A very happy 4th of July to all of our "Children of Destiny" out there across the lands.
And on this Independence Day in America, as we celebrate freedom, eat hot dogs (and
conduct our protests with diatribes and actions), once again we are reminded how Neil Young's music resonates with its own special brand of fireworks with the
song and video "Children of Destiny" from the
2017 album The Visitor with the band Promise of the Real.
As you may recall, one of the big Neil news items in 2020 was
CITIZEN NEIL or ... Neil Young Becomes A U.S. Citizen.
In 2019, the application by Canadian Neil Young to become a U.S. citizen was delayed due to "possible lack of GMC (Good Moral Character)".
In January 2020, Neil posted a photo of himself saluting the US flag, with a caption:
"I'm Happy To Report In. Vote Your Conscience."
Neil Young
In 2019, in a posting on
Neil Young Archives: "I Have Been Very Successful In My Life", Neil revealed that his initial citizenship interview went fine, but due to a technicality, another interview was required by the USCIS because of his "marijuana related activities".
In October 2019,
Neil Young said in an interview:
“I’ve passed all the tests; I’ve got my appointment, and if everything goes as planned, I’ll be taking the oath of citizenship” shortly after turning 74 on Nov. 12." Neil continues to be optimistic on becoming a U.S. citizen in order to "vote my conscious on Donald J. Trump".
Meanwhile, back to Neil Young's song "Children of Destiny". Judging by the reaction in July 2017, clearly once again Neil had managed to polarize his fan base. As if right on cue,
some fans say "Right on Neil! Tell it to The Man!".
Other fans say, "This is really dreadful hippie patriot jingoism."
Normally, over the past years here at Thrasher's Wheat, we blog on the 4th of July -- where we were born in the U.S.A. -- our hopes and dreams, such as 2015's
Americana and The American Dream - This Land Is Our Land, This Land Is Your Land or Who's Really Going To Stand Up?
Neil Young really hasn't changed that much in the past 40 years. He is still
singing truth to power and we love him for that alone.
Once again, thanks Neil. You're clearly on the right track. Past experience demonstrates that the more polarizing a new song is to your fan base, the more it demonstrates its the power and success. If we can't share our differences, we can't peacefully coexist.
To all, have a great and safe holiday.
Here is Neil Young's statement to go with the video version of "Children of Destiny".
Friends
Thanks so much for your response to Children of Destiny! This is a heartfelt message to people all around the world, our home. We hope this song resonates with you and gives you strength to know that you are not alone. Resist those who lash out against our positive message with violence, name calling and negativity. We are concerned for our Democracy, Environment and Freedom. Nothing will ever stop us from standing up. We gathered together on the full moon to record our song.
Here is a new video of that moment!
Love and Respect,
Celebrate Interdependence!
Neil
Thanks Neil.
Neil Young + Promise of the Real
Your words inspire us indeed. When we say we know the feeling, it is because of
the support you gave us when we here at Thrasher's Wheat were feeling the same way regarding the
relentless negativity of "The Doubters".
"The Doubters" --
who embrace failure -- will never be the "Children of Destiny". Not sure about that? Check the
danger of able @ ~2:00:00 and your world will be rocked for the children. This is the
TRUE Field of wheat.
Likewise,
we still see the vista. We hear the muse. We continue. We continue because we believe and have faith in that greater good. Just as we all must
teach our children (of destiny) well, we "must have a code that we can live by." Because, you are a child,
i am a child, and we are all children of destiny. And, don't forget, in the fields of wheat, the "Children of Destiny" will NOT be harvested -- however, the chaff will be burned by unquenchable fire.
And just as your encouragement long ago inspired us to soldier on, we won't quit or give up. We will
"Keep on bloggin'
`Til the power goes out
The batteries dead
Twist and shout"
Because,
"We're The Ones We've Been Waiting For", as we like to remind ourselves.
Who's Going To Stand Up and Save The Earth?
Neil Young
2014-07-12, Hyde Park, London, England
For more on Neil Young + Promise of the Real's song "Children of Destiny", see:
Patrick Henry Quote
Thomas Jefferson Quote
And -- as if that wasn't patriotic enough for you -- then here's something that'll really get those patriot juices flowin' ...
GEORGE Magazine - 1997; U.S. Citizen Neil Young - 2020
Our most controversial -- and REAL -- post of 2020 .. imagine that, if you will ... 'cause, "don't let it bring you down,
it's only castles burning, find someone who's turning, and you will come around."
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