The words to "Wooden Ships" were written in the main cabin of David Crosbys boat "The Mayan". The music had already been written. Paul Kantner wrote two verses, Stephen Stills wrote one, Crosby added the bits at both ends. The first part was borrowed off a little Baptist church sign in Florida that said; "If you smile at me I will understand 'Cause that is something Everybody everywhere does in the same language ". It's a weird science fiction story, but one that could happen today. "Silver people on the shoreline" are guys in r… read more
The words to "Wooden Ships" were written in the main cabin of David Crosbys boat "The Mayan". The music had already been written… read more
The words to "Wooden Ships" were written in the main cabin of David Crosbys boat "The Mayan". The music had already been written. Paul Kantner wrote two verses, Step… read more
Crosby, Stills & Nash is a pioneering folk/rock supergroup formed by David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash - refugees from three 1960s bands: The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and The Hollies. The band is primarily known for their three-part vocal harmonies. They are strongly associated with the 1969 Woodstock Festival. They are commonly referred to by their initials CSN. The trio's first eponymous album was released in May 1969 and was an immediate hit, spawning two Top 40 hit singles and receiving key airplay on the new FM radio format. In late summer 1969, the trio … read more