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Neil Young — Like A Hurricane (live)
Album: Unplugged
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Total ratings: 4072









Released: 1993
Length: 4:32
Plays (last 30 days): 4
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Once I thought I saw you in a crowded, hazy bar
Dancing on the light from star to star
Far across a moonbeam, I know that's who you are
I saw your brown eyes turning once to fire

You are like a hurricane
There's calm in your eye
And I'm gettin' blown away
To somewhere safer where the feeling stays
I want to love you, but I'm getting blown away

I am just a dreamer, but you are just a dream
You could have been anyone to me
Before that moment you touched my lips
That perfect feeling when time just slips
Away between us on our foggy trip

You are like a hurricane
There's calm in your eye
And I'm gettin' blown away
To somewhere safer where the feeling stays
I want to love you, but I'm getting blown away
Blown away

You are just a dreamer, and I am just a dream
You could have been anyone to me
Before that moment you touched my lips
That perfect feeling when time just slips
Away between us on our foggy trip

You are like a hurricane
There's calm in your eye
And I'm gettin' blown away
To somewhere safer where the feeling stays
I want to love you, but I'm getting blown away
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Today Oct 8 I turned on radioparadise to this song. Good luck Florida.
Posted 3 weeks ago by islanduo    [ Reply ]
the same old cuts
Posted 1 month ago by enigma757    [ Reply ]
"To somewhere safer where the feeling stays"_Neil Young

"Vivid memories , the only true currency a person really owns"__Pjesnik said.

Posted 4 months ago by laserace    [ Reply ]
Neil lost it during covid. Cooperating with the evil forces.
Posted 6 months ago by ncamaa    [ Reply ]
The Hurricane, one of Neil's gems, it made me cry  with tears at concert 40 years ago, and still, NY touches my heart. 

Posted 6 months ago by pkoetsier5    [ Reply ]
It's the theme from Interstellar. Skip to the 7 minute mark...
Posted 8 months ago by bkrans9    [ Reply ]
Ok. Consider these albums. 

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere (1969), After the Gold Rush (1970), Harvest (1972), On the Beach (1974), Comes A Time, 1977, and Rust Never Sleeps (1979).

The realize he was part of Buffalo Springfield. The FIRST ever country rock band that included some of the most influential RnR band members ever. 

Then...CSNY.

Only conclusion you can make: other than Dylan, Neil has created the most impressive catalog of albums ever!  
Posted 8 months ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Neil and Crazy Horse touring North America in April/May.  Looking forward to see them on the road.

Posted 8 months ago by Jayesea    [ Reply ]
Posted 9 months ago by kmayer    [ Reply ]
The harmonica on this rendition is the icing on my cake. What a tender and passionate song! Incredible! I can almost feel the awe of those that were there for this performance. 
Posted 10 months ago by amcostigan88    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Exactly how I feel about your whiny posts.


lol ...
Posted 10 months ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
ahhhh

one of the masters
Posted 10 months ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]


Mr. Young, thinking to himself:
"Gonna do a silly fucked up version of Hurricane tonight. Maybe get some organ in there and shit."

Me:
"WTF?"

Joe Rogan:
"Lol!"







Posted 10 months ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
 Michaeljcovel wrote:
Like🤔...... An annoying FART WIND!

What are you, 7? 

Step away from mommy's keyboard and maybe she'll give you a Juicebox and a cookie. 
Posted 11 months ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
I am not a Neil Young fan in the slightest - much to my husbands despair. I feel like I'm missing out because he is SUCH a fan.  However - I saw him perform Like A Hurricane live at a festival in London over 20 years go and it blew me away. For that moment in time I completely got it
Posted 11 months ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
I'm a longtime Neil Young fan but when I hear this one I get the sense of how he must sound to the haters.  I've haven't seen the footage of this performance but I imagine this kind of keyboard setup.
Posted 11 months ago by Jakethemuss    [ Reply ]
You Are Like a Hurricane... in that on average you kill 43 people and cause $78 million in damages every day over the past fifty years*

*data from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Posted 1 year ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
And you can sing  along.  

Beautiful lyrics. 

It ain't that hard to harmonize with Neil.  Try it. 

And just ask them other guys: CSN. 


