Composed on a boat in Flordia in 1968, this song was released in 1969 on the album Crosby Still and Nash. An anti war song written about taking a boat during a war to a new civilization. Crosby and Stills sang the lead with wonderful harmonies blending beautifully with the guitars. Jefferson Airplane also released a version with a slight difference in the lyrics and melody. Paul Kanter helped write the song. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Scott. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
The song was written by Crosby (music) and Stills and Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane (lyrics). Stills also played the lead guitar and the bass on the record. Crosby sang in the left channel and Stills in the right. The song is about the aftermath of nuclear war.
Harri, Stills always had an affinity for Spanish music and his guitar stylings often leaned into Mexican modalities. He was a military brat whose family moved all over the place from Florida to Louisiana, Costa Rica, the Panama Canal Zone, and El Salvador. Indeed, he graduated high school in Costa Rica. He also liberally sprinkles his songs with Spanish phrases.
I think Stills very much influenced Neil Young's interest in infusing Latin based music into his own music with songs like Crime In The City, Eldorado and many others. Great point about Stills 👍
"Wooden Ships" is another banger from David Crosby. Written by Crosby, Stephen Stills and Paul Kantner (Jefferson Airplane) on David's boat off Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Kantner couldn't get credited originally due to label disputes but ended up recording it with Airplane (and co-writing credit). Stephen Stills basically played everything but drums and rhythm guitar on this track. What would've have happened if Stills had passed the audition for The Monkees? LOL. Thanks Scott and Harri. Another classic from the turn of the decade (70s).
This album was such a breath of fresh air, a real game changer, and a platform for Steven Stills's musical genius. He plays lead and bass, plus Hammond organ. Impeccable arrangement. And what you should do now is listen to the Jefferson Airplane's version from their "Volunteers" album which is at least as good if not better due to the sublime piano by Nicky Hopkins, one of the best session men of the Era. Both of these albums are among my All-time favorites.
Not great, but out of this world amazing... I didn't dicover this music until the early 80's when I bought my first boom box and made enough money each month sweeping and mopping our base housing stairwell to buy 2 or 3 albums...
If there was ever a 'Hipppie Manifesto" that embodied the counterculture ethos and aesthetic, this album was it. It meant so much to us and represented all the joyous idealism of frank communication and escape from repressive dogmas and ruthless business interests. As it turned out, there was a great neal if naivte driving the "movement" and, sadly, hidden agendas promoted by equally ruthless idealogues behind the scenes. Still, this music spoke volumes to our naive hearts and minds. If you came of age at this particular time, you can't help loving this music.
Love this song ! I think I’ve seen Crosby stills and Nash more than any other band. 14 first time I saw them at Atlantic City racetrack in early 70s I think Santana was opening act. Missed Santana because we had a fender bender in family station wagon my brother was driving. It was raining and we had a beach umbrella for the concert which Crosby stills Nash pointed out to the crowd. How cool is that?
I think I heard this in 1970 by a band at a dance venue for teenagers located at Birch Bay, Washington, on the beach, 6 miles from the British Columbia border. Summers were great in those days! I bought the album, days later!
I really think the first song you hear steals your heart. I first heard this song done by Jefferson Airplane, and can't put any other version above it. This is nice - Jefferson Airplane's is wonderful. ❤
A gorgeous tune, both lyrically and musically. Hints of "blues" crossed with a heavy dose of classic 70's "folk rock" at its finest. That background guitar sounds like a brilliant mashup of Santana and Mark Knopfler...
Jefferson Airplane didn't really cover it, as it was JA's song just as much as it CSN's. As you know, they're very different interpretations. I slightly prefer the Airplane version.
I was ten or eleven when this came out. My oldest brother, about twenty, brought the album home, sat middle brother and I down, and told us "You need to hear this." He was right, of course. If you imagine this music in that time, for a ten year old kid, it was and still is a Big F'ing Deal.
Solid album as well. It contains one of the most daring songs namely "Lady Of The Island", without being rude at all. "Guinnevere", "Judy Blue Eyes".....
