It's my favorite of all of Neil's albums because the songs are so catchy and memorable. Like James Taylor's first release on Apple, I like the classical touches on both of them.
Really enjoyed your look at and take on "Neil Young." Very revealing and nice live performances. One request - please clip those strings on the headstock. Thanks from a new subscriber.
Overdubbing is a difficult process of "erasing as a form of drawing", where each part of the musical sandwich has to allow for the others to be combined 'later'. As such, overdubbing is antithetical to "Playing in the moment", for which Neil Young appreciated the live 'garage band' sound of Crazy Horse later. When I first heard this solo album I was an 18 year-'old-kid' who was astounded by the combination of strings and the raw melodies that I heard on this album. I still listen to it, and I appreciate your playing the songs as well as commentary here. In any case, there is a remarkable road between Neil Young's first solo album and later albums like, "Reactor", for instance. But the paradoxical, 'loose but tight' playing is part of the grail that he searched for along the way. Along with the rest of us, I suppose. Anyway, thanks for your insights on Neil Young's music. He is no doubt one of the most influential contemporary artists of our time. "Every wave is new until it breaks." That's why Young himself was grunge punk and not the father-of-grunge-punk.
Bona fide lovers of Neil Young understand there are numerous "stand alone" albums that sit alongside, ... but separate from, his canon of work. His debut album is one such album. "Time Fades Away" also shares that distinction, and we STILL AWAIT a CD version of that one! When I get the uncontrollable, life effecting, absolute requirement to play his music, his debut album, "Neil Young" is my most instant "turn to" album of them all. Play it in a dark room, glass in your hand, phone switched off, and the craving to play it is akin to a vampire desparate for blood. Not all artists have the legacy of defiant,... place on a separate shelf, albums, to turn to. Strange that Neil dislikes several albums that us fans consider his finest works,... but that's our Neil, bless him! It reminds me, (no hateful responses, please), of our UK's Sir Cliff Richard, who also has two "stand alone" albums, that are unlike the rest of his output. Namely, "The 31st Of February Street" and "I'm Nearly Famous". These are my two favourite artists by a country mile. Indeed, when responding to Cliff Richard uploads, especially as he has just turned 84, I believe he has one studio perfected album left in him, namely, my dream that he puts out an album entitled "Cliff sings Neil Young", a collection of Neil's most beautiful, haunting, poignant, love songs, afforded the indelible stamp of our Cliff, who remains, unquestionably, the worlds ultimate cover artist, despite his unrivalled suucess as an "originals" artist, with 159 (!) UK hit singles. "Eat a peach, Elvis fans, 😁😁😁), as Neil would say, or maybe not, as both Neil and Cliff adore the overrated Gospel singer.
I have fun and love singing I've Been Waiting For You. People like the song at open mics and community events. I sing and play for charity events and mostly for free at open mics.
Interesting vid, nice to quote Leaving the Top 40 behind, a significant omission from NYA3 boxset. I think that the debut is a bridge between Buff Spr, where he was the 3rd vocalist, & what he'd go onto, I enjoy the album a lot for what it is, Here We Are in the Years is the standout for me. Interestingly, Last Trip to Tulsa was also revived for his 1st, unbroadcast, attempt at Unplugged, sadly it doesn't circulate, he also played it several times in 1999 but the 1973 (or 1976 with Crazy Horse) rocked up versions are the ones I go back to.
Over-produced, but still genuine, Neil's first album had a lot to offer, in 1968. It shows its age, closing in on 60 years later, but its still better than most of its competition. It's #5 on my Top Ten list for 1968, Behind the Beatles, Hendrix, Traffic, and the Rolling Stones, with the Doors, Procol Harum, the Band, Van Morrison, and Blood, Sweat, & Tears to round it out.
@@BrianVincent-gz2dq Oh, I do, indeed! Two double albums the Stones most polished album to date, a primer on meditation, a brooding masterpiece from Jim Morrison and the boys, and three first albums: one from a quirky singer-songwriter, one from Bob Dylan's touring band, and one from the guy who "noodled" Like a Rolling Stone to life, plus the sophomore outing from England's premier blues shouter, doing psychedelic Folk songs. What's not to like?
