Neil Young 'Old Man' REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

I resonated with this song so much, having been raised on an orchard and knowing many a ranch foremans. Neil Young wrote this song after he bought a ranch in California and met its foreman, and the emotion pouring out of his soul is breathtaking.

Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Neil Young for the first time, performing "Old Man” Live.
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Performed by Neil Young - Words and Music by Neil Young
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[marysutherland]

I lived close to Neil’s ranch in Ca. He picked me up and drove me home one time when I’d been in a car accident. He was soft spoken and very kind. I’ve always loved this song in particular. It usually makes me cry, missing those times.

[timd]

Dude is one of the greatest song writers in history

[sharilynbratton]

I'm almost 59; about 8 years ago I introduced my only son to Neil Young's discography and he grew to love his music, this was one of his fave Neil Young songs. My son died in Sept 2015 at 31 years old and we played this song (among others) at his funeral. Each time I hear it now it makes me feel close in spirit to my son. Miss you so much, Daniel.

[helbent]

A quote from some music magazine about Neil Young's performances: "There is nothing lost between what Neil Young feels, what he plays, and what the audience experiences"

[gphx]

Producer David Foster once told Neil his singing was a little flat.
Neil replied, 'That's my sound, man'.
He's not the best singer technically but if you listen with your heart he's among the most haunting and magical of all time. A pure genius no one and no ordinary logic can touch.

[duquet]

Simply put, Neil Young is a Canadian national treasure.

[bendagostino]

Neil is one of the best song writers of all time. 24 years old and he wrote a song like this. Can you imagine having that much talent?

[rogerboettcher]

I love how Elizabeth not only listens with her ears but feels the whole song.

[michaelgehan]

Sometimes not perfect is the very thing that makes people like Neil Young perfect.

[steelbat]

Imagine hearing this as a teenager then hearing it fifty years later being the old man. I’m now 66.. perspective. So glad you enjoyed this incredible song writer. You’ve only touched the surface of his talent.. 👍❤️

[johnforensicman]

You can never mistake Neil Young. Nobody has a voice like his. And his song writing skills are out of this world. And old man is one of the best.

[doctorteethomega]

10:39 "It doesn't mean that much to me to mean that much to you." This line is both emotional and grammatical gold.

[BlutigeTranen]

Fun fact, he does Heart of Gold after this performance for the first time ever. People had never heard it. Imagine being there hearing that song and so many years on realizing you were there for history.

[TrommelmonsterBVB]

from the same concert is a recording of him premiering his song "Heart of Gold"... it is bonechillingly beautifull.

[bettsy]

The whole Harvest album is a joy. A Man Needs a Maid and The Needle and the Damage Done are heartbreaking.

[Riatzi]

Neil Young has a very clear, distinctive voice. It's instantly recognisable. I personally love it, but I can understand why some people don't. He's also a great lyricist, great guitarist /pianist. Above all, he's one of a kind.

[ThisTrainIsLost]

It may be worth remembering that today, about 50 years after that performance, Neil is still working.

[johnsonpaul]

When I first heard this song I was the "person" singing this song (25 years old) and in the blink of an eye I an the one being sung about (74 years old). I really like Neil Youngs story telling ability and do several of his songs on karaoke nights--Good reaction.

[johnmiller]

It's not just lyrics, it's poetry. That's what makes Neil young so good.

[ABCDEFGHIJKELA...]

He explains exactly why he sounds so genuine, in one line "it doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you". He played for himself.