 
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Like🤔...... An annoying FART WIND! . 
Posted 1 year ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
sometimes...in the Fall afternoons,

I think this version is more trippy than the original  
 
Exactly.  Not always but it does have its proper place and when it's there it really works !
Posted 1 year ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
 mo0ddities wrote:

Agree with worst version… whole thing sounds like a funeral!



But yet you sent flowers.
Posted 1 year ago by laserace    [ Reply ]
Ah, to those that have loved and lost. May all your old love songs haunt you until the day you die. Because they will. Burn all your old bank statements and mortgages. but you'll  always be haunted by you first love.  
Posted 1 year ago by laserace    [ Reply ]
 arnimf wrote:

One of the best versions I've ever heard. Its NY. He can do whatever he likes.



Kermit the Frog owns this song. 
Posted 1 year ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Takes me back to my younger days! Now retired, it still rocks!
Posted 1 year ago by Steve_G    [ Reply ]
Phew, just in time to mute before he started "singing"..

Sorry to all the triggered NY fans.. love you too 😘
Posted 2 years ago by huib    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by bennie482    [ Reply ]
I had this at a "2".  What was I thinking?

Solid 1 + PSD.
Posted 2 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
Why does he play harmonica on this when his voice sounds just like one?
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 jpfueler wrote:


Bill likely sends him more money than he got from Spotify, and all he did was increase the listenership of the guy he was trying to cancel. Virtue Signaling/Cancel fail
And neil is still on Apple Music, go figure.

Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 mo0ddities wrote:

A funeral dirge.



But really, isn't that the point. 
Posted 2 years ago by laserace    [ Reply ]

I "hated" Neil Young and any band he had anything to do with. In the office an older draughtsman (yes, he was a man) would put on Young related music and it would drive me insane! It was not a serious hatred, just an over opinionated theatrical take on something with no real malice involved. It never ended up in writing so the laughter would keep it in context. I would argue and he would just smile. Not much of an argument when you think about it!

I am now 57. I now stop what I am doing and listen, and sometimes my eyes soften my expression relaxes and sometimes I cry.

Posted 2 years ago by moss    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

who needs spotify?

this song is in the cosmos, no need for podcasts 



Bill likely sends him more money than he got from Spotify, and all he did was increase the listenership of the guy he was trying to cancel. Virtue Signaling/Cancel fail
Posted 2 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
who needs spotify?

this song is in the cosmos, no need for podcasts 
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Agree with worst version… whole thing sounds like a funeral!
Posted 2 years ago by mo0ddities    [ Reply ]
sometimes...in the Fall afternoons,

I think this version is more trippy than the original  
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:

Worst rendition of a masterpiece.



Take the wax out of your ears! A masterpiece by Neil in any version.
Posted 3 years ago by 3Chords    [ Reply ]
Worst rendition of a masterpiece.
Posted 3 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]

jeszekdabrow wrote:
unbearable



OneinAUS wrote:
Enough about you, tell us what you think of the song



You see a lot of this nursery school comeback on here. 
And you hear far too much of this song.








Posted 3 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
A funeral dirge.
Posted 3 years ago by mo0ddities    [ Reply ]
 Ralf wrote:

This is a nice variation on a classic.



You're suggesting it's a cover?
Posted 3 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Saw Neil do this (Hurricane) on the old Phantom of the Opera harmonium here in Paris once. Nice.
Posted 3 years ago by PabloElBandito    [ Reply ]
OK, I saw what you did there: Bowie's Waiting For you into Neil's Like A Hurricane works for me just fine.
Posted 3 years ago by PabloElBandito    [ Reply ]
Sorry Neil, I love you but I miss the Crazy Horse.
Posted 3 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
 Canadese wrote:

Lots of negative comments on this version but there is always something special about a singer doing his own song in spite of his questionable voice,  Dylan being the best example. Somehow the words have more impact.


Questionable voice? WTF? There is no question. His voice is just fine. 
Posted 3 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
This is a nice variation on a classic.
Posted 3 years ago by Ralf    [ Reply ]
+1 just for the pipe organ!
Posted 3 years ago by ebanzai    [ Reply ]
 More_Cowbell wrote:
The thing to note here, he is on stage by himself, playing and singing. That's what makes this version so special.
 

