gold Standard collector's edition which delivers the best ultimate digital remastered sound possible. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the best informative and most accurate review possible.

CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH will forever go down in Rock n' Roll history and be remembered for delivering some of Rock's most sacred anthem songs. This legendary band would also be responsible for writing some of the most memorable anthem songs defining the true spirit of the very first Woodstock Festival held in 1969. The band members were no strangers to Rock n' Roll. David Crosby would formally be from the band THE BYRDS, Stephen Stills would formally be from the band BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD and the British musician Graham Nash would formally be from the band THE HOLLIES. Put these three key elements together and you have pure genius. When these three music giants got together and went into the recording studio and laid down the tracks for this legendary album, the band would record something very special. After a certain period of time, the band would evolve from the recording studio with this completed album and hand it into Atlantic Records. The result would be the self-titled debut album by CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH. In my opinion, "CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH" is one of the greatest albums as well as acoustic albums ever recorded. It is also my opinion that this legendary self-titled debut album would be a true testament of three extremely talented young masterminds and a fine fitting tribute to a great band that was truly indeed, far ahead of their time.

It is now time for me to let the music of CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH to speak for itself and back it up by doing all of the talking. This legendary self-titled debut album begins with the forever famous CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH trademark acoustic masterpiece song "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," the incredible harmonizing "Marrakesh Express," the slow and mysterious acoustic number "Guinnevere," the slow and beautifully harmonized song "You Don't Have To Cry," the breathtaking Rocker "Pre-Road Downs," the slow and fantastic Rocker "Wooden Ships," the slow and beautiful acoustic song "Lady Of The Island," the slow and beautiful harmonizing number "Helplessly Hoping," the slow blistering harmonizing Rocker "Long Time Gone" and the slow beautiful uplifting song "49 Bye-Byes." May I also add that CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH delivered some of the greatest acoustic guitar sounds ever. The three also contributed some of the greatest harmonizing sounds in Rock history.

Overall, this is one great legendary album worth seeking further research into and checking out especially if you are a hardcore diehard CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH fan or a devout music collector. As for the curious newcomers or new beginner's that are not familiar with the sound and music of CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH, what better way to begin their CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH collection by purchasing this band's first album.

I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary masterpiece self-titled debut album to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This legendary masterpiece album has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. This is one great album that no hardcore music fan or a devout music collector would want to be without. Buy this album, you'll be glad that you did. You can purchase all of CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH'S albums through Amazon com or Borders.

In closing, CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH would be on top of the world following the release of their self-titled debut album. CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH would also release many more great albums to highly critical acclaim. However, CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH would also have their fair share of ups and downs and highs and lows throughout their long career. Depite all of their tribulations, CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH will forever leave their mark in Rock n' Roll history and will never be forgotten. So here's to you David, Stephen and Graham. Thanks for the great memories. Keep Persevering. Keep The Faith. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say more? Thanks for reading my review and I hope that you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that all of you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH FOREVER. Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever In Rock, John L.

Battle of the bands makes for fine music .......2007-04-10

Each member of Crosby, Stills and Nash had an impressive resume before assembling in the living room of Joni Mitchell, or Cass Elliot, depending on which member you ask. Crosby had been the " Bad Byrd", Stills was the hub of Buffalo Springfield, and Nash headlined The Hollies. Each talent was restless and in search of support for their respective artistic visions. Never has a blending of styles, as well as vocal harmonies, been so compatible.

CSN released their debut in the spring of 1969, just in time to fly up the charts before Woodstock. One of the special features about this recording is the stamp each artist places on his work, while allowing the other two to join in for a unique sum that's more than it's parts. Taken apart these men are talented, but something is missing after hearing them together.

Crosby is the rebel, Stills the perfectionist and Nash the heartbeat. "Suite Judy Blue Eyes", a classic rock staple/tribute to Judy Collins, opens the album. Stills makes it his by trailing off into speaking Spanish at the end, leaving Crosby and Nash to provide the pretty melodies. Graham Nash's " Marrakesh Express" is a hold-over from his days in The Hollies, but fits in perfectly here. It rolls along like a train, giving the listener a sense of being high on travel and in love.

Crosby gets in a word with " Guinevere", a beautiful ballad written as a composite of Joni and another girlfriend. One of the greatest compliments a song can receive is providing inspiration for another great song; "Wooden Ships" gave Jackson Browne the desire to respond in his superior work " For Everyman". I must admit that " Wooden Ships" sounded like a song dedicated to Holocaust survivors to me when I first heard it, and in some ways I found it more poignant in that vein than it's real meaning, thoughts from refugees in a nuclear stand-off.

" Lady of the Island" is another highlight; wouldn't all ladies like to have a Graham Nash in her life? " Helplessly Hoping" is another timeless classic. In fact, not a one of these songs begs to be removed. They all come together to make a very satisfying experience, especially on a summer day. This is a fantastic summer album.

A classic!.......2007-03-31

This album is a classic and was revolutionary when it was first released in 1969. It went to number 6 on the Billboard album chart in the US and produced two hit singles: Marrakesh Express and Suite: Judy Blue Eyes. But every song on the album received at least some airplay on the "hip" FM stations that played album cuts, and many of them are still staples of classic rock stations to day.

