"Now I'm livin' out here on the beach, but those seagulls are still out of reach."
About Neil Young
Neil Young — Life and Legacy
Neil Young is a celebrated Canadian singer-songwriter whose music has profoundly influenced rock and folk genres. Known for his distinctive voice and poignant lyrics, Young's work often reflects his deep commitment to social and environmental issues. His song 'Ohio' is a stark protest against the Kent State shootings, illustrating his willingness to confront political injustices head-on. Young's philosophy centers on authenticity and resistance, as seen in his quote, 'It's better to burn out than to fade away.' This sentiment reveals his belief in living life with intensity and purpose, rather than succumbing to complacency. His music frequently challenges the status quo, urging listeners to engage with pressing societal issues, particularly in songs like 'Rockin' in the Free World,' which critiques contemporary American life. Today, Neil Young's quotes and music resonate with audiences seeking both emotional depth and social commentary. His ability to intertwine personal experience with broader cultural critiques ensures that his voice remains relevant, inspiring new generations to advocate for change and embrace their freedom.
Quote collection
Neil Young quotes (page 1 of 14)
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"With Crazy Horse, it's all one big, growing, smoldering sound, and I'm part of it. It's like gliding, or some sort of natural surfing."
"It's going to take a lot of love to make things work out right."
"For whatever you're doing, for your creative juices, your geography's got a hell of a lot to do with it. You really have to be in a good place, and then you have to be either on your way there or on your way from there."
"Remember when you used to watch TV in the Sixties and you'd see Perry Como in a cashmere sweater? That's what rock 'n' roll is becoming. It's your parents' music."
"I look at radio as gone … Piracy is the new radio, that’s how music gets around."
"Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle for where we're going. There's something ahead worth fighting for."
"My my, hey hey... Rock and roll is here to stay. Hey hey, my my... Rock and roll will never die."
"Look at mother nature on the run in the 1970's."
"There's more to a picture than meets the eye."
"A lot of people that buy vinyl today don’t realise that they’re listening to CD masters on vinyl and that’s because the record companies have figured out that people want vinyl, And they're only making CD masters in digital, so all the new products that come out on vinyl are actually CDs on vinyl, which is really nothing but a fashion statement."
"I've always been better moving than I am standing still."
"Of course you have to support the troops. They're just kids. They're doing for their country what's expected of them."
"One good thing about the past is that you can't change it. So there's no reason to go back. It's there. It is what it is. The only thing you can change is right now and what's happening next."
"If you wanna write a song, ask a guitar"
"As you go through life, you've got to see the valleys as well as the peaks."
"I am just a dreamer, but you are just a dream"
"I'm not waiting for times to change I want to live like a free-roaming soul on the highway of our love."
"Steve Jobs was a digital pioneer, but when he went home, he listened to vinyl."
"Respect Mother Earth and her giving ways or trade away our children's days."