YESSSSSS HARRI, HAPPY 2022 TO YOU AS WELL! :) SO JUST TO LET YOU KNOW, THERE'S 3 SONGS INVOLVED IN THIS, KINDA LIKE A TRILOGY YOU MIGHT SAY! 1. THIS SONG FROM 70 , 2. ALABAMA FROM HIS 71 MASTERPIECE GEM ( HARVEST ) AND THEN NO. 3. SWEET HOME ALABAMA ( LYNYRD SKYNYRD ) WHO RESPOND TO NEIL ON BOTH SONGS :) JUST SO YOU KNOW, YOU MAY WANT TO DO THE OTHERS TOO. BEST WISHES TO YOU FOR A MUCH BETTER YEAR.

One of Canada’s best 🇨🇦 Neil was grunge before grunge

I'm from Neil Youngs generation. This song is an example of why my generation loved him. He wrote about real issues that needed to be dealt with. He wrote about real people. He is an original super outspoken artist!

Neal Young's catalog is deep and varied. Can't go wrong with a deep dive. He is also a beautiful soul.

Neil never paid any attention to criticism of any kind. Either you liked his music or you didn't he was going to practice his craft no matter what a true artist is what he is.......still ✌️♥️

Neil is a very talented musician, singer & songwriter. He was with the groups Buffalo Springfield & Crosby, Stills & Nash in the later 60's. Also had his own group with Crazy Horse for a few years. Neil went solo & has had so many great songs over the years. And he is not afraid to tackle sensitive issues in his songs.

Neil was playing with fire and the words were fire!!! Love Neil!!!

This LP was played non-stop by millions of people the world over in the early 70's, its riddled with great tunes and powerful lyrics, guitar riffs and solos in his own unique electric style, then I think his other classic 'Harvest' LP followed, again greatly received by the public.

Neil, mellow or Neil, angry, I'll take him anyway he wants to play. This was a great LP, and one really needs to experience it. "Cinnamon Girl" and "Down by the River" are two examples. Thanks for sharing, Harri! I always enjoy your posts.

Neil exposes a raw nerve and grates at it . He's a master .

Neil Young does what Neil Young does. He doesn’t stay rooted in any particular style. You earlier reacted to Harvest Moon and expected more or less the same a la Old Man, Heart Of Gold. And he comes out charging with a screamer Southern Man with a damming message on social inequality. Young is considered the progenitor of what was to be called grunge later in the 90s.

There's inequality in every age. The main thing is that we always strive to move in a positive direction. I love this song and Cowgirl in the Sand.

"Rocking in the Free World" is my favorite Neil young song!

I just loved Neil Young! He was so down to earth and not afraid of showing emotion. I was raised color blind by my parents, and still love and respect Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thanks so much Harri, stay well and blessed 🙏

"Needle and the damage done".. is another great song by Mr. Neil Young. You should really check it out.

This is the song that was the reason for Sweet Home Alabama.

Still gives me chills. The version from CSNY '4 Way Street' is blistering.

One thing about the call and response between Neil and Lynard Skynyrd is that there was no animosity between them - they respected each other. Harri, one thing you should know about Neil is that he has never cared about his career or reputation. He has always and ever danced to his own tune regardless of genre, message or reception. May he continue to rock on.

17 year old guitar player Nils Lofgren hitched his way to California to be with Neil after meeting him backstage after one of Neil's shows. He showed Neil he could play guitar and got an invitation from him to come out to his place. When he arrived, Neil had him play on the album, not as a guitar player but as a piano player, which he had never played, Neil had to teach him! It was also at Nil's suggestion that Neil speed up the instrumental section to a polka beat.

NEIL YOUNG "ONLY LOVE CAN BREAK YOUR HEART"

Synchronicity yet again, Hatti. I have just today requested a Neil Young song. " Cinnemon Girl " This song is great also !

