Crazy Horse has also released 5 albums of its own. They have received inconsistent critical reaction, partially due to the band's frequent and radical lineup changes; though bassist Billy Talbot and drummer Ralph Molina appear on every album, few other musicians have appeared on more than one. The band's first and best-received self-titled album also featured Jack Nietzsche, Nils Lofgren, and Danny Whitten, who became the topic of various Neil Young songs after his heroin overdose in late 1972. On Crazy Horse's 1972 album, "Loose," they were all replaced with John Blanton, Greg Leroy, and George Whitsell, who was a member of Crazy Horse's predecessor The Rockets. Crazy Horse's third album also released in 1972, "At Crooked Lake," replaced those three with Rick and Mike Curtis.
Later that decade in 1978, Crazy Horse released another album under its own name entitled "Crazy Moon." This would feature, along with the steady Billy Talbot and Ralph Molina, some guest work by Neil Young and guitarist Frank Sampedro, who had joined the band in 1975 for Young's album "Zuma." This lineup would be used for many of Crazy Horse's albums with Neil Young through the rest of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. In the late 1980s, Young used Frank Sampedro in his R&B-styled Bluenotes backing band, but did not use Molina or Talbot as he thought their style was unfitting. Now without Sampedro, Crazy Horse recruited Sonny Mone and Matt Piucci for their most recent album, "Left For Dead," released 1989. Piucci would later play on Billy Talbot's 2006 solo release. The album's title track is a pointed remark about their frustrating relationship with Young in the late 1980s, and included a number of other references to Neil Young and his work.
Downtown
Crazy Horse Lyrics
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Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
Come on, baby, let's go downtown,
Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
Walk on, talk on, baby tell no lies.
Don't you be caught with a tear in your eye.
When the moon begins to rise.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
And the light shines in your eyes.
Come on, baby, let's go downtown,
Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
Come on, baby, let's go downtown,
Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
Snake eyes, French fries and I got lots of gas.
Full moon and a jumpin' tune, now you don't have to ask.
Sure enough, they'll be sellin' stuff
When the moon begins to rise.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
And the light shines in your eyes.
Come on, baby, let's go downtown,
Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
Come on, baby, let's go downtown,
Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
Walk on, talk on, baby tell no lies.
Don't you be caught with a tear in your eye.
Sure enough, they'll be sellin' stuff
When the moon begins to rise.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
And the light shines in your eyes.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
And the light shines in your eyes.
The song "Downtown" by Crazy Horse is a classic rock tune that captures the electric energy of a night out in the city. The lyrics describe a couple's night out in downtown, with references to the street life, moonlight, and the excitement of the city. The opening lines of the song invite the listener on this night out, urging them to join in on the adventure. The repetition of the line, "let's go, let's go, let's go downtown," further evokes the feeling of urgency and excitement.
The lyrics also caution against being caught up in negative emotions, as the line "Walk on, talk on, baby tell no lies. Don't you be caught with a tear in your eye," suggests. This is followed by a reference to the potential dangers of the city, with the mention of "dealin' with the man" and "the light shines in your eyes." These lines convey a sense of paranoia and danger, as the couple navigate the potentially treacherous city streets.
Overall, the lyrics of "Downtown" capture the frenetic energy and potential hazards of a night out in the city. It's a song about exciting possibilities and the dangers that come with taking risks.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, baby, let's go downtown,
Hey, let's go to the city center and have some fun.
Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
I really want to go to the city center right now.
Walk on, talk on, baby tell no lies.
Let's act cool and confident and not reveal our true emotions.
Don't you be caught with a tear in your eye.
Don't let anyone see you cry or they will think less of you.
Sure enough, they'll be sellin' stuff
There will be vendors and salesmen trying to sell us things.
When the moon begins to rise.
This activity will happen at night.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
It's difficult dealing with people in authority.
And the light shines in your eyes.
It's hard to see what's going on when someone shines a bright light in your face.
Snake eyes, French fries and I got lots of gas.
I have everything I need to have a good time tonight.
Full moon and a jumpin' tune, now you don't have to ask.
The music is good and the atmosphere is fun, no need to question it.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
Again, it's not easy dealing with authority figures.
And the light shines in your eyes.
It's hard to see what's going on and make good decisions when someone's shining a bright light in your face.
Come on, baby, let's go downtown,
Once again, let's go to the city center and have a good time.
Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
I really mean it, let's go to the city center right now.
Walk on, talk on, baby tell no lies.
Act cool, be confident, and don't reveal too much about yourself.
Don't you be caught with a tear in your eye.
Don't let anyone see you cry or they will judge you harshly.
Sure enough, they'll be sellin' stuff
Once again, people will be trying to sell us things in the city center.
When the moon begins to rise.
This all happens at night.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
It's really tough to deal with people who are in charge and have power over you.
And the light shines in your eyes.
If someone's shining a bright light in your face, it's hard to see and make good decisions.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
This line is repeated to drive home the point that dealing with authority figures is difficult.
And the light shines in your eyes.
Again, it's hard to see and make good decisions when someone's shining a bright light in your face.
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Written by: DANNY WHITTEN, NEIL YOUNG
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