Carry On
Cosby Stills Nash and Young Lyrics

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What we on
They told me that it can't be done
I hit ignore and carry on
I'm fly without the carry on
What we on
They told me that it can't be done
I hit ignore and carry on
I'm fly without the carry on

I don't need no travel buddy
I don't work with no understudy
Dark Clouds you know it's never sunny
On this day and night you know Kid Cudi
Ambush you know the jumpy
Do Rhodes/roads like my names Dusty
They on the ropes, I ain't talking bungee
Them man are clowns and they looking Kursty
I dropped 7 songs that's a Ye album
Why does my love, bring the hate out em'
Don't take it personal that's their problem
See me in person, wouldn't dare block him
"Money Moves" no red bottoms
On a move I still red dot em'
I show signs of not stopping
Fly like the Hobb Goblin

What we on
They told me that it can't be done
I hit ignore and carry on
I'm fly without the carry on
What we on
They told me that it can't be done
I hit ignore and carry on
I'm fly without the carry on

Ditch the luggage at baggage claim
They claim they real but they really ain't
I ain't never rode no coat-tail
Rather make the sales
But I aint have to take that path
I always knew how to graft
Grew trees with my
Then I put it in to rap
They say he don't know how to act
Battles like its smack
I carry on on my marathon
Watch a run a lap
Missy, get ya, get ya freaky on
Dream chase get your meek on
Blood suckers, watch em leach on
Two one on each arm

What we on
They told me that it can't be done
I hit ignore and carry on
I'm fly without the carry on
What we on
They told me that it can't be done

I hit ignore and carry on
I'm fly without the carry on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Carry On" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young describe the end of a relationship, with the singer waking up to the realization that their partner has left. However, the singer accepts the situation and decides to carry on with their own life, stating that they will go their own way while the other person goes theirs. The song then takes a more optimistic turn, with the lyrics describing the clearing sky and welcoming the coming of love for all. The singer asks their former partner about where they are going and if they will bring happiness or sorrow, but ultimately the song ends with a plea for communication and understanding between the two.

The overall message of the song seems to be about acceptance and moving forward. While the singer acknowledges the pain of loss and the questions that come with it, they ultimately choose to focus on the positive aspects of life and embrace the love that is coming to them. The phrase "carry on" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea of perseverance despite hardships. The lyrics also suggest that communication and understanding are key to maintaining any relationship, even after it has ended.

Line by Line Meaning

One morning I woke up and I knew
I suddenly realized that you left me in the middle of the night

You were really gone
You left me without a trace

A new day, a new way, and new eyes
A new day has begun and I see things differently now

To see the dawn.
To witness a new beginning

Go your way, I'll go mine and
Let's go our separate ways

Carry on
Despite the pain, we must keep moving

The sky is clearing and the night
The darkness is fading and hope is rising

Has cried enough
We have mourned for long enough

The sun, he come, the world
The sun is rising, and a new day has come

To soften up
To bring warmth and light to our lives

Rejoice, rejoice, we have no choice but
We have no choice but to embrace life and move forward

To carry on
To keep going despite the challenges we face

The fortunes of fables are able
The lessons of stories are powerful

To sing the song
To embrace life and all its challenges

Now witness the quickness with which
Notice how quickly we pick ourselves up

We get along
We move forward despite the pain

To sing the blues you've got to live the dues and
To understand pain, one must experience it

Carry on
Despite the pain, we must keep moving

Love is coming
There is hope for love to come

Love is coming to us all
Hope for love exists for everyone

Where are you going now my love?
I wonder where you are headed without me

Where will you be tomorrow?
I wonder where you will end up without me by your side

Will you bring me happiness?
I wonder if you will be happy without me

Will you bring me sorrow?
I fear that you will bring me pain

Oh, the questions of a thousand dreams
So many unanswered questions about the future

What you do and what you see
I wonder what adventures and experiences await you

Lover can you talk to me?
I wish we could communicate and share our thoughts

Girl when I was on my own
When I was alone without you

Chasing you down
Trying to win your heart

What was it made you run?
What scared you away from me?

Trying your best just to get around.
You tried to avoid me as much as possible

The questions of a thousand dreams
So many unanswered questions about the future

What you do and what you see
I wonder what adventures and experiences await you

Lover can you talk to me?
I wish we could communicate and share our thoughts

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Written by: Arnoldo Williamson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Itspopponio

3y↑32

Crosby Stills Nash - Carry On -Lyrics
One morning I woke up and I knew
You were really gone
A new day, a new way, and new eyes
To see the dawn.
Go your way, I'll go mine and
Carry on
The sky is clearing and the night
Has cried enough
The sun, he come, the world
To soften up
Rejoice, rejoice, we have no choice but
To carry on
The fortunes of fables are able
To sing the song
Now witness the quickness with which
We get along
To sing the blues you've got to live the dues and
Carry on
Carry on
Love is coming
Love is coming to us all
Where are you going now my love?
Where will you be tomorrow?
Will you bring me happiness?
Will you bring me sorrow?
Oh, the questions of a thousand dreams
What you do and what you see
Lover can you talk to me?
Girl when I was on my own
Chasing you down
What was it made you run?
Trying your best just to get around.
The questions of a thousand dreams
What you do and what you see
Lover can you talk to me?

