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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
A Rapper Covers "Old Man": The Story Behind The Music
Here's Canadian rapper Redlight King sampling Neil Young's "Old Man".
We had to admit we were a bit intrigued because we've heard a hundred covers already. But we highly recommend checking this out in yet another genre-bending interpretation of the Neil classic.
There's also an interesting backstory here as well. Apparently, Neil's management refused to grant the rights to the song until Neil stepped in personally.
And here's that tale on the making of Redlight King's cover/re-mix of Neil Young's "Old Man". (via CraveOnline.com)
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rap o rap o rap
ReplyDeletethey call me the rapper
That's authentic and action, with a great cover by Neil for their interpretation. Many listenings forthcoming.
neil's gonna do a rap album next :D
ReplyDeleteBest thing I've heard in a while---
ReplyDeletegreat lyrics and message--I hope this guy gets a career leg up on this---
Really cool to hear Ben Keith's steel and Neil's voice over a rap beat---but it's really the original harvest beat souped up a little isn't it?---glad Neil let it happen.
I'm lovin this! what a novice idea fancy takin the lyrics to a classic Neil song and bastardising them!
ReplyDeletewho would of thought of that!
I'm an old hand!
it gets me in strife
with ol'Thrash
and my ol' bloody wife!
love lost,there's been a cost!
off thrasher's wheat
I've Nearly been tossed!
had ol'johnathon
sayin' to get lost!
just didn't know what to do?
i rang Neil i am an ol fan
been around for a while
I'm a dreamin man
a bit of a loner
in this foreign land
just didn't have a clue
time flys, just look in my eyes
its been 3 yrs since i was dispised
but ya never gunna see
a tear in my eyes
and i'll never ever be blue
coz I'm an ol fan
of ol Neil man!
its a love some won't understand
but while there's neil
Isn't life grand!
i sure got nothin to lose!!
doc
Oh and steph?...been there done that! lol
ReplyDeleteforever mr young doc
Doc..I'd love to hear you bastardise "Powderfinger"..just saying...
ReplyDeleteRRR
For those of you who were at least mildly entertained by that, check this out. I'm a huge Neil fan and just stumbled across this:
ReplyDeletehttp://dannyfal.bandcamp.com/album/beats-never-rust
It's a project that actually came out almost two years ago but I just found it. Hip-hop re-mixes of Neil tunes, but in a very interesting and thorough way. This guy mashes up Neil's songs with interview clips, bootlegs, live versions, cover versions in a very compelling way. Very chill, low-key takes on classic Neil songs. He also has a Beatles album and is apparently working on a Pink Floyd album in the same vein.
funny you say that Rick.I've actually done that!
ReplyDeletelet me check my archival comments..I'm sure its there! lol
doc
That's very Trailer Park Boys.
ReplyDeleteCheck out Doomtree's "Knives On Fire" for a nice sampling of Nash's Chicago (in my opinion, used and performed to better effect all around).
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH3cINB3BIo
I am a huge neil young fan. I think you have done a great job with this rap remix. Well done Redlight!!! PB Illinois
ReplyDeleteWay to rape a classic.
ReplyDeleteI'm not into rap but heard this on a photo hosting site that this months Picture a Day participant post images with the theme Melodic Memories. http://www.pbase.com/lynnh/image/144947791 was the image.
ReplyDeleteI just a couple of days ago posted Here We Are in the Years which was also a PAW (PA Week) which was Then & Now.... http://www.pbase.com/cits_4_pets/image/144888065 As a kid in a swimsuit & again as an adult with Tony Lamas & the cowboy hat I always wear when I see Neil.
Flo AKA Cowgirl in the Sand an original Rustie!