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  1. On This Day January 10 1982 - Trans by Neil Young Was Released

    On This Day January 10 1982 - Trans by Neil Young Was Released

    On this day January 10 1982, Trans by Neil Young was released, marking one of the most unexpected and experimental albums of his career. The record moved away from traditional rock and folk sounds and leaned heavily into electronic textures, synthesizers, and processed vocals. Trans stood out...
  2. On This Day November 2, 1981 – Neil Young And Crazy Horse Released Reactor

    On This Day November 2, 1981 – Neil Young And Crazy Horse Released Reactor

    On this day November 2, 1981, Neil Young and Crazy Horse released Reactor, their eleventh studio album together. The record blended raw electric power with sharp lyrics and a no nonsense approach that reflected both Young’s restless creativity and his return to heavier rock after several...
  3. On This Day October 29, 1980 – Neil Young Released Hawks And Doves

    On This Day October 29, 1980 – Neil Young Released Hawks And Doves

    On this day October 29, 1980, Neil Young released his album Hawks And Doves, a record that showcased his ability to shift styles while staying true to his storytelling roots. The album was split into two distinct sides, pairing earlier recorded folk rock material with newer country influenced...
  4. On This Day October 2 1989 – Freedom Was Released by Neil Young

    On This Day October 2 1989 – Freedom Was Released by Neil Young

    On this day October 2 1989, Freedom by Neil Young was released. It was his seventeenth studio album and marked a powerful return to form, blending raw rock energy with deeply personal songwriting and sharp social commentary. The album reestablished Young as one of rock’s most vital voices at the...
  5. On This Day September 6 1989 – The MTV Music Awards Aired

    On This Day September 6 1989 – The MTV Music Awards Aired

    On this day September 6 1989, the MTV Video Music Awards aired, showcasing the height of music video culture in the late 80s. The event celebrated the artistry and creativity that had turned MTV into a cultural force, with artists pushing boundaries through both visuals and live performances...
  6. On This Day August 12 1985 – Old Ways by Neil Young Released in the United States

    On This Day August 12 1985 – Old Ways by Neil Young Released in the United States

    On this day August 12 1985, Old Ways by Neil Young was released in the United States. As his fourteenth studio album, it marked a return to country influenced songwriting and arrangements that echoed his earlier acoustic work. The album was a personal statement wrapped in steel guitar, fiddle...
  7. On This Day: March 4 1983 Neil Young Canceled His Tour After Collapsing in Louisville, Kentucky

    On This Day: March 4 1983 Neil Young Canceled His Tour After Collapsing in Louisville, Kentucky

    On this day March 4 1983, Neil Young was forced to cancel the remainder of his tour after collapsing backstage in Louisville, Kentucky. He had performed 75 minutes of his set before experiencing a collapse due to exhaustion and health issues, leading to the immediate halt of the tour. Young had...
  8. Pete

    Everybody's Rockin' (1983)

    Title: Everybody's Rockin' Artist: Neil Young Genre: Folk Released: 1983 Tracks: 1 - Betty Lou's Got a New Pair of Shoes - 2 - Rainin' in My Heart - 3 - Payola Blues - 4 - Wonderin' - 5 - Kinda Fonda Wanda - 6 - Jellyroll Man - 7 - Bright Lights, Big City - 8 - Cry, Cry, Cry...
  9. Pete

    Hawks & Doves (1980)

    Title: Hawks & Doves Artist: Neil Young Genre: Folk Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Little Wing - 2:12 2 - The Old Homestead - 7:42 3 - Lost in Space - 4:20 4 - Captain Kennedy - 2:51 5 - Stayin' Power - 2:19 6 - Coastline - 2:27 7 - Union Man - 2:10 8 - Comin' Apart at Every Nail -...
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