All comments from YouTube:

@jaredmello

1y↑78

RIP David Crosby, he passed away today 1/19/23 at the age of 81. This was always my favorite song of theirs. Thanks for the amazing music and memories!

@michaelkaylor4962

1y↑2

Same here i agree. Love the harmony in this song

@perryknox6500

1y↑2

Amen

@barbaradethierry7171

41w

Assolutamente un Grande Musicista x sempre la sia armonia è con noi a ricordarci un periodo fantasmagorico ‼️
Sì 💜💙💚

@kimdourakos8160

5y↑507

The surgeons in the delivery room were jamming to this when my baby boy was born. I’ll never forget as Soon as they pulled him from my body the phrase “Carry on” rang out into the room and then he let out a healthy cry. Surreal and enlightening.

@tmwilliams54

4y↑21

That must have been epic— what a story to tell your son!

@kimdourakos8160

4y↑12

Carrie Dawn!Lol

@rosaynnafellini9959

4y↑7

Lovely story, thankyou for sharing, my friend...Aloha, Rose

@rosaynnafellini9959

3y↑6

Always....carry on.....Aloha, Rose

@ajaxgrac6547

3y↑7

Beautiful story

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@aarongreen2735

4y↑230

This is such a phenomenal jam. I blasted it for my eight year old and when it was over she said “play it again dad!” And I did.

@kattagatcitymanagersoffice1370

4y↑7

Kids are sharper then we give them credit for.

@davidw7531

2y↑2

Doing it right!!

@jkyles1000

2y↑9

This is about 10,000x better than most of today’s music.

@jaycorby

2y↑3

@@jkyles1000 Make that 20,000x.

@billysapp5582

1y↑3

Bravo, good fathering skills there!! Sounds like your daughter has excellent taste in music.

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@budz.1274

4y↑111

Deja Vu is hands down one of the top 10 classic rock albums of all time and I don’t even have to think twice about it. Simply amazing.

@firefighting.responder

1y↑99

RIP David Crosby , Your music will live on forever.....

@shayla2600

44w↑2

God bless him. 🙏☺

@MsWarriordiva

19w↑1

His solo album was also one of my favorites! Such a pure voice.

@ericbgordon1575

3y↑81

These four were together for only a short time - just long enough to leave a mark on the music world that can't be erased.

@n40tom

7y↑1.8K

About 25 years ago a group of us construction workers were on an elevator coming down from a top floor in a high-rise. David Crosby got on a few floors later. we all recognize him and everybody started whispering that's David Crosby . I watched him smile at the recognition. He got off a few floors before the bottom and when he did I held the door so it wouldn't close and I let him walk a few steps before I yelled , YO ! He turned around and I said don't forget to tell your wife you were on the elevator with Tom Bradford today. He looked at me and cracked up . He said that's good my friend, I'll make sure I do that. We all laughed our balls off. Needless to say I was the talk of the job site. Great memory. I have always loved CSN and have seen them 7 or 8 times. It was kind of special to me.

@dumbfckutube

7y↑32

tackless awesome

@johnnyloconzco4692

6y↑36

tackless great story. I met him on 86th and fifth in Brooklyn. I can’t imagine what he was doing in Bay Ridge, but I managed to get his autograph. Made that fifteen year old very happy.

@doningram5145

6y↑14

Yeah you can't miss Taylor Crosby's cuz he still has the same mustache that is dead back in the day

@howardmiller8012

5y↑20

Love your story! Quit-witted, well done!! He's a decent guy from what I've heard

@amyishoy3988

5y↑27

really good one. a similar tale. my buddy was once a writer at the Miami Herald where at one time Crosby's wife Jan's father, Jim Dance, was a writer and an editor. Long after The Herald, my buddy Doug walks into a Pasadena restaurant and spots Crosby and his wife and a small group of friends eating dinner. Doug walks briskly into the group, walks right past Crosby and goes up to Crosby's wife, "Hi, aren't you Jim Dance's daughter Jan? I worked with your father at the newspaper. He was a great guy." Jan was most pleased, and even Crosby smiled a bit..

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@nomoniker7917

1y↑8

I just heard, started ***kin crying.
Attention World: Youre never getting music like this ever again.
Cherish These Tunes or piss off.
RIP David Crosby 🎶🎸😢

@michaelulbricht9438

3y↑222

A near perfect song. The harmonies, melody changes, musicality, and execution are truly remarkable and are still soothing to this day!