Not just any instrument. He is pedaling like mad on an antique pump organ.
Posted 3 years ago by Peace_tode    [ Reply ]
 BonzoWiltsUK wrote:
I've been listening to RP all day doing my accounts, but with this track, squeaking and whining away out of tune, now I have to shut it down.

Oh no! Here it is again. BFN RP
 

At least nowadays there's a skip button (and I guess it was there already at the time you wrote that comment :) )

EDIT: btw - this version is imperfect, gave it a 9 only.
Posted 3 years ago by Alleggs    [ Reply ]
I have loved this song since i was a teenager in the 70s    Its absolutely fantastic.   and this live version is the best
Posted 3 years ago by slaskey    [ Reply ]
This version completely misses the mark for me. The original has the energy and rock sense that this song needs, and it blows me away every time, excuse the pun. This church-organ version sounds self-indulgent and maudlin, about as far from evoking a hurricane as you can get.
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
 jeszekdabrow wrote:
unbearable
 
Enough about you, tell us what you think of the song
Posted 3 years ago by OneinAUS    [ Reply ]
I am a massive Neil Young fan, but for some reason this song has never rated highly with me. Maybe it's because I tried to cover it and it was awful.
Posted 3 years ago by hoboormsby    [ Reply ]
unbearable
Posted 3 years ago by jeszekdabrow    [ Reply ]
whine, whine, whine
Posted 3 years ago by Pepp1    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Exactly how I feel about your whiny posts.
 



Love RP but too much Neil Young for my taste
Posted 4 years ago by sgaustein    [ Reply ]
??
Posted 4 years ago by 2020xradio    [ Reply ]
He has several renditions of this song - and this one is weak, in my opinion.
Posted 4 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
I use to work with a guy who thought that Young´s voice was nectar of the gods. We fought, ....a lot....
We were both born in 64 so that wasn't it, he just loved it and I hated it!
15 years later ..........
I love it!, its weird, It might have something to do with my recent divorce, that the dog died, that  I´m 25 Lbs overweight and I have chronic arthritis in my joints. Come to think of it he hated his life back then.
Posted 4 years ago by moss    [ Reply ]
 Matt_Maurer wrote:
Rating states: 6.8/10. Surely it’s much better than that score??
 
Well, I mean, that's why it's an average. To you, it's a very good song. To me, who is not a Neil Young fan in general, and even less of a fan of this version of this song, it's a decidedly not very good song. So it averages out to somewhere in the middle.

Remember, taste in music is subjective, everyone!
Posted 4 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
 SnapDragon66 wrote:
I can't believe it!! >500 voters rated this song 5 or less! Heathens. 
 
nah it really is a bollox song.
best not played

Posted 4 years ago by Stetsonman    [ Reply ]
what a dirge
Posted 4 years ago by Stetsonman    [ Reply ]
Rating states: 6.8/10. Surely it’s much better than that score??
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
Rightous, rightous, rightous!

Posted 4 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
sempre una bella canzone di neil young anche se neil old :)
Posted 4 years ago by mario_1954    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:
I can understand why people rated this low. I do. The lyrics are fantastic, but sung at a funerals pace with lots of off key notes. A little painful. But lots of emotion!
 
I agree!
Posted 4 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
I can understand why people rated this low. I do. The lyrics are fantastic, but sung at a funerals pace with lots of off key notes. A little painful. But lots of emotion!
Posted 4 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
If you ever get the chance to jam with Neil Young, or just watch the jam at a backyard bbq or a campfire - it's magic  
Posted 4 years ago by slaskey    [ Reply ]
Am I the only one or this sounds like a song from a Mexican band, El Tri, Triste canción de amor?
Posted 4 years ago by AndresGT    [ Reply ]
I can't believe it!! >500 voters rated this song 5 or less! Heathens. 
Posted 4 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
This is an excellent evolved version of Like a Hurricane by Neil and reminds me of the masterpiece by Peter Gabriel, Melanie Gabriel, Tony Levin on the 5 string bass with his low B's and the Blind Boys of Alabama... Sky Blue live at Milan  ... almost a religious experience  ... it brings tears.  (or the non lyric, instrumental version Cloudless) 

All   should be heard with good earphones such as the, Sennheiser HD100 ,  HD400/660 or similar as well as  the new Apple Ear Pod Pro's or a pair of vintage AR-3 / AR-1W's with a 1kw amp.

