My 103-year-old mom just died yesterday. I spent a lot of time with her at her residence over the last two years and one of things we really enjoyed was playing this song and singing along together. She loved it. Yesterday, just hours before she passed, my sister and I played it once last time for her. Even in her semi-conscious agitated state, this song brought a smile to her lips and she was moving her arms in time to the beat. Thank-you Neil .. your beautiful song brought my mom so much joy many many times over the years.

No autotune, no click, no backing tracks, no gimmicks, no writing team, no corporate idiocy, just pure, pure talent. They don't make many like this anymore.

.....I was the young man at it"s release, now at 72 I'm the old man & the song means so much more. "Thank You" Neal..

2024,AND WHO IS STILL LOVING THIS SONG!!! M.O'B

This was recorded at the BBC before Harvest was released. These people would have been hearing this for the first time.

This has got to be one of the greatest songs ever written

I don’t think we have any musicians like this left. Remarkable

I was about 24 when I said to my dad “hey, this should be our song!” We were separated for most of my upbringing but when I was around 20 I went to see him for a week and we became best friends. He died when I was 40 - I have never missed anyone so much. What a gift that bond was ❤

Am 65 going on 66 this year. Oh the memories of a much simpler, gentler time!

I just turned 30.... Looking back at what I have done, so many teens and younger men seem to claim they have it hard.... At 3 years old I was walking half a mile to work a farm gathering eggs and milking cows as well as scouts and walking about 7 miles round trip to fish the local pond. There were months where we'd have to walk behind the potato harvester to get food. At 11 I had the biggest newspaper route in the town about 300 papers and although it was tough waking up at 1am delivering all of them before returning home by 6am to get ready for school.... I'd do my homework in class so I could have half an hour or so to play before I would go to sleep about 5pm. My day off was Sundays so every Saturday I would force myself to stay awake if it wasn't winter and I would lay on my bed staring outside feeling the fresh cool air brush my face and hear the crickets and grasshoppers chirping as well as the birds songs.....the best was on the rainy days after school I wouldn't be able to do anything so I would get the breeze and the light mist as well as the dust smell as the rain first starts. Anyway that was my reward from the creator then it was beautiful. At 16 I started to work at a feedmill bagging and stacking grains anywhere from 10lb burlap sacks to 200lb feed bags.... every weekend it was truck time meaning we would load a dump truck up with the feed bags various sizes as there were multiple deliveries to make all over about 100 mile route. We had to be back at the mill by 5. When I was 17 I started working drilling natural gas wells 12 hour shifts 6 days a week most times but sometimes we would have to pull a 13 day stretch because you can't leave the bit in the hole.... after that job I became a farmer again because I didn't want to travel and be in a motel every night all year. I stayed working on the farm but the work wasn't worth the pay in my opinion so I asked my boss for a 7500.00 loan so I could start my own business escorting oversized loads....I know I wouldn't be home nightly, but at least it would be my vehicle and I would be self employed, if I wanted to stay in a motel instead of the car I could. I made better than 500.00-700.00 each day after fuel repairs and such it was still better than 300.00 a day.... I got to the point I would be out over the road for two sometimes three months straight....I do not recommend as you will read. I was getting so busy there got to be a 3 week stretch where I was booked to escort everything from big yachts, wind turbines, road equipment, swimming pools, and so on....the money was flowing in and I wanted my own house at 26 years. I was set up for the final run that would put me to the point I could buy my house straight cash and the final run was from upstate Maine to New Mexico and was an emergency run requested by both New Mexico and Maine they were offering double pay as well as return mileage.... I returned home to wash clothes and get things ready for a long trip just got done eating and put my plate in the sink when I heard what sounded like a 12 gauge going off beside my head. I suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm...... So when I hear the younger generation complain about such little things it reminds me of why my type of people are the older generations than myself as they lived fast and hard like myself...... burning the wick at both ends as some would say.... So old man look at my life 😎👍🏻

My father loved Neil. We would listen to him in the truck driving thru the San Fernando valley when I was a kid. He loved this song and now that I’m grown, I understand. Gonna be scattering his ashes tomorrow. RIP pops.

