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In this album CSN&Y do a song
by Joni Mitchell, "Woodstock," the
first to be on one of their albums
which they have not written. This is
the easiest song to get into the first
time you listen to the album. It is
also the one which you have
probably heard on the local radio
stations as a single.

Young's addition is very noticeable
in this song, his choppy lead
breaking the smooth harmony of
the four singers. Stills sings the lead
on the song, and his high, crying
voice does more than justice for an
already exceptional effort. The
organ playing, also by Stills, gives
excellent balance to Young's guitar
in the other speaker of your stereo.

Carry On, a Stills composition,
is one of the best in an album of
great songs. From a funky start
through an a capella verse to a
Buffalo Springfield sounding song,
it is complete with beautiful harmony,
good beat, and their usually
good musicianship and instrumentation.
Teach Your Children by
Graham Nash is a very country
sounding song with an excellent
country background lead by
Young.

I really didn't believe David
Crosby could write a song of the
caliber of "Almost Cut My Hair."
This is my favorite and comes on
strongest after a few listenings at
extreme volumes. Anyone who
thinks the Temptations, etc., have
"soul" should listen to Crosby
singing on this one. The guitar work
in this song is exceptional, following
the mood of the song almost
perfectly. The double lead in the
middle and at the end of the song is
powerful and excellent. All around
this song is the most moving.

"Helpless" by Neil Young brings
back many memories of the Springfield.
The harmony, beat and
instrumentation are slow and
smooth but you will find yourself
singing this song before long.