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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Quit
Neil Young Lyrics
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Don't say you love me (don't say you love me)(that's what she said)
Don't say you love me (don't say you love me)(don't say you love me)
Don't say you love me (don't say you love me)
Hey, baby, I'm your man
I know I treated you bad, but I'm doin' the best I can
Now's not the time to cash it in
And I got to tell you, baby, that our love is strong
But I'm the one, the one who did you wrong
Don't say you love me (don't say you love me)
That's what she said (don't say you love me)(don't say you love me)
Don't say you love me (don't say you love me)(that's what she said)
Don't say you love me (don't say you love me)
Hey, baby, don't count me out
I still got a lot to give, stick around and find out
I might surprise you with what our love still brings
I'm never quitting you, even if you quit me
No, I got to tell you baby that our love is strong
I'm the one, the one who did you wrong
Don't say you love me (don't say you love me)
That's what she said (don't say you love me)(don't say you love me)
Don't say you love me (don't say you love me)(that's what she said)
That's what she said (don't say you love me)
(Don't say you love me)(don't say you love me)
(Don't say you love me)(that's what she said)
(Don't say you love me)(don't say you love me)
(Don't say you love me)(don't say you love me)
(Don't say you love me)(that's what she said)
(Don't say you love me)(don't say you love me)
The song "Quit" by Neil Young is a ballad where the singer tries to convince his lover not to give up on their relationship, despite the mistakes he has made in the past. The repetition of the chorus "Don't say you love me" further emphasizes the plea. The first stanza is a confession where the singer admits to treating his lover poorly and asks for another chance. The second stanza serves as a reassurance with the singer expressing optimism that the relationship still has a lot of possibilities and he promises never to quit on her.
The refrain "Don't say you love me" can be interpreted as the singer's attempt to avoid any further disappointment or heartbreak, or perhaps he does not want to hear those words if they are not coming from a genuine place. He wants to make things right and is willing to put in the work required.
Overall, the song portrays a narrative of someone who is willing to take responsibility for their actions, accept the consequences, and work towards redeeming themselves. It is a beautiful and heartfelt song that highlights the importance of putting effort into maintaining a healthy relationship despite past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't say you love me (don't say you love me)(don't say you love me)
I don't want to hear you say those three little words because I don't know if I can trust them.
Don't say you love me (don't say you love me)(that's what she said)
I've heard this before and I don't want to be fooled again.
Hey, baby, I'm your man
I'm your partner and I want to make things right.
I know I treated you bad, but I'm doin' the best I can
I admit to my mistakes and want to improve our relationship.
Now's not the time to cash it in
We shouldn't give up on our love just yet.
I'm with you, baby, I always been
I've been here for you through thick and thin.
And I got to tell you, baby, that our love is strong
Despite our struggles, our love can withstand anything.
But I'm the one, the one who did you wrong
I take responsibility for the hurt I've caused in our relationship.
Hey, baby, don't count me out
I'm still willing to fight for our love.
I still got a lot to give, stick around and find out
I have more to offer in this relationship and want to show you.
I might surprise you with what our love still brings
Our love still has the potential to be amazing.
I'm never quitting you, even if you quit me
I'll never give up on you, even if you decide to leave.
That's what she said (don't say you love me)
I'm not going to fall for empty promises again.
That's what she said (don't say you love me)
I've been hurt before and don't want to experience that pain again.
(Don't say you love me)(don't say you love me)
I'm still not ready to hear that from you.
(Don't say you love me)(that's what she said)
I need to protect my heart from being broken again.
(Don't say you love me)(don't say you love me)
The words alone won't fix our relationship.
(Don't say you love me)(don't say you love me)
I need actions, not just words.
(Don't say you love me)(that's what she said)
I'm still wary of false promises and want to be cautious.
(Don't say you love me)(don't say you love me)
Until we work through our issues, those words don't hold meaning to me.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Frank Sampedro, Neil Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
timeflowtap
Neil always hitting in the feels
Avtobus 123
amazing minimalistic sound, guitar raw as it gets, great vocals. i love it
Richard Gross
YESS sir. Have not heard much of this album ,, but it reminds me , I am 59 and a drummer , someone told me along time ago. Always Remember K.I.S.S. and I said what do you mean. He Said Keep it Slow And Simple. You know what sir he was right. Thanks for Posting This Awesome Music
Richard Gross
Sorry sir. Keep it Slow and Simple
Michael Kenna
@Richard Gross
Yes, sometimes, low, slow and in control is an ingredient of the “ be in the moment “ aspect Neil has mastered thru the years. 👌🎸🕊📻
Chip Birge
Thank you for not smashing this master, what a great sounding record! Neil still has the best guitar tone in all of rock & roll.
Rick Kowalski
Copy that on guitar tone. In a world of players with fantastic sound, this guy is in a league of his own.
Reginalt Koralewski
@Rick Kowalski Inicjały mamy takie same i obaj kochamy muzykę Neila!
Reginalt Koralewski
Pozdrawiam z Polski 👍👌🤠👉🍻
Rick Kowalski
@Reginalt Koralewski 🍻🌞