I used to slow dance with my 2 month old daughter to this song. She’s 26 now.

Lost my Mom in 2018. Pops remarried in 1991 and had a daughter with her. She passed in 2016, and my half sister tried to sell his house out from underneath him. I feel like she's a POS for that, but it has made him and me closer since then. He abandoned me and my Mom to start a new life and it has bit him in the butt. He's going to be 72 this year and I am blessed to be able to assist him with his endeavors now. Guess God has allowed us to make up for lost time. I still feel slighted, but I'm not bitter about it now. I thank God every day that I can be here for him, now that he needs me! Funny how life works out

My favorite song from Neil. Now Im that Old man

This man was 24 writing this, just goes to show the difference in times

My Dad passed in 1998 when I was 22. I’m so much like him. What would he think of me?

My Dad was born in 57’ and has this original album. Dad and I still listen to this song all the time. I’m my father’s son, for sure.

This is iconic. I see everyone loves and appreciates this song. I encourage anyone who does not know the story of how this song became. Please research. It is so true and you will love this song even more.

Such a haunting yet beautiful song. So well played.

you can't really find words for how powerful this is, from a man so young.

Happy Father’s Day Pops. Love you and miss you. Til we meet again.

I could show this to people closest to me..but they just wouldn't get it..masterpiece💯

My dad passed away when I was 3, I never got to know him the way I would of liked to but one thing I do know is he loved this song, it´s crazy how relevant it is. It´s now also one of my favourite songs ever made. RIP Dad and your great taste in music x

I lost my mother just before Christmas and I'm still missing her age 93 I'm a pensioner now always loved Neil young music and lyrics 😊

As you get older , it really resonates with you , this little gem.

Back in the day,we never realized just how great a genius this guy was. Truly superb.

I’ll love this song and Neil Young forever. I’m 73

It makes me cry. I loved my dad so much!!! Love the song. I am a lot like my dad!!’ He’s gone now. God bless.

I lost my dad December 21st, 2021. This was one of his favorite songs and we would listen to it often. This version specifically. The pure, raw passion in his voice in this song would almost bring me to tears before I lost my dad. Now it’s hard for me to listen to this at all, but when I do it’s a therapeutic and almost out of body experience. I love you pops. P.S.- I’m a lot like you were;)

The comments here are nothing less than heartbreaking. My mom passed a couple years ago, and my dad is 92. There's NO way to prepare, but I pray that everyone here who has lost someone, can find peace in this song, and some peace of mind through this journey we all have to live through ...✌️

When your old man dies. You will never hear this song the same again

Lost my mom mothers day 2023, she was 81. I am now 65 and have lost so many in my family over the yrs. I listen to these songs I grew up with, thoughts of the times we had together, gives a man peace of mind! Thank you

Old man, look at my life I'm a lot like you were Old man, look at my life I'm a lot like you were Old man, look at my life Twenty four and there's so much more Live alone in a paradise That makes me think of two Love lost, such a cost Give me things that don't get lost Like a coin that won't get tossed Rolling home to you Old man, take a look at my life, I'm a lot like you I need someone to love me the whole day through Ah, one look in my eyes and you can tell that's true Lullabies, look in your eyes Run around the same old town Doesn't mean that much to me To mean that much to you I've been first and last Look at how the time goes past But I'm all alone at last Rolling home to you Old man, take a look at my life, I'm a lot like you I need someone to love me the whole day through Ah, one look in my eyes and you can tell that's true Old man, look at my life I'm a lot like you were Old man, look at my life I'm a lot like you were

Both of my aging parents are in hospice in Southern California, dying together, tomorrow I leave to visit them at the special Hospice Home we had to move them to in January 2024, 2 months ago. I spent a week and a half visiting and watching over then 3 weeks ago, it’s my turn to go back , 3 of my siblings just left there 5 days ago, so I need to go back.💔

I am happy I have made it to being an Old Man....

