Welcome to the Hall o Neil (not that diamond butthole)

ToothLessCarnie
Edited Date/Time 2/15/2012 5:26pm
These music threads made me start cruising around youtube to find some good ol tunes. I found the links for Niel Young at BBC back in 71 and thought they were a treat worth sharing. I also find it pretty cool how nonchalant he is with the crowd as if he is playing for some buddies.

Ol Neil amazes me that he's still alive and going at it. Especially being a junkie for so long.

https://youtu.be/EBgWM35Z5hg

One of my favorites.

https://youtu.be/6GDIkb5CDUY

https://youtu.be/k0t0EW6z8a0

https://youtu.be/bv6kwG4BhC8
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borg 2/12/2012 5:19pm
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It's cool to like Young but why the hatin on Diamond?
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yzthumpa 2/12/2012 7:33pm
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Never got the whole Neil Young thing. I literally can't bear to watch or listen to the guy. And it's not just a genre bias. Strangely, while my taste lies more in thrash metal, I think Neil Diamond and - even more strangely - Tom Jones, are both awesome musical artists.
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indy_maico 2/13/2012 4:54am
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Neil is great. Fired the turntable up Sat night and listened to 'Zuma' (original version of 'Cortez' on side 2) and CSN&Y 'Deju Vu'

Anyone who is a Neil Young fan, this is a must read:

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indy_maico 2/13/2012 4:55am
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Oh, and Neil was never a 'junkie'

He did a lot of drugs, but 'H' wasn't one of them.
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indy_maico wrote:
Oh, and Neil was never a 'junkie'

He did a lot of drugs, but 'H' wasn't one of them.
So you can only be a junkie if you do "H"?
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indy_maico 2/13/2012 7:26am
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indy_maico wrote:
Oh, and Neil was never a 'junkie'

He did a lot of drugs, but 'H' wasn't one of them.
MotoChief Dos wrote:
So you can only be a junkie if you do "H"?
That's right.

'Junk' is heroin.
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Racer92 2/13/2012 7:44am
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borg wrote:
It's cool to like Young but why the hatin on Diamond?
Thats what I was thinking. Hes WAY WAY bigger than the crusty ole Heart of Gold ever will be.
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Sandberm 2/13/2012 10:12am
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I always dug this particular video. The old man just gets after it. Kinda cool.

Youtube link
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rosebud441 2/13/2012 11:47am
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Neil is a legend around these parts... "Godfather of Grunge" they call him..
ToothLessCarnie 2/13/2012 9:14pm
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Thanks for the Biography tip Indy, I already have it on order. I always thought he was a junkie. As for Neil Diamond, he just comes off as a prick to me. Even in The Last Waltz Levon didn't know if they should invite him because of his smug attitude.

I've just been learning his songs and found that first video and figured I'd share it. Change up the pace from the tedious political banter this place is known for.
MotoChief Dos 2/14/2012 5:55am
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indy_maico wrote:
Oh, and Neil was never a 'junkie'

He did a lot of drugs, but 'H' wasn't one of them.
MotoChief Dos wrote:
So you can only be a junkie if you do "H"?
indy_maico wrote:
That's right.

'Junk' is heroin.
Okay...........Whistling
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indy_maico 2/14/2012 7:15am
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Thanks for the Biography tip Indy, I already have it on order. I always thought he was a junkie. As for Neil Diamond, he just comes...
Thanks for the Biography tip Indy, I already have it on order. I always thought he was a junkie. As for Neil Diamond, he just comes off as a prick to me. Even in The Last Waltz Levon didn't know if they should invite him because of his smug attitude.

I've just been learning his songs and found that first video and figured I'd share it. Change up the pace from the tedious political banter this place is known for.
Then, when you read the stories behind the songs, you will need this!

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Sandberm wrote:
I always dug this particular video. The old man just gets after it. Kinda cool. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jT2xHSRzNw]Youtube link[/url]
I always dug this particular video. The old man just gets after it. Kinda cool.

Youtube link
Thanks for that. Just tearin' it up. Didn't like Neil for the longest time, then started to warm up to him. Then I went and saw him in concert around 86/87. Just blown away. Not a big fan of his laid back stuff, but when he rocks, he's ON IT! Up there with the best of them. Taste is a personal thing though, and I can see why he doesn't work for everyone.
What I've always admired about him is Neil does what Neil wants to do, artistically, and he doesn't give a shit. Record company exec demands be damned. Love or hate his music, that's refreshing. Won't be dictated to by some dik wearing a suit.
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indy_maico 2/14/2012 8:20am
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Thanks for that. Just tearin' it up. Didn't like Neil for the longest time, then started to warm up to him. Then I went and saw...
Thanks for that. Just tearin' it up. Didn't like Neil for the longest time, then started to warm up to him. Then I went and saw him in concert around 86/87. Just blown away. Not a big fan of his laid back stuff, but when he rocks, he's ON IT! Up there with the best of them. Taste is a personal thing though, and I can see why he doesn't work for everyone.
What I've always admired about him is Neil does what Neil wants to do, artistically, and he doesn't give a shit. Record company exec demands be damned. Love or hate his music, that's refreshing. Won't be dictated to by some dik wearing a suit.
My wife was the same way. She was never a Neil fan until we went to see him 96, now she listens to him more than I do.