While this was a great release, it has been superceded by a newer edition of the CD with bonus tracks. I would recommend that you pass on this edition and pick-up the newer edition with the bonus material.

Average customer rating: Music & Lyrics with a Message. Good live album, but help me please with one question .... Strong, raw performances I Bought 4 Way Street 3-Times! Excellent Vintage R&R

4 Way Street Crosby Stills Nash & Young Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Supergroups | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Déjà Vu Crosby, Stills & Nash After The Gold Rush So Far Harvest ASIN: B000002ITW Release Date: 1992-06-23

Tracks:

1. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
2. On The Way Home
3. Teach Your Children
4. Triad
5. The Lee Shore
6. Chicago
7. Right Between The Eyes
8. Cowgirl In The Sand
9. Don't Let It Bring You Down
10. 49 Bye-Byes/America's Children
11. Love The One You're With
12. King Midas In Reverse
13. Laughing
14. Black Queen
15. Medley: The Loner/Cinnamon Girl/Down By The River

Tracks:

1. Pre-Road Downs
2. Long Time Gone
3. Southern Man
4. Ohio
5. Carry On
6. Find The Cost Of Freedom

Amazon.com

This is one of those albums where you'll want to cherry-pick favorites. Recorded live when the supergroup was at its commercial zenith, it's sloppy in spots where precision is called for. And the hyperbolic counterculture rants sound a bit silly these days (Bellows Stills: "Jesus Christ was the first nonviolent revolutionary! Ah, dig it, dig it!"). On the other hand, the electric jams are enlivened by some charged guitar skirmishes between Stills and Young. Those who owned the original 2-record set will be pleased by the additional Graham Nash song ("King Midas in Reverse") and Young's acoustic "The Loner"/"Cinnamon Girl"/"Down by the River" medley. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Music & Lyrics with a Message........2007-06-01

This eclectic group of misicians formed a band CSN&Y, and told the story's of America growing up in the 60's and 70'. It was a difficult time for this country. But David Crosby, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, and Neil Young wrote about love & hate, the Vietnam War, the killings at Kent St., political corruption, the blight of the black community, etc. They wrote about their lives & experiences. They wrote about what mattered most. To this day, "4 Way Street" is my favorite piece of music. They wrote the songs that our children, and grand children will listen to, and ask, "What did that mean daddy? What happened at Kent State mommy? Why did we hate black people? Who was this man named Martin? This collection of song & stories is a must.

Good live album, but help me please with one question ...........2007-05-11

Did this 30-second version of "Suite Judy Blue Eyes" appear on the original vinly LP version back in 1971? Or is it just like that on this CD version?
Thanks.

Strong, raw performances.......2007-04-03

This album was a big hit in the US when it was released in 1971, climbing all the way to number 1 on the Billboard album chart. The performances are raw but effective. I especially like the last part of the album, when they go "electric." Their extended, blistering performance of "Carry On" is alone worth the price of the album!

I Bought 4 Way Street 3-Times!.......2007-03-09

I bought 4 Way Street as an album when it was originally released. I bought it again when it was released as a CD. Then when my daughter became a teenager she "borrowed" it from me and it is now living with her in her apartment. I could not live without it so I have once again purchased 4 Way Street. Why...? Because of the haunting beauty of Find The Cost Of Freedom, the exhilaration of Love The One Your With, the melancholy of Cowgirl In The Sand and the hope of Carry On. Almost every song is a gem and to hear these four artists together is an opportunity not to be missed.

Excellent Vintage R&R.......2007-02-09

This recording is just so good it will take you back to the good ol' days
in a flash when music was so fresh and inventive.

Average customer rating: Great, but time for an update! An overview of their 2 most popular albums plus 2 singles West Coast Dreamin' Packed with classics So Far-- so GOOD

So Far Crosby Stills Nash & Young Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Supergroups | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Déjà Vu 4 Way Street Crosby, Stills & Nash The Greatest Hits American Dream ASIN: B000002J0J Release Date: 1994-09-20

Tracks:

1. Deja Vu
2. Helplessly Hoping
3. Wooden Ships
4. Teach Your Children
5. Ohio
6. Find The Cost Of Freedom
7. Woodstock
8. Our House
9. Helpless
10. Guinnevere
11. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes

Amazon.com

It's tempting to follow the post-Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young career of Neil Young and underestimate this early band as a lighter, commercial diversion. But their fourth album, a concise retrospective of highlights, remains a sweeping '60s document, full of pastoral optimism and the virtues of (even today) spectacular-sounding harmonies. These songs continue to dominate AOR radio, and the best--the searing "Ohio" (written after the Kent State massacre), the utopian "Woodstock," and the ominous, graceful "Wooden Ships," the band's best performance--have an artful, mystical sweetness. --Roy Francis Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Great, but time for an update!.......2007-04-03

This was a great album when it was released in 1974. However, this CD is simply a song-for-song reissue of the vinyl album. There is plenty of room on this CD for additional songs. It is time to either update this release with bonus tracks, or come out with an all new CSNY greatest hits release (similar to what they did for CSN).