Here, NY explains what prompted him to write this song: 'About that time when I wrote Heart of Gold, and I was touring, I had also-just, you know, being a rich hippie for the first time-I had purchased a ranch, and I still live there today. And there was a couple living on it that were the caretakers, an old gentleman named Louis Avila and his wife Clara. And there was this old blue Jeep there, and Louis took me for a ride in this blue Jeep. He gets me up there on the top side of the place, and there's this lake up there that fed all the pastures, and he says, "Well, tell me, how does a young man like yourself have enough money to buy a place like this?" And I said, "Well, just lucky, Louis, just real lucky." And he said, "Well, that's the darnedest thing I ever heard." And I wrote this song for him.'

What a great version. This song gets better as one ages.

My father was a farmer and lived working fields to keave it to me to continue it. I relate because its my life and still im a struggling farmer to make plate for my kids and wife to eat. My father was a hero was at 1st Woodstock. I can only try be the man he was and the love i need to keep going on...

This will tell you that you need to listen to the people that have traveled the road you are going to travel

One thing about that generation, is that the songs that were written then were really meaningful with a clear message that were relatable. Something that's totally lacking today sorry to say.

I get chills when he sings the chorus.

Neil is a quintessential soundtrack of our lives. So many great albums. God bless this brilliant Canadian gem.

My husband passed away 2 years ago from Cancer and Neil Young was his favorite music. Neil Young brought such joy to him. Thank you Neil Young

Masterpiece performance. Will be enjoyed for millennia.

One of the most enlightened and greatest beings 🎉in the Milky Way galaxy! 💫

This song is always complicated for me, and really makes me emotional. My dad and I had a very contentious relationship throughout most of my life, except towards the end when he died. And ironically, not only did we look so much alike, but also in character. I catch myself thinking , saying and doing things that he would. “Old man look at my life. I’m a lot like you were” really hits home .

I was 14 years old when I discover this magnificent singer. I had bought all of this albums and listen them yet. I am 67 years old . All an history. My preference go for Harvest.

It makes me cry. I loved my dad so much!!! Love the song. I am a lot like my dad!!’ He’s gone now. Good

Listening to Neil Young is like sitting in a lonesome room, in a lonesome galaxy, in a lonesome body. And he's a lot like you.

Thank you Neil Thank you Neil Thank you Neil Thank you Neil Thank you Neil

Even many guitarists doesn't know how hard this song is to play.

This is definitely ever written end song with that beautiful voice I love it I just turned 66 I'm Hispanic male I love soft rock rock Tejano music but this by far is my favorite ever song and music

Just a guy with a guitar and a voice taking over a room. What a song. What a performer.

This has to be the best version. Live at Massey Hall. No banjo, no steel guitar. Just Neil and his six string.

The good old BBC providing the great sound quality

One of Neil's best!!! A great song.. Such a unique voice!! What a range!!!

You dont really appreciate this song until you are an old man. You might like the song and lyrics but true appreciation only comes when you have gone around the sun about 50+ times.

I really don't care what the doctors say,,this is the music that keeps me young 😂. Until it don't,then it don't really matter,but hey it's part 😢of life ,. We have to except it,,

I was 17 when I bought this 8 track. My dad was 24 when I was born. I deliberately planned my sons birth at my age of 24. My dad hated me since birth so the line never meant that much to me to mean that much to you. Poetic justice. I broke the trend and cherish my son with love. 70 now and rolling home to dad.

Jesus said “I am the Way , the Truth and the Life. Nobody come unto the Father but by Me “. Hallelujah

I simply can't understand how someone can pick up guitar and a microphone and make this magic.

Neil Young,is a timeless classic. Your music 🎶 🎵 is phenomenal. I love this song.This is my favorite song 🎵

To this day in 2023 I still get goosebumps when ever I play this, now all the old hippies are dying off but we had one hellva good time! Thank you Neil

I played this song to say goodbye to my father. It was a sacred link between us. Thanks for all, your music is the best way for me to talk to him

I almost married a Viet Nam vet named Calvin Hull. He was 12 years older than I was, and unfortunately we had both just gotten out of bad relationships, so it wasn't in the cards for us. We maintained our relationship as friends until his death at 73 years of age April of 2023. The world hasn't been the same for me since. 😢

Neil Young’s beautiful ode to every son who resembles his father but was just unable to connect and communicate that similarity….