Neil Young is a Canadian legend, who is still doing his thing to this very day. This song, and "Alabama" off his next album led Lynyrd Skynyrd to write Sweet Home Alabama in response. This song was filled with anger and disgust, Alabama takes a more sympathetic tone. You should definitely pull up the lyrics when reacting, they don't always matter a lot in a song, but when they do it's nice to have them for following along and to refer back to. The lyrics are paramount in this song, forcing Neil's guitar hysterics to take a back seat. This isn't always the case, as his guitar-playing is one of his signatures. Check out Down By The River or Like a Hurricane for more of that. Neil Young has a ton of content worth checking out (and a lot that isn't worth it tbh), but deserves a deep dive. He recorded some of the most beautiful and the most ugly music I've heard, and both are amazing.

Perhaps Young's best album.

After the Goldrush is a great album, one of my favourite's. Most of the tracks are quite laid back, but this one is edgy and raw. Given the subject matter it's not surprising. Neil Young is Canadian so being a step away from us politics, he felt able to pass comment on the racial unrest of the 60s.. Great album, great artist, song which doesn't get enough exposure. Thanks for choosing it Harri. More Neil Young? - bring it on!

Try Neil's "Cortez the Killer" ... perfect follow-up to "Southern Man". Neil runs deep and wide.

Bravo for continuing down the Neil Young road; a masterful Artist!!! If you’d like to hear some “heavier” rock by him, I highly recommend “Cinnamon Girl” and “Down By The River”. He is such a varied artist; please keep going! Happy New Year, Harri!

"Gonna Cut Him Down" refers To Finding A Man hanging not yet dead cuts him down so he lives on

I absolutely love Neil Young, his music calms me down so much. My sisters and I were molested by our grandpa, my sister and I both had breakdowns, me 2003, her 2006, at Christmas/New Year’s for both of us & we both listened to After The Gold Rush, because it calmed us down.❤❤

Neil has never let anyone's opinion sway him from what he felt was right.

One of my favorite neil tunes is " Harvest ". Its short but to me its melody is sublime.

Now you gotta do ROCKIN’ IN THE FREE WORLD. Another different one.

Neil Young is my favorite. The lyrics are chilling. Bull whips crackin'. He is saying " how long? How long? how?" We are still asking, how long?

I think Neil's "Thrasher" would be a lovely reaction vid. Thanks.

I’m so glad you’re doing more Neil!! He’s always been an iconoclast. I’ve followed Neil since 1969 and have seen him too many times to count. One thing is certain, since he began playing music to this day he says he just follows wherever the music takes him. That comes first. By the time this song came out in 1970 Neil was already very famous and could write whatever he pleased but he would have done what he wanted anyway. That’s just one reason why he’s so highly regarded.❤️

A great Neil story: After the attack of Nov 11, Lennon's song "Imagine" was one that was blacklisted from radio -- apparently not nationalistic enough. So on the live memorial musical program about a week after the event, Neil Young sang "Imagine" on TV before millions. Right back at The Man.

And what an amazing guitar player Neil is too. So very unique. I would recommend you Like A Hurricane, the live version from the live album Weld. To me Neil Young is the proof that things don't have to be perfect to be perfect. (if that makes any sense)

Three classic Neil albums - Everyone Knows This Is Nowhere.... After The Gold Rush.... Harvest. Gems among gems, released one after another - just crazy good.

Young wrote "Ohio" when he was with CSNY. It's about a killing at Kent State University in OHIO. 4 young people were killed and 9 wounded by the National Guard. The song is a political protest song. Young and the other 3 risked legal troubles with the writing and singing as the government at the time was quite ruthless. Here's the link to Ohio: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/opeApbiGl7nDmas.html

Harri I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a happy and healthy 2022. I really love your reactions, your sincere and real passion for music. I can see how it moves you which is wonderful. Thank you for all of your time and hard work.👍 Fan from NZ.

that whole After The Gold Rush album is one of my favourite of all time! Masterclass

Neil young was my gateway drug to rock and roll. After the Gold Rush changed me. I was 13 ❤️❤️❤️

This was one of the first albums I ever bought when I was a teen in the '70's. It changed my life. So radical, beautiful and important! Neil is a treasure!!!