@michaelulbricht9438

2y↑3

Jeffery, yes I'm a musician and Steve's always been one of my favorite musicians. The Beatles are my favorite group and ironically my second ranked musician or group is another Steve, and that would be Steve Winwood, however, Stills is right up there. The harmonizing on CSN and CSN&Y were first rate. Also, having Crosby, Nash, and Young around to help you bring your musical ideas "to life" sure didn't hurt either. As I said Carry On is virtually a perfect song. When I'm fortunate enough to run across a legendary musician I usually just thank them for their outstanding work, and when they see I'm being totally sincere & that I also have some musical acumen, then often they don't mind spending a little time discussing their work. Thank you for your interesting comment...take care & Peace. It's unfortunate that music in general has taken such a drastic downturn over the years, but at least I was around to see and hear quite a bit of the greatest music ever made. Stay well my friend.

@michaelulbricht9438

2y↑1

Jeffrey, actually Jimi did get Winwood to play on his Electric Ladyland album in 1968. On side one he got Winwood to play keyboards on the 15:05 version of Voodoo Chile with Jack Casady on bass. Besides being one of the most humble musicians I've ever known; he's one of the best, too. In fact, it's hard to find a musician/singer/songwriter who is more in demand than Steve to this day. My favorite song off of Electric Ladyland, or of Jimi's is Voodoo Child: Slight Return. In my opinion it's the greatest Blues Rock song of all time. My "Triumvirate" are The Beatles, Dylan, and Jimi. In fact I compare The Beatles to the "Big Bang" in the musical world. Good getting to know you. As Ringo would say✌& ❤!

@kablouielouie

1y↑2

A near perfect comment if ever there was one.

@AliciaNieto1960

1y↑1

A real masterpiece

@brucewanamaker3673

1y↑1

One of the best by Crosby Stills

@missj6806

3y↑67

I am 47 and I listened to this song as a young kid in the car on our way to France to have a summer break. My father played the cassette tape over and over again and it never bored me a bit. Grts from Holland

@lucinhapennylane

3y↑1

Mooi 💕💕💕💕💕💕

@wandoriver87

53...still amazing

@donnafrost12strings

1y↑37

We were blessed to grow up with m like this.Part of the soundtrack of our lives. The most beautiful harmonies! Godspeed David Crosby

@DeadbeatDuder

1y↑16

I remember not caring much about this song when my father used to put it on the car stereo. Then, growing up, without any further exposure to it, it grew on me a lot. A real masterpiece, the vocal harmonies are unreachable. The celestial guitar licks between the verses are the jewels on the crown.
People may die, but music lives on forever and get passed from generation to generation.

@ttgyuioo

Aaaaaaahhhhh smart young person 😅

@DeadbeatDuder

@@ttgyuioo Young? Once, maybe 🙈

@jzion2943

51w

The appreciation for their music came to me with age as well

@ceri672

5y↑92

Stills plays all the guitar parts, bass and keyboards on this classic!
The man is a genius!

@reddevil9554

3y↑4

He is indeed.

@DJAMESROOM

2y↑5

Nope, that was the first Album Crosby Stills Nash. They brought in Dallas Taylor , Greg Reeves to fill out the sound. I know this because i just read the book CSNY, by David Browne, but Stills is a genius, and under rated guitar player.

@devintariel3769

@@DJAMESROOM Young is good too but he sometimes it's likes strangling a damn cat.

@devintariel3769

@@DJAMESROOM especially that Led Zeppelin performance lol

@kablouielouie

Extremely gifted and hard-working at the very least.

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@MrCretemaniam

2y↑41

I've been listening to the song for 50 years but just got a new meaning out of it! One morning I woke up and I knew you were really gone. I consider that to be my old self. We can always change and grow and move on and actually become someone different if you're not careful haha! Peace and love good night!

@beltonite2243

Pure facts.

@uncuckableAlpha

1y↑2

And now David Crosby is really gone 😔

@cindygreenberg9079

@@uncuckableAlpha 😪

@phillcardiac

amen

@RS-gu2ne

3y↑42

Magic. When music was magic. Love is coming to us all.

@jonathangleaton4125

4y↑79

This is when musicians were musicians and real music was real

@joratliff2064

Right?!

@brucewanamaker3673

Near perfect

@kablouielouie

1y↑1

Yeah, not all this DAW and prerecorded sample shit.

@dbcoll1957

5y↑320

You have to listen to this with headphones... the stereo separation is incredible.

@tomsaunders8108

4y↑13

Definitely, it’s so clear, love it

@williamdavenport9824

4y↑4

The first time I listened to this my mind was bouncing back and forth. The essential best in stereo!

