REVIEWS: First Impressions: Live at Fillmore East, 1969 by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Live at Fillmore East, 1969 by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Click photo to enlarge)

 

From The Old Grey Cat:

Live at Fillmore East, 1969 captures the magic. The first half is acoustic, the second electric, while the sound—overseen by Stills, Young and John Hanlon—is pristine. Everything I’ve read indicates that it hails from the late show on the 20th. If the Neil Young setlist site Sugar Mountain is accurate, then, a few songs were left out and the set order tweaked—similar to what Young did with his archival Young Shakespeare a few years back. Between-song patter is also excised. 

Doesn’t much matter. What’s here is phenomenal. While Young waits backstage, Crosby, Stills and Nash weave ethereal wonders during the initial stretch of songs, with the opening “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” giving way to a cover of the Beatles’ “Blackbird,” while Crosby’s “Guinnevere” is absolutely stunning thanks to Nash’s genteel harmonies, while Nash’s “Our House”—which he’d record for Deja Vu—will leave you singing along. Neil saunters to stage center for “On the Way Home,” which rightly receives a round of applause at the start. “I’ve Loved Her So Long,” a highlight from his solo debut LP, is a stripped-down delight that’s buttressed by the addition of Nash’s harmonies. 

The electric section is as fine, if a tad more ragged, with Crosby singing his heart out on “Long Time Gone,” and the band sailing into the sky on “Wooden Ships.” The highlight, however, is a riveting 16-minute “Down by the River” that floods the brain with dopamine.

From Davy's Flicks:

 

As always, thanks for the reviews OGC & Davy!

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Boo! Happy Halloween 2024!

"On The Beach" Pumpkinby Spencer Tweedy
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Boo!

Here's a Halloween Pumpkin carved with the album cover for Neil Young's "On The Beach"  by Spencer Tweedy, son of Wilco's Jeff Tweedy - an avowed Neil fan.

Like father, like son.

Happy Halloween!

Which reminds us of the monster concert Neil Young did in Hamilton, Ontario, Oct 31, 1996 with a 24 song set that went for nearly 3 hours. Here's a report from HyperRust: Neil Days In Canada by Mark Klus a.k.a. "Powderfinger".

A very cool pumpkin carving for Halloween. Here's one from Neil fans Kurt & Lisa. Thanks!

Bridge School Benefit Concerts

The Great Bridge Pumpkin 

29th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concerts 

Photo by thrasher

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Elon Musk Names 1st Mars Colony Ship 'Heart of Gold'

Heart of Gold
Artist's illustration of SpaceX's Interplanetary Transport   (Click photo to enlarge)

 

Per Space.com, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he'd like to name the first Mars colony ship "Heart of Gold".

 

The name 'Heart of Gold' pays tribute the space ship in Douglas Adams' "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" books. So sorry Neil Young fans of the song "Heart of Gold".

Speaking at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Guadalajara, Mexico in September, Musk said:

"I think probably we'll name the first ship that goes to Mars 'Heart of Gold.

I like the fact that it's driven by infinite improbability, because I think our ship is also extremely improbable."

The Infinite Improbability Drive allows the fictional "Heart of Gold" — which looks like a giant, white sneaker — to cruise through every point in every universe at the same time. The drive is powered by a Bambleweeny 57 Sub-Meson Brain and a cup of hot tea.  

More on 2017's space oddities on Neil Young regularly tweeting cryptic messages of late, and the relationship between SpaceX ZUMA payload and "The Visitor"?  

 

The ZUMA Payload
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket - October 2017
Kennedy Space Center, Florida

(see SpaceX ZUMA payload and Neil Young's album "The Visitor"? ) 

 

"it's old, but it's good ..." 

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Neil Young Archives Timeline Concert of the Moment: International Harvesters, 1984

The International Harvesters @ Gilley's Rodeo Arena, Pasadena, Texas - 09-29, 1984 (Click photo to enlarge)

A new  Timeline Concert of the Moment is now streaming on NYA.

Thelatest Timeline Concert is Neil Young  w/  The International Harvesters @ Gilley's Rodeo Arena, Pasadena, Texas, on 09-29, 1984.

 

Neil Young & The International Harvesters (#1 Lineup)

Setlist

 

1.	Are You Ready For The Country?
2.	Hawks & Doves
3.	Comes A Time
4.	Bound For Glory
5.	Are There Any More Real Cowboys?
6.	Let Your Fingers Do The Walking
7.	Heart Of Gold
8.	Amber Jean
9.	Roll Another Number (For The Road)
10.	Too Far Gone
11.	Southern Pacific
12.	The Needle And The Damage Done
13.	Helpless
14.	California Sunset
15.	It Might Have Been
16.	Flying On The Ground Is Wrong
17.	Soul Of A Woman
18.	Field Of Opportunity
19.	Old Man
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20.	Powderfinger
21.	Get Back To The Country
22.	Down By The River

 

Photo by Pegi Young

 

More on Neil Young & The International Harvesters.

More on Neil Young Archives Timeline Concerts.

Also, see Neil Young Archives: Complete Listing of "Timeline Concerts of the Week" + UPDATE: NYA Subscriber News.

Here is a listing of all of the Neil Young concerts on the NYA Timeline.

Also, see Timeline Concert Highlights on Neil Young Archives | Only Castles Burning | SubStack.

