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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Sedan Delivery
Neil Young Lyrics
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Held the table for eleven games
Nothing was easier than the first seven
I beat a woman with varicose veins
She stopped to see herself in the mirror
Fix her hair and hide her veins
And she lost the game
Next day, I went to the dentist
He pulled some teeth and I lost some blood
We'd like to thank you for the cards you sent us
My wives and I were all choked up
I recall how Caesar and Cleo
Made love in the Milky Way
They needed boats and armies to get there
I know there's a better way
I saw the movie and I read the book
But when it happened to me
I sure was glad I had what it took
To get away
Gotta get away, gotta get away
Gotta get away, had to get away
Gotta get away, gotta get outta here
Gotta get away, gotta get away
Gotta get away, gotta get away
Gotta get away, gotta get away
I gotta get away
I'm making another delivery
Of chemicals and sacred roots
I'll hold what you have to give me
But I'll use what I have to use
The lasers are in the lab
The old man is dressed in white clothes
Everybody says he's mad
No one knows the things that he knows
No one knows, no one knows
No one knows, no one knows
No one knows, no one knows
No one knows, no one knows
No one knows
I'm sleepin' in every hallway
I just can't accept the stares
I'm using too many covers
I'm warm now so I don't care
I'm thinkin' of no one in my mind
Sedan delivery is a job I know I'll keep
It sure was hard to find
Hard to find, hard to find a job
Hard to find, hard to find
Hard to find, hard to find
Hard to find, hard to find
Hard to find, hard to find
Hard to find, hard to find
Hard to find, hard to find
Hard to find, hard to find
Hard to find
Oh
In Neil Young and Crazy Horse's "Sedan Delivery," the lyrics tell a story of a man who is trying to escape from his mundane life by playing pool, going to the dentist, and working as a delivery driver. In the first verse, he talks about beating a woman with varicose veins at the pool table, which could represent his desire to feel superior or powerful over others. However, this feeling is fleeting as he soon realizes that there's more to life than just winning games. He mentions how Caesar and Cleo had to use boats and armies to make love in the Milky Way, which suggests that he's feeling trapped and sees no way out of his mundane lifestyle. The chorus reinforces this feeling as he repeats "Gotta get away, gotta get away" and emphasizes the urgency in his desire to leave.
In the second verse, the man reflects on his recent trip to the dentist and receiving cards from his wives. This adds a layer of complexity to the story, suggesting that this man has several wives and maybe some form of wealth or status. He then mentions that "the lasers are in the lab" and "the old man is dressed in white clothes," implying that he may be involved in some scientific experiment or illegal activity. The chorus transitions back in, with the man repeating his desire to escape.
The final verse is more introspective as the man talks about sleeping in hallways and trying to cope with the way people look at him. He finishes by saying that "Sedan delivery is a job I know I'll keep, it sure was hard to find." This suggests that he has resigned himself to his current lifestyle, realizing that it's not ideal but still choosing to stay rather than risking the unknown.
Overall, "Sedan Delivery" is a song that speaks to the feeling of being trapped and wanting to escape. The lyrics are open to interpretation but overall, it seems like the man in the song is grappling with a sense of disillusionment and frustration with his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night, I was cool at the pool hall
I was having a great time at the pool hall last night.
Held the table for eleven games
I didn't lose a game for eleven rounds and held the table throughout.
Nothing was easier than the first seven
The first seven games were easy to win.
I beat a woman with varicose veins
I won a game against a woman who had varicose veins.
She stopped to see herself in the mirror
The woman paused the game to fix her appearance.
Fix her hair and hide her veins
She tried to hide her varicose veins and adjusted her hair.
And she lost the game
She lost the game because I took advantage of her pause.
Next day, I went to the dentist
The following day, I visited the dentist.
He pulled some teeth and I lost some blood
The dentist extracted some of my teeth, and I bled.
We'd like to thank you for the cards you sent us
We appreciate the cards that were sent to us.
My wives and I were all choked up
We were all emotional and overwhelmed.
I recall how Caesar and Cleo
I remember Caesar and Cleo.
Made love in the Milky Way
They had sex while floating in space.
They needed boats and armies to get there
It required significant resources to reach their destination.
I know there's a better way
I believe there's a more efficient and effective method.
I saw the movie and I read the book
I watched the film adaptation and read the original book.
But when it happened to me
However, when the situation occurred in my life
I sure was glad I had what it took
I was grateful that I was prepared to handle it.
To get away
To escape from the situation.
Gotta get away, gotta get away
I need to leave this place as soon as possible.
Gotta get away, had to get away
I had no choice but to leave.
Gotta get away, gotta get outta here
I must escape from here immediately.
I'm making another delivery
I'm doing another delivery job.
Of chemicals and sacred roots
I'm transporting some chemicals and sacred roots.
I'll hold what you have to give me
I'll take what you need to deliver.
But I'll use what I have to use
I'll use whatever I need to for my job.
The lasers are in the lab
The lasers are found in the laboratory.
The old man is dressed in white clothes
The old man wears white clothing.
Everybody says he's mad
People believe that he is insane.
No one knows the things that he knows
Nobody else has similar knowledge like him.
I'm sleepin' in every hallway
I'm sleeping in every hallway of the building.
I just can't accept the stares
I'm struggling to deal with people's intense looks at me.
I'm using too many covers
I'm using too many blankets to keep myself warm.
I'm warm now so I don't care
I'm comfortable now and indifferent to my surroundings.
I'm thinkin' of no one in my mind
My mind is blank at the moment.
Sedan delivery is a job I know I'll keep
I'm confident that I will continue working as a sedan delivery person.
It sure was hard to find
However, it was challenging to find this job.
Hard to find, hard to find a job
It's challenging to obtain employment.
Hard to find, hard to find
It's difficult to locate something.
Oh
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Written by: Neil Young
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2003Cpayne
It's great to finally hear this in excellent quality.
super
U are quality
IPW
I can safely say that Neil keeps it real. Always has! Always will.
Reynaldo Borillo
One of my favourite sounds during 80's at the age of 20s now I'm 63 still listening nicely.
skidco1
I can't get enough of this archive stuff - keep them coming. My vinyl order is in.
Michael Spaccarelli
150%
Scott Ziegler
This is the unreleased NY album I've been waiting on since he started the archive series. I've had the bootleg on my computer for years. If the official release is anything like that, then it's an incredible album.
Harry de Lange
Yes the same as the bootleg or at least almost
Eric Bellerose
I discover Neil Young this year and i found him pretty amazing. Thank you for sharing this great song. i have pre-order my copy i canโt wait to listen the entire album. Rock and Roll!
The Louws
Get the older amazing as well...Decade greaest hits