Photo by Jason Gonulsen Gonna leave the pain behind Gonna put the fools in line… Those were the first lyrics Neil Young decided to sing. He hadn’t delivered them live in 17 years. Fitting for me, since I recently left my job of 17 years. Funny how that works out. “I’m still living the dream … Read more
Photo by Nate Burrell Neil Young and Crazy Horse are currently in the middle of a European tour that will possibly be extended into a run of North American dates in the fall. At least that’s what we’re hoping here at Speakers in Code since, you know, this could be the last Neil Young & … Read more
We normally don’t post JOTDs on weekends, let alone Saturday nights (!), but there are always exceptions. Like, you know, when Neil Young & Crazy Horse’s first track in nine or so years surfaces on the Internets. Here’s a first listen of “Oh Susannah,” taken from the upcoming NY & CH Americana album. Welcome back, … Read more
Walkin’ with the devil on a twisted road Listenin’ to the Dead on the radio That old-time music used to soothe my soul If I ever get home, I’m gonna let the good times roll It’s been a big year for Neil Young & Crazy Horse, with the release of Americana in June, which featured … Read more
All Photos by Nate Burrell This is the second post of a two-part series covering the 2012 Austin City Limits music festival. The first post was a recap of the festival, and can be found here. Above and below are various shots of the festival taken by Nate Burrell (www.beforetheblink.com). Please check his site in … Read more
Neil Young | Photo by Nate Burrell | www.beforetheblink.com This is the first post of a two-part series covering the 2012 Austin City Limits music festival. The second post is a photo gallery of the festival, with shots taken by Nate Burrell (www.beforetheblink.com). You can view the photo gallery here. The 2012 Austin City Limits … Read more
How I missed her! How I missed her How I missed my Clementine, So I kissed her little sister, And forgot my Clementine. “Clementine, Clementine!” Neil Young howls on Americana, his long-awaited reunion album with Crazy Horse. These are beloved songs of American heritage, many that you already know and can sing along to, and … Read more
Whenever I see the big fire comingcoming to burn down all my ideasI try to hold onto my thinkingremember how it feels I think Neil Young is searching for something in this new song, something that has passed him by. Not something he’s missed out on — he’s experienced enough. I think the world where … Read more
How can I say this best? Today’s JOTD is Western roots-rock. Yup. You probably guessed that from the picture posted above, or at least it had you thinking, “What the hell is this?” Well, let’s all get out of our comfort zones and enjoy some Cory Mon & The Starlight Gospel! The first time I … Read more