Neil Young — Like A Hurricane (live)
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Once I thought I saw you in a crowded, hazy bar
Dancing on the light from star to star
Far across a moonbeam, I know that's who you are
I saw your brown eyes turning once to fire
You are like a hurricane
There's calm in your eye
And I'm gettin' blown away
To somewhere safer where the feeling stays
I want to love you, but I'm getting blown away
I am just a dreamer, but you are just a dream
You could have been anyone to me
Before that moment you touched my lips
That perfect feeling when time just slips
Away between us on our foggy trip
You are like a hurricane
There's calm in your eye
And I'm gettin' blown away
To somewhere safer where the feeling stays
I want to love you, but I'm getting blown away
Blown away
You are just a dreamer, and I am just a dream
You could have been anyone to me
Before that moment you touched my lips
That perfect feeling when time just slips
Away between us on our foggy trip
You are like a hurricane
There's calm in your eye
And I'm gettin' blown away
To somewhere safer where the feeling stays
I want to love you, but I'm getting blown away
Dancing on the light from star to star
Far across a moonbeam, I know that's who you are
I saw your brown eyes turning once to fire
You are like a hurricane
There's calm in your eye
And I'm gettin' blown away
To somewhere safer where the feeling stays
I want to love you, but I'm getting blown away
I am just a dreamer, but you are just a dream
You could have been anyone to me
Before that moment you touched my lips
That perfect feeling when time just slips
Away between us on our foggy trip
You are like a hurricane
There's calm in your eye
And I'm gettin' blown away
To somewhere safer where the feeling stays
I want to love you, but I'm getting blown away
Blown away
You are just a dreamer, and I am just a dream
You could have been anyone to me
Before that moment you touched my lips
That perfect feeling when time just slips
Away between us on our foggy trip
You are like a hurricane
There's calm in your eye
And I'm gettin' blown away
To somewhere safer where the feeling stays
I want to love you, but I'm getting blown away
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Big Neil fan here. I've never liked this version of "Like a Hurricane" but I guess it's all we'll get because Radio Paradise hardly ever plays songs with instrumental solos these days.
BWGunner wrote:
Every time I have a full day of RP at some point Neil walks onto the stage, plays an intro, I hit SKIP, and the next band starts right up. I think of him as a co-host to Bill. He's a good MC. Raised to 2.
Too funny! Disagreeable, but still very funny.
So sick of hearing Neil Young most every time I log on. While hundreds of other more popular artists never get air time. Hello Jango and Qobuz play lists.
Every time I have a full day of RP at some point Neil walks onto the stage, plays an intro, I hit SKIP, and the next band starts right up. I think of him as a co-host to Bill. He's a good MC. Raised to 2.
Today Oct 8 I turned on radioparadise to this song. Good luck Florida.
the same old cuts
"To somewhere safer where the feeling stays"_Neil Young
"Vivid memories , the only true currency a person really owns"__Pjesnik said.
"Vivid memories , the only true currency a person really owns"__Pjesnik said.
Neil lost it during covid. Cooperating with the evil forces.
The Hurricane, one of Neil's gems, it made me cry with tears at concert 40 years ago, and still, NY touches my heart.
It's the theme from Interstellar. Skip to the 7 minute mark...
Ok. Consider these albums.
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere (1969), After the Gold Rush (1970), Harvest (1972), On the Beach (1974), Comes A Time, 1977, and Rust Never Sleeps (1979).
The realize he was part of Buffalo Springfield. The FIRST ever country rock band that included some of the most influential RnR band members ever.
Then...CSNY.
Only conclusion you can make: other than Dylan, Neil has created the most impressive catalog of albums ever!
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere (1969), After the Gold Rush (1970), Harvest (1972), On the Beach (1974), Comes A Time, 1977, and Rust Never Sleeps (1979).
The realize he was part of Buffalo Springfield. The FIRST ever country rock band that included some of the most influential RnR band members ever.
Then...CSNY.
Only conclusion you can make: other than Dylan, Neil has created the most impressive catalog of albums ever!
Neil and Crazy Horse touring North America in April/May. Looking forward to see them on the road.
The harmonica on this rendition is the icing on my cake. What a tender and passionate song! Incredible! I can almost feel the awe of those that were there for this performance.
On_The_Beach wrote:
Exactly how I feel about your whiny posts.
lol ...
Exactly how I feel about your whiny posts.
lol ...
ahhhh
one of the masters
one of the masters
Mr. Young, thinking to himself:
"Gonna do a silly fucked up version of Hurricane tonight. Maybe get some organ in there and shit."
