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$50 for a t-shirt to me seems like extortion. I love Neil, but the man is not hurting for money. But oh well, maybe he doesn't have much say on the matter.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
And I really want that Ducks live album (it was the only one out of the latest three that were soundboard - right?) but it's expensive too :(
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
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Just finished this fun read, Neil Young Nation, by Kevin Chong.
Basic synopsis:
Canadian writer decides to retrace the travels of a young Neil Young from Winnipeg to Toronto to Albuquerque to Las Vegas to L.A. (where Young met Stills and the others and started Buffalo Springfield).
Takes two stoner friends, misc. camping gear etc., and a hatbox full of "space cakes along for the ride.
Meets various people who have known or met Young and interviews them.
Reflects of various musical periods in Young's career.
Finishes trip up north in Auburn Washington to attend Farm Aid 2004.
A fun road trip of a book. Not my top Neil related book, but up there and well worth the time to rad. Also several cool photos (and keeping the copy I read on the shelf with my other Neil books).
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Just finished this fun read, Neil Young Nation, by Kevin Chong.
Basic synopsis:
Canadian writer decides to retrace the travels of a young Neil Young from Winnipeg to Toronto to Albuquerque to Las Vegas to L.A. (where Young met Stills and the others and started Buffalo Springfield).
Takes two stoner friends, misc. camping gear etc., and a hatbox full of "space cakes along for the ride.
Meets various people who have known or met Young and interviews them.
Reflects of various musical periods in Young's career.
Finishes trip up north in Auburn Washington to attend Farm Aid 2004.
A fun road trip of a book. Not my top Neil related book, but up there and well worth the time to rad. Also several cool photos (and keeping the copy I read on the shelf with my other Neil books).
Could this be a good gift for ones dad who turns 69?
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
Silver & Gold is so weird. The fact that it is still readily available on vinyl for cheap. 23 years later.
What happened there
It's a damn masterpiece. It baffles me that I was able to pick up a sealed copy recently for $25. If the songs from the CSNY Looking Forward album had been on there, it would have been up there with Harvest and Harvest Moon as his top commercial successes for sure. I love silver and gold.
Silver & Gold is so weird. The fact that it is still readily available on vinyl for cheap. 23 years later.
What happened there
It's a damn masterpiece. It baffles me that I was able to pick up a sealed copy recently for $25. If the songs from the CSNY Looking Forward album had been on there, it would have been up there with Harvest and Harvest Moon as his top commercial successes for sure. I love silver and gold.
The holy trinity of trilogies: HARVEST, HARVEST MOON, SILVER & GOLD
But still. So weird with the vinyl. Warner Brothers must have pressed 10 times the amount by mistake back in the day.
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
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brianlux
Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,732
Just finished this fun read, Neil Young Nation, by Kevin Chong.
Basic synopsis:
Canadian writer decides to retrace the travels of a young Neil Young from Winnipeg to Toronto to Albuquerque to Las Vegas to L.A. (where Young met Stills and the others and started Buffalo Springfield).
Takes two stoner friends, misc. camping gear etc., and a hatbox full of "space cakes along for the ride.
Meets various people who have known or met Young and interviews them.
Reflects of various musical periods in Young's career.
Finishes trip up north in Auburn Washington to attend Farm Aid 2004.
A fun road trip of a book. Not my top Neil related book, but up there and well worth the time to rad. Also several cool photos (and keeping the copy I read on the shelf with my other Neil books).
Could this be a good gift for ones dad who turns 69?
Possibly. I'm almost 72 and I liked it, but then, like Neil himself said, "People my age/ they don't do the things I do." If dad is open to a wider age spectrum than "boomer" culture and is a Neil fan, he would probably like it. If he is a die hard boomer-culture-only kind of guy, he may not. Chong (born in 1975) and his traveling companions are Gen X and I think this book would appeal a lot to a typical gen X Pearl Jam fan. On the other hand, Chong does interview some boomer aged people and he seems like an very open mined kind guy.
I hope that helps.
The other books to consider as a gift for dad (if he doesn't already have them) would be one of Neil's memoirs- Waging Heavy Peace and Special Deluxe (the latter especially if dad is into cars).
Scott Young's Neil and Me is great pick for Young fans. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Another good one is John Einarson's Neil Young: The Canadian Years, which traces Young's early years developing as a musician and up through his journey to L.A. and the advent of Buffalo Springfield. Einarson is Canadian and has a lot of experience and knowledge of the places pertinent to the story.
Oddly enough, even though Neil later basically said he hated the book, Jimmy McDonough's Neil Young biography Shakey is an engaging read. Despite being reputed to have some factual errors, McDonough's book has a strong sense of the Neil Young vibe and is an excellent read because of that
Oh, and one more. If dad is kind of a music trivia buff, another one to consider is Glen Boyd's Neil Young FAQ. It is packed with tons of Neil Young trivia , data, and info, and covers all periods up through Le Noise (unless there is an updated version I don't know about).
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Silver & Gold is so weird. The fact that it is still readily available on vinyl for cheap. 23 years later.
What happened there
It's a damn masterpiece. It baffles me that I was able to pick up a sealed copy recently for $25. If the songs from the CSNY Looking Forward album had been on there, it would have been up there with Harvest and Harvest Moon as his top commercial successes for sure. I love silver and gold.
Silver and gold is possibly my favorite NY album. If not, it’s certainly the one I go back to the most.
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Subscriber (basic. Pretty much only a newsletter/email blast level)
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But not to pricey for a year. Does it autorenew or can I pay for a year and skip it next without being charged for another?
I think it was around Christmas two years ago (maybe???). A gift subscription for NYA members to gift.
did any other NYA members receive this?
Went to Neil tonight in Paso Robles. Here’s what Neil had for sale at merchandise stand
Show was great!! 👍😎👍
$50 for a t-shirt... ouch!
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
Bruces shirts were $55 here.
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
Nice!
Melbourne #2 '03
Melbourne #3 '03
Melbourne #1 '06
Melbourne #3 '06
Melbourne '09
Melbourne '14
Outdoors I'm guessing mean Crazy Horse or a band at least?
And I really want that Ducks live album (it was the only one out of the latest three that were soundboard - right?) but it's expensive too :(
What happened there
There are no kings inside the gates of eden
But still. So weird with the vinyl. Warner Brothers must have pressed 10 times the amount by mistake back in the day.