An overview of their 2 most popular albums plus 2 singles.......2007-03-14

Considering that the bulk of this collection comes mainly from Crosby Stills and Nash's debut and the CSN&Young album Deja Vu, this is a good overview of their 2 most popular albums. Though all the songs are great, I don't consider it all you need to hear from CSNY. After all, they'd have other projects like solo albums from all four, side projects (Mannassas and Crosby&Nash) and other albums and hits beyond this. But if you've never heard their music, this collection should be enough to get you interested in CSNY (besides, this was originally released in 1974 and deals exclusively with their 1969-71 era). The cover features some pretty artwork by Joni Mitchell, who was a friend to the band. From their debut, you get Crosby's placid "Guinevere," one of the most creative story-songs "Wooden Ships" co-written and sung by Crosby and Stills (Paul Kantner also helped to write it, although he didn't get credit until years later), Stills' winsome "Helplessly Hoping" and the quintessential epic "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," which was written for Judy Collins, whom Stills dated. Inclusion of Nash's "Marrakesh Express" would've been appropriate, but back when this was released, there may have been the issue of time restraint (most LP records were usually no longer than 40 minutes). From Deja Vu, you get the title track (composed by Crosby) which sounds like a medley in that it starts out bright and slows down, Nash's "Teach Your Children" (a very positive message about parents and children getting along with each other) and "Our House" (which described a house Nash shared in Laurel Canyon with Joni Mitchell), Stills' take on Mitchell's "Woodstock" (it's a shame "Carry On" wasn't included but again, it's probably a question of time restraints) and Young's introspective "Helpless." In addition, you get Young's powerful "Ohio" (written about a protest which took place at Kent State University and ended in tragedy) and Stills' "Find the Cost of Freedom" which features some fine harmony between the four. That's what you get on So Far (which probably means "our greatest hits... so far"). If you like this and want more, check out the box set.

West Coast Dreamin'.......2007-03-08

If ever you want to get away from it all on the school run and imagine you're living high in the LA canyons hanging out with joni and her cool buddies writing their songs just for you; then this is the album to play as you drop your kids off. Great harmonies from the boys and distinctive vocals from Neil Young. Cover art work by Joni Mitchell as a bonus. A classic of its time.

Packed with classics.......2007-02-26

This CSNY album is packed with classics that ring great and true even all these years later.

Wooden Ships shows great musicianship. Perhaps the broader meaning is lost in the 60s, but it is still great to listen to.

Teach Your Children is filled with 60s moralizing - or is it a modern commentatry that No Child Left Behind isn't enough?

Ohio, a song of the Kent State massacre, shares an anti-authority and anti-big government message that has been gaining steam in recent years.

Woodstock, about the iconic festival they attended (and ironically written by Joni Mitchell who didn't attend) could also be seen as surviving in modern times. At least as long as the reunion shows keep going every five years there.

Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, one of their most famous anthems, also survives the test of time.

What a great album - enjoy!

So Far-- so GOOD.......2007-02-21

CSNY's SO FAR is a "Best Of" collection in the truest sense-- every track here is a highlight of the album it was originally on (there were 3 in total). From the mystical "Deja Vu" to the Top 40 hit "Our House" to their magnus opus "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" and everything in between, SO FAR is simply SO GOOD! With no filler or throwaways to be found on it, this one is all you'll ever really need from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Essential to all 1970-era rock and pop collections. Highest recommendation.

Average customer rating: Excellent "Début" And a gem from Jerry Creation of a masterpiece The absolute best album of Crosby and Nash Absolutely beautiful music.

Graham Nash/David Crosby Crosby & Nash Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Wind on the Water Songs for Beginners If I Could Only Remember My Name Wild Tales Stephen Stills ASIN: B00000C3G6 Release Date: 1999-02-26

Tracks:

1. Southbound Train
2. Whole Cloth
3. Blackstones
4. Strangers Room
5. Where Will You Be?
6. Page 43
7. Frozen Smiles
8. Games
9. Girl To Be On My Mind
10. The Wall Song
11. Immigration Man

Album Description

Reissue of the former Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young member's debut outing together as a duo in a digipak. First released in 1972 for Atlantic, 'Crosby & Nash' features guest appearances by Dave Mason, Danny Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel and Grateful Dead members Jerry Garcia & Phil Lesh, plus the classic 'Southbound Train' and the top 40 hit 'Immigration Man'. 11 tracks total. 1998 Atlantic Records release.

Album Details

Remastered Atlantic Anniversary Edition Reissue of their Debut 1971 Duo Release. Guests Include Joni Mitchell and the Grateful Dead. Their Finest Album. Unavailable in the USA !.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent "Début".......2007-04-09

After the initial demise of CSNY, David Crosby and Graham Nash decided to continue working together. This was their first album together and one of their best. It was a big hit in the US (reaching number 4 on the Billboard album chart and being certified GOLD) and produced their only top 40 hit "Immigration Man" and the minor follow-up hit "Southbound Train". This was a strong album and provided a needed "fix" for fans who wished that CSNY had continued.

And a gem from Jerry.......2007-03-31

In addition to the reasons other reviewers have offered for buying this CD, Garcia's guitar on The Wall Song is one of his best guest appearances.

Creation of a masterpiece.......2007-03-08

Nash and Crosby have created a masterpiece. I purchased the album back in '72 when it was first released and fell in love with each and every song. Harmonies are tight, and the musicians create a viable backdrop for the voices of Nash and Crosby. I was thrilled to finally be able to get this on CD, as the album had seen better days, the result of MANY spinnings on the turntable. These songs, this music and the performances rank with the best CSN or CSNY offerings. One of my absolute favorite albums of ALL TIME! If you like CSN(Y), you should truly enjoy this CD.

