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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Over And Over
Neil Young Lyrics
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My heart goes running back to you
I love the way you open up and let me in
So I go running back to you
Over and over again
Over and over again my love
Over and over again with you
Over and over again with you
Remember the nights of love and that moment on the beach
That wasn't really too long ago
But we paid the price of time, and now it's out of reach
And so the broken circle go
Over and over again
Over and over again my love
Over and over again with you
Over and over again my love
Over and over again with you
Somewhere in a fire of love, our dreams went up in smoke
We danced beneath silver rain
Upon the fields of green, where time was just a joke
And now the feeling's just the same
Over and over again
Over and over again my love
Over and over again with you
Over and over again my love
Over and over again with you
Neil Young's song Over And Over is a reflective and nostalgic exploration of a love affair that has come full circle. The song speaks of the longing and yearning for a love that has been lost and the desire to relive the moments that were once shared. The opening lines of the song paint an image of a peaceful and clear night, where the moonlight shines down, highlighting the contrast of the emotions within the song. This feeling of serenity and tranquility slowly transforms into a sense of urgency and desperation as the chorus repeats "Over and over again with you," conveying the deep longing for that love to be reignited.
The second verse takes us back in time, where the fond memories of a love that once existed are cherished. The beach and the moments of love and passion that were shared; the memory is vividly relived. But the following line highlights the contrast between past and present as the reality of life takes its toll, and the ability to return to that moment of love on the beach is lost due to the passage of time. The broken circle that now exists is a reminder of the fragility of love and how it can be disrupted by the passage of time.
The third verse uses powerful imagery to convey the intensity of the passion that was once shared. The line "Somewhere in a fire of love, our dreams went up in smoke," speaks of the passionate love that existed, but the subsequent lines highlight how this love has been lost, coupled with a sense of melancholy. The love that was once shared is now a distant memory that can only be relived through nostalgia, leaving the singer with a constant longing to return to these moments of passion and joy that he once shared with his lover.
Line by Line Meaning
At night when the sky is clear and the moon is shining down
When everything seems perfect and peaceful at night, my thoughts always go back to you.
My heart goes running back to you
My emotions are drawn back to wanting to be with you.
I love the way you open up and let me in
I cherish and appreciate the moments when you let me deeper into your life.
So I go running back to you
Because of my feelings towards you, I find myself unable to resist the temptation of returning to you.
Over and over again
Repeating this cycle of wanting and returning to you is becoming second nature to me.
Remember the nights of love and that moment on the beach
A nostalgic and fond remembrance of our moments of intimacy.
That wasn't really too long ago
It still feels like those moments together weren't too long ago.
But we paid the price of time, and now it's out of reach
Due to time passing by, the same love and closeness between us is no longer possible.
And so the broken circle go
The cycle of wanting and not being able to have the same love and closeness repeats itself endlessly.
Somewhere in a fire of love, our dreams went up in smoke
At some point, our passionate love burned out and left us with shattered dreams.
We danced beneath silver rain
A beautiful memory of a time when we were care-free and joyful.
Upon the fields of green, where time was just a joke
A time when we felt that nothing could ruin our happiness and we didn't think about future consequences.
And now the feeling's just the same
Despite everything that has happened, the emotions and love for you remain unchanged.
Over and over again
The cycle of wanting and returning to you continues indefinitely.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Neil Young
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Phil Hall
Ok ok know ll
Alex Smith
Love u Neil
Barstool Blues
The full version of this song is one of my favorite jams of his...repetitive as hell...but it just has such joy and enthusiasm I can't just help love it...
Jason Ruffy
Almost 25 years later...our song still plays over and over...
Miriam Panaro
Nothing is excellent as a Neil's song!!!!!! Neil the true king of music!!!!!🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
jeff niskanen
Crazy Horse. Best rock n' roll band that ever was!
art vallejos
Crazy Horse .Born To Rock .
Moondance
Ragged Glory is a gem <3
Love how diverse Neil Young is.
From soft acoustic ballads to loud garage barn burners. <3
Steve D
Classic Neil young , ragged glory is his best album