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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Rainin' in Paradise
Neil Young Lyrics
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Since we been apart
I know I was wrong
Baby please come home
You got me cryin'
'Bout to lose my mind
Don't let me cry in vain
Spoken:
Honey, I need your love
Darlin', you know why
If you would come back home
There'll be no need for me to cry
Sings:
Rainin' in my heart
Since we been apart
I know I was wrong
Baby please come home
The lyrics to Neil Young's song Rainin' In My Heart express the feelings of a man who is struggling with heartbreak and desperately wants his lover to return to him. The repetition of the line "Rainin' in my heart" creates a mood of sadness and hopelessness that is only amplified by the fact that he knows he was in the wrong. He admits his mistake and begs for forgiveness, asking his lover to try his love just once again.
The spoken lines in the middle of the song add a personal touch, making the plea for love even more heartfelt. The man expresses his need for his lover's love, disclosing that he knows why he needs it so badly. He assures his lover that if they were to return home, there would be no need for him to cry, implying that their love provides him with comfort, stability, and happiness. Overall, the lyrics speak to the universal human experience of love, loss, and the desire to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
Rainin' in my heart
Feeling deeply sad and heartbroken
Since we been apart
Ever since you left me
I know I was wrong
I acknowledge my mistakes and regret them
Baby please come home
I am begging you to return to me
You got me cryin'
Your absence has made me very emotional
'Bout to lose my mind
I am on the verge of losing my sanity
Don't let me cry in vain
Please don't make my tears meaningless
Try my love just once again
Please consider giving our love another chance
Honey, I need your love
I am desperate for your love and affection
Darlin', you know why
You are aware of how much I love and need you
If you would come back home
If you returned to me
There'll be no need for me to cry
I would be happy and content if we were together again
Rainin' in my heart
Feeling deeply sad and heartbroken
Since we been apart
Ever since you left me
I know I was wrong
I acknowledge my mistakes and regret them
Baby please come home
I am begging you to return to me
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAMES MOORE, JERRY WEST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sharonhouser7838
❤❤❤❤. I love the way you entwined the music with the background . Beautiful song . You are a wonderful man with a big heart Mr Neil . We love you. ❤❤❤❤
@glennrockstar
❤❤❤sure 😮 feels good 👍 ❤❤❤
@lorihill3531
He was ahead of his time...oh, hell, he transcends time.
@jesuspacquiao3633
"Driftin' Back" sounds a lot like this song.
@kissmabass
Jesús Pacquiao driftin back is way way longer.
@garybrinker4522
Nice never heard before. Beutifull art and relaxing.
@primesspct2
me either! And here I call myself a fan!
@bejingmao
wow, great visuals in the video!
@billenplum
Thank you !
@denisesowin374
neil young fun time growing up hearing your music your not phony your the real deal🎈🎈💝Denise sowin