The video for the title track famously included a Michael Jackson look-alike whose hair catches fire. The video parodied corporate rock, the pretensions of advertising and Michael Jackson in particular. It was initially banned by MTV after legal threats from Michael Jackson's attorneys (although the Canadian music channel, MuchMusic ran it immediately). After becoming a hit on MuchMusic, MTV reconsidered their decision to yank the video and put it into heavy rotation, finally giving it the MTV Video Music Award for Best Video of the Year for 1989. The video was directed by Julien Temple and written by Charlie Coffey. It was nominated for a Grammy in the category of "Best Concept Video" of 1989 but lost to "Weird Al" Yankovic's Michael Jackson video spoof of "Bad", "Fat".
Since Harold Melvin, founder of the R&B group Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, took legal action against Young over use of the "Bluenotes" name, the album is now credited as a Neil Young solo recording. The backup band Young used for this album was renamed "Ten Men Workin'" (after the album's lead-off song). The cover of this album is reportedly a photo taken in the back lane of the 200 block of Main Street Winnipeg, which housed the Blue Note Cafe. Neil was known to play unannounced in the Blue Note Cafe while in Winnipeg.[citation needed] "Ordinary People", an epic 18 minute outtake described as "Cortez the Killer with horns", finally saw release in 2007 on Young's Chrome Dreams II.
Married Man
Neil Young & the Bluenotes Lyrics
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Respect my happy home
I'm a married man
Respect my happy home
Don't tempt me baby
Stop singin' stop singin'
Your old song
Take my money back home
Yeah I work all day
Take my money back home
I ain't got time to party
Ain't got time for you
No more
Well, I'm a married man
Respect my happy home
I'm a married man
Respect my happy home
Don't tempt me baby
Stop singin' stop singin'
Your old song
Well, I'm a married man
In this song, Neil Young is portraying a married man who is faithful to his wife and wants to maintain a happy home. He addresses the woman who is trying to tempt him by singing an old song and tells her to stop because he is committed to his marriage. He repeats the phrase "respect my happy home" as a reminder to the woman that he is not interested in cheating on his wife.
As the song continues, Young reveals that he works hard all day to provide for his family and he does not have time for partying or other distractions. He is dedicated to his job, his family, and his marriage. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes his commitment to his marriage and his desire to avoid any potential temptation.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'm a married man
I am in a committed relationship with another person and therefore my actions and behavior should reflect that honor and loyalty.
Respect my happy home
Please recognize and honor the sanctity of my marriage and the happiness that is shared between my spouse and myself.
I'm a married man
It should be noted and respected that I have made the decision to commit myself to another person in a lifelong partnership.
Don't tempt me baby
Please refrain from trying to tempt me into cheating or acting inappropriately outside of my marriage.
Stop singin' stop singin'
Your advances and attempts at tempting me are not appreciated or welcomed, and I would appreciate it if you ceased your behavior immediately.
Your old song
Your attempts to seduce me are not new or original, and therefore hold no appeal or temptation for me.
Well, I work all day
I spend the majority of my day working hard in order to provide for myself and my family.
Take my money back home
All the money that I earn from my hard work goes toward providing for my family and ensuring that our life together is comfortable and happy.
I ain't got time to party
Given my responsibilities to my family and work, I do not have excess time or energy to devote to partying or other extracurricular activities.
Ain't got time for you
As a result of my existing commitments and priorities, I am not interested in pursuing a romantic relationship or any other form of companionship with you.
No more
This decision is final and non-negotiable, and I will not entertain any advances or attempts from you moving forward.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: NEIL YOUNG
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Παναγιώτης Παπαγεωργίου
fine band, fine songs, Neil always top !
Frank DeMasi
Short and sweet!
playhooky
@mikekoz68 yep - it was - cross that - IS an excellent album! and you don't get that too often any more with today's artists - a whole album of this caliber!
mikekoz68
Ya, was surprised to see its only 2 1/2 minutes long-- it was my fav song off the album though all the songs were awesome, such an underrated album!