Me:
"WTF?"
Joe Rogan:
"Lol!"
Michaeljcovel wrote:
What are you, 7?
Step away from mommy's keyboard and maybe she'll give you a Juicebox and a cookie.
Like🤔...... An annoying FART WIND!
What are you, 7?
Step away from mommy's keyboard and maybe she'll give you a Juicebox and a cookie.
I am not a Neil Young fan in the slightest - much to my husbands despair. I feel like I'm missing out because he is SUCH a fan. However - I saw him perform Like A Hurricane live at a festival in London over 20 years go and it blew me away. For that moment in time I completely got it
I'm a longtime Neil Young fan but when I hear this one I get the sense of how he must sound to the haters. I've haven't seen the footage of this performance but I imagine this kind of keyboard setup.
You Are Like a Hurricane... in that on average you kill 43 people and cause $78 million in damages every day over the past fifty years*
*data from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
*data from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
And you can sing along.
Beautiful lyrics.
It ain't that hard to harmonize with Neil. Try it.
And just ask them other guys: CSN.
Beautiful lyrics.
It ain't that hard to harmonize with Neil. Try it.
And just ask them other guys: CSN.
Like🤔...... An annoying FART WIND!
. 
. idiot_wind wrote:
Exactly. Not always but it does have its proper place and when it's there it really works !
sometimes...in the Fall afternoons,
I think this version is more trippy than the original
I think this version is more trippy than the original
Exactly. Not always but it does have its proper place and when it's there it really works !
mo0ddities wrote:
But yet you sent flowers.
Agree with worst version… whole thing sounds like a funeral!
But yet you sent flowers.
Ah, to those that have loved and lost. May all your old love songs haunt you until the day you die. Because they will. Burn all your old bank statements and mortgages. but you'll always be haunted by you first love.
arnimf wrote:
Kermit the Frog owns this song.
One of the best versions I've ever heard. Its NY. He can do whatever he likes.
Kermit the Frog owns this song.
Takes me back to my younger days! Now retired, it still rocks!
Phew, just in time to mute before he started "singing"..
Sorry to all the triggered NY fans.. love you too 😘
Sorry to all the triggered NY fans.. love you too 😘
I had this at a "2". What was I thinking?
Solid 1 + PSD.
Solid 1 + PSD.
Why does he play harmonica on this when his voice sounds just like one?
jpfueler wrote:
Bill likely sends him more money than he got from Spotify, and all he did was increase the listenership of the guy he was trying to cancel. Virtue Signaling/Cancel fail
And neil is still on Apple Music, go figure.
Bill likely sends him more money than he got from Spotify, and all he did was increase the listenership of the guy he was trying to cancel. Virtue Signaling/Cancel fail
mo0ddities wrote:
But really, isn't that the point.
A funeral dirge.
But really, isn't that the point.
I "hated" Neil Young and any band he had anything to do with. In the office an older draughtsman (yes, he was a man) would put on Young related music and it would drive me insane! It was not a serious hatred, just an over opinionated theatrical take on something with no real malice involved. It never ended up in writing so the laughter would keep it in context. I would argue and he would just smile. Not much of an argument when you think about it!
I am now 57. I now stop what I am doing and listen, and sometimes my eyes soften my expression relaxes and sometimes I cry. idiot_wind wrote:
Bill likely sends him more money than he got from Spotify, and all he did was increase the listenership of the guy he was trying to cancel. Virtue Signaling/Cancel fail
who needs spotify?
this song is in the cosmos, no need for podcasts
Bill likely sends him more money than he got from Spotify, and all he did was increase the listenership of the guy he was trying to cancel. Virtue Signaling/Cancel fail
who needs spotify?
this song is in the cosmos, no need for podcasts
this song is in the cosmos, no need for podcasts
Agree with worst version… whole thing sounds like a funeral!
sometimes...in the Fall afternoons,
I think this version is more trippy than the original
I think this version is more trippy than the original
nicknt wrote:
Take the wax out of your ears! A masterpiece by Neil in any version.
Worst rendition of a masterpiece.
Take the wax out of your ears! A masterpiece by Neil in any version.
Worst rendition of a masterpiece.
jeszekdabrow wrote:
unbearable
OneinAUS wrote:
Enough about you, tell us what you think of the song
You see a lot of this nursery school comeback on here.
And you hear far too much of this song.
A funeral dirge.
