Crosby, Stills & Nash ft. Neil Young - Prison Song (Live at Winterland, 1973)

Watch Crosby, Stills & Nash alongside a surprise appearance by Neil Young deliver a deeply moving, acoustic performance of Graham Nash's poignant anthem "Prison Song" live at San Francisco's Winterland Arena on October 4, 1973. Written by Graham Nash as a protest against draconian drug laws and the systemic treatment of non-violent offenders, this song took on immense power during this historic unannounced set. Captured officially from the archive, this performance strips away everything but acoustic guitars, a harmonica, and the quartet's legendary, raw vocal harmonies. 🌟 THE LINEUP: David Crosby 🎸🎤 (Acoustic Guitar, Vocals) Stephen Stills 🎸🎤 (Acoustic Guitar, Vocals) Graham Nash 🎸🎤 (Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals) Neil Young 🎸🎤 (Acoustic Guitar, Vocals) ✨ 5 FAST FACTS ABOUT THIS SHOW: The Ultimate Shock: This crowd originally bought tickets to see Stephen Stills’ solo band, Manassas. Instead, David Crosby and Graham Nash walked out unannounced—followed shortly by a completely unexpected Neil Young—reuniting the full CSNY quartet on the spot. First Time in Three Years: This October 4, 1973 show marked the exact night the full four-way lineup shared a stage for the first time since their incredibly bitter breakup in the summer of 1970. The Catalyst for the '74 Tour: The overwhelming crowd reaction to this acoustic "Prison Song" set instantly mended old fences. It directly sparked the decision to launch their massive, stadium-sized 1974 reunion tour the following summer. Before the Album Released: This performance of "Prison Song" was a massive treat for fans—it was played live nearly six months before the studio track officially debuted on Graham Nash's 1974 solo album, Wild Tales. A San Francisco Homecoming: Playing this protest-heavy material at Bill Graham's Winterland Arena meant performing in front of the quintessential 1960s/1970s counter-culture audience that had supported the members since their days in the Buffalo Springfield and The Byrds. Video Details: Song: Prison Song Event: Surprise Acoustic Set (During Stills' Manassas Tour) Date: October 4, 1973 Location: Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA If you loved this incredible piece of folk-rock history, please Like, Subscribe, and let us know your favorite CSNY lineup era in the comments! #CSNY #Prison Song #CrosbyStillsNashYoung #Winterland1973 #GrahamNash #NeilYoung #DavidCrosby #StephenStills #ClassicRock #FolkRock #LiveMusic #ReunionConcert #1973