I have had this album in all it's form. This was the very first album I downloaded. There is not a song that is not flawless. To this day it remains one of my favorites.

Neil is the man.

YOU'D LOVE THE TITLE TRACK OF THIS TOO HARRI : AFTER THE GOLD RUSH :) THERE'S SO SO MANY SONGS THOUGH SO, GLAD YOU LOVE THIS CLASSIC ROCK MUSIC FOR SURE HARRI, HE'S MY 2ND FAVORITE OF ALL TIME.

Even. The guitar is crying

The most recognisable sound in rock is Neil’s guitar. The only guy who can make a one note solo interesting

Great song with great guitar playing and brilliant lyrics

Neil is another great artist. Harry, you are picking some GOATS lately! In the Lynyrd Skynyrd song " Sweet Home Alabama", it was Neil Young they were referring to in the line that ended with " Southern Man Don't Want You Around Anyhow".

More Neil Young, “Cinnamon Girl”, “Needle and the Damage Done”, “Hart of Gold”, “Old Man”, “Hay Hay-My My”, “Helpless”, “Like A Hurricane”, “Cowgirl in The Sand”, “Mr. Soul”, “Ohio”, and 100 more.

Neil Young is our conscience. This album (and I am a Southern man) was one of my faves. Still have it. Still love it.

This is such a good song! I don't listen to much Neil Young but when I do it reminds me of how damn great he is! Especially in the prime 9f his career. There is a reason this man is considered a legend. Happy New Year, Harri! I hope this year is fantastic for you 🎊🥂🍾

Neil Young has values and deep personal morals. He’s folk but he’s rock, he’s country but he’s city tough. He’s sensitive but tough.

Neil like many of his generation had his ups and downs. But this guy rules!

Thank you so much for your listen to Southern Man. This song got me thru a real tough patch. Love your depth of analysis.

Loved this!

Never got enough recognition

WHEN HE WAS A YOUNG LAD HIS FAMALY HAD A COTTAGE IN OMEMEE ONTARIO CANADA. ONE DAY MAYBE 5 YEARS AGO HE GAVE A FREE CONCERT IN OMEMEE. ( which only has one stop light ).

Neil Young is definitely my favorite artist by far. She can do smooth acoustic music that still rocks and when he whips out his electric guitar it's absolutely mind-bending. I appreciate that you appreciate his music!

The emotion in neil youngs voice when he sang this creates a great impact

Neil 💪🏻💪🏻😎🎸🎸

Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦😬. “Rockin in the Free World” is one of Neil’s best upbeat songs , but still contains a strong message 👍🏼

Yes , Neil put his career on the line with this song as he has many times before and since . Neil Young does whatever the f*** Neil Young wants to do . That's part of his legend . Didn't quite get the Beatles correlation but the piano does give it a slight Lady Madonna vibe

Agreat guitar solo!!!

Finally Neil's Rock!!! Don't know why people insist on just his acoustic and you should have down this from live 4 way street album

All combined, the entire Southern Man musical experience on this site (Neil, the comments, and your insightful feedback, Harri) is nothing short of priceless. Thank you (all) from Toronto.

Neil is one of the legit greats both the lyrics and music - 'simple' guitar that sounds great... try the tunes Ohio, Pocahontas , rockin in the free world > 2 decades apart

Big Young fan

The sixties and seventies brought in a generation that considered all mankind as equals… I remember going to clubs and concerts and we were all the same, just enjoying the music and love all around us… Of course we were all high as a kite. Maybe we should all turn on - tune in and drop out once… Groovey!!!!

If Neil played the solo . Idk but it’s awesome.

Such a powerful song from my favorite album of his. I love the discordant screscchy guitars over a steady angry piano driving. Neil's the real deal! Contrast to "Only Love Can Break Your heart with it's lilting melody and lyrical guitars, and you've got a tranquil love song, which I have to hear after Southern Man!

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S HARRY... NEIL YOUNG, "SOUTHERN MAN".... NEIL IS GREAT. I SWEAR I HEAR STEPHEN STILLS ON LEAD GUITAR. ALSO WHEN THEY DO "DOWN BY THE RIVER"..