That Greendale project he did a few years back was good. There were 2 different CD's with live DVD's released. One DVD is an electric version and the other is acoustic. Then there was a movie DVD, and another DVD that shows the recording of the Album. I have them all. I think the 'Making of Greendale' DVD might be out of print now.











Of his latest stuff Chrome Dreams II is really good. There are some old songs that never got finished back in the day that he finished off and released on this one.

There is an epic song on it that sounds current until you hear 'Lee Iacocco' mentioned.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LMz2H5xJOY

2 underrated albums from the 70's are 'On the Beach' and 'Zuma'


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indy_maico 2/14/2012 8:23am
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I was reading an interview with Neil where the interviewer asked him about the problems of music piracy, etc, and Neil said 'I don't care about fans getting my stuff for free. I've made enough money!'
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jay_547 2/14/2012 10:26am
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neil is one of my all-time favorites. name someone else who has consistently produced quality music over such a long period of time (40+ years.) and in multiple genres as well.

i saw the greendale tour at k.c. he did the entire greendale album. the couple in front of us was pissed because he wasn't playing any of the old stuff. about 3/4 way through, the couple stormed off. after neil finished greendale, he came back out and did about an hour of the crazy horse stuff. we just laughed and enjoyed it.

if you like neil, buy the "heart of gold" movie. it's excellent. i've probably watched it ten times..
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jamma10 2/14/2012 1:44pm
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Always loved Old Man and this... (edit sorry didnt see Sandberms link!)
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HAR!! @Jon and John, the Young Ones rule!! that was one of my fav shows back in the day to smoke a bowl and watch. They used to be on MTV back in the late 80's. I still have them all on VHS.
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indy_maico wrote:
My wife was the same way. She was never a Neil fan until we went to see him 96, now she listens to him more than...
My wife was the same way. She was never a Neil fan until we went to see him 96, now she listens to him more than I do.

That Greendale project he did a few years back was good. There were 2 different CD's with live DVD's released. One DVD is an electric version and the other is acoustic. Then there was a movie DVD, and another DVD that shows the recording of the Album. I have them all. I think the 'Making of Greendale' DVD might be out of print now.











Of his latest stuff Chrome Dreams II is really good. There are some old songs that never got finished back in the day that he finished off and released on this one.

There is an epic song on it that sounds current until you hear 'Lee Iacocco' mentioned.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LMz2H5xJOY

2 underrated albums from the 70's are 'On the Beach' and 'Zuma'


"...they don't mention the happy times, you do your thing, I'll do mine. Walk on"

I've pondered if this song was a shot back at Skynrd. Don't know if Young gave 2 shits about it, but the timing made me wonder...You wonder things like that baking while listening to Neil.

Both those are killer albums.
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Cigaro 2/15/2012 12:48am
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One of my fav live performances from him.

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indy_maico 2/15/2012 5:44am
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SEEMEFIRST wrote:
"...they don't mention the happy times, you do your thing, I'll do mine. Walk on" I've pondered if this song was a shot back at Skynrd...
"...they don't mention the happy times, you do your thing, I'll do mine. Walk on"

I've pondered if this song was a shot back at Skynrd. Don't know if Young gave 2 shits about it, but the timing made me wonder...You wonder things like that baking while listening to Neil.

Both those are killer albums.
There is a funny story in 'Shakey" about that Zuma cover.

The were all sitting around having a drink, and Neil said, 'you know, for the album cover, I'm thinking about having a big bird with a naked woman in its claws, flying over some mountains and the desert' and one of the roadies was doodling on a napkin and showed it to Neil 'something like this?' Neil says 'perfect!' and that's the album cover!
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SEEMEFIRST 2/15/2012 5:02pm
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There is a funny story in 'Shakey" about that Zuma cover. The were all sitting around having a drink, and Neil said, 'you know, for the...
There is a funny story in 'Shakey" about that Zuma cover.

The were all sitting around having a drink, and Neil said, 'you know, for the album cover, I'm thinking about having a big bird with a naked woman in its claws, flying over some mountains and the desert' and one of the roadies was doodling on a napkin and showed it to Neil 'something like this?' Neil says 'perfect!' and that's the album cover!
Awesome.
I always got a kick of the cactus flipping the world off.
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ocscottie wrote:
HAR!! @Jon and John, the Young Ones rule!! that was one of my fav shows back in the day to smoke a bowl and watch. They...
HAR!! @Jon and John, the Young Ones rule!! that was one of my fav shows back in the day to smoke a bowl and watch. They used to be on MTV back in the late 80's. I still have them all on VHS.
What is this so called "VHS" of which you speak? Tongue

And I lived your post too! Vivian was awesome...
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HAR!! @Jon and John, the Young Ones rule!! that was one of my fav shows back in the day to smoke a bowl and watch. They...
HAR!! @Jon and John, the Young Ones rule!! that was one of my fav shows back in the day to smoke a bowl and watch. They used to be on MTV back in the late 80's. I still have them all on VHS.
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What is this so called "VHS" of which you speak? Tongue

And I lived your post too! Vivian was awesome...
"Vegetable rights and peace" lol That is from the episode where they went on the game show University Challenge, one of my fav episodes, its the same one that MotorHead was on!!

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