w9dki /23 Mar2020
Posted 4 years ago by dlwalters    [ Reply ]
Oh no! I can't take it!! No guitars, no drums, how can it possibly be any good!!!! Ya fuckin wankers!! This is class! Gave it a 9. There is love, passion and tension in that wire of a voice that not one of you deniers could possibly begin to understand.
Posted 4 years ago by paulprior61    [ Reply ]
One of my all time favourite tracks.
Posted 4 years ago by ukrainian    [ Reply ]
 AhhtheMusic wrote:

thanks for the tip!  That might help my "egad" thoughts!
 
excellent suggestion!
(and being close to Neil's age...and growing to appreciate the talent and joy...
Posted 4 years ago by shhhh777    [ Reply ]
 Peace_tode wrote:
I would strongly suggest to anyone who likes this song but not this version, should watch it in the context of the Unplugged video.
 
thanks for the tip!  That might help my "egad" thoughts!
Posted 4 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
Hmmm, I absolutely love Neil Young...

Are we sure this isn't Vincent Price playing his Gothic organ throwing back his red cape now and again?  I honestly feel like I stepped into one of 1960 or 70 soundtracks.  

It sends me shivers, but not in a good way.  lol

I'll give Neil a few points for changing up his rockin' song to such a large degree.  Pretty brave.
Posted 4 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
Wow; he is so friggin' good!  Never heard this version before.  One of the Masters!
Posted 4 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
Sing it Neil👍
Posted 5 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
Fuck off Neil
Posted 5 years ago by givendale    [ Reply ]
Sing on brother Neil.

Some folks don't appreciate your  vocals. 

Oh my!
Posted 5 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Sweet blessed fyoook! This is still flippin' horrid.
Posted 5 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
Bill in a cool chatty mood - yay! 
Posted 5 years ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
First Natalie doing after the gold rush and now Neil doing like a hurricane GREAT
Posted 5 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
There's no way this has only been played twice in the last thirty days. I used to like this song but it's played so regularly it's making me suicidal.
Posted 5 years ago by leithes    [ Reply ]
I would strongly suggest to anyone who likes this song but not this version, should watch it in the context of the Unplugged video.
Posted 5 years ago by Peace_tode    [ Reply ]
The thing to note here, he is on stage by himself, playing and singing. That's what makes this version so special.
Posted 5 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
never heard a Neil Young song I haven't liked
Posted 5 years ago by OggieDogness    [ Reply ]
I've been listening to RP all day doing my accounts, but with this track, squeaking and whining away out of tune, now I have to shut it down.

Oh no! Here it is again. BFN RP
Posted 5 years ago by BonzoWiltsUK    [ Reply ]
 Canadese wrote:
Lots of negative comments on this version but there is always something special about a singer doing his own song in spite of his questionable voice,  Dylan being the best example. Somehow the words have more impact.
 Ummm. Not really. But your narrative sounded so sincere.

Posted 5 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
Slick transition there from Merchant's "After the Gold Rush"!
Posted 5 years ago by komainu    [ Reply ]
 Canadese wrote:
Lots of negative comments on this version but there is always something special about a singer doing his own song in spite of his questionable voice,  Dylan being the best example. Somehow the words have more impact.
 

I Love the imperfections of his voice . Singing is not so much about technical perfection , but rather tone , presence and feeling!
Posted 5 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
Lots of negative comments on this version but there is always something special about a singer doing his own song in spite of his questionable voice,  Dylan being the best example. Somehow the words have more impact.
Posted 5 years ago by Canadese    [ Reply ]
Just last night I finished reading John Einarson's 1997 For What It's Worth - The Story of Buffalo Springfield.  Neil Young is clearly described as being a talented but life long egocentric,  self centered, control freak, semi cooperating, off and on, with a talented group of artists.  As documented, he was not solely, but primarily, responsible for Buffalo Springfield not reaching the status of being ranked with such groups as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, etc.  David Crosby commented that he was named "Shakey", not because of his unfortunate ongoing seizure affliction, but due to his undependable nature.  Appears that all his life he has focused on personal goals, readily disregarding any collateral damage caused to those around him.
Posted 5 years ago by jwwindy    [ Reply ]
Lovely version of this. But not as good as Roxy Music's.
Posted 5 years ago by pburrow328    [ Reply ]
As Charlie Brown would say "Aaaaaaaagggghhhh!"
Posted 6 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
{#Frustrated}  I have problems with the voice ... but good music
 
Posted 6 years ago by noe.architecte169    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Exactly how I feel about your whiny posts.

