Track Listing

1. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
2. Marrakesh Express
3. Guinnevere
4. You Don�t Have To Cry
5. Pre-Road Downs
6. Wooden Ships
7. Lady Of The Island
8. Helplessly Hoping
9. Long Time Gone
10. 49 Bye-Byes
11. Do For The Others (Previously Unreleased)
12. Song With No Words
13. Everybody's Talkin� (Previously Unreleased)
14. Teach Your Children (Previously Unreleased)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #29280 in Music
• Released on: 2006-01-30
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
• Dimensions: .23 pounds

CD Description
It was big news in 1969 when former key members of the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and the Hollies--three of the finestbands of the '60s--splintered off to form their own trio. Despite their already-proven talents, few could have imaginedthe gossamer vocal blend that would become the trademark ofsupergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash. The band's debut effectively provided the soundtrack to the summer of '69.
For hispart, Steve Stills keeps exploring the progressive folk-rock sound that he'd pioneered with Buffalo Springfield; signature tune "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" is an expansive, multi-section affair that makes full use of the group's vocal skills. Fresh from the Hollies, Graham Nash adds an accessible pop sensibility, epitomized by the effervescent ditty "Marrakesh Express". David Crosby, always the wild card in the Byrds, here adds rough edges and flashes of mystery with his cuttingprotest rocker "Long Time Gone" and the exquisite art-folk of "Guinnevere". With this kind of firepower under its belt,it's no wonder CSN quickly became one of the biggest groupsof their era.

Customer Reviews

Here we go again - get your quids out
I guess if you're reading this you already know this is a great album - the CSN high watermark - harmonies, songs, guitars, peace and love.

This is my third purchase of this particular collection on differing format - I passed on the previous remastered CD version - as most of the tracks were on the then recently issued box set - but this is probably my favourite album of theirs in any group line up - that includes anything Neil conjured in his early career.

Question - Is the HDCD remastering and the extra songs worth the purchase ?

I have HDCD on my player and I reckon there is a marginal sound improvement. But it's not that apparent.

It's the bonus tracks which are the killer - honest simple versions of 'Do for the Others' and 'Everybody's talking' are thrilling - with Stills leading.

'Song with No Words' - I believe is the one guitar Crosby/Nash take from the box set.

'Teach Your Children' - is another Crosby/Nash demo, Nash strumming an altered tuning guitar, with a small variation in the chorus which I like. Cros's harmony is just great.

All leads to the question- how come these tracks didn't see the light of day on the box set ? What treasure is going to turn up on 'Deja Vu' when that gets the revamp ?

Also - what's happened to Dallas Taylor ? - he's been shadowed out of the back door photo ?

My one cynical thought is why is this being released so soon after their recent Greatest Hits collection ? Many of the tracks being duplicated ?

Just buy it. You know you need it.

Music to chill to...
I'm 23 and I love this CD. I think it's a great CD to chill out to, and I especially like the harmonies. For me, it'll sound even better in the summer with a beer or two. I'd recommend buying it.