Ralf wrote:
You're suggesting it's a cover?
This is a nice variation on a classic.
You're suggesting it's a cover?
Saw Neil do this (Hurricane) on the old Phantom of the Opera harmonium here in Paris once. Nice.
OK, I saw what you did there: Bowie's Waiting For you into Neil's Like A Hurricane works for me just fine.
Sorry Neil, I love you but I miss the Crazy Horse.
Canadese wrote:
Questionable voice? WTF? There is no question. His voice is just fine.
Lots of negative comments on this version but there is always something special about a singer doing his own song in spite of his questionable voice, Dylan being the best example. Somehow the words have more impact.
Questionable voice? WTF? There is no question. His voice is just fine.
This is a nice variation on a classic.
+1 just for the pipe organ!
More_Cowbell wrote:
Not just any instrument. He is pedaling like mad on an antique pump organ.
The thing to note here, he is on stage by himself, playing and singing. That's what makes this version so special.
Not just any instrument. He is pedaling like mad on an antique pump organ.
BonzoWiltsUK wrote:
At least nowadays there's a skip button (and I guess it was there already at the time you wrote that comment :) )
EDIT: btw - this version is imperfect, gave it a 9 only.
I've been listening to RP all day doing my accounts, but with this track, squeaking and whining away out of tune, now I have to shut it down.
Oh no! Here it is again. BFN RP
Oh no! Here it is again. BFN RP
At least nowadays there's a skip button (and I guess it was there already at the time you wrote that comment :) )
EDIT: btw - this version is imperfect, gave it a 9 only.
I have loved this song since i was a teenager in the 70s Its absolutely fantastic. and this live version is the best
This version completely misses the mark for me. The original has the energy and rock sense that this song needs, and it blows me away every time, excuse the pun. This church-organ version sounds self-indulgent and maudlin, about as far from evoking a hurricane as you can get.
jeszekdabrow wrote:
Enough about you, tell us what you think of the song
unbearable
Enough about you, tell us what you think of the song
I am a massive Neil Young fan, but for some reason this song has never rated highly with me. Maybe it's because I tried to cover it and it was awful.
unbearable
whine, whine, whine
On_The_Beach wrote:
Exactly how I feel about your whiny posts.
Love RP but too much Neil Young for my taste
Exactly how I feel about your whiny posts.
Love RP but too much Neil Young for my taste
??
He has several renditions of this song - and this one is weak, in my opinion.
I use to work with a guy who thought that Young´s voice was nectar of the gods. We fought, ....a lot....
We were both born in 64 so that wasn't it, he just loved it and I hated it!
15 years later ..........
I love it!, its weird, It might have something to do with my recent divorce, that the dog died, that I´m 25 Lbs overweight and I have chronic arthritis in my joints. Come to think of it he hated his life back then.
We were both born in 64 so that wasn't it, he just loved it and I hated it!
15 years later ..........
I love it!, its weird, It might have something to do with my recent divorce, that the dog died, that I´m 25 Lbs overweight and I have chronic arthritis in my joints. Come to think of it he hated his life back then.
Matt_Maurer wrote:
Well, I mean, that's why it's an average. To you, it's a very good song. To me, who is not a Neil Young fan in general, and even less of a fan of this version of this song, it's a decidedly not very good song. So it averages out to somewhere in the middle.
Remember, taste in music is subjective, everyone!
Rating states: 6.8/10.
Surely it’s much better than that score??
Well, I mean, that's why it's an average. To you, it's a very good song. To me, who is not a Neil Young fan in general, and even less of a fan of this version of this song, it's a decidedly not very good song. So it averages out to somewhere in the middle.
Remember, taste in music is subjective, everyone!
SnapDragon66 wrote:
nah it really is a bollox song.
best not played
I can't believe it!! >500 voters rated this song 5 or less! Heathens.
nah it really is a bollox song.
best not played
what a dirge
Rating states: 6.8/10.
Surely it’s much better than that score??
Rightous, rightous, rightous!
sempre una bella canzone di neil young anche se neil old :)
dmcanany wrote:
I agree!
I can understand why people rated this low. I do. The lyrics are fantastic, but sung at a funerals pace with lots of off key notes. A little painful. But lots of emotion!
I agree!
I can understand why people rated this low. I do. The lyrics are fantastic, but sung at a funerals pace with lots of off key notes. A little painful. But lots of emotion!
If you ever get the chance to jam with Neil Young, or just watch the jam at a backyard bbq or a campfire - it's magic
Am I the only one or this sounds like a song from a Mexican band, El Tri, Triste canción de amor?