@cloudsurfingchaddy4964

4y↑2

Yeah use your iphone pair.. my gaming headset was horrendous lol.

@jamesodwyer5219

4y↑14

And listen with rolled fat one.

@andreawaterstreet3901

4y↑19

My dad has this album—he’d bought it new; I would have been 2 years old. When I was about 12, I discovered my dad’s totally amazing record collection; before then, I just listened to his complete assemblage of Beatles albums. My dad has a great 1970s JVC tube amp stereo set up—100 watts of warm, clean analog goodness. He also has a set of those great, old-style Sony studio headphones, with massive, padded cans that totally envelope your ear. I would put those on, crawl into the hammock, turn off the lights, and listen to this album. You feel like you’re floating in space. The gorgeous production and the pristine vocal harmonies infuse your soul with pure bliss. That’s when I discovered the transformative qualities of music.

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@tundratunes

6y↑43

I was a 9 year old going to summer day camp in 1970 when I first heard this on the AM radio of the van-sized school bus that shuttled me from home to camp each day. I remember where we were driving when I first heard it, and what the landscape was like. It is that powerful a memory. Music does that. I was still going the same camp in summer 1971, when Stills' solo hit, "Love the one you're with", was playing every morning on the radio on the same bus. These songs were like magic. They stuck in my ears for all eternity, in a very positive way. I remember so many other songs from that era, and where I was when I first heard them. Like "Smile a little smile for me, Rosemarie, by the band "Flying Machine" (1969), Harry Nilsson's version of "Without you" (1972), written by Badfinger, or Neil Young's "Heart of gold" (1972). Music on the radio today feels just so bland compared to these heartfelt songwriters and singers managed back then...

@johniorio7951

3y↑3

nice!!... me too, man.....i was 9 yrs old in 1970!!.......and then, check it out:.....I went up to bethel, new york for the 1994 woodstock 25th......we had to park 3 miles away, and there was a bunch of schoolbusses that brought us to the camping area....i felt real good sitting on that bus with a bunch of 25 year old kids!!!!!

@harryohrt5255

8y↑1.1K

I, as a 12 year old kid, was looking for a gift for one of my elder sisters. Asking for advice from a music store clerk, I was directed to this LP. I shall ever be endebted to that clerk.

@camelotkevin

8y↑49

+Harry Ohrt My father was a trombonist for Sinatra and more from 1952 -72. He listened to Rock . This album was one of his favorites. He also liked Boston The Doobie Brothers STYX and more. i was blessed as they say to grow up in a music family that the parents were born in 1934. I LOVE this!

@kathmandoo

8y↑14

+Kevin o'coonor Well done my friend. You must have been so proud of you Dad????

@peggydenise2942

8y↑11

yep. good for you . I got it from my older brothers. Never got it out of my head.

@peggydenise2942

8y↑6

Oh, so kewl for your brother! Great memories for us!

@mikeduffy4427

8y↑8

nice one man was amazed to find out it was nash out of the hollies from Manchester a few miles away

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@AuntyWen

4y↑119

As a child, I used to dance wild to this song on nights with a full moon

@basedsalty6970

4y↑6

As a child I would watch my parents and there friends gather and socialize. I was only 6 years old but I remember the strange smells other than tobacco. It really didn't bother me much because nobody was drunk nothing like that or hard drugs just great music and memories. Both my parents became divorced in the 80s and became yuppies which made me sick and I became a vicious punk rocker who hated the world I dropped out of college. As a desperation move a friend of mine asked if I wanted a job with Bill Graham Presents at Shoreline amphitheatre back in the late 80s. It was there I found my calling and haven't looked back since. I've been in the music industry for over 30 years now thanx to my parents but they wont admit

@tlc1919

4y↑2

Far out.....

@jonmacdonald5345

4y↑1

Carry on

@cield3987

3y↑1

Excellent :) I used to dance outside, at night, in the full moon, but with no music. This would have been excellent.

@Gianfranco_69

3y↑1

Ive dropped this while Djing and the amount of times i get asked Wtf is that...especially when the "carry on" break kicks in ....i play electonix and funk and whatnot and this kicks hard among anything

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@awkwardme5375

5y↑92

Man, those harmonies. No other band could transform into one collective voice the way these guys could. Special stuff.

@andrewgoldstein5319

5y↑1

That's a bold statement. And a little bit awkward. But judging from your namesake, it's at least consistent.

@MentylBreakdown

4y↑2

Beach boys?

@andyboerger

4y↑3

I seem to recall a quartet of lads from Liverpool.....

@awkwardme5375

4y↑2

@@andrewgoldstein5319 You aren't very good with hyperbole, are you?

