Neil Young- Cortez the Killer

The most haunting vibe you'll ever hear with 6 strings. Tickles the spine. That's beauty of dropped d tuning

When I lost my first wife Maria to cancer, this song spoke of the loss so powerfully. Cancer was the Cortez that took her away from me. The song speaks to my soul like nothing else could to capture Maria's loss.

This isn't just a show. He goes into the zone. It's magic. If you've been there you understand. This is what Neil does. Not just choreography, a glimpse into his soul.

When you see a performance like this, there's nobody better. The voice, the feeling in the guitar playing, the poetry, can't beat it. And he still walks among us. Long live Neil Young 💙

This legend walks among us today. Thank you Neil ! I was privileged enough to see this in person ❤️

This goes out to my late husband Scott that turned me on to Neil Young, such a beautiful song just like you Scotty, love you forever 😥

So many versions of this Masterpiece - This is my favorite

My favorite Neil's song and my favorite version. Come to heaven. Thank you Neil. 50 years as a fan. What a journey. ❤

Watch his body language makes me tingle from head to toe also brings tears to my eyes😢

I love how Neil pours his heart and soul into the music . He is the master of his universe that he allows us to privilege to listen to. And for that we should all be honored and grateful❤

Just found this again. So unbelievably absorbing. Thank you Neil for being in our lifetime.

I first listened to "Cortez" in 1975..I was 16....This album consoled me in my first "love broken stories".......Then i was lucky enough to see neil and crazy Horse live in paris 1976..... But now i'm 63, and when i ear THIS version, i'm mindblowed.....The density of emotions he put in EACH NOTE is fabulous...In fact it happens beyond the words.....maybe because the concert was in south america...There's something Karmic in here...He really lived something in this times of Montezuma and Cortez, i believe it.......I know some good guitarists who'd give theur entire life just to play those fantomatic last notes here: 12:22 to the end......

Neil at his absolute best. I've not ever heard a better version of Cortez. Do Yourself a favor and get in front and back of some good speakers and amp and TURN IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely stunning! I've been appreciating his music for almost 50 years.

This was the last song I listened to before my best friend passed a way. I love and miss you greatly Hoovie. R.I.P. 11/08/1958 - 08/18/2019

In late 2016, suffering with a herniated disc and sciatica, this track soothed me far more than the painkillers could! 💓

Such an underrated guitarist and one of the most honest and beautiful people to ever sing and play for the masses. This song caught me when I was young and searching on a path with heroin as my guide. And while I quit that journey quickly thank god, this song takes me back there every time I hear it. It reminds me of the sadness I felt at the time. And I feel that same feeling even when I hear it today. Sad and beautiful and young and searching. I have seen him so many times. I love Neil Young

One of the best song of Neil Young... 40 years after I'm still a fan.

Haunting, Emotional, Perfect! Thank You Neil!

How can this POSSIBLY GET 71 thumbs down?!?!?!?!... smh.... you all just go away... I am SO INTENSELY JEALOUS of anyone who has this much creative and performing talent. However, while it never ceases to amaze and impress me, I get it, and will never tire of listening to Neil's creations over and over.... Thank you Neil Young!

Long after this song finishes, I still hear those haunting chords and feedback echoing in my head.