CS&N were one of the folk rock supergroups of the 60's-70's. I had a few of their albums. Loved their harmonies. They have so many great songs such as "Marrakesh Express", "Helplessly Hoping", "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes", "Southern Cross" etc. The words of the song "Wooden Ships" depicts the horrors confronting the survivors of a nuclear holocaust in which the two sides have annihilated each other.
I can't believe this song hasn't been done yet!! Great suggestion. This is my fave song by them. There is such a great feel and gentleness to it. Sometimes they can get a little preachy but this song from the musicianship, vocals and mixing is close to perfect.
There is a great version on the Woodstock live albums where a very nervous , and probably stoned , David Crosby introduces the song . Neil Young is on that recording and also the next studio album , DejaVue .
Played it over and over, those days with having a special smoke in the pipe, together with friends. Vocals by Stephen and David. Check'em out with 'Chikago', where Graham takes lead.
This so takes me back to my teen years between 6th grade and junior high school, just after Woodstock. What a magical time to be musically aware early in life. I know and can sing every song on this album by heart. I was a pre-teen fan of the Byrds (David Crosby), the Hollies (Graham Nash), and especially the Buffalo Springfield (Stephen Stills and Neil Young). All of their music will be dear to my heart til my dyeing days.
GREAT SONGGGG HARRI, ONE OF THEIR VERY BEST!!! 😊 AND I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE THEIR GREAT HARMONIES!😊LISTEN TO HOW THEY RECORD THIS IN YOUR EARS, FANTASTIC!
A classic from one of the best albums of all time. So many groups'/artists' first is their best - the stars are all aligned - this is one of those IMO. That's Stills with all the treble rolled off - great stuff (to quote you Harri!).
As you've probably heard, this is an apocalyptic song. The berries are keeping them alive. One from each side are conversing during the song. Stills plays an Explorer guitar, Nash plays a Les Paul, and Crosby plays a string. That might be where you're hearing the different registers. I prefer the live version. You can see what each plays: czcams.com/video/tCB5tS1L2kw/video.html
If you smile at me, I will understand 'Cause that is something everybody everywhere does in the same language I can see by your coat, my friend, you're from the other side There's just one thing I got to know Can you tell me please, who won?
HarriBest, Find one of the better Jefferson Airplane live videos of this -- Maybe 3 Crosby, Stills, Nash guys co-wrote this, but Airplane's Paul Kantner was involved too. And CS&N didn't have Grace Slick's vocal power behind their versions -- Bless BOTH bands for their contributions to it
This is a conversation between two soldiers. Another one of my all time favs. Great anti-war song and concept. So well done. 'think I'll go, you don't need us'....oh, and who did win?
always loved this both this version and Jefferson Airplanes version. I believe Jackson Browne wrote For Everyman in response to this both great songs, "Waiting here for everyman Make it on your own, make it if you think you can If you see somewhere to go, I understand I'm not tryin' to tell you that I've seen the plan Turn and walk away if you think I am But don't think too badly of one who's left holding sand He's just another dreamer, dreamin' 'bout everyman"
And don’t forget a major sprinkle of folk. They had many softer tunes .. our house, teach your children well. These iconic musicians were a once in a lifetime band. Especially when Neil Yong joined them. Peace
!I certainly remember this song, when "hangin' with" my First Love! (Mid-70's) I'll tell you a coincidence = I've recently been "checking out Pinterest" and have been "saving Pins" of all manner pictures of... ¡¡Wooden SHIPS!!
Two soldiers from opposing armies meet up off from the battlefield and try to make sense of the senseless murder they've parted from - Those berries could probably keep us both alive.
Composed on a boat in Flordia in 1968, this song was released in 1969 on the album Crosby Still and Nash. An anti war song written about taking a boat during a war to a new civilization. Crosby and Stills sang the lead with wonderful harmonies blending beautifully with the guitars. Jefferson Airplane also released a version with a slight difference in the lyrics and melody. Paul Kanter helped write the song. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Scott. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
The song was written by Crosby (music) and Stills and Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane (lyrics). Stills also played the lead guitar and the bass on the record. Crosby sang in the left channel and Stills in the right.
The song is about the aftermath of nuclear war.