 
Waaaaaaaah! If I had feelings I'd be hurt. 
Posted 6 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 jambo wrote:

no, i agree. first album, everybody knows this is nowhere, then the wheels started to come off the bus. 
 


Well...I guess there's always Ed Sheeran or Bruno Mars as young up and coming, singer song writers. They do really good soft drink songs. Oooooooh...that means they have value. 
Posted 6 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
It's really too bad that he doesn't have Richie and Steve sing for him. Ack!
 

idiot_wind wrote:
I'll state it again: song writing doesn't get any better than this. That's why Neil is a genius (it started in 1967 with Buffalo Springfield).  Good luck in finding another like him.
 

Posted 6 years ago by Angry_Old_Man    [ Reply ]
 aaronm wrote:
Whenever I hear a Neil Young song, my reaction is always, "Oof! This is a clunker, even though Neil Young is generally a good artist." Except, it's a staggering minority of songs where I don't have that first part of the reaction, so maybe I should rethink the second part.

 
no, i agree. first album, everybody knows this is nowhere, then the wheels started to come off the bus. 
Posted 6 years ago by jambo    [ Reply ]
I'll state it again: song writing doesn't get any better than this. That's why Neil is a genius (it started in 1967 with Buffalo Springfield).  Good luck in finding another like him.
Posted 6 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Stunning.Love it.Give the guy a break,probably stoned off his tits. 
Posted 6 years ago by kretinburger    [ Reply ]
Great song, but not so big on this version...a bit too depressing and low energy for me.
Posted 6 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
yes, please play original Neil Young!
But ..
Rating for the song: 10
Rating for this version: hmm, maybe only 4 or 5

My friends and me love to to play this, but latest when the refrain starts we all "go like a Hurricane" .. ;-)
Posted 6 years ago by rommesw    [ Reply ]
Ack!
Posted 6 years ago by Angry_Old_Man    [ Reply ]
Whenever I hear a Neil Young song, my reaction is always, "Oof! This is a clunker, even though Neil Young is generally a good artist." Except, it's a staggering minority of songs where I don't have that first part of the reaction, so maybe I should rethink the second part.
Posted 6 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
Such a wonderful song - such a wonderful version. Thanks Neil. Godlike!
Posted 6 years ago by APH    [ Reply ]
Song writing doesn't get any better than this. 

And it's Friday afternoon! 
Posted 6 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:
. . . My ears shut automatically when the first wave of whining hits.
 
Exactly how I feel about your whiny posts.
Posted 6 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Had to pause my work. Hurricane-like.
Posted 7 years ago by Nix    [ Reply ]
Go Neil go! 

A man who wears his heart on his sleeve.

 
Posted 7 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 Tony0600 wrote:
A great song, murdered

 
:-) you're so right.
Posted 7 years ago by mojcamojca77    [ Reply ]
 Tony0600 wrote:
A great song, murdered

 
True but then again, anything that comes out of his whining mouth is an act of murder...even to his own originals. Not a fan of this guy. My ears shut automatically when the first wave of whining hits.
Posted 7 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
A great song, murdered
Posted 7 years ago by Tony0600    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:
I love Neil but this version is a bit plodding.  
 
I imagine he chose to use a pump organ to play this song in order to get that somber or "plodding" sound.  You can't really get a "honky-tonk", up-tempo sound with that sort of keyboard.  Obviously it's not for everyone.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Almost unbearable. How does he get away with it? A good high school band would be ashamed of this.
Posted 7 years ago by BonzoWiltsUK    [ Reply ]
One of the best versions I've ever heard. Its NY. He can do whatever he likes.
Posted 7 years ago by arnimf    [ Reply ]
One of the worst versions i have ever heard! Awful!!
Posted 7 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
A favorite song by a least favorite artist.

(though an artist nonetheless)
Posted 7 years ago by zedstation    [ Reply ]
 {#Roflol}ziggytrix wrote:

Not as much as a brown eye turning to fire! 

 


Posted 7 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
{#Devil_pimp}
Posted 7 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]