Doesn’t surprise me that he was restrained vocally. In Buffalo Springfield he wasn’t even allowed to sing some of the songs he wrote because they said he didn’t have a good voice
Great songs in it. I love "The Loner", "I've been waiting for you" and, mostly, "Last Trip to Tulsa"! OK, it's not as visceral as "Ambulance Blues", but it's still a surreal journey of storytelling crafted in a song. But, nope, not his best at all. As you mentioned, he's restrained in this one. And, unfortunately, sabotaged by its over-production. But it's a great first step.
@@GCSoundArtifacts Whilst "favourite" Neil Young songs are totally dependant upon one's mood (he has a song for all mental states), I find it hard to get past "The Loner" as my fa ourite. Certainly, I have cited it more times than any other track. It has a brooding sense of danger, a man not to cross, a sense of a pote tial serial killer. As at today, at least for today, it remains my favourite. God knows what shall be my favourite tomorrow!!!
Maybe he doesn't hate the album. I love that album. There are a few I do not care for but Neil and people like Bob Dylan they are continually writing and putting out sometimes way too much. At least a dozen of Neil's albums are among my favorites alongside Beatles, Stones Kinks and others.
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It's my favorite of all of Neil's albums because the songs are so catchy and memorable. Like James Taylor's first release on Apple, I like the classical touches on both of them.
One of Youngs best Album
Spot on, Norman.
Arguably his best album, but "On The Beach" is hard to ignore, is it not?
I felt like searching about this album, and here is this great video just posted 10 min ago. Insane
Ah fantastic 🙂
I often crave a Neil Young moment, and my phone miraculously pops up with one!
Not to mention George Grantham on the drums who became the drummer for Poco. A remarkable rhythm section 👏
Poco Deliverin’ shows off his drumming
Great shout, Elliot!
Really enjoyed your look at and take on "Neil Young." Very revealing and nice live performances. One request - please clip those strings on the headstock. Thanks from a new subscriber.
Haha, thank you - yes I clipped them since 😆
Thank you ........
The delicious use of tremolo guitar in 'What did you do to my life?" is up there with 'Gimme Shelter' and 'How soon is now'
Excellent album agree guitar tone is beautiful
Overdubbing is a difficult process of "erasing as a form of drawing", where each part of the musical sandwich has to allow for the others to be combined 'later'. As such, overdubbing is antithetical to "Playing in the moment", for which Neil Young appreciated the live 'garage band' sound of Crazy Horse later. When I first heard this solo album I was an 18 year-'old-kid' who was astounded by the combination of strings and the raw melodies that I heard on this album. I still listen to it, and I appreciate your playing the songs as well as commentary here. In any case, there is a remarkable road between Neil Young's first solo album and later albums like, "Reactor", for instance. But the paradoxical, 'loose but tight' playing is part of the grail that he searched for along the way. Along with the rest of us, I suppose. Anyway, thanks for your insights on Neil Young's music. He is no doubt one of the most influential contemporary artists of our time. "Every wave is new until it breaks." That's why Young himself was grunge punk and not the father-of-grunge-punk.
Bona fide lovers of Neil Young understand there are numerous "stand alone" albums that sit alongside, ... but separate from, his canon of work.
His debut album is one such album.
"Time Fades Away" also shares that distinction, and we STILL AWAIT a CD version of that one!
When I get the uncontrollable, life effecting, absolute requirement to play his music, his debut album, "Neil Young" is my most instant "turn to" album of them all.
Play it in a dark room, glass in your hand, phone switched off, and the craving to play it is akin to a vampire desparate for blood.
Not all artists have the legacy of defiant,... place on a separate shelf, albums, to turn to. Strange that Neil dislikes several albums that us fans consider his finest works,... but that's our Neil, bless him!
It reminds me, (no hateful responses, please), of our UK's Sir Cliff Richard, who also has two "stand alone" albums, that are unlike the rest of his output. Namely, "The 31st Of February Street" and "I'm Nearly Famous".