Hey Harri doesn't matter what instrument you praise it's Stephen Stills. Lead guitar bass guitar Hammond organ all Stills, Dallas Taylor on drums.
Manasses was a great album, I was thinking that when you mentioned Dallas.
Stephen Stills is such an amazing guitarist. He plays with so much subtlety.
That is actually my favorite way that he plays.
Harri, Stills always had an affinity for Spanish music and his guitar stylings often leaned into Mexican modalities. He was a military brat whose family moved all over the place from Florida to Louisiana, Costa Rica, the Panama Canal Zone, and El Salvador. Indeed, he graduated high school in Costa Rica. He also liberally sprinkles his songs with Spanish phrases.
I think Stills very much influenced Neil Young's interest in infusing Latin based music into his own music with songs like Crime In The City, Eldorado and many others. Great point about Stills 👍
"Wooden Ships" is another banger from David Crosby. Written by Crosby, Stephen Stills and Paul Kantner (Jefferson Airplane) on David's boat off Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Kantner couldn't get credited originally due to label disputes but ended up recording it with Airplane (and co-writing credit). Stephen Stills basically played everything but drums and rhythm guitar on this track. What would've have happened if Stills had passed the audition for The Monkees? LOL. Thanks Scott and Harri. Another classic from the turn of the decade (70s).
Awesome song, is it not, about two soldiers of opposing armies after a nuclear war meeting up trying to survive.
Thanks for your, always insightful, input John…. Scott 😊
Powerful song here love it love you
This album was such a breath of fresh air, a real game changer, and a platform for Steven Stills's musical genius. He plays lead and bass, plus Hammond organ. Impeccable arrangement. And what you should do now is listen to the Jefferson Airplane's version from their "Volunteers" album which is at least as good if not better due to the sublime piano by Nicky Hopkins, one of the best session men of the Era. Both of these albums are among my All-time favorites.
Not just the harmonies, but the powerful music as well..................these guys were great!
T'was a great musical time to be 18. A great time indeed.
Not great, but out of this world amazing... I didn't dicover this music until the early 80's when I bought my first boom box and made enough money each month sweeping and mopping our base housing stairwell to buy 2 or 3 albums...
I’m with ya, friend. I was about 16, a great age to hear CSN and CSNY. Geez, those boys were brilliant and we knew it.
CSN's "Wooden Ships" was one of several of their classic anti-war songs, 1969 classics. Great song selection and review, Scott and Harri.
If there was ever a 'Hipppie Manifesto" that embodied the counterculture ethos and aesthetic, this album was it. It meant so much to us and represented all the joyous idealism of frank communication and escape from repressive dogmas and ruthless business interests. As it turned out, there was a great neal if naivte driving the "movement" and, sadly, hidden agendas promoted by equally ruthless idealogues behind the scenes. Still, this music spoke volumes to our naive hearts and minds. If you came of age at this particular time, you can't help loving this music.
Great summation. Trying to get back there in these late boomer years. Peace out.
Love this song ! I think I’ve seen Crosby stills and Nash more than any other band. 14 first time I saw them at Atlantic City racetrack in early 70s I think Santana was opening act. Missed Santana because we had a fender bender in family station wagon my brother was driving. It was raining and we had a beach umbrella for the concert which Crosby stills Nash pointed out to the crowd. How cool is that?
It's hard to pick a favorite song by CSN but this comes as close as it gets. Stephen is an absolute beast on this track, one of his finest.
Agreed.
LOVE THIS SONG...WHOLE DEJA VU ALBUM IS CLASSIC!!! SO IS HIS SONG!!!!
That last line was sung by the late, great, David Crosby.
Fantastic pick Scott as usual. How can you lose with these guys? Good reaction Harri. 🙃👍🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🤴
Thanks Dan! I think you and I have very similar tastes in music.
Scott.
Gosh, Harri, I just LOVE watching you listen to music I know and love so well. Your reactions are spot on, every time.
I think I heard this in 1970 by a band at a dance venue for teenagers located at Birch Bay, Washington, on the beach, 6 miles from the British Columbia border.
Summers were great in those days! I bought the album, days later!
