I respect Neil Young but, I cannot....

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  • Pearl Jam and toast
    Pearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    I don't understand why people hate his voice.

    It's not a traditional voice, but it's not nails on a chalkboard.

    Christ, that man is great..
    Come on pilgrim you know he loves you..

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    Oh my, they dropped the leash.



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  • iwasthere
    iwasthere Posts: 515
    Alright, I just read the thread and argued someone saying Neil was a better songwriter than Neil. I opposed Neil in that thread, but my god, nails on a chalkboard?? Got to question your musical taste???
    tacos
  • Revolver
    Revolver Posts: 34
    boxwine_in_hell wrote:
    See above Siamese cat comment...lol

    Well, find me another 60 year old that can rock as hard as he does. I doubt you can.
  • Rhinocerous Surprise
    Rhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    Explode to No Code wrote:
    Ed does Neil better than Neil himself.

    Not to be immature, but this is funnneeee. :D:D:D
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  • SundaySilence
    SundaySilence Posts: 537
    hippiemom wrote:
    Oh my god no!!!! His voice is perfect for his music, and the way he plays that guitar ..... wow. I don't ever want Ed to get sick of course, but it's a thrill to see Neil anytime, anywhere. Toledo '04 was one of the highlights of my concert-going career ... Neil onstage with my favorite band for "Cortez" ... I get the shivers just thinking about it!


    me too
  • boxwine_in_hell
    boxwine_in_hell Posts: 1,263
    Revolver wrote:
    Well, find me another 60 year old that can rock as hard as he does. I doubt you can.

    I didn't say he doesn't rock and that he isn't a brilliant song writer. His voice just sounds like crap and I can't listen to it more than about 10 minutes before it starts getting on my nerves.
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  • Revolver
    Revolver Posts: 34
    boxwine_in_hell wrote:
    I didn't say he doesn't rock and that he isn't a brilliant song writer. His voice just sounds like crap and I can't listen to it more than about 10 minutes before it starts getting on my nerves.

    His voice is fine. You're just a bitch.
  • mookie blaylock 10
    mookie blaylock 10 Posts: 4,042
    sennin wrote:
    it's not about the voice....it's the art....the craft....the emotion.....the heart.....you can litterally "feel" his music.

    well said sennin.
  • brain of c
    brain of c Posts: 5,213
    neil once said singing off key was his style.

    he's one of my favorite singers.
    d'oh!!!!!!

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  • harmless_little_f***
    harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    Explode to No Code wrote:
    .....see what all the fuss is about? I hate his voice and a lot of his songs are whiney and wimpy.

    I love RITFW, Harvest Moon and a few others....but that is when Ed or someone else sings them.

    The man can write, but his voice is like nails on a chalkboard.

    I can see why the San Fran fans were pissed when Eddie got sick and Neil took over.

    Anyone else feel the same way?

    I'm pretty sympathetic to your argument man. I've tried many times to really, really like the guy. His lyrics and songwriting skills are excellent. But beyond that, voice-wise, he's sort of beyond me...
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

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  • U2rocks
    U2rocks Posts: 89
    I think you'd have to be a dumbass to not like Neil Young's vocals. As far as Bob Dylan....I think he sings great, but I can understand how some would not agree....but as far as Neil Young....people must be nuts.
  • rrivers
    rrivers Posts: 3,698
    U2rocks wrote:
    I think you'd have to be a dumbass to not like Neil Young's vocals. As far as Bob Dylan....I think he sings great, but I can understand how some would not agree....but as far as Neil Young....people must be nuts.

    What an idiotic thing to say. That is the same exact thing as saying someone would have to be a dumbass not to like the taste of pickles. It is a matter of what sounds good to certain people. You can say that it would be stupid not to respect his songwriting ability but what you said makes no sense.
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  • U2rocks
    U2rocks Posts: 89
    What's wrong with Pickles now? Seriously I don't understand how you didn't see my point, but to each his own...
  • rrivers
    rrivers Posts: 3,698
    U2rocks wrote:
    What's wrong with Pickles now? Seriously I don't understand how you didn't see my point, but to each his own...

    Pickles music is ok, but the vocalist is too whiny for my taste.
    "We're fixed good, lamp-wise."
  • U2rocks
    U2rocks Posts: 89
    Thanks for the good laugh. I'm coming down from a headache and needed a good laugh...so thanks.

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