In past the 40 years or so Young went on to cement himself as a music legend with releases like Harvest (1972), Comes a Time (1978), Freedom (1989) and Harvest Moon (1992). One of Young’s best songs lyrically it features some astonishingly beautiful lyrics that never fail to move me like “Tell me lies later, come and see me I’ll be around for a while/ I am lonely but you can free me all in the way that you smile.” The chorus itself where he pleads “Tell me why” is enough to evoke emotion even in the sternest listener.Īfter The Goldrush goes on to feature some of Young’s biggest hits like ‘Southern Man’ and ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’. With the amazingly layered guitars from the Canadian and choral harmonies from his backing band it achieves a full sound despite the lack of instrumental input. More recently Young has been backed by Promise of the Real.We’re Throwing You Back Over 40 Years This Thursday With A Sublime Track From A True Legendįrom his classic breakthrough third album After The Goldrush (1970), ‘Tell Me Why’ is a poignantly beautiful album opener that sets the precedence for what follows.Īlthough Young has throughout his career primarily been an acoustic act: this track feels particularly stripped back. His often distorted electric guitar playing, especially with Crazy Horse, earned him the nickname "Godfather of Grunge" and led to his 1995 album Mirror Ball with Pearl Jam. Young also plays piano and harmonica on many albums, which frequently combine folk, rock, country and other musical styles. Young's guitar work, deeply personal lyrics and signature tenor singing voice transcend his long career. From his early solo albums and those with his backing band Crazy Horse, Young has recorded a steady stream of studio and live albums, sometimes warring with his recording company along the way. Young had released two solo albums and three as a member of Buffalo Springfield by the time he joined Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1969. After embarking on a music career in the 1960s, he moved to Los Angeles, where he formed Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Richie Furay and others. Neil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945), is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician.
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