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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Love Is A Rose
Neil Young Lyrics
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But you better not pick it
It only grows when it's on the vine
A handful of thorns and
You'll know you've missed it
You lose your love
When you say the word "Mine"
I wanna live that age old dream
Come on, lass, we can go together
Let's take the best right now
Take the best right now
I wanna go to an old hoe-down
Long ago in a western town
Pick me up if my feet are draggin'
Give me a lift and I'll hay your wagon
Love is a rose
But you better not pick it
It only grows when it's on the vine
A handful of thorns and
You'll know you've missed it
You lose your love
When you say the word "Mine"
Mine, mine
Love is a rose, love is a rose
Love is a rose, love is a rose
Neil Young's song "Love Is a Rose" is an insightful commentary on the nature of love and relationships. The refrain "Love is a rose, but you better not pick it" is a metaphor for the delicate nature of love. Just as a rose is fragile and needs to be nurtured, love needs to be cared for and protected. If you try to take hold of something that is not yours or try to possess it, you will destroy it. The line "You lose your love when you say the word 'Mine'" emphasizes the transient nature of love and the need for mutual respect.
The second verse expresses Neil Young's desire to experience something new, to explore uncharted territory. He talks about wanting to go to an old hoe-down, just as his ancestors might have done in a western town, and to share that experience with someone special. The line "I wanna see what's never been seen, I wanna live that age-old dream" could be interpreted as Young's desire for authenticity in his relationships and a longing for the simplicity of the past.
In the final verse, Young repeats the refrain, reemphasizing the importance of treating love with care and respect. The song is a reminder to appreciate love while it exists and to avoid becoming possessive or controlling, as doing so will ultimately lead to the loss of that love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a rose
Love is a delicate and beautiful thing, yet it can also be painful and have hidden dangers.
But you better not pick it
It's important to be careful and not rush into love, as doing so may cause more harm than good.
It only grows when it's on the vine
Love needs time and space to mature and develop, just like a rose needs to stay on the vine to fully bloom.
A handful of thorns and
If you're not careful and don't take the time to understand and appreciate love, you may end up getting hurt.
You'll know you've missed it
Missing out on love can be a painful experience, and may leave you with regrets and what-ifs.
You lose your love
Possessiveness and jealousy can lead to losing the very thing you cherish.
When you say the word "Mine"
Trying to own or control love can be counterproductive and may ultimately drive it away.
I wanna see what's never been seen
Desiring to explore new frontiers and possibilities in life, including in love.
I wanna live that age old dream
Aspiring to experience the timeless and universal dream of finding true love.
Come on, lass, we can go together
Encouraging a romantic partner to join in the journey of love and life together.
Let's take the best right now
Seizing the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the good things in life, including moments of love.
I wanna go to an old hoe-down
Yearning for the simple pleasures and traditions of old-fashioned country life.
Long ago in a western town
Reminiscing about a bygone era of frontier life and adventure.
Pick me up if my feet are draggin'
Asking for support and encouragement from a loved one when feeling down or discouraged.
Give me a lift and I'll hay your wagon
Expressing gratitude and willingness to reciprocate acts of kindness and support in a relationship.
Mine, mine
Repeating the warning that love can't be owned or controlled, and emphasizing the importance of treating love with care and respect.
Love is a rose, love is a rose
Reiterating the central metaphor of the song, that love is simultaneously beautiful and thorny.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Neil Young
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Love is a rose but you better not pick it
It only grows when it's on the vine
A handful of thorns and you'll know you've missed it
You lose your love when you say the word mine
I want to see what's never been seen
I want to live that age old dream
Come on, lass, we can go together
Let's take the best right now
Take the best right now
I wanna go to an old ho-down
Long ago in a western town
Pick me up but my feet are dragging
Give me a lift and I'll hay your wagon
Love is a rose but you better not pick it
It only grows when it's on the vine
A handful of thorns and you'll know you've missed it
You lose your love when you say the word mine
You lose your love when you say the word mine
Love is a rose, love is a rose
Love is a rose
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NEIL YOUNG is a LEGEND!! ❤NY
@herbiehill2215
I haven't heard this in years and it has me in tears. Neil Young knows how to write a masterpiece because he has done it an awful lot of times...every time.
We love you Neil ❤️
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You have such a profound impact on my career that even the biggest thank you text would fall shout to express my gratitude... Thanks for your support ❤️❤️❤️, if you're really a huge fan of me drop your WhatsApp number I'll text you myself 😊
@moseyballad7954
Great to be here with you all in this moment
@stephenhudson7039
Mosey Ballad Right back at you from Yorkshire 🇬🇧🏴
@Prospect.1
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@moseyballad7954
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@katrinhagel9328
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Blessings!
@giovanna-jennysantagati1585
This song too is a rose....the beauty, the perfume....
@evakoyanagi1812
This gem is 43 yrs old , i love everysingle song Neil has made, there will never ever be another person that will even come close to this beautiful composer, he is a genius