The absolute best album of Crosby and Nash.......2007-01-10

The deepest, most introspective album from Crosby and Nash. If you are a lover of acoustic blues with meaningful lyrics this is for you. Had the album thirty years ago and having it back on CD is a dream come true. Now that they are touring again this album has even more value as new audiences will discover. I would rate this album as my faviourite album of all time. ****** star rating!!

Absolutely beautiful music........2006-07-18

When CSN&Y formed, the premise behind the group was to make the best music they could with whomever wanted to join in. This album is by far the best exponent of that philosophy.

On this album, Crosby & Nash prove that they can make a wonderful album without Stills and Young. Nash's poppier numbers perfectly counterbalance Crosby's more cerebral trips. The harmonies are solid as a rock, and the two often overdub themselves numerous times to produce a vocal blend that just might be tighter than CS&N. Instrumental backing by various members of the Grateful Dead is complementary but never flashy or intrusive.

It's arguable that this album isn't as varied as Deja Vu, but it highlights Crosby and Nash at their respective strengths. While it might be difficult to find on CD, this album is well worth seeking out for fans of CS&N and CSN&Y.

Average customer rating: Out Of Print in the US? How Can This Be? Classic CSN Nice comeback! A song in time beautiful masterpiece from CSN

CSN Crosby Stills & Nash Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Crosby, Stills & Nash Déjà Vu Daylight Again Wind on the Water Graham Nash/David Crosby ASIN: B000002J0N Release Date: 1995-01-01

Tracks:

1. Shadow Captain
2. See The Changes
3. Carried Away
4. Fair Game - Crosby Stills & Nash
5. Anything At All
6. Cathedral
7. Dark Star - Crosby Stills & Nash
8. Just A Song Before I Go
9. Run From Tears
10. Cold Rain
11. In My Dreams
12. I Give You Give Blind

Customer Reviews:

Out Of Print in the US? How Can This Be?.......2007-05-26

Arguably their best album. It appears to only be available as an import. Wasupwitdat?????????

Classic CSN.......2007-04-11

If your a CSN fan you will love this collection. One of their best!

Nice comeback!.......2007-04-03

This was the first in a long line of "comeback" albums for Crosby, Stills, & Nash, and in my opinion is the best of their latter releases. This album was a big hit in the US when it was released in 1977, climbing to number 2 on the Billboard album chart. It produced CSN's first top ten single "Just A Song Before I Go" and minor follow-up hit "Fair Game." Though in my opinion the best song on the album is "Dark Star", why it wasn't released as a single is a mystery to me! A very strong album!

A song in time.......2007-03-24

Some review the sound quality of an album. Of far more importance to me is the time and culture it conjures. For me, I was sailing again in the intricacies of their harmony and poetry, young and free, again. Pure rush!

beautiful masterpiece from CSN.......2007-02-07

Back when "CSN" was originally released in June of 1977, it was something of a long-awaited reunion. Crosby, Stills & Nash's debut LP came out in 1969, and they added Neil Young to the mix for 1970's "Deja Vu" and 1971's double live album "4 Way Street", but neither CSN or CSNY were able to get it together for another album until here.

Of course, the guys were hardly idle in the meantime. CSNY did tour in 1974. Stephen Stills seems to have barely slept, making brilliant music as a solo artist in addition to putting together the band Manassas for live concerts and two albums; plus, he teamed up with Neil for the 1976 Stills-Young album "Long May You Run". David Crosby & Graham Nash continued to record and tour together, making fantastic music as a duo.

So, although "CSN" was only the second bonafide Crosby, Stills & Nash album up to this point, there was no doubt at all of the brilliance of each individual member. And this album, deservedly a huge hit, just proves it even further.

The album opener "Shadow Captain" has a suitably epic feel with spellbinding harmonies. "Anything At All" has Crosby's characteristic dreamy resignation to it, and in typical Crosby fashion, it really gets under your skin and moves you. The supremely tender "In My Dreams" is wonderful, with a brilliantly-realized punchy coda that Crosby claims was "a gift from Graham".

Speaking of Graham, he wrote the album's big hit with the short-and-sweet "Just A Song Before I Go" (which does feature some laughably aimless soloing from Stephen, as if he picked up the electric and did it all in one take having never heard the song before). Graham also offers the very pretty and yearning "Carried Away"; the eerily reflective "Cold Rain"; and a brilliant epic of his own with "Cathedral", a cautionary tale about the perils of organized religion.

Stills is consistently at his best here, which is saying a lot. "See The Changes" had been previously recorded in a CSNY version which would later appear on the CSN box set, but the version here is easily superior and more fully-realized. "Fair Game" is a deviously laidback Latin-flavored folk-rocker with lyrics that are a real riot, and Stephen rips out a hot acoustic solo toward the end. "Dark Star" is a tour-de-force, grooving along infectiously with a catchy opening riff, jazzy chord changes and electric piano work, more superb lyrics and vocal harmonies, and another great acoustic guitar solo from Stills. The orchestrated rocker "I Give You Give Blind", with its anthemic pleading choruses, brings the album to a rousing, soul-stirring conclusion.