@misterfitzgerald

3y↑2

Yeah, these guys, Beach Boys, and Everly Brothers. The very best for harmonies. And Simon and Garfukel, of couse.

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@Itspopponio

3y↑32

@henrycampbell9733

1y↑2

To sing the blues you've got to live the dues and carry on. To live it instead of paying it, a very deep part of the song. So expressive explaining the complications of "breaking up". What genius. A masterpiece.

@petergamma1801

2y↑16

It’s amazing that most people don’t have a clue about the GENIUS of Mr. Stephen Stills. To me; an ultimate artist and musician!

@johndavis1132

13w↑2

Grew up a lot the summer of 1970 with this awesome music in my 1969 Z28 and an 8 track player…now I sit here listening on my IPad streaming over the internet. Wow…can’t imagine what this place will be like in another 55 years. I will be in heaven singing with the angels. Come on and join me.

@VenusGrnys

6y↑29

The 70's was a wonderful time in my life for music! I wouldn't trade that for ANYTHING!

@blacbraun

5y↑2

This isn't "70's" music it's late 60's music that spilled over into the decade of the 70's. 70's music is Saturday Night Fever garbage if you had to put it in a category.

@e-rokekenedi7834

5y↑3

@@blacbraun Really? You think 70's music was just disco? Jeez. That's hilarious.

@johniorio7951

@@blacbraun not for me!!

@WeArePride

3y↑436

50 years later this album is still absolutely sublime

@dominiceugenio3694

3y↑6

U ain't kidding 2 years older than me my dad played many times on old 45 still blast today almost 48

@nileperch1069

3y↑5

Back in the day ❤️🐟😄

@delfinoguajardojr3165

3y↑5

Dang right Captain! You said it right!

@scottjohnston6954

3y↑2

Top bloody notch!! Carry on

@Lisa-oy7di

3y↑3

How is it that you can post your comment faster than my own thoughts

Same here , truly 50 yrs; CSNY I figured out that they were my first and favourite influence ..
...had shaped my own style of guitar

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@ginathegreat3858

4y↑34

Voices of angels, harmonies of the divine. There is really something supernatural in their music.

@kablouielouie

1y↑1

It's called craft.

@gregdiggs423

1y↑2

I totally agree with you. Something about their music especially this song and hits another level of spirituality

@pinball1970

@@gregdiggs423 Yeah it's unreal. Like it's one voice. Just brilliant arrangements and skilled balanced singing. A bagful of talent helped!

@4string59

1y↑6

Just found out that David Crosby passed away today. RIP, David. Thank you for the wonderful music.

@faruzurtev2284

4y↑31

The lead guitar "commenting" throughout the song is outstanding.

@evaplavalaguna

2y↑1

Right, and it's not easy to make it fit over vocal harmonies

@JabrHawr

this comment is gold. very accurate description. love it.

@JabrHawr

@evaplavalaguna interesting. i didn't think of that, and i'm not a musician either, but interesting nevertheless

@GS-gq5is

1y↑2

Happy Trails to you, Mr. Crosby. At 71, this song has often helped me navigate the questions of a lifetime.

@scotthamilton7822

8y↑1.7K

Being a Viet Nam Vet this album calm down my Ptsd puts me in a peaceful tranquility state I'm a happy camper !!!!!!!!!!!😀😴😂

@rondionne8725

8y↑53

I'm glad music is working for you. For me it's The Supremes. If there was a juke box playing and a real bed waiting with a pillow I could stick my arms under ... oh man. I feel safe whenever I hear them on youtube. We both know PTSD never goes away. Rock On!!

@christophervasquez2616

8y↑11

Yeah Brother, but When the lyrics, U & I, were on MY own, chasing You fown, i can still see My 60, smoking, as Im running Him down.

@BrianNewberry

8y↑57

Thanks for your service! :)

@chrisshaughnessy138

7y↑37

Thank you for your service to our country and God Bless.

@jamesfelske217

7y↑26

scott hamilton THANK YOU SIR !!!

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@thebigmf1832

3y↑33

You have to understand that when we bought this LP in 1970, it was considered one of the worst produced vinyl pressing of the day. The LP turned to crap after a few plays. This re-mastered rendition is a blessing. I have ported once before I believe this is one of the most influential and amazingly collaborative pieces of music of the 1970 decade that has never been duplicated

@tilo.christen1560

3y↑24

It's a song that happily reminds me of my teenage years and childhood friends when we often listened to it in our secret party cellar. Always nice to hear this song and I certainly share that with many other fans of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

@jennymara4526

3y↑1

The gang and I as well... Awesome memories!!

@tilo.christen1560

3y↑1

@@jennymara4526 This or something similar was certainly the case for most people in their childhood and youth.

