It only appeared in live form on the soundtrack to the movie Woodstock and on Neil Young’s Archives Volume One. Chances are, Young could have carried the song effectively on his own, but the soaring harmonies of his compatriots help make this track, a medley consisting of “Whiskey Boot Hill,” “Down, Down, Down” and “Country Girl (I Think You’re Pretty),” among their best.įamously performed at Woodstock, Young’s “Sea of Madness” was never officially released by CSNY. Neil Young’s contribution to Déjà Vu, the foursome’s collective debut, was typical of his earlier efforts like After the Goldrush and Harvest-albums that found him operating mainly in country-rock mode. Here are the best songs by Crosby, Stills, Nash (and sometimes Young). The relationships between the various members might not have always been harmonious, but no one can say that their combined voices were not. If that’s the case, then fans can still take comfort in the music CSN/CSNY has released over the decades. Right now we just need a break from one another,” he said after the release of his recent solo album. “I just need a break from our music right now. In fact, Graham Nash recently told this writer that as far as he was concerned, that band was finished. That’s been the case throughout Crosby, Stills, Nash, and occasionally Young’s 47-year-long career, and it’s impinged on their ability to create even more music that they’ve already recorded. It stands to reason that a band made up of three (or sometimes four) conflicting egos, the end result would lead to a somewhat contentious configuration. This article was initially published on Sept.

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