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Neil Young, Live At Massey Hall, 1971
Neil Young must have decided to start releasing a live performance each year or something. Last November, Neil put out a 1970 show at The Fillmore East. I've listened to that show at least a dozen times.
I found a new live release this morning on Yottamusic called Live At Massey Hall, 1971. Here's the notes from Yottamusic:
Recorded on January 19, Young test-drives newly written songs like "Tell Me Why," "Old Man" and the ever creepy "A Man Needs A Maid" (with different lyrics bleeding into "Heart Of Gold"), as well as songs that would eventually become Harvest. Other rare gems include "Bad Fog of Loneliness" and "Dance Dance Dance" which was the blueprint for "Love Is A Rose."
I love the intro to Old Man where Neil explains the genesis of the song. The show is mostly new music (new in 1971). Neil tells the crowd as he's introducing Journey Through The Past:
"I'm gonna sing mostly new songs tonight. I've written so many new ones that I can't think of anything else to do with them other than sing 'em."
This is a must listen for any Neil Young fan. Great stuff.
You can get the record at:
March 13, 2007 My Music | Comments (9)
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a goodie...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQXnvNwGTAY
Posted by: Phil | Mar 13, 2007 8:41:29 AM
I strongly 2nd the "must have for any Neil Young fan"
Posted by: Darren Ehlers | Mar 13, 2007 10:27:33 AM
Just bought it, thanks for the tip!
Posted by: Tony Alva | Mar 13, 2007 12:10:23 PM
Neil Young - Massey Hall was the highlighted album next to the cash register at my local starbucks this morning.
Synchronization, wow.
Posted by: Rick | Mar 13, 2007 1:50:34 PM
Do you think Rhapsody is gonna get with it an ever allow Canadians on board. Its about time... come on now.
Posted by: Kendal H | Mar 13, 2007 2:06:11 PM
Fred this is so good! Your recommendations are always solid. :)
Are you into Josh Ritter? Check out The Animal Years. You won't be sorry.
Posted by: Stevie Case | Mar 13, 2007 2:45:04 PM
Fred -- these are the first few releases from the Young archives for which we all have been waiting. According to the card inside the CD package, in 2007 we will get the Neil Young Archives, Vol. 1, which will cover 1963-1972. There will be 8 CDs and 2 DVDs along with a bunch of other stuff. Can't wait.
Posted by: Mel | Mar 14, 2007 11:08:39 PM
So much of an enjoyable voice from Neil. A+ on the arrangements. Great movie/live performance. Wish I could go back in time and be there live !
Posted by: phild44 | Mar 16, 2007 11:54:10 AM
What a stellar performance, and a gem to have available for our listening pleasures. It is great to hear him talk about these songs "for the first time" when we've heard them so many times over the years since this concert performance.
Posted by: Brad Bowers | Mar 19, 2007 2:49:36 PM
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