Crosby Stills & Nash - Crosby, Stills & Nash

As much as any record, CSN's 1969 debut ushered in the early '70s singer-songwriter boom. Yes, this was a group, but it was one made up of three coequal composer/vocalists, each with a heady resume--Crosby an ex- Byrd, Stills in Buffalo Springfield, and Nash a former member of the Hollies. Each supplied distinctive material and contributed to CSN's trademark harmonies. The addition of Neil Young made the supergroup an edgier outfit. There's a purity to the original trio recording, however, that would never be recaptured. --Steven Stolder Amazon.com essential recording

Magic in an Ice Cream Shoppe

When I was 13, my older cousin took my brother and me to an ice cream shoppe in Westport, CT (don't know if it's still there, don't even recall the name). The shoppe had an area that sold candy, merchandise and vinyl records. My cousing bought this album for me. It was my first exposure to rock (being raised on Mantovani, Peter Nero, 101 Strings and Perry Como). The shop was a colorful, magical place, and my cousin took the lp from the shelf and put it in my hands. When I played it at home I was blown away by the harmonies and lush sounds that originated from vinyl records. This is my first rock record, and has always been my favorite. October 2, 2008

Essential album

There are so many classic songs on this album, how does one pick a favorite? If you have vaguely heard of these guys, PICK THIS UP!! This is how music is supposed to be done. There is NO ONE who sounds as good as these guys. If you are under 30 and expecting hard/heavy rock, you won't find it here. Probably the contemporary type for these guys is alternative rock. These guys sing and harmonize on a completely different level from anyone else. Basically, you take 3 people from 3 separate bands and turn them into a supergroup. That is CSN. This just plain rocks. September 27, 2008

great albums

Have had the pleasure of listening to some old very favorite tunes from my youth. Great condition. Good listening. Thanks
Jane Boyle September 7, 2008

this record kicks serious butt!

I just recently obtained copies of both this title and deja vu. For the best possible listening experience, burn both albums on one cdr (both fit on an 80 minute cd), then sit back and enjoy! I especially like to play this on my drive to work, my lunch break, and sometimes again on the drive home. I have been familiar w the So Far album for many years since i first bought it on cassette at a used record store back in the nineties. 'so far' was my initiation to their music. Now, many years later, I score a copy of their debut and the whole thing just rocks.
1. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes -great song. a little played out on fm radio. loved this cut when i heard it on 'so far' cassette
2. Marrakesh Express -my favourite cut on the album. it was supposedly a song nash wrote for the hollies but they rejected it. it sounds kind of paul simonish (and i like paul simon's music a lot too)
3. Guinnevere - cool mellow song. have to be in the mood for it sometimes.
4. You Don't Have To Cry -i love this song. awesome harmonies. makes me wonder why the heck i waited so long to get this album.
5. Pre-Road Downs -another cool gem. cool backwards guitar.
6. Wooden Ships -another tune i was already acquainted with via 'so far' cassette. cool, but i have to be in the mood for it
7. Lady Of The Island -really nice song by nash. very mellow acoustic love song.
8. Helplessly Hoping- another song i really love. especially after watching CSN's acoustic dvd from '91.
9. Lone Time Gone -cool track by Crosby. one of the better rock tracks with great guitar and harmonies
10. 49 Bye-Byes - like this song. used to skip it at first but it definitely grows on you
August 6, 2008

Crosby Stills & Nash

Crosby, Stills & Nash
This Group had the best harmony of any Pop Grop of the 60s and 70s era.
I Still like to listen to this group 35 years later. April 25, 2008

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