We knew that if we called ourselves by our real names, we'd have the freedom to play with anybody we wanted to and still have recognition... we decided that was the best way the names fell off the tongue... Crosby, Stills, Nash-that's the best combination, we thought it rhythmically made sense.

Graham Nash

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We went in the studio ... to make music. And I think Neil liked that. When he came down to play on one song, he stayed roughly for about three months.

— Graham Nash

It was a treat to play with Mike two years ago in the All-Star Game, and it's great to have him here. He's so quick, and he's such a great player. It adds a little bit more to the story than just him being a local guy.

The Hollies, after I left in 1968, had the audacity, the gall, to have three number one records after I left. Thanks a lot, guys.

— Graham Nash

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We can't forget what happened on May 4th, 1970, when four students gave up their lives because they had the American constitutional right of peaceful protest. They gave up their lives. And to sing that song in that spot on that anniversary was very emotional for us.

— Graham Nash

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Stephen is playing better lead guitar and he's singing better, and I think this is the best we've sounded in years.

— Graham Nash