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Thursday, October 05, 2017

Tonight's The Harvest Moon Night!



Tonight's the Harvest Moon night!

So why is a Harvest Moon so special to Neil Young fans?

Many may recall back in 2008, when Steve and his girlfriend Danielle made a request for "Harvest Moon" to played when Neil Young visited Brisbane, Australia. And by some extremely wonderfully little miracle, Neil Young actually did perform "Harvest Moon" that night and it brought a tear of joy for many around the world.

Then in 2009, Gavin in Ireland Requested "Harvest Moon" in memory of his father. Wish granted. And shortly thereafter, another Wish for "Harvest Moon" was Granted to Liza in Germany.

So we here at Thrasher's Wheat hold the song and this night very dearly. 3 fans that we've never met, on 3 continents touched by Harvest Moon magic. We know that some of you may not understand.

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But there's a full moon risin'
Let's go dancin' in the light
We know where the music's playin'
Let's go out and feel the night.

Some instructions for best viewing: "Keep an eye on the Moon as it creeps above the eastern skyline. The golden orb may appear strangely inflated. This is the Moon illusion at work. For reasons not fully understood by astronomers or psychologists, a low-hanging Moon appears much wider than it really is. A Harvest Moon inflated by the moon illusion is simply gorgeous."

Reviews of Neil Young's Harvest Moon.

Also, see:

Moons and Neil Young Songs by Anne - Lady of Northern Moons

Review: Neil Young's Dreamin' Man - A live "Harvest Moon" album.


"Harvest Moon" - Neil Young, MTV Unplugged - 1993
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5 comments:

  1. Unknown10/06/2017 01:04:00 PM

    Aye and a wonderful night it'll be! Take your Love in your hand and bask in the electric Orange light of the Harvest Moon! My lady Kelly and I will be celebrating Life Love and toast to You...the friends and loved ones here...far...and where we'll meet again one day. Peace!

    Palace in the Sun
    Owen
    Top of the South, NC

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  3. Hounds That Howl10/06/2017 06:52:00 PM

    This is the month when the leaves are falling and the game is fattened. Now is the time for hunting and laying in a store of provisions for the long winter ahead. October’s Moon is also known as the Travel Moon. WOW Travel Moon perfect lunar conditions for a Visitor.

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  4. Unknown10/06/2017 07:33:00 PM

    Ireland and Germany are part of the same continent.

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