 

TIMELINE CONCERT OF THE MOMENT | NYA 

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Cameron Crowe on Neil Young's "Almost" "Almost Famous" Scene

"How music shaped Cameron Crowe’s life, from Tom Petty to Almost Famous" | Q with Tom Power

 

Here is an interview with Cameron Crowe discussing the film "Almost Famous" and Neil Young's "almost" scene.

From "How music shaped Cameron Crowe’s life, from Tom Petty to Almost Famous" | Q with Tom Power:

Cameron Crowe on Neil Young's "Almost" "Almost Famous" Scene @ ~~24:30.

In 1983, Cameron Crowe (Jerry Maguire, Vanilla Sky, Almost Famous) was an ambitious young music journalist who had just released his debut film: a documentary about Tom Petty, titled “Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party.”

It aired once on MTV and was never seen again. Now, that lost documentary is arriving for the first time in cinemas. The Oscar-winning director joins Tom to discuss his first film, his early life as a rock journalist, his upcoming Joni Mitchell biopic, and how Neil Young was originally cast in “Almost Famous.” 

More on Neil Young's Deleted Scene in Cameron Crowe's ‘Almost Famous’ Film, which brought great delight in memories of this iconic and essential "time capsule" film. 

"Almost Famous" Film Scene
Tribute to "Time Fades Away" by Neil Young Album Cover

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More on "Almost Famous" Film Soundtrack: Source of “Cortez the Killer” by Neil Young is Unknown.

 

"Almost Famous" Film Soundtrack: Source of “Cortez the Killer” by Neil Young is Unknown

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Neil Young: "Why I Love Kamala Harris"

"Why I Love Kamala Harris"
Neil Young Archives  (Click photo to enlarge)

Neil Young has endorsed Kamala Harris for President, per a statement on Neil Young Archives.

Young writes: "Cast your vote for a beautiful future for your family."

He goes on to say:

“Kamala Harris — She is an honest forthright truth teller who is experienced in the White House, free from ambiguity or evasiveness, who goes straight to the point.”

"Clear headed, young enough to hold the office for a couple of bright future terms, Kamala Harris is a good person who is unafraid to take on criminals and uphold the law of the USA. She's my candidate for the future of this country.

"Kamala Harris will take on the billionaire class and make them pay their fair share of taxes. She will not owe them favors. She is a kind, considerate American."

And recall, back in 2020:  Neil Young: "I don't hate Trump. I do hate that he is President".

Neil Young in 2020: "I'm Happy To Report In. Vote Your Conscience."

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Our Farm Aid 2024 Report!

"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?"Willie Nelson & Family & FriendsFinale @ Farm Aid 2024Photos by Jim McKelvey & thrasher   (Click photo to enlarge)

 

Finally, here's our Farm Aid report!  

Farm Aid 2024 was held in Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on Saturday, Sept. 21. This year's lineup included: Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson with The Travelin’ McCourys, Charley Crockett, Joy Oladokun, Southern Avenue, Cassandra Lewis and Jesse Welles, along with Board members  Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp & Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds) and Margo Price.

Farm Aid 2024

 

  Lukas Nelson, Willie Nelson & Micah Nelson

Willie Nelson

 

  Lukas Nelson & Willie Nelson

 

Micah Nelson

 

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts

 

 

 “We’re fighting for our lives. The American farmer is fighting for your life and the life of the earth. And what’s killing the earth is climate. It’s not a natural thing that’s happening.”

Neil Young

Spooner Oldham

"Love EARTH"

 

"Harvest Moon"

 

John Mellencamp

Mavis Staples

 

Cover of "The Weight" by The Band

 Tim Reynolds, Dave Matthews, Lukas Nelson, Micah Nelson & Nathaniel Rateliff 

 Photo © Brian Bruner / Bruner Photo

 

Margo Price 

 

 

 

 Margo Dives into Crowd!

So, at the end of her set, Margo dives into crowd with a bouquet of roses, per her usual conclusion. After making her way back down to the front, just prior to her exit, we flash "Peace sign" @ Margo. Here's video. Margo goes into crowd at about 6:00.

 

thrasher flashes Peace sign @ Margo

 

 

Margo Price - Change of Heart / God's Gonna Cut You Down 

Lukas Nelson w/ The Travelin’ McCourys

 

 

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats 

 The FarmAidians

 

STOP Factory Farms!

Support Family Farms!

w/ D3, HtH, & LAOL

w/ Leo E (his #135 Neil concert!) & Jim

 

FarmAidian Renee

 Charley Crockett

 

 

Cassandra Lewis

 

"They were hiding behind hay pails"
Southern Avenue

 

 

"The Lord's Prayer"

Margo Price & The Wisdom Dancers

Farm Aid Board Members 

Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews and Margo Price

 

Neil Young

 

Farm Aid BoardWillie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews & Margo Price 

 

Silver Eagle

 

 

w/ FarmAidian Paul

Farm Aid Eve

 

 

 

 The FarmAidians

 

 w/ Jim McKelvey

 

Thanks again to all and it was wonderful to see everyone this year at Farm Aid. Many thanks to our intrepid companion and stellar photographer Jim McKelvey,  author and scholar.   

 

And -- most especially -- thanks to our FarmAidian hosts Paul & Renee! We'll see you again in 2025 for the 40th Anniversary of Farm Aid (& w/ thrashette,too!).

 

Also, see Farm Aid 2024 Press Event: Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews & Margo Price.

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