I could go on and on, but really, the greatness of this album speaks for itself. Each member is demonstrated at their peak on this beautiful, must-have masterpiece.

Average customer rating: Take it for what it is. Good But Deceiving ((((BEWARE)))) NOT WHAT IT CLAIMS TO BE ! A Great Compilation, But One Song Noticably Absent Worst purchase I've made for CSN

Carry On Stills & Nash Crosby Manufacturer: WEA International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: CSN Crosby, Stills & Nash Greatest Hits 4 Way Street Looking Forward ASIN: B00000JO27 Release Date: 1999-05-31

Tracks:

1. Woodstock
2. Marrakesh Express
3. You Don't Have to Cry
4. Teach Your Children
5. Love the One You're With
6. Almost Cut My Hair
7. Wooden Ships
8. Dark Star
9. Helpless
10. Chicago/We Can Change the World
11. Cathedral
12. 4 + 20
13. Our House
14. To the Last Whale...A. Critical Mass B. Wind on the Water
15. Change Partners
16. Just a Song Before I Go
17. Ohio
18. Wasted on the Way
19. Southern Cross

Tracks:

1. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
2. Carry on/Questions
3. Horses Through a Rainstorm
4. Johnny's Garden
5. Guinnevere
6. Helplessly Hoping
7. The Lee Shore
8. Taken It All
9. Shadow Captain
10. As I Come of Age
11. Drive My Car
12. Dear Mr. Fantasy
13. In My Dreams
14. Yours and Mine
15. Haven't We Lost Enough?
16. After the Dolphin
17. Find the Cost of Freedom

Album Description

Double disc retrospective of the harmonious hit group's best in the '70s & '80s, with and without Neil Young, plus solo hits and gems from splinter groups. 36 tracks, including 'Teach Your Children', 'Ohio', 'Love The One You're With', 'Wooden Ships', 'Dark Star', 'Helpless', 'Chicago/ We Can Change The World', 'Our House', 'Change Partners', 'Just A Song Before I Go', 'Southern Cross', 'Wasted On The Way', 'Suite: Judy Blue Eyes', 'Carry On', 'Johnny's Garden', 'Woodstock' and 'Marrakesh Express'. Double jewel case. 1991.

Album Details

A Distillation of the Highlights of the Csn Four CD Box on 2CD'S. Includes the Previously Unreleased Track, 'horses Through a Rainstorm', the Only Outtake from the 'deja Vu' LP. Includes Other Previously Unreleased Versions, Remixes, Live Tracks and More. Includes "Woodstock (Alt Mix)", "Dark Star (Live)", "Love the One Your're With", "to the Last Whale" "Ohio", "Wasted on the Way" as Well as a Cover of Traffic's "Dear Mr. Fantasy" and More.

Customer Reviews:

Take it for what it is........2007-03-03

While good in its' own right, you have to look at this item for what it really is... A "Greatest Hits" of sorts that was manufactured for the European and Australian markets with many of the tracks represented by outtake versions and alternate mixes. If you already have the CSN box set (the "box") there's nothing much for you here unless you are a completist. If you don't own the "box", aren't a completist, or are a "casual fan" there are better choices.

If you are a "casual fan" you'll want both "So Far" AND "The Greatest Hits" as there are no tracks with Neil Young performing with the group on "The Greatest Hits" selection and "So Far" is one of the few CDs with "Ohio" among the track list.

Most others would be satisfied with "Crosby, Stills, and Nash", "Deja Vu", "CSN" (The single CD), and this set for its' handful of rarities, unless you can't stand "alternate tracks".

If you want alternate/rare/unreleased tracks to go with your collection the "box" is a better choice.

If all you are looking for is the studio version of "Chicago/We Can Change the World" then it's this, the CSN "Box", or "The '60s: Original NBC Motion Picture Soundtrack" (which is OOP) as this song was only released as a single and currently appears nowhere else on CD.

If you are a completist, why are you still reading?

Good But Deceiving.......2007-01-21

I grew up with this band and was 16 when their first album was released in 1969. They are one of my favorites and no doubt their music (not their drug-laden personal lives) has influenced my lifelong perspectives on relationships, politics, etc. I would dearly love to have a 2 CD set of their best ORIGINAL songs that are remastered, but sadly this 2-CD set does not come close to fitting the bill because of all the alternate versions.

If I were marketing a 2-CD best of I'd have dedicated Disc 1 to their first 2 albums - 1969's CS&N and 1970's CSN&Y. If you include all but "Pre-Road Downs", "Country Girl" and "Everybody I love You", the other 17 songs from these first 2 albums would easily fit onto 1 CD with several minutes left over. Throw in "Ohio", the shorter acoustic version of "Cowgirl in the Sand" and "Find the Cost of Freedom" from the 4-Way Street album and you've got an incredible first CD.

The second CD can be devoted to the best from the other CSN albums, as well as some solo or duo efforts from the rest of their works. Musts would be "Just a Song Before I Go", "Dark Star", and "Cathedral" (from CS&N 1977), "Southern Cross", "Wasted On the Way", "Daylight Again" and "Delta" (from 1982's Daylight Again), "Got It Made" and "Soldiers of Peace" (from 1988's American Dream), and "Yours and Mine", "Haven't We Lost Enough", and "After the Dolphin" (from 1990's Live It Up). Live It Up was not a very good CD but these 3 songs are fantastic.

