Crazy Horse is best known for its long association with Young, despite having released five albums of its own over a 19-year span. It has been co-credited with Young as Neil Young and Crazy Horse on 15 albums, "Americana" and "Psychedelic Pill" from 2012 being the latest.
The band recorded a concept album entitled "Greendale" (2003) that told the story using metaphors of murder and crime to represent the destruction of a small town community. The final song "Be The Rain" is one of Neil's classic epics, pleading for the world to be like the rain -- recycle and conserve to save our planet.
Discography: the studio albums "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" (1969), "Zuma" (1975), "Rust Never Sleeps" (1979), "Re-ac-tor" (1981), "Life" (1987), "Ragged Glory" (1990), "Sleeps With Angels" (1994), "Broken Arrow" (1996), Greendale (2003), "Americana" (2012), Psychedelic Pill (2012) and live albums "Live Rust" (1979), "Weld" (1991), "Year of the Horse" (1997), "Live at the Fillmore East" (2006)
Come on Baby Let's Go Downtown
Neil Young & Crazy Horse Lyrics
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Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
Come on, baby, let's go downtown,
Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
Walk on, talk on, baby tell no lies.
Don't you be caught with a tear in your eye.
When the moon begins to rise.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
And the light shines in your eyes.
Come on, baby, let's go downtown,
Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
Come on, baby, let's go downtown,
Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
Snake eyes, French fries and I got lots of gas.
Full moon and a jumpin' tune, now you don't have to ask.
Sure enough, they'll be sellin' stuff
When the moon begins to rise.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
And the light shines in your eyes.
Come on, baby, let's go downtown,
Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
Come on, baby, let's go downtown,
Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
Walk on, talk on, baby tell no lies.
Don't you be caught with a tear in your eye.
Sure enough, they'll be sellin' stuff
When the moon begins to rise.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
And the light shines in your eyes.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
And the light shines in your eyes.
The song "Come on Baby Let's Go Downtown" by Neil Young & Crazy Horse is an upbeat track with an exuberant energy. The song is straightforward, narrating a night out in the town with a partner. The song starts by inviting the partner to go downtown, with the repeated phrase "Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown." The lyrics suggest the idea of walking and talking with your partner and enjoying the moonrise.
The song emphasizes the importance of not being caught crying, as it could be interpreted as a sign of weakness. The lyrics "Walk on, talk on, baby tell no lies, Don’t you be caught with a tear in your eye" conveys that it is important to stay composed and not let your emotions show.
The line "Pretty bad when you're dealing with the man, and the light shines in your eyes" is often interpreted as a reference to the police or authorities, representing the struggle of youth against the system. The song has a subtle counterculture message, which encourages young people to embrace their freedom, avoid getting caught up in the system, and enjoy life as it happens.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, baby, let's go downtown,
Let's head to the city center, darling.
Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
Hurry up, we can't waste any time!
Walk on, talk on, baby tell no lies.
Keep moving forward and stay honest, love.
Don't you be caught with a tear in your eye.
Don't show your weakness to anyone.
Sure enough, they'll be sellin' stuff
Certainly, there'll be vendors selling their wares.
When the moon begins to rise.
As night falls and the moon starts to appear in the sky.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
It's not good when you have to negotiate with someone in power.
And the light shines in your eyes.
And the bright light makes it hard to see clearly.
Snake eyes, French fries and I got lots of gas.
We've got some bad luck, some fast food, and plenty of fuel.
Full moon and a jumpin' tune, now you don't have to ask.
There's a full moon out and the music is already playing, so let's dance.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
It's not good when you have to negotiate with someone in power.
And the light shines in your eyes.
And the bright light makes it hard to see clearly.
Come on, baby, let's go downtown,
Let's head to the city center, darling.
Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
Hurry up, we can't waste any time!
Come on, baby, let's go downtown,
Let's head to the city center, darling.
Let's go, let's go, let's go downtown.
Hurry up, we can't waste any time!
Walk on, talk on, baby tell no lies.
Keep moving forward and stay honest, love.
Don't you be caught with a tear in your eye.
Don't show your weakness to anyone.
Sure enough, they'll be sellin' stuff
Certainly, there'll be vendors selling their wares.
When the moon begins to rise.
As night falls and the moon starts to appear in the sky.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
It's not good when you have to negotiate with someone in power.
And the light shines in your eyes.
And the bright light makes it hard to see clearly.
Pretty bad when you're dealin' with the man,
It's not good when you have to negotiate with someone in power.
And the light shines in your eyes.
And the bright light makes it hard to see clearly.
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