Love the fact you're getting into Neil Young Harri, at the beginning of the '70s this album used to be played non stop at my house in Wales. Along with The Beatles and Joni Mitchell, Neil Young had a big influence on me as I was growing up. Wishing you well in 2022.

I'm digging you digging Neil Young. Your analysis is always spot on. I appreciate the thought you put into your feelings. Keep on young man! Thank you

Thanks for playing this.

Diamond's in my ear's ... Cool

I don't always like the songs you react to(I do very much like this one tho) but I always like you reactions. You always have something thoughtful and meaningful to say. You obviously love music, and that also shines through your comments. Thank you very much.

Neil is the greatest songwriter of all time, thanks for reacting. You should listen to Ohio

NEIL YOUNG wrote " COWGIRL IN THE SAND, CINNAMON GIRL,& DOWN BY THE RIVER" all on the same day lying in bed with the flu, they are all great tunes& show case some of his guitar playing. It's a very deep rabbit hole& you in for a great experience," LONG MAY YOU RUN" give the song OHIO a listen.🇨🇦🇺🇲

HAPPY NEW YEAR MY MUSIC LOVIN BROTHER!!

Harribest, you are my best reactor. Just in tears over your reaction to Southern Man. Brought those years right back to me. Thank you.

So cool to see you discover the depths of Neil

Neil is a Canadian, like these others that wrote music on USA issue, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Joni Mitchell are all from CANADA. As is The Guess Who, using a song as a voice.

After The Gold Rush is an underrated masterpiece often overshadowed by Harvest..

Back in the day I listened to Neil Young albums over & over. Still love him. 💗💗 I always rolled my eyes at the criticism of this amazing song. Well sometimes truth hurts. Neil just tells it like is & always has.

Lynerd Skynerd answered back with the song Sweet Home Alabama, challenging Neil Young not to come south. Loved Neil Young then and now. He did what he wanted damn the consequences.

Check on the timing of the song OHIO and the change in the Vietnam War direction. I still believe Neil changed the minds of US politicians and was that catalyst for change!!! The power of a song....

Happy New Year!

Oh boy can Neil rock. Watch some of his live performances with his beloved band Crazy Horse.

Ronnie van zant and Neil Young were friends in the end .If you check out Lynyrd Skynyrds last 2/3 years concerts you can see Ronnie wearing Neil Youngs To nights the night tee shirt (l m lucky to have one of origionals) I,ve been reliable informed they were good friends despite their musical lyric differences.😅😅😅

Neil is great! Great reaction, man! Please react to Down By the River, Needle and The Damage Done, and Helpless by Neil Young. I’ve always admired his music but only recently took in the lyrics. Helpless is one of those songs that no matter how stressful my day is, that song floods my soul with such peace.

Great reaction, Harri, to an awesome song by our legendary Canadian Treasure! Others have suggested many of his other great hits for you to check out, but I do not yet see "Ohio", a song he wrote and recorded along with Crosby Stills and Nash (CSNY). Best to you in '22!!

Thanks Harri. Always enjoy your reactions. Some great comments below with alot of background on this time and Neil, so I won't repeat them.

"Keep on rockin in the Free World"

Hello Harri. Happy New Year. Hope you’re having a great one. Check out “Needle and the damage done” That song is gut wrenching. Very gut wrenching but right on with the message.

As a Southern man, I'm also proud of him. Things were different, but not so much. I love the Southern things, and I hate the ideals.

Neil Young certainly was never afraid to make a statement and he always did so with great artistic eloquence. I think this album was done with his Crazy Horse band and they sound great. Excellent choice Harri. 🌺✌️

A powerful song.

Welcome to a big club of Neil Young fans. I like the comparisons to the Beatles, Bob Dylan as well for poetry in songs and lyrics that also includes Robbie Robertson of The Band.

For me, Neil is up with the Beatles and Dylan as songwriters. If you love this song, you willl love Cowgirl in the Sand and Down by the River. I wish I was just getting into Neil Young now, soi could hear it all again.