These are my two favourite artists by a country mile. Indeed, when responding to Cliff Richard uploads, especially as he has just turned 84, I believe he has one studio perfected album left in him, namely, my dream that he puts out an album entitled "Cliff sings Neil Young", a collection of Neil's most beautiful, haunting, poignant, love songs, afforded the indelible stamp of our Cliff, who remains, unquestionably, the worlds ultimate cover artist, despite his unrivalled suucess as an "originals" artist, with 159 (!) UK hit singles. "Eat a peach, Elvis fans, 😁😁😁), as Neil would say, or maybe not, as both Neil and Cliff adore the overrated Gospel singer.
Whoa you sound like NY. I never heard a British person do that. Blessings from New Mexico, USA
Thank you!
I have fun and love singing I've Been Waiting For You. People like the song at open mics and community events. I sing and play for charity events and mostly for free at open mics.
Interesting vid, nice to quote Leaving the Top 40 behind, a significant omission from NYA3 boxset.
I think that the debut is a bridge between Buff Spr, where he was the 3rd vocalist, & what he'd go onto, I enjoy the album a lot for what it is, Here We Are in the Years is the standout for me. Interestingly, Last Trip to Tulsa was also revived for his 1st, unbroadcast, attempt at Unplugged, sadly it doesn't circulate, he also played it several times in 1999 but the 1973 (or 1976 with Crazy Horse) rocked up versions are the ones I go back to.
Thank you! Would love to see that 1st unplugged
@rustforglory about 80 min of audio is out there but never seen any video. Maybe one for NYA4.
could we have a video of you running through the album's songs in their entirety? Love the acoustic treatment.
Yes definitely! Thank you
Over-produced, but still genuine, Neil's first album had a lot to offer, in 1968. It shows its age, closing in on 60 years later, but its still better than most of its competition. It's #5 on my Top Ten list for 1968, Behind the Beatles, Hendrix, Traffic, and the Rolling Stones, with the Doors, Procol Harum, the Band, Van Morrison, and Blood, Sweat, & Tears to round it out.
@@TheAnarchitek Well now. That top 10 certainly warrants a debate,.... don't you just love it? 😁😁😁.
@@BrianVincent-gz2dq Oh, I do, indeed! Two double albums the Stones most polished album to date, a primer on meditation, a brooding masterpiece from Jim Morrison and the boys, and three first albums: one from a quirky singer-songwriter, one from Bob Dylan's touring band, and one from the guy who "noodled" Like a Rolling Stone to life, plus the sophomore outing from England's premier blues shouter, doing psychedelic Folk songs. What's not to like?
Bought the 8-track in 1970! My favorite Neil album!! What’s he know??😛
There was an album before that. Neil was trying to write songs in the vein of the Beatles and abandoned that finding his own voice.
I didn't really care much for his style but he write some good songs 👍
Doesn’t surprise me that he was restrained vocally. In Buffalo Springfield he wasn’t even allowed to sing some of the songs he wrote because they said he didn’t have a good voice
Great songs in it. I love "The Loner", "I've been waiting for you" and, mostly, "Last Trip to Tulsa"! OK, it's not as visceral as "Ambulance Blues", but it's still a surreal journey of storytelling crafted in a song. But, nope, not his best at all. As you mentioned, he's restrained in this one. And, unfortunately, sabotaged by its over-production. But it's a great first step.
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Whilst "favourite" Neil Young songs are totally dependant upon one's mood (he has a song for all mental states), I find it hard to get past "The Loner" as my fa ourite. Certainly, I have cited it more times than any other track. It has a brooding sense of danger, a man not to cross, a sense of a pote tial serial killer.
As at today, at least for today, it remains my favourite.
God knows what shall be my favourite tomorrow!!!
Maybe he doesn't hate the album. I love that album. There are a few I do not care for but Neil and people like Bob Dylan they are continually writing and putting out sometimes way too much. At least a dozen of Neil's albums are among my favorites alongside Beatles, Stones Kinks and others.
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I agree with Neil; although I don’t really like any of Neil’s music.
Why does he hate anything?