@jennymara4526

3y↑1

@@tilo.christen1560 indeed

@tilo.christen1560

3y↑1

@@jennymara4526 ✌️😃

@jennymara4526

3y↑1

@@tilo.christen1560 ✌️

@katiewright6140

6y↑14

I have my parents to thank for having this in their album collection when I grew up in the 70s in Australia. Love it even more the older I get!

@kellyofuller4974

3y↑1

Hello Katie, How are you doing?

@ravenmckim1087

3y↑16

No matter how much Black Flag Tool, Run the Jewels, Gojira. ...no matter what this will always be my favorite album of all time especially on vinyl. Sublime and perfect and so sweetly captures those times ♡♡

@dianasendt9509

Love this and I love tool too

@railsedge5746

4y↑218

Who's listening while under covid lockdown.??🤔🎸🍺🇨🇦

@EllPhillip

4y↑5

Who ISN'T?

@Joe-gu6oe

4y↑6

This song will live forever thru all pestilence.

@Hugo411

4y↑4

It's Deja Vu.

@davidrivera9743

4y↑3

Where are you going now when this plague lifts? Will you bring happiness, or sorrow to someone?

@henrycarreon1451

4y↑1

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@astroknott5263

8y↑687

Greatest harmonies in music history. Bar none

@bradfordcarmichael5136

8y↑9

The Eagles had better harmonies.

@clivemoney4548

8y↑35

+Bradford Carmichael .Eagles good.but better.never.This band was in a class of their own

@Staszu13

8y↑31

It's damndest of damn shames these guys didn't get along better

@clivemoney4548

8y↑8

+Martin Fuller yea.Martin.I saw them in Durban KZN SOUTH AFRICA without Neil.poured with rain but wow it was brilliant

@tcwaha

7y↑6

Check out Foxes and Fossils version of Helplessly Hoping. You might change your mind about that. They also do a great version of Suite Judy Blue Eyes.

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@rnhealer6044

2y↑11

This is still a great old song. Their harmony is perfect and the beautiful instrumentals are terrific. This is one of their best songs.

@kellyanastasia2752

4y↑23

Oh my goodness those harmonies are something else!

@abelmontalvo4052

2y↑1

So is the breakdown I think it's amazing sounds pretty wicked

@SteveSmekar-ll6ln

5y↑27

Rejoice, rejoice, we have no choice... but to carry on.

How pertinent, relevant, contemporary and up-to-date is the message for these fragile times.

@moodyblue1964

1y↑10

I just so love everything about this song. That driving rhythm, those fabulous voices blending together, the vibe and that period sound. They were the archetypal hippy band IMO. No one touched them.

@mikkalinka9781

1y↑1

Your music across difficult decades will LIVE ON FOREVER.....Thank You.
R.I.P. 🌹

@michaelgallo6275

8y↑41

There are some songs that come close to perfection, and this is one of them

@kylebourne6839

1y↑4

One of my fav albums of all time!! The harmonies...guitar playing...the lyrics...just an amazing album full of great memories of my youth.

@buddylove346

1y↑2

To be able to live life with music like this as a kid was awesome. I've said it before and I will say it again that if you got to grow up anytime in the 50's through the 80's with all the classic movies and music, to see the birth of Rock & Roll and Heavy Metal, YOU were blessed!

@joeswartz6181

3y↑6

I heard this album when I was about 18 yrs old their voice mixing turned me on, im now 73 and I still love them

@gregwest2028

4y↑18

This song gives me goosebumps almost every time.... Perfection

@brucewanamaker3673

Just amazing mui

@MikeJohnson-ym4kk

I literally just texted my buddies that this song gives me goosebumps when we were talking abou Crosby passing. Might be something to it.

@becka_thack

42w

Me too!

@joshr9102

1y↑9

RIP David Crosby. What an amazingly talented singer and songwriter.

@blanketeyblank5309

Ikr

@paulbrooks9957

8y↑135

That Bass is terrific.

@feedthepeople8816

6y↑10

The Bass player is Greg Reeves who also wrote the lyrics and melody to this song along with Nils Lofgren. After CSN&Y played live to 100,000 people in Moscow courtesy of the U.S. State Department, upon returning to the U.S. Stephen Stills let his EGO trip explode and kicked Greg out of the band. His picture is on the cover of DEJA VU, he is a Black musician.

@nunyabusiness7278

6y↑2

Money

@lqr824

5y↑2

almost every part is riveting--the 12-string at the beginning, with the gain turned up so high the channel is clipping; the congas; the organ; each guitar solo. Drums should be louder but from what I can hear they're incredible too. This song's about the vocals but the instruments complete the picture beautifully.

@JohnSmith-kz8yo

5y↑1

@J I read somewhere that Hendrix did the same...

@mikebrowne477

5y↑1

@@feedthepeople8816 Stills played bass on this track, even though Reeves played bass on other songs on the album.

