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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI 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.

hlthe2b
(111,490 posts)most of us don't have...
But, I've long adored him...
Totally Tunsie
(11,270 posts)This, in particular, was worth the wait.
senseandsensibility
(23,980 posts)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.
Totally Tunsie
(11,270 posts)
As my tagline states...
StarryNite
(11,876 posts)
11 Bravo
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senseandsensibility
(23,980 posts)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.
SunSeeker
(56,780 posts)They trolled badly.
vanlassie
(6,146 posts)Welcome to DU. Enjoy your stay.
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ybbor
(1,676 posts)He is a great ally in this crazy time we are living
Ranting Randy
(303 posts)I saw Neil on Monday for the Love Earth Tour and really enjoy the quality of both the audio and video of this link!
TheDemsshouldhireme
(224 posts)senseandsensibility
(23,980 posts)I think he is too smart to give up his Canadian citizenship.
Clouds Passing
(5,904 posts)Miles Archer
(20,314 posts)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)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.