I'd add some of the better solo songs of each artist including Crosby's "Laughing", "Music Is Love", and "Tracks In The Dust", Still's "Change Partners", "Love the One You're With", and "Dear Mr. Fantasy", and Nash's "Chicago/Change the World", "Wild Tales", and "Immigration Man". I'd end it with the studio version of "Find the Cost of Freedom" that is on this current 2 CD set.

There you'd have an incredible 2-CD collection with NO ALTERNATE VERSIONS! Now why can't the marketers release something like this? It's a no-brainer and is what I suspect most who are intersted in this group would want. The new 1 CD greatest hits (2005) partially accomplishes this but this group is too great to have only a 1 CD compilation (I have the same gripe about Neil Young's new 1 CD greatest).

But I'm just the idiot customer that will now probably buy the remastered version of all the original albums so I can make my own 2-CD compilation. And that's just what they want me to do!!

This CD, with all the alternate versions, is interesting for those who might have all the originals, but is woefully inadequate if you only want one definitive 2-CD collection of their best. For that reason, I can't give it more than 3 stars.

((((BEWARE)))) NOT WHAT IT CLAIMS TO BE !.......2007-01-17

This isn't the excellent collection it appears to be. There are TWELVE alternate versions (demos) in this collection. That would be fine, if they had said this anywhere on the outside packaging, BUT THEY DIDN'T.

So now I'm stuck with an expensive double cd of demos songs I cannot stand because they don't sound like the versions I wanted, and because they remind me of how much I want to throw this at Graham Nash's head. Shame on you Nash!!!

Also, as another reviewer said, the sound quality is less than stellar. With music of this (potential) quality, you should not waste your money on inferior versions and inferior mastering.

A Great Compilation, But One Song Noticably Absent.......2006-08-18

I too, much like a previous reviewer, bought this for the original version of "Chicago/We Can Change the World." I have to say that I was extremely pleased and satisfied with the copious song selection, but upon further review of the track listing, I realized one glaring omission: "Deja Vu." I was honestly surprised that nobody else noted this in any of the reviews that I read, but I think it's worth noting that the very track that starts their 1974 primer compilation, "So Far," not being included in this set is a little displeasing. But no matter, for I am content to have the group's 1970 seminal release by the same name which features said track; one of their most complex and intricate arrangements, and a song that for many defined CSNY's signature harmonious stylings. Still, an otherwise great anthology by a timeless quartet. Glad to hear--and see--them still rocking in all their glory even now in 2006!

Worst purchase I've made for CSN.......2005-08-07

This 2 CD album, which is rated 4.5 stars by many people is actually one of my WORST purchases! The audio quality is poor, the selections sound like they came right off the Woodstock stage ... if you like it "rough cut" this album is for you. But for me it was a total waste of money. Can't believe the high stars for this one ... it makes one wonder about the review process ... doubt I'll trust it in the future.

Doug

Average customer rating: "We weren't a band in the traditional sense..." Crosby, Stills & Nash okay, but.... The Best Rock & Roll EVER Glad I got it used

Crosby, Stills & Nash Crosby Stills & Nash Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Crosby, Stills & Nash Déjà Vu Buffalo Springfield Box Set 4 Way Street Manassas ASIN: B000002IS6 Release Date: 1991-12-01

Tracks:

1. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
2. Helplessly Hoping
3. You Don't Have To Cry
4. Wooden Ships
5. Guinnevere
6. Marrakesh Express
7. Long Time Gone
8. Blackbird
9. Lady Of The Island
10. Song With No Words (Tree With No Leaves)
11. Almost Cut My Hair
12. Teach Your Children
13. Horses Through A Rainstorm
14. Deja Vu
15. Helpless
16. 4 + 20
17. Laughing
18. Carry On/Questions

Tracks:

1. Woodstock
2. Ohio
3. Love The One You're With
4. Our House
5. Old Times Good Times
6. The Lee Shore
7. Music Is Love
8. I'd Swear There Was Somebody Here
9. Man In The Mirror
10. Black Queen
11. Military Madness
12. Urge For Going
13. I Used To Be A King
14. Simple Man
15. Southbound Train
16. Change Partners
17. My Love Is A Gentle Thing
18. Word Game
19. Johnny's Garden
20. So Begins The Task
21. Turn Back The Pages

Tracks:

1. See The Changes
2. It Doesn't Matter
3. Immigration Man
4. Chicago/We Can Change The World
5. Homeward Through The Haze
6. Where Will I Be?
7. Page 43
8. Carry Me
9. Cowboy Of Dreams
10. Bittersweet
11. To the Last Whale
12. Prison Song
13. Another Sleep Song
14. Taken At All
15. In My Dreams
16. Just A Song Before I Go
17. Shadow Captain
18. Dark Star
19. Cathedral

Tracks:

1. Wasted On The Way
2. Barrel Of Pain (Half-Life)
3. Southern Cross
4. Daylight Again: A. Daylight Again/B. Find The Cost Of Freedom
5. Thoroughfare Gap
6. Wild Tales
7. Dear Mr. Fantasy
8. Cold Rain
9. Got It Made
10. Tracks In The Dust
11. As I Come Of Age
12. 50/50
13. Drive My Car
14. Delta
15. Soldiers Of Peace
16. Yours And Mine
17. Haven't We Lost Enough?
18. After The Dolphin
19. Find The Cost Of Freedom

