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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Since I Met You Baby
Neil Young Lyrics
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My whole life has changed
Since I met you baby
My whole life has changed
And my friends all tell me
That I am not the same
I don't need nobody
For I don't need nobody
To tell my troubles to
'Cause since I met you baby
All I need is you
Since I met you baby
I'm a happy man
Yeah, since I met you baby
I'm a happy man
I'm gonna try to please you
In every way I can
The lyrics of Neil Young’s song “Since I Met You Baby” convey that the singer’s life has transformed drastically after meeting his significant other. He expresses that he has become a different person, as his friends can also recognize. The singer admits that he used to share his problems with others, but since meeting his partner, he no longer feels the need to do so. He only needs his significant other as they have become the sole source of his happiness, and he will do anything to please them.
The lyrics of “Since I Met You Baby” are a testament to the transformative power of love. The song seems to be a tribute to a particular individual who has made a lasting impact on the singer’s life. The song’s message is that when love enters life, it has the potential to significantly alter a person’s personality, goals, and emotions. When we meet someone special and fall in love with them, our life takes on new meaning, and we experience a sense of fulfillment that we never knew existed.
Neil Young’s song “Since I Met You Baby” has a simple and straightforward message that anyone who has ever been in love can relate to. The song reflects on how a person's life can change tremendously for the better after falling in love. The singer's soulful voice combined with the serene melody of the guitar makes for a song that tugs at the heartstrings of anyone who has experienced the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Since I met you baby
Meeting you changed everything for me
My whole life has changed
My life has transformed completely
And my friends all tell me That I am not the same
My friends have noticed a significant change in me
I don't need nobody To tell my troubles to
I don't need anyone to listen to my problems anymore
For I don't need nobody To tell my troubles to
I am self-sufficient when it comes to dealing with my issues
'Cause since I met you baby All I need is you
You are the only one I need in my life
Since I met you baby I'm a happy man
You have made me incredibly joyful and content
Yeah, since I met you baby I'm a happy man
Meeting you has made me extremely happy
I'm gonna try to please you In every way I can
I will do everything in my power to make you happy
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Written by: Ivory Joe Hunter
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