I can't believe it!! >500 voters rated this song 5 or less! Heathens.
This is an excellent evolved version of Like a Hurricane by Neil and reminds me of the masterpiece by Peter Gabriel, Melanie Gabriel, Tony Levin on the 5 string bass with his low B's and the Blind Boys of Alabama... Sky Blue live at Milan ... almost a religious experience ... it brings tears. (or the non lyric, instrumental version Cloudless)
All should be heard with good earphones such as the, Sennheiser HD100 , HD400/660 or similar as well as the new Apple Ear Pod Pro's or a pair of vintage AR-3 / AR-1W's with a 1kw amp.
w9dki /23 Mar2020
All should be heard with good earphones such as the, Sennheiser HD100 , HD400/660 or similar as well as the new Apple Ear Pod Pro's or a pair of vintage AR-3 / AR-1W's with a 1kw amp.
w9dki /23 Mar2020
Oh no! I can't take it!! No guitars, no drums, how can it possibly be any good!!!! Ya fuckin wankers!! This is class! Gave it a 9. There is love, passion and tension in that wire of a voice that not one of you deniers could possibly begin to understand.
One of my all time favourite tracks.
AhhtheMusic wrote:
thanks for the tip! That might help my "egad" thoughts!
excellent suggestion!
(and being close to Neil's age...and growing to appreciate the talent and joy...
thanks for the tip! That might help my "egad" thoughts!
excellent suggestion!
(and being close to Neil's age...and growing to appreciate the talent and joy...
Peace_tode wrote:
thanks for the tip! That might help my "egad" thoughts!
I would strongly suggest to anyone who likes this song but not this version, should watch it in the context of the Unplugged video.
thanks for the tip! That might help my "egad" thoughts!
Hmmm, I absolutely love Neil Young...
Are we sure this isn't Vincent Price playing his Gothic organ throwing back his red cape now and again? I honestly feel like I stepped into one of 1960 or 70 soundtracks.
It sends me shivers, but not in a good way. lol
I'll give Neil a few points for changing up his rockin' song to such a large degree. Pretty brave.
Are we sure this isn't Vincent Price playing his Gothic organ throwing back his red cape now and again? I honestly feel like I stepped into one of 1960 or 70 soundtracks.
It sends me shivers, but not in a good way. lol
I'll give Neil a few points for changing up his rockin' song to such a large degree. Pretty brave.
Wow; he is so friggin' good! Never heard this version before. One of the Masters!
Sing it Neil👍
Fuck off Neil
Sing on brother Neil.
Some folks don't appreciate your vocals.
Oh my!
Some folks don't appreciate your vocals.
Oh my!
Sweet blessed fyoook! This is still flippin' horrid.
Bill in a cool chatty mood - yay!
First Natalie doing after the gold rush and now Neil doing like a hurricane GREAT
There's no way this has only been played twice in the last thirty days. I used to like this song but it's played so regularly it's making me suicidal.
I would strongly suggest to anyone who likes this song but not this version, should watch it in the context of the Unplugged video.
The thing to note here, he is on stage by himself, playing and singing. That's what makes this version so special.
never heard a Neil Young song I haven't liked
I've been listening to RP all day doing my accounts, but with this track, squeaking and whining away out of tune, now I have to shut it down.
Oh no! Here it is again. BFN RP
Oh no! Here it is again. BFN RP
Canadese wrote:
Lots of negative comments on this version but there is always something special about a singer doing his own song in spite of his questionable voice, Dylan being the best example. Somehow the words have more impact.
Ummm. Not really. But your narrative sounded so sincere.Slick transition there from Merchant's "After the Gold Rush"!
Canadese wrote:
I Love the imperfections of his voice . Singing is not so much about technical perfection , but rather tone , presence and feeling!
Lots of negative comments on this version but there is always something special about a singer doing his own song in spite of his questionable voice, Dylan being the best example. Somehow the words have more impact.
I Love the imperfections of his voice . Singing is not so much about technical perfection , but rather tone , presence and feeling!
Lots of negative comments on this version but there is always something special about a singer doing his own song in spite of his questionable voice, Dylan being the best example. Somehow the words have more impact.