Those harmonies…❤️❤️❤️
Some of the greatest harmonies ever sung, mystical and otherworldly.
Stephen then David singing
Stills plays guitar and bass on this recording
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Co written by Paul kantner
And recorded by Jefferson airplane
Love this song!! ❤️
Great choice Scott. This has always been one of my favorites. Their harmonies always leave me breathless. Thanks to Scott and Harri 🌺✌️
Beautiful
My favorite CSN song. So dreamy. Great pick, Captain Walker!
Thanks!
Scott W
My high school vibe from my 8 track...it was a great musical era. 🎶✌️
One of my favorites. I have it on a t-shirt.
I really think the first song you hear steals your heart. I first heard this song done by Jefferson Airplane, and can't put any other version above it. This is nice - Jefferson Airplane's is wonderful. ❤
I agree. The Jefferson Airplane version takes you to that post apocalyptic world.
A gorgeous tune, both lyrically and musically. Hints of "blues" crossed with a heavy dose of classic 70's "folk rock" at its finest. That background guitar sounds like a brilliant mashup of Santana and Mark Knopfler...
UNITY IS A BEUTIFUL THING,IF DONE IN LOVE,PEACE AND JOY
Great song, they kill it and so does the Jefferson Airplane who cover it. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎶
Jefferson Airplane didn't really cover it, as it was JA's song just as much as it CSN's. As you know, they're very different interpretations. I slightly prefer the Airplane version.
@@tombeyerlein3813 Agreed, both are awesome!
I was ten or eleven when this came out.
My oldest brother, about twenty, brought the album home, sat middle brother and I down, and told us "You need to hear this."
He was right, of course. If you imagine this music in that time, for a ten year old kid, it was and still is a Big F'ing Deal.
Solid album as well. It contains one of the most daring songs namely "Lady Of The Island", without being rude at all. "Guinnevere", "Judy Blue Eyes".....
My all time favourite album . Still have British original press
A yearning heart is the best composer,emotion resonate with all
I love the Jefferson Airplane version maybe even more
Yes!
Always one of favorites of theirs. What's not to like?
CS&N were one of the folk rock supergroups of the 60's-70's. I had a few of their albums. Loved their harmonies. They have so many great songs such as "Marrakesh Express", "Helplessly Hoping", "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes", "Southern Cross" etc. The words of the song "Wooden Ships" depicts the horrors confronting the survivors of a nuclear holocaust in which the two sides have annihilated each other.
Another anti-war song from CSN, and I thank them for it.
Stephen Stills always contributed more than his share.
I can't believe this song hasn't been done yet!! Great suggestion. This is my fave song by them. There is such a great feel and gentleness to it. Sometimes they can get a little preachy but this song from the musicianship, vocals and mixing is close to perfect.
Whoa ..Great!
First! Lol
So glad that you enjoyed this one, Harri.
Scott
This song was released during the Vietnam war. The draft lottery was in motion. I just remember feeling lost.
There is a great version on the Woodstock live albums where a very nervous , and probably stoned , David Crosby introduces the song . Neil Young is on that recording and also the next studio album , DejaVue .
Played it over and over, those days with having a special smoke in the pipe, together with friends. Vocals by Stephen and David. Check'em out with 'Chikago', where Graham takes lead.
Always dig this song
I wore this album out. Thanks for playing it. 👍❤🤣
CSN and sometimes Y Neil Young plays on this track him and Stills playing lead guitar riffs back and forth my favorite song from these artists 🤘✌💞
This so takes me back to my teen years between 6th grade and junior high school, just after Woodstock. What a magical time to be musically aware early in life. I know and can sing every song on this album by heart. I was a pre-teen fan of the Byrds (David Crosby), the Hollies (Graham Nash), and especially the Buffalo Springfield (Stephen Stills and Neil Young). All of their music will be dear to my heart til my dyeing days.
Another version of this song done by the Ides of March is worth a listen, this is the group you reacted to for the song Vehicle.
Steven Stills.
I saw them in concert twice, Saratoga.
GREAT SONGGGG HARRI, ONE OF THEIR VERY BEST!!! 😊 AND I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE THEIR GREAT HARMONIES!😊LISTEN TO HOW THEY RECORD THIS IN YOUR EARS, FANTASTIC!