Customer Reviews:

"We weren't a band in the traditional sense...".......2007-03-24

I'd have to agree with many of the reviewers that say this is one of the best boxed sets there are. You get a generous portion of CSN's debut, CSNY's Deja Vu, Graham Nash's Songs for Beginners, Crosby and Nash's Wind On the Water, CSN and Daylight Again. You also get a good overview of Stephen Stills' solo career and his project Manassas, David Crosby's solo projects and Graham Nash's solo projects. Each individual song includes an overview in the accompanying book concerning it from either Crosby, Stills or Nash, but also includes thoughts from Joni Mitchell (her comments on her own song "Woodstock" are invaluable) and the late Jerry Garcia, who's featured on "Teach Your Children" and "Southbound Train." Also, the book includes the complete discography up to 1990 (around the time this boxset was released) of all things CSN, CSNY, C&N and solo projects (sans Neil Young; I heard he was planning his own boxset). Also, kudos to Graham Nash and Gary Tolman for the fine job they did producing this set.

Rarities include alternate mixes of "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," "Guinivere," "Lee Shore," "Taken at All," "Homeward through the Haze" (the three previously mentioned feature CSN&Y), "See the Changes," "Simple Man," "Song with No Words," "As I Come of Age," "Soldiers of Peace," "Helplessly Hoping," "4 + 20," and "Almost Cut My Hair," never before released songs like the Beatles' "Blackbird," Steve Winwood's "Dear Mr. Fantasy" and Joni Mitchell's "Urge for Going," live versions of Stills' "Black Queen" (he knew how to confront an exasperating audience), Nash's "Man In the Mirror" and "Wild Tales," "Dark Star" and "Got It Made" (that's about 1/3 of the boxset).

Of course, there's the highlights and quintessentials like "Find the Cost of Freedom," "Wasted on the Way," "Southern Cross," "Daylight Again," "Just a Song Before I Go," "Long Time Gone," "Wooden Ships," "Woodstock," "Helpless," Nash's "I Used to Be a King" and "Chicago" known for its exhortation "We can chaaange the wooorld!", Stills' "Old Times Good Times" (featuring a lively guitar solo by the late great Jimi Hendrix), "Thoroughfare Gap" and "Love the One You're With," "Woodstock," "Teach Your Children," "Shadow Captain," "Our House," the vitriolic "Ohio," Crosby's introspective "Tracks In the Dust" Crosby and Nash's "To the Last Whale," "Southbound Train," and "Immigration Man." One thing that has always been CSN's charm is that they weren't afraid to address both world issues and personal issues in their music, not to mention their gift for unigue harmonies. That's why I included Stephen Stills' quote as the title of this review.

I know you can't have everything that deserves inclusion, especially when you're limited to 4 discs, but it would've been nice to have Crosby and Nash's "Foolish Man" and "Out of the Darkness," Stephen Stills' "Go Back Home" (featuring Eric Clapton) and "We Are Not Helpless," "Fair Game" (from CSN) and the Stills/Young Band's "Long May You Run" (a minor quibble since this concluded Neil Young's Decade anthology).

All in all, if you love the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and can't afford all their most worthy releases, this would be a worthwhile investment.

Crosby, Stills & Nash.......2007-03-23

Excellent music. Always has been, and always will be. The sharpest vocals in the business. Crisp harmonies and supurb lyrics. Beside the great music, there is good information is to be found in the expanded liner notes.

okay, but...........2006-01-30

This is a great box set, with a few flaws. For one, it doesn't include full albums. There are only parts of it. I usually like to buy full and complete albums because there might be songs that aren't in box sets like these. Now I can't buy the full albums because I already have 1/2 of it, it just wouldn't be worth it. If you like the "greatest hits" idea for albums, you will like this box set. It's great and has all the great songs. But if you like complete albums like me, buy them seperatly.

The Best Rock & Roll EVER.......2006-01-30

I've had this box set for at least 10 years. In addition I've bought the individual albums several times over the last 30 years for my children who ALL know every word to every song. The box set has a book included with all the words to each song as well as a personal history by members of the band as to their history of coming together & much more. It's a MUST OWN for any CSN fan. I just bought another box set today for my daughters 19th birthday next month.

Glad I got it used.......2005-10-01

The seller was going to be out of town so let me know it would be delayed in sending, but it arrived in a couple days, in great shape and I haven't stopped playing it.

Average customer rating: My favorite Crosby - Nash album Crosby & Nash -- what a pairing An album that never gets old Take Your Money And Run!!!! Time Has Been Good To This Music

Wind on the Water Crosby & Nash Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Graham Nash/David Crosby Songs for Beginners If I Could Only Remember My Name Wild Tales CSN ASIN: B00003XAVA Release Date: 2000-01-11

Tracks:

1. Carry Me
2. Mama Lion
3. Bittersweet
4. Take The Money And Run
5. Naked In The Rain
6. Love Work Out
7. Low Down Payment
8. Cowboy Of Dreams
9. Homeward Through The Haze
10. Fieldworker
11. To The Last Whale: Critical Mass/Wind On The Water

Customer Reviews:

My favorite Crosby - Nash album.......2007-04-09

This is my favorite Crosby - Nash album. It came three years and several solo projects after their first release and was a big hit in 1975 (reaching number 6 on the Billboard album chart in the US and being certified GOLD). Many of the songs on this album was intended for an aborted CSNY reunion. It produced one minor hit single "Carry Me" but many other songs received airplay on FM stations that played album cuts including: Bittersweet, Take The Money And Run, Love Work Out, and the classic To The Last Whale. A very strong effort!

