Déjà Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young is one of those albums that just feels timeless. Released in 1970, it brought together the incredible harmonies and talents of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young, and you can really hear each of their unique influences throughout the record. It is the second studio album by American folk rock group, and their first as a quartet with Neil Young. The title track, “Déjà Vu,” with its dreamy and slightly psychedelic vibe, sets the tone, but the album itself offers so much variety.
Produced by Atlantic Records, it topped the Pop Album Chart for one week and generated three Top 40 singles. It was ranked No. 220, in the 2020 Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
You’ve got the big hits like “Teach Your Children” and “Our House” that have that warm, folksy feel and are almost universally loved. But then you also get Neil Young’s haunting “Helpless,” which just pulls at your heartstrings. The contrast between the different styles—ranging from folk to rock and everything in between—makes the whole album feel rich and layered.
What really stands out is how the album captures a moment in time. There’s a mix of hope, reflection, and maybe even a little uncertainty that reflects the era’s spirit. Listening to Déjà Vu now, it still resonates, like visiting an old friend who somehow never really changes, even after all these years. It’s an album you can come back to over and over.