Thanks for another great reaction Harri! It's fun to see others appreciate good music as you do. It's like we're together, just as fun.
Stephen Stills played all the instruments except drums on this one. After Black Queen you were a Stills fan.
I Love this song, always have...😊❤
A classic from one of the best albums of all time. So many groups'/artists' first is their best - the stars are all aligned - this is one of those IMO. That's Stills with all the treble rolled off - great stuff (to quote you Harri!).
Great song, thnks brother, i love you're reactions :)
As you've probably heard, this is an apocalyptic song. The berries are keeping them alive. One from each side are conversing during the song.
Stills plays an Explorer guitar, Nash plays a Les Paul, and Crosby plays a string. That might be where you're hearing the different registers.
I prefer the live version. You can see what each plays:
czcams.com/video/tCB5tS1L2kw/video.html
Steven S. With that guitar solo.
If you smile at me, I will understand
'Cause that is something everybody everywhere does in the same language
I can see by your coat, my friend, you're from the other side
There's just one thing I got to know
Can you tell me please, who won?
I love at 6:15 how the sing a scale
Great song, great album.
HarriBest, Find one of the better Jefferson Airplane live videos of this -- Maybe 3 Crosby, Stills, Nash guys co-wrote this, but Airplane's Paul Kantner was involved too. And CS&N didn't have Grace Slick's vocal power behind their versions -- Bless BOTH bands for their contributions to it
Real people enjoying real music is most enjoyable
This is a conversation between two soldiers. Another one of my all time favs. Great anti-war song and concept. So well done. 'think I'll go, you don't need us'....oh, and who did win?
An almost forgotten gem from this same CSN album is "49 Bye-Byes". Check it out, you won't be disappointed.
I saw CSN&Y perform about twenty years ago and Neil said that 49 Bye-Bye’s was his favorite Stills song.
@@The5thGen Interesting! I didn't know that and wouldn't have guessed he liked it so much.
Surprised you did not delve into the lyrics so powerful
You should listen to the Jefferson Airplane's version of this. Grace's vocals are outstanding.
It’s OUTSTANDING. I actually like it better than the CSN version.
@@tvgator1 Same.
always loved this both this version and Jefferson Airplanes version. I believe Jackson Browne wrote For Everyman in response to this both great songs, "Waiting here for everyman
Make it on your own, make it if you think you can
If you see somewhere to go, I understand
I'm not tryin' to tell you that I've seen the plan
Turn and walk away if you think I am
But don't think too badly of one who's left holding sand
He's just another dreamer, dreamin' 'bout everyman"
Stephen Stills is responsible for making this song what it is.
And don’t forget a major sprinkle of folk. They had many softer tunes .. our house, teach your children well. These iconic musicians were a once in a lifetime band. Especially when Neil Yong joined them. Peace
Always the best reviews Hari. Its time to treat yourself to another Marshall Tucker song. Review I'll be loving you.
You have to hear this entire album. If you haven't done it all yet😂❤
can I have some more of your purple berries?
Steve Stills is great on guitar...
!I certainly remember this song, when "hangin' with" my First Love! (Mid-70's) I'll tell you a coincidence = I've recently been "checking out Pinterest" and have been "saving Pins" of all manner pictures of... ¡¡Wooden SHIPS!!
Csn self titled debut one of the best albums pf 1969
Beautiful post apocalyptic song, I also like the cover done by the Jefferson Airplane. think it was their Voulenteer's Album.
Two soldiers from opposing armies meet up off from the battlefield and try to make sense of the senseless murder they've parted from - Those berries could probably keep us both alive.
Maybe the guitar sounds interesting is because Stephen Stills said that Jimi Hendrix and Neil Young taught him how to play guitar.
Do give a listen to the version by Jefferson Airplane - another set of great vocals giving it a different feel.
Hey Harri can you please react to the Jefferson Airplane version so we can all hear it.
they were always folk rock
It's about surviving after a nuclear holocaust..(example) silver people on the shore line are people in radiation suits
I know I'm in the minority here but I like Jefferson Airplane's version better.