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@michaelrodriguez2597

5y↑27

A freaking masterpiece!!

@garywalters3007

sp (frickin') yes.....try pulling this sound off today. talent required.

@blanketeyblank5309

Ikr

@alanfarmer4540

45w

Superb...London-Wembley 1974....I remember it like yesterday !!

@crashoverride4881

1y↑1

CSNY, this is perfect harmony. Carry on will always be with me. In 1969, I was in the military for a year. Grew up with the Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, and the Holly's. We boomers had all the great music. 👍 RIP. David Crosby.

@MrRaptormatt

5y↑26

I would say they dont make music like this anymore...but to be honest..they're the only band that ever did.

@EverettHicks

1y↑3

RIP David Crosby. We’ll carry on.

@fatheroforphans6214

6y↑15

One of my favorite songs and some of the best harmonies ever.

@Jordan-ws5vn

8y↑212

I'm 22. thanks for this beautiful music to the previous generation

@catlovertea4203

8y↑8

+Bobby Tables No doubt you grew up with it TOO. So you have a great appreciation of good music. Thank youf parents... ?

@Jordan-ws5vn

8y↑16

Sincere ly Nope, dad died young and mother liked new country music. Found out about crosby stills nash from smoking pot in highschool with friends and being obsessed with good music.

@catlovertea4203

8y↑7

Bobby Tables So you prove appreciation of "good music" can't be helped. My favorite period is the early 70s. Have you check out Van Morrison during that time?

@Jordan-ws5vn

8y↑4

Sincere ly no but I will now, thanks for the suggestion!

@catlovertea4203

8y↑6

Bobby Tables yer welcome. Of Van Morrison, a few favorites of mine are "Jackie Wilson Said.." and, "Into the Mystic," "Moondance," "Sweet Thing," etc., etc. Then there's also Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell during that time - early '70s - the best! Well, to me, anyway. Let me know what you think. You may stumble along something else that rocks yer boat.

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@chrisburzig7360

1y↑1

RIP. David Crosby and thank you for the music.

@scotthabeger3311

5y↑7

God bless you vietnam vet. Thank-you for your heroism and more than I can express. Scott's wife.

@LANorm

2y↑6

The resonance created by their combined voices is beyond perfection and was discovered during a one in a million chance meeting of the three of them at a party. Unbelievable.

@alessandronico3099

1y↑5

Rip Crosby. Gone today. Such an awesome musician he was!

@tmwilliams54

5y↑10

I absolutely LOVE tight vocal harmony— Crosby, Stills And Nash were one of the best Groups with great harmony!

@BIRISHPM

8y↑46

This masterpiece never grows old. With this Stephen Stills classic the boys deliver one of their finest performances on record (as in Vinyl - remember Vinyl). Carry On, indeed carry on CSN&Y!

@paultreacy5248

5y↑1

The origin of the song, the Questions part, comes from Buffalo Springfield. Stephen Stills wrote that song as well and combined it with Carry On. Great song.

@meiermichael

2y↑4

Just an absolute gem. 29 year old here this song got me through a lot

@drdimento

2y↑4

I was fortunate to get to see Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young at both their FIRST and LAST concerts. Both were amazing but the last was an outing the park hit. ❤️

@laurastafford6217

5y↑4

Im so glad i got to live the 60's and 70's; and still kicking thank you Jesus.

@radiocontrolgoree8772

5y↑20

Just a millennial enjoying some of the best music with true life in it.

@EmeraldWoodArchives

2y↑2

Stills is amazing.

@davidallen346

8y↑29

Timeless music always great

@jlmeyer2008

8y↑2

awsome song posted by jeremiah

@glynnarogers2634

3y↑1

Timeless genius!!! 🙏💖🙏💖🙏💖

@ralphlyon7050

1y↑3

It never ever gets old. RIP David Crosby!

@DaveM1260

5y↑7

Was my favorite song back then, and still high on my list. I can listen to this and feel the goosebumps to this day (I'm 65). And how fitting that our high school graduating class (Reseda, CA) in 1971 would have the motto "Carry On."

@kdtool9437

3y↑14

This song could bring world peace

@ronhall1402

2y↑7

The album cover is a classic! Incredible harmony with CSNY

@XxdrummerxX2468

8y↑133

This song is so beautiful I get shivers

@tombstone1841

I call them douche chills and I'm getting them right now.

@MrCretemaniam

4y↑2

I'm 62 years old this song keeps me going!!!!!!!

@ttgyuioo

48w↑1

Saw these guys in concert in Pensacola Florida and they were no less than awesome!

@2war2bray

4y↑8

The best vocal harmony of any group.

