Another September 1970 Album (was all good music in the 70's and 80's?), the Canadian's third Studio Album.
It featured an 18 year old genius, Nils Lofgren (now with Springsteen) and at one time, was voted Best Album Ever. Which it could well be.
Stephen Stills of Crosby Nash Stills, is also on here.
It's one great record with 'Only love can break your heart' as a stand out but having been recorded mainly at Young's home, it has a real authentic feel. The songs stand up rather than the production.
Famously too, the track 'Southern Man' was a dig at the South USA "Southern change going to come at last, now your crosses are burning fast....Southern Man when will you pay them back...."
It was the reason for Lynyrd Skynrd 'Sweet Home Alabama' as a response - "Well I heard Mr. Young sing about her, well I heard old Neil put her down. Well I hope Neil Young will remember, Southern Man don't need him around anyhow!".
You'll hear Neil Young mentioned especially in the intro here.
The full Album is here too. Went down great in Streamabout as a real summer classic. It is, a masterpiece.
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