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senseandsensibility

(23,980 posts)
Sun Sep 21, 2025, 02:24 PM Sep 21

I thought Neil Young was fearless on Farm Aid last night

I don't know if it was because he's Canadian, but he had no effs to give. Angry, passionate, basically calling on Americans to save their Democracy and to wake up. He can still play. And he can still sing. And he is still fearless.

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I thought Neil Young was fearless on Farm Aid last night (Original Post) senseandsensibility Sep 21 OP
Yes and I adore him. That said, he has dual citizenship--something that affords some options hlthe2b Sep 21 #1
He was fabulous! Totally Tunsie Sep 21 #2
Thanks for posting that senseandsensibility Sep 21 #3
My pleasure! Totally Tunsie Sep 21 #4
He's been one of my favorites for as long as I can remember. StarryNite Sep 21 #5
THIS Southern Man needs him around. 11 Bravo Sep 21 #9
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 21 #6
You pose some interesting questions senseandsensibility Sep 21 #7
They weren't in good faith. SunSeeker Monday #19
He speaks for millions of us. vanlassie Sep 21 #10
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 21 #11
I've always loved Neil! ybbor Sep 21 #8
Thank you! Ranting Randy Sep 21 #12
He got his US citizenship in 2020 TheDemsshouldhireme Sep 21 #13
My understanding is that he has dual citizenship senseandsensibility Sep 21 #14
Let your chrome heart shine, Neil 🩶 Clouds Passing Sep 21 #15
He's always been that way. Miles Archer Sep 21 #16
Thanks for the link senseandsensibility Sep 21 #17
What songs did he perform? NameAlreadyTaken Sep 21 #18

hlthe2b

(111,490 posts)
1. Yes and I adore him. That said, he has dual citizenship--something that affords some options
Sun Sep 21, 2025, 02:41 PM
Sep 21

most of us don't have...

But, I've long adored him...

senseandsensibility

(23,980 posts)
3. Thanks for posting that
Sun Sep 21, 2025, 02:57 PM
Sep 21

He has a reputation for being a "control freak" (as most great artists are) and I believe he chose every song with an eye towards saving democracy. To me, you could see it in his demeanor and the way he sang and played.

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senseandsensibility

(23,980 posts)
7. You pose some interesting questions
Sun Sep 21, 2025, 04:12 PM
Sep 21

in good faith I'm sure. I suppose another approach would be turn everything over to billionaires (as long as they kiss you know who's ring) as the Rs do. Yeah, that's a solution. Welcome to DU.

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Ranting Randy

(303 posts)
12. Thank you!
Sun Sep 21, 2025, 04:36 PM
Sep 21

I saw Neil on Monday for the Love Earth Tour and really enjoy the quality of both the audio and video of this link!

senseandsensibility

(23,980 posts)
14. My understanding is that he has dual citizenship
Sun Sep 21, 2025, 04:42 PM
Sep 21

I think he is too smart to give up his Canadian citizenship.

Miles Archer

(20,314 posts)
16. He's always been that way.
Sun Sep 21, 2025, 04:51 PM
Sep 21

There is an excellent CSNY doc on Tubi TV (free) that you can watch at this link:

https://tubitv.com/movies/672172/crosby-stills-nash-young-fifty-by-four

...or, if you have a smart TV that can load Tubi TV, you can also watch it that way.

Neil released his "Living With War" album during the George W Bush years...you might remember the song "Let's Impeach The President," written about Bush & Cheney lying the U.S. into Iraq.

Of course, this was before Trump's political career, so there were no MAGAts, no red hats, but a few audience members appear on screen and they are exactly the kind of people sought out to exploit. One heavy-set middle aged white guy was REALLY PISSED OFF, calling Neil a P.O.S. and a few other things and saying he'd "like to kick his ****ing ass."

I'm a guitarist and basically live for music...I've played since age 10...and Neil's fearlessness has made him the artist who has influenced me more than any other. He's laser-focused on what he wants to do. This got in the way of a few personal relationships along the way (Jimmy McDonough's "Shakey" is an EXCELLENT bio).

He has expressed concern over touring outside of the USA and the possibility of finding out Trump wouldn't let him back in. But that was pragmatism talking, not fear. But I'd bet the farm on his NOT quaking in his boots over Trump, as some other actors / musicians / etc are doing these days.

senseandsensibility

(23,980 posts)
17. Thanks for the link
Sun Sep 21, 2025, 05:10 PM
Sep 21

I'll share it with my hubby. He may have already seen it since he's a huge NY fan, and a guitarist as well.

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