@rebeccamoss2498

4y↑1

That Harmony Carry on Love coming, Wow you can't get any better than this

@pastrana-martinjuancarlos4688

4y↑4

great lp, great sound, good vibes, cool, funky and wild. It changed my life, it bow up my mind little spanish child.
one of the best music ever done !

@JBinOtown

9y↑250

One of the few songs that never got old and ruined by advertising.

@StanBennet

9y↑13

jake b Actually it did get ruined by advertising. I have to skip advertising every time I play it here on YouTube lol!

@j43111

9y↑7

StanBennet Adblock Plus. Goodbye ads.

@EinhanderSn0m4n

9y↑2

health1 ublock and MVPS Hosts is what I use.

@BrianCarnevaleB26

6y↑4

Three-quarters of my life has been lived, my questions have been answered.

@pavewaylgb

6y↑2

It was used in a Sony ad that aired during the 2003 Super Bowl. Can't get much more ruined than that...

@reisagerber5515

1y↑2

New eyes to see the dawn as we are all drawn to a new day, behind the facade. RIP David. This is what we do.

@diegoteruel7069

3y↑3

The best and sublime group of all time. !What memories of fifty years ago!

@quetzalcoatl2561

1y↑1

Very sad, David Crosby passed away, I raised up with the music of CSNY and was always very happy to listen to them. Brings me great memories. RIP David

@mariorossi2898

4y↑3

Mysticism in music...that's just fantastic

@randyphillips5181

4y↑2

I was 16 in 1970 and these guys were my favorite band. I'm 65 now and still love their music. I saw Steven Stills at the Ryman auditorium in 2017. Would like to see CSN together. Their harmony together was like no other. Rock on.

@aj402

Lived in Nashville. The acoustics in the Ryman must have been perfect for this sound.

@mikejaynekennedy4790

7y↑38

I just sent my retirement email to my employer. Any second thoughts were wiped from my head when this song came on Classic Vinyl (Sirius XM) on my drive home. I will..... Carry On.

@Sanguine_Addiction

4y↑2

God bless you Sir! Hope retirement is you well so far. I hope one day I get to retire after a long, successful career but still be young enough to enjoy my golden years and them some.

@mikejaynekennedy4790

4y↑2

@@Sanguine_Addiction It is the best thing (other than marrying the love of my life - with me in the picture) I have ever done in life. 😉 Best of luck when your retirement happens.

@lxx347

1y↑3

Rest in Peace Mr. David Crosby. You brought us to rest with angels with your music. Rest where you brought us. xoxo

@charleswatts2503

3y↑1

Our generation had the best music

@mtfilley4957

1y↑2

I grew up w/this album. RIP David Crosby.

@olivierdupire6355

5y↑5

The best harmonies, ever. I could listen to it a million Times and i would still be amazed

@Ur2ez4me81

3y↑21

This is going to be my theme for 2021... ☮️ & ❤️ 🇺🇸

@thespanish21god86

9y↑169

One of the GREATEST songs ever made!!!!

@thespanish21god86

Thanks Jeff Tresch for #1 ing my comment!

@thespanish21god86

Thanks also to Don Pasquale!

@thespanish21god86

Thanks also to Linda Lloyd!

@thespanish21god86

And I now add to my list of thanks - Teresa Hollandsworth!

@thespanish21god86

Continuing my thanks to Bill Hicks!

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@lauratompkins5006

Fantastic group. Had the original vinyl. Lost all my good stuff in a fire. Thank God for YouTube

@grahamperry3773

1y↑3

RIP David Crosby. Absolute, fucking legend

@OhhCyrus

4y↑3

Messiah brought me here too. It's been years since I heard this song. I loved it then and how nice to be reminded of this classic.

@TheChihuahua83

3y↑5

I was born in the wrong era! This song is perfection! So beautiful <3

@theairsoftlad1878

5y↑5

I am a 15 year old, but I love this song and all of CSN's music, I wish I lived in the good old days when life and music was at its prime.

@tenaturner3942

5y↑1

That's about the age I was when this album came out. The music scene at the time was magical - sharing music was our internet. An absolute renaissance of music. Would love to travel back in time to that era.

@ryanrscp1

7y↑337

rejoice, rejoice. we have no choice, but to carry on.

@carlrennhack6573

7y↑7

Especially in the error, that should be era, of DarnOld Glump!

@donovankeith5737

7y↑3

Yep

@listening1319

5y↑2

Yep!

@catesmith3011

5y↑8

For the love of all that's holy, do not re-elect that vile man.

@john44402

5y↑2

That's my life.

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@Quantum36911

On this day that David Crosby went home, I sing the joy of Reunion this song brought me while I was here. Thank you My Brother>

@darthmauljr

5y↑4

Thanks for posting this song,, and TEACHING our children ,,,, well.

@bradharter2554

5y↑2

God this is beautiful! My generation doesnt know a thing about music.

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