Just last night I finished reading John Einarson's 1997 For What It's Worth - The Story of Buffalo Springfield. Neil Young is clearly described as being a talented but life long egocentric, self centered, control freak, semi cooperating, off and on, with a talented group of artists. As documented, he was not solely, but primarily, responsible for Buffalo Springfield not reaching the status of being ranked with such groups as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, etc. David Crosby commented that he was named "Shakey", not because of his unfortunate ongoing seizure affliction, but due to his undependable nature. Appears that all his life he has focused on personal goals, readily disregarding any collateral damage caused to those around him.
Lovely version of this. But not as good as Roxy Music's.
As Charlie Brown would say "Aaaaaaaagggghhhh!"
I have problems with the voice ... but good music On_The_Beach wrote:
Exactly how I feel about your whiny posts.
Waaaaaaaah! If I had feelings I'd be hurt.
Exactly how I feel about your whiny posts.
Waaaaaaaah! If I had feelings I'd be hurt.
jambo wrote:
no, i agree. first album, everybody knows this is nowhere, then the wheels started to come off the bus.
Well...I guess there's always Ed Sheeran or Bruno Mars as young up and coming, singer song writers. They do really good soft drink songs. Oooooooh...that means they have value.
no, i agree. first album, everybody knows this is nowhere, then the wheels started to come off the bus.
Well...I guess there's always Ed Sheeran or Bruno Mars as young up and coming, singer song writers. They do really good soft drink songs. Oooooooh...that means they have value.
It's really too bad that he doesn't have Richie and Steve sing for him. Ack!
idiot_wind wrote:
idiot_wind wrote:
I'll state it again: song writing doesn't get any better than this. That's why Neil is a genius (it started in 1967 with Buffalo Springfield). Good luck in finding another like him.
aaronm wrote:
no, i agree. first album, everybody knows this is nowhere, then the wheels started to come off the bus.
Whenever I hear a Neil Young song, my reaction is always, "Oof! This is a clunker, even though Neil Young is generally a good artist." Except, it's a staggering minority of songs where I don't have that first part of the reaction, so maybe I should rethink the second part.
no, i agree. first album, everybody knows this is nowhere, then the wheels started to come off the bus.
I'll state it again: song writing doesn't get any better than this. That's why Neil is a genius (it started in 1967 with Buffalo Springfield). Good luck in finding another like him.
Stunning.Love it.Give the guy a break,probably stoned off his tits.
Great song, but not so big on this version...a bit too depressing and low energy for me.
yes, please play original Neil Young!
But ..
Rating for the song: 10
Rating for this version: hmm, maybe only 4 or 5
My friends and me love to to play this, but latest when the refrain starts we all "go like a Hurricane" .. ;-)
But ..
Rating for the song: 10
Rating for this version: hmm, maybe only 4 or 5
My friends and me love to to play this, but latest when the refrain starts we all "go like a Hurricane" .. ;-)
Ack!
Whenever I hear a Neil Young song, my reaction is always, "Oof! This is a clunker, even though Neil Young is generally a good artist." Except, it's a staggering minority of songs where I don't have that first part of the reaction, so maybe I should rethink the second part.
Such a wonderful song - such a wonderful version. Thanks Neil. Godlike!
Song writing doesn't get any better than this.
And it's Friday afternoon!
And it's Friday afternoon!
BCarn wrote:
Exactly how I feel about your whiny posts.
. . . My ears shut automatically when the first wave of whining hits.
Exactly how I feel about your whiny posts.
Had to pause my work. Hurricane-like.
Go Neil go!
A man who wears his heart on his sleeve.
A man who wears his heart on his sleeve.
Tony0600 wrote:
:-) you're so right.
A great song, murdered
:-) you're so right.
Tony0600 wrote:
True but then again, anything that comes out of his whining mouth is an act of murder...even to his own originals. Not a fan of this guy. My ears shut automatically when the first wave of whining hits.
A great song, murdered
True but then again, anything that comes out of his whining mouth is an act of murder...even to his own originals. Not a fan of this guy. My ears shut automatically when the first wave of whining hits.
A great song, murdered
kcar wrote:
I imagine he chose to use a pump organ to play this song in order to get that somber or "plodding" sound. You can't really get a "honky-tonk", up-tempo sound with that sort of keyboard. Obviously it's not for everyone.
I love Neil but this version is a bit plodding.
I imagine he chose to use a pump organ to play this song in order to get that somber or "plodding" sound. You can't really get a "honky-tonk", up-tempo sound with that sort of keyboard. Obviously it's not for everyone.
Almost unbearable. How does he get away with it? A good high school band would be ashamed of this.
One of the best versions I've ever heard. Its NY. He can do whatever he likes.