lwilkinson wrote: 
Buy a clue - Neil is a God

After Neil Young left the California folk-rock band Buffalo Springfield in 1968, he slowly established himself as one of the most influential and idiosyncratic singer/songwriters of his generation. Young's body of work ranks second only to Bob Dylan in terms of depth, and he was able to sustain his critical reputation, as well as record sales, for a longer period of time than Dylan, partially because of his willfully perverse work ethic. From the beginning of his solo career in the late '60s through into the 21st century, he never stopped writing, recording, and performing; his official catalog only represented a portion of his work, since he kept countless tapes of unreleased songs in his vaults.

Just as importantly, Young continually explored new musical territory, from rockabilly and the blues to electronic music. But these stylistic exercises only gained depth when compared to his two primary styles: gentle folk and country-rock, and crushingly loud electric guitar rock, which he frequently recorded with the Californian garage band Crazy Horse. Throughout his career, Young alternated between these two extremes, and both proved equally influential; there were just as many singer/songwriters as there were grunge and country-rock bands claiming to be influenced by Neil Young. Despite his enormous catalog and influence, Young continued to move forward, writing new songs and exploring new music. That restless spirit ensured that he was one of the few rock veterans as vital in his old age as he was in his youth.

Bumped from 8 to 9. I just love this song - such stark passion. He's definitely an acquired taste - but then, I love raw oysters, liver and onions, and Neil Diamond, so I guess I'm the duck-billed platypus of the musical human realm.

                                   

Oy vey.

 lwilkinson wrote: 

Neil has been around since 1966 (1960 in Canada) and is still putting out music.  That would indicate that people like his music.  If you don't like it then change the station.  Music, like food is a personal preference.  Whether you like Brussel sprouts or not is your choice.  If you don't like them then leave them at the smorgasbord.  Same with Neil's music.  If you don' t like it then leave it at the smorgasbord that is Radio Paradise and, like someone said "hit the mute button".  Getting all emotional and yelling "I DON'T LIKE NEIL" is not really productive.  No one said you had to listen.  Personally I crank it becaues I like Neil.  There are a lot of things to be upset about in this world.  Having to mute an artist you don't like really doesn't rank up there. 

Thanks Bill and Rebecca for playing Neil!  Although I don't like everything played on your station I really appreciate the wide range of music you play. Keep it up! 

Cheers

God............. I wasn't even logged in but had to get over here and post a brief remark, "BILL, PLEASE TURN THIS OFF.  THIS GUY HAS BEEN PRACTICING SINCE WOODSTOCK AND STILL CAN'T PLAY OR SING WORTH BEANS!"

Thank you for your consideration.

 scrubbrush wrote: 
Your missing the point then.  Listen to the lyrics.

More brutal vocals, whiny, sloppy guitar.....10

 socalhol wrote: 
....yeah, I can see where Tone Loc would be more pleasing to YOUR ears

i suppose it could be argued that "Neil Young is sooo influential that his style influnced a million songs" but, to me, this sounds pretty generic. The only songs of his i like have the "stomp, stomp, clap" beat like "Old Man" and "Heart of Gold" (PS - it's fun to sing the "We will Rock You" lycrics over these songs)

neil following doug, funnily first time I've noticed on RP, but it's been a while since I listened.

 undo_silence wrote: 
  agreed!  Neil's voice always sounds so whine-y to me......

 SanFranGayMan wrote: 
Hey! Don't diss the feathers as a means of achieving eternal bliss!

 jadewahoo wrote: 
Hi, Jade! I agree.  Um, but if the scale went from 1 to 15, imagine how many people would have to change their ratings of certain songs, and the high-end kaffofel that would ensue as a result... Better this way, I suppose.  Keep it stupid, simple!

 keller1 wrote: 
{{{shakey}}}  Keller1 - glad you came out of the everywhere and into the here...  This song and pretty much everything from "Zuma" are my favorite Neil Young songs these days.  And you have it right, IMO - Neil is one of those rare artists who can embrace passion, humor, snarky comments, and remarkable intelligence, in a single song. I loves me my Neil.

Neil told Terry Gross (Fresh Air host) that his solos were about him getting lost down inside himself and letting the music just pull him.  Hurrah to getting lost, Neil.

 keller1 wrote: 
Well said, so true. 

 twitterpated wrote: 
Ooooh - same wavelength... I love this song on so many levels - and I wonder if the Sonny Landreth song you were listening to was "Congo Square"...

I had to come back from the ether and add my two cents (Canadian, but right now at par with US):  there is no better combination of passion and intellect on Earth than Neil Young.

God bless ya, Shakey.

Over and out.

 DaveInVA wrote: 
And hello! Getting "lost" in the music through repetitive sounds is just the point, folks. Indian music (dots, not feathers) is exactly about getting trance-like, which allows one to get out of one's mind for a small bit of time just so you can get back in it. I know, sounds absurd, but so did what is the sound of one hand clapping until I "experienced" it. It's about a trip, about letting go of your everyday issues and wallowing in something that could possibly be more important than the issues in the office today. And if any of you have "listened" to "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere", you appreciated the repetitive beauty of that album.  

But it does take work and effort. As Hesse said in Steppenwolf, "The price of admission is your mind." Please step in....And this is mind impression....make your own....

 

I'd rate this a 12 if there were the option.

Yeah. Pushing the mute button turns this one to a very nice 10 minutes break. 
 

 MojoJojo wrote: 
There must be something wrong with you.

 westslope wrote: 
That's what it's all about . . .

This song is long and repetitive but I still never get tired of it just like Cortez the Killer..... and as already been mentioned it needs to be cranked to truly appreciate it!

 MojoJojo wrote: 
You know, if you don't "get" Neil, no prob.  I'm a pretty big fan of his (I think I have just about everything he's ever released), but there are some tunes I don't especially care for.  I like the stuff he does with Crazy Horse the best.

Simply. Awesome.