I have never liked singer-songwriters and that type of music very much. But this is a masterpiece. Because unlike so much in that genre both the lyrics AND the music is good.

my dad passed last month, he was my best friend. he played this for me a few times, we talked through music most days. this songs holds a special spot in my heart for him.

From deep sleep slumber had to go Rushing to toilet dripping all the way What a way to start a whole new day Knowing not if I would make it today Thank God for Depends I must say

Lost my father to suicide at the age of 10. Miss him every day. I have a daughter 3yro and my wife has been there to help me. I love this song, it reminds of him

Lost my wife in 2016! We were fortunate enough to see Neil Young 20 times. I miss her so much.💚🌎☮️😊

Ole man I miss you and feel I'm going to join you soon. This world is just more than I can handle. God please forgive me I can't handle the pain of living in it any longer

I just like this song. Had a older man introduce this at 30 years ago. I didn’t get it. I’m 57 now and I get it.

My father passed September 22, 1971. My first day of High School, then 10th grade. Life changed, and this song told my story in so many ways. I left school, home, and traveled from L.A. to San Francisco. Grew up quickly, playing my way through time and places… I’m 67 today, and this song still takes me back to where I was then. As with many of his songs, they all seem to connect with people and pieces of times in our lives. I’m a lot like you were’.. Thanks.. Neil

I'm from India, I'm listening to this track back from when I was 12, understood a few words. This songs hits it home, love it more as time passes.

You can't dance to it , but it's the greatest rock song ever.

Love the older times👍

Fantastic voice. This song takes me way back . Neil is a young man with an old Soul . We love you Mr Neil ❤❤❤

50th Anniversary? Heavens Above.......how fast a lifetime can fly by. Thank You, Lord.

Always appreciated this song, but this version is many dimensions above any other I'veever heard

I love Neal Young.

Today I turn 65 I am the old man

I'm the Old Man now who remembers this song when Neil was our everyday music with his first album. The lyrics teased the reality of me being here today in a time when I did not give it any thought. I am amazed and grateful to be here, but Horrified at what my country, the world and it's people are becoming. Thanks Neil for one of the most Beautiful songs of my youth. I will go out on your positive song about us! May they all grow up and learn the lessons we know too well when they are still Young! Love-Love-Love!

GOAT he is!

That is most beautiful sounding and looking Martin guitar ever made. Hearing that Martin sound, and Neil's voice, on "Heart of Gold" is what made me want to play acoustic guitar as a kid. I still play :-)

Pure talent. Just a guy and his guitar. No auto tune. 5 people are not credited with writing this song.

I love this song so much, it's a beautiful and somber masterpiece by one of the greatest musicians of all time

It's been said below, but it needs to be said again......This has got to be one of the greatest songs ever written.

Grew up with this as a kid, now I'm the old man hes singing about. Time flies!

How many of us purchased the album Harvest, in our twenties ? Been a great ride. Semper Fi.

The song is timeless! Unfortunately, at 70, that's not like me.😢

Fucking awesome. Just awesome, World class. one of a kind.

What an amazing talent. Best example I've seen of Neil's great, powerful, unique vocals.

If ya didn't know better, this setting is like he's in a little bar, singing to the locals on a Thursday night. And the locals got a treat!

Love Neil's stuff. A lot of stuff in this era was highly compressed and suppressed in my opinion. Neil never was. Those strings always rang out and his genuine emotion always shines whether live or on the recordings. Crazy natural ability to sing high also as this song is quite high.

This brings back so many memories of the past because the memories are all we have of the past

I get tears in my eyes when I think of how courageous and honest Neil has always been. He publicly tells the Governor of a US state that he's a piece of crap at just 22. He bares his soul in virtually every song on the Harvest album. He blows us away with his immense performance capabilities on Powderfinger and with thousands of concerts with Crazy Horse. I could go on and on. Thank you so much Neil.

Now I'm all alone at last rolling home to you!❤❤❤

And the worm turns. That young man is now the old man.....and it goes on and on.

Thank you ever so much for putting out quality content on KZfaq. To me, Neil is one of the greatest singer songwriters ever! His ability to tell a story that's personal and intimate but relatable is absolutely incredible. The raw emotion in his voice is so real... I truly appreciate him and this channel...