Having success on his own for a bit, he later joined the folk rock supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash as a fourth member in 1969, thus forming Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. He forged a successful and acclaimed solo career, releasing his first album in 1968. His career has since spanned over 40 years and 34 studio albums, with a continual and uncompromising exploration of musical styles; his musical vision is notably referred to by his autobiographical tune"The Loner". Music critics have often called him one of the best single artists of all time, and several tunes such as "Heart of Gold" and "Rockin' in the Free World" remain popular on rock radio.
According to the Don't Be Denied Songfacts, the 16-year-old Neil was raising chickens and selling the eggs, with plans to go to Ontario Agricultural College and be a farmer. Only his leisure activities foretold his future, when he would hide from his family problems in his room with his transistor radio playing local station CHUM. From this, Young experienced a growing admiration for rock n roll originators such as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, and, of course, Elvis Presley. In 1958, his father bought Neil his first music instrument, a plastic ukulele. His father would later recall, "He would close the door of his room... and we would hear plunk, pause while he moved his fingers to the next chord, plunk, pause while he moved again, plunk."
In Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Neil started his professional music career in the mid-60s with a number of bands in Canada, including the Squires and later the Mynah Birds, which also included fellow future Buffalo Springfield bassist Bruce Palmer and future funk star Rick James. When the Mynah Birds broke up, Young and Palmer headed to California to meet Stephen Stills, whom he had met in Thunder Bay, and the result was Buffalo Springfield. That band split up after releasing three critically acclaimed albums, particularly achieving international fame for their tune "For What It's Worth".
Showing his strengths as a cynical yet experimental songwriter in the group, he also sung prominently in some of the band's songs such as the biting satire of 'rock star' life "Mr. Soul". Neil soon started his solo career with the release of 'Neil Young' on November 12, 1968. The album did not do very well commercially, but it included several strong tracks, including "The Loner", said to be a portrait of Stephen Stills but also being deeply auto-biographical.
On May 14, 1969, he recruited members of Crazy Horse and made the critically acclaimed 'Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere'. This was a much more consistent album, being the first to introduce longstanding collaborators Crazy Horse and beingbuilt around the balanced interplay between the guitar playing of Young and the talented Danny Whitten. The album also featured two lengthy classics, "Down by the River" and "Cowgirl in the Sand". The critically acclaimed solo album "After the Gold Rush" came out in 1971, featuring such classic songs as "Southern Man'", "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" and "Don't Let it Bring You Down". Harvest followed in 1972 with the hit"Heart of Gold".
During this time he also enjoyed considerable success as a quarter of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Neil's subsequent work has zig-zagged across genres - dabbling in country rock on "Old Ways"; electronics on "Trans"; hooking up with the Shocking Pinks in a homage to old-time Rock 'n' Roll on "Everybody's Rockin'"; creating a wall of feedback on the live Arc-Weld; and cementing his status as Godfather of Grunge when collaborating with Pearl Jam on Mirror Ball.
His idiosyncratic approach to genre even led to him being sued by his record company (Geffen) in the 80s for making "uncharacteristic" music.
Young has also dabbled in film, most recently on the album/concert series/dvd Greendale.
Young is often known by the nickname "Shakey." According to his biographer Jimmy McDonough, the name was given by his friends after noticing very unsteady results holding a camera for home movies.
Young founded Pono Music, whose mission was to bring a digital player, download store, and streaming service devoted to hi-res music. It was a commercial flop and was shut down in 2016. Young has stated that the labels would not agree that "All songs should cost the same, regardless of digital resolution."
The film Canadian Bacon includes the line "Canadians are always trying to figure out a lot of ways to ruin our lives. The metric system, for the love of God! Celsius! Neil Young!"
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Ain't It The Truth
Neil Young Lyrics
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Ain't it the truth, now, baby
Ain't it the truth, now
What I say?
Eat watermelon
Eat peaches and cream
Eat ripe tomatoes
Ain't it the truth
Ain't it the truth, now, baby
Ain't it the truth, now
What I say?
Your majesty
Your curvaceousness
Your highness
Your soulfulness.
Make love to me, babe
Make love to me
Make me feel all right, now
Make me feel so good.
The lyrics to Neil Young's song "Ain't It The Truth" are simple and straightforward, but they convey a sense of joy and celebration of life. The first verse talks about indulging in delicious fruits like watermelon, peaches, and tomatoes, encouraging the listener to savor the simple pleasures of life. The repetition of "Ain't it the truth" emphasizes the singer's conviction that these things are indeed true and worthwhile.
The second verse takes a more romantic turn, addressing an unnamed lover with various titles of respect and admiration, including "Your majesty," "Your curvaceousness," and "Your soulfulness." The singer then implores their partner to "make love" to them and make them "feel all right" and "feel so good."
Overall, the song seems to celebrate life's small joys and the pleasures of physical and romantic connection. Its repetitive structure and playful lyrics give it a lighthearted, almost childlike quality that feels earnest and sincere.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't it the truth
This is a fact
Ain't it the truth, now, baby
This is definitely true, my love
Ain't it the truth, now
Isn't that just how it is?
What I say?
Do you understand what I mean?
Eat watermelon
Enjoy the sweet taste of watermelon
Eat peaches and cream
Indulge in the creamy texture and sweet taste of peaches
Eat ripe tomatoes
Enjoy the juicy and flavorful tomatoes that are fully ripened
You know what I mean.
Do you understand the essence of what I'm trying to say?
Your majesty
I recognize and acknowledge your royal presence
Your curvaceousness
I admire your voluptuous curves
Your highness
I recognize your regal status and authority
Your soulfulness.
I value and appreciate your deep and genuine emotions
Make love to me, babe
Let's engage in a romantic and intimate act
Make love to me
Let's connect emotionally and physically in a loving way
Make me feel all right, now
Comfort and reassure me in this moment
Make me feel so good.
Bring me pleasure and happiness with your actions
Lyrics © Silver Fiddle, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Neil Young
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