Crosby & Nash -- what a pairing.......2006-12-20

Originally released in September of 1975, "Wind on the Water" is the second proper album from the duo pairing of David Crosby and Graham Nash, and quite simply, it's a must-have.

You haven't truly lived if you haven't experienced the soaring beauty of Crosby's looping, aptly-titled "Bittersweet", and the dreamy contemplation of his "Homeward Through The Haze". Likewise, Nash's waltzing "Mama Lion" has striking lyrical imagery and an incredibly powerful buildup, with searingly emotional slide guitar from the extraordinary David Lindley. The album's ultimate 'forgotten gem', in that it doesn't appear on the "CSN" box set, and seems to have never been performed live by these guys (if it has, then just barely), is Nash's spellbindingly powerful and defiant anthem "Love Work Out"--Jackson Browne is credited for "other vocals" on it, and it features some of the richest vocal harmonies you could imagine, and the guitar interplay between Lindley and Danny Kortchmar is again extraordinary; CSN&Y should have seriously considered resurrecting this timeless inspirational gem for their 2006 Freedom of Speech tour, and hey, it'd have given Stills and Young a perfect vehicle for one of their guitar duels. Fittingly, Lindley brings out the fiddle, to excellent effect, for "Cowboy of Dreams", an excellent 3/4 country-western song that Nash claims to have written about Neil Young--heard today, the chorus sounds like a sly jab at those who are willing to go along with Young no matter what musical detour he chooses. "Naked In The Rain" is the first time Crosby and Nash shared a writing credit on a single song--it has a blissful, sun-kissed feel to it, with its blend of acoustic guitars, Craig Doerge's modulated electric piano, and Kortchmar's 'raining' electric guitar flourishes. Nash's protest number "Fieldworker" suffers from a somewhat lackluster execution, but it's still strong. Other great songs include Nash's angry "Take The Money And Run" and Crosby's dynamic, incredibly crafty "Low Down Payment". James Taylor is featured on at least two songs--Crosby's uplifting "Carry Me" (where he sings about a visit to his dying mother) and Nash's title song (a cautionary tale about the killing off of whales); it also sounds like Taylor playing acoustic guitar on "Bittersweet", although he is not credited (furthermore, no one at all is credited for playing acoustic guitar on it, although it's clearly audible, which just makes me all the more certain it's Taylor). Crosby's "Critical Mass", which serves as an intro to the title song, is magnificently arranged, bafflingly sophisticated, and beautiful--it's an a capella piece sung entirely by Crosby & Nash until the orchestra kicks in at the end; seemingly an outtake from Crosby's first solo album, it's kind of mind-blowing that Crosby's vocal parts had been recorded over 4 years before Nash got around to adding his.

As the liner notes for this 2000 reissue indicate, Crosby and Nash themselves hold this album in very high regard, and had incredibly good feelings about it as they were recording it. Indeed, with so much sumptuous, emotionally-wrenching material, "Wind on the Water" should be an indispensible part of any serious music lover's collection.

An album that never gets old.......2006-08-15

When I listened this album first time I was twenty and now at fourty seven I felt the urge to buy it once again on CD. Being a sensitive individual on environmental issues, my favourite song in this album has always been the "The Wind On the Water". Any concious person has a lot to learn from this great album.

Take Your Money And Run!!!!.......2006-01-02

I rarely give five stars on any of my reviews. Actually, most people who read them may not find then favorable. I am not looking to be the most popular reviewer on Amazon, but perhaps one of the most realistic. I bought this on vinyl when it first came out and was delighted to buy it on CD about a year ago. It makes me wonder how I did without it so long.... Their isn't a bad song on this CD...Hence, the five stars!!!! This is a well-produced CD. My favorite selections are Carry Me, Take The Money And Run, Homeward Through The Haze, and the title track. Take your money and run to buy this one if you are a fan of CSN&Y. You will probably find this is even better than a lot of what they all did together.

Time Has Been Good To This Music.......2005-10-03

I bought this LP the day it came out. I saw the tour and even took some very good pictures of this time in David and Graham's career. They played Moody Colliseum on the SMU campus in Dallas. Compared to some of their later work this album stood the test of time. With Russ Kunkell on drums, Leland Skylar on bass and all assorted guests these guys laid down some tremendous songs and soaring harmonies. To The Last Whale made me mad and sad at the same time. I mean killing whales for eyemake-up. If you have ever been on the water in a boat next to one of these gentle giants the song hits home. The guys in this backup band were the most sought after session men in L.A. for years. They were tight. Once again I lived this album. I put it on cassette the day I got it and I know every song by heart. I can't help it. I love these guys. These musicians both influenced my songwriting and my desire to seek music as a career. This album moved me very much.

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