The Prophetic Neil Young

[Condem]

In the May issue of Mojo - "Barack Obama is the next president of the United States. I think that would be good for Canada, I think it would be good for the US and really good for the world. Why? Because I think it would show that America really was a melting pot, that America really was the home of the free where anything can happen. If that's the propaganda that goes out, let's see something that supports it. I met him a couple of years ago at a Farm Aid concert in 2006, I think it was. I told him, 'You're going to be the next president of the US' and he looked at me and said, 'I'm too young', and laughed."

[saltpoint]

1. Great account. Neil Young a prophet? Hell, I'm in.

Neil's been getting it done for a while now.

Great post

[Condem]

4. Thanks, Crusoe!

[Hissyspit]

16. "Lookin' For A Leader"

Lookin’ for a leader
To bring our country home
Re-unite the red white and blue
Before it turns to stone
Lookin’ for somebody
Young enough to take it on
Clean up the corruption
And make the country strong
Walkin’ amoung our people
There’s someone who’s straight and strong
To lead us from desolation
And a broken world gone wrong
Someone walks amoung us
And I hope he hears the call
And maybe it’s a woman
Or a black man after all
Yeah maybe it’s Obama
But he thinks that he’s too young...

[Condem]

17. Great album, Hissy

Took iron stones to make it.

[saltpoint]

19. Obama is too young. So was Alexander. Lincoln was too Appalachian.

FDR was too elitist.

Kennedy was too Catholic.

Jefferson's hair was too red.

_ _ _ _ _

Great lyrics! Thank you.

[Condem]

21. And Bush was too smart!

[saltpoint]

22. LOL! You jist cain't trust them Connecticut people.

[Ichingcarpenter]

38. I bought that album when it first hit the web

Neil and I go back to my Cinnamon Girl, learned my first licks
on the guitar from him.

Love that song. 'Lookin for a Leader' Thanks Hissyspit and Condem
Kick nominated.

[MadBadger]

2. Can anybody say Vote for Change tour?

We've got The Boss on board, Neil on board, Dave Matthews, Mellencamp...should be fun.

[saltpoint]

6. Yes. Just signal me when the concert begins. With this line-up, I

don't want to miss a note!

[Condem]

9. hnmnf

Saw Young & Springsteen at the Vote for Change in St. Paul in 04. Best twenty minutes of music I'll EVER hear. Souls of the Departed right into All Along The Watchtower. Incredible.

[MadBadger]

10. I absolutely love the "Rockin' in the Free World"

I thoughtt that was sooo amazing.

[Condem]

11. With Fogarty and REM

All hall of famers. The Minneapolis Star Tribune called it the best concert in Twin City history.

[MadBadger]

12. I've got the springsteen part on my computer

[pamela]

33. I was at the 2004 Vote For Change grand finale in DC.

Springsteen, Pearl Jam, REM, Dave Matthews Band, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, John Mellancamp, James Taylor, Dixie Chicks. If they do it again this year, I'll be there! It was one of the best nights of my life. I have the concert on tape and watch it all the time.

[melody]

3. I don't remember sending out any propaganda

I wish Neil would decide which nationality he is and STFU.

[ret5hd]

5. 'cuz only us 'mericans can have an opinion! Truth be told, all ferriners aughta shutup!

[melody]

8. Nope, but they ought to apply the same degree of fairness to each nationality

Neil has a love/hate relationship with the US. And a child's need to see us in terms of black and white.

[MagickMuffin]

15. Neil is a American, PERIOD

He applied for US citizenship and even Canada is part of North America.

Why soooo angry?.?.?

[melody]

18. He has spent many years cowardly hopping the border between the US and Canada

When people choose to see Canada as "just a country with good and bad things about it" but demand silly and somewhat childish perfection out of the States, I draw the line.

Besides, Neil Young is a major jackass. I'm afraid I've had a close encounter. His attitude toward the US is only one problem I have with him. His attitude toward "regular folk" in his entourage is another.

[Condem]

20. well

you may elaborate, Melody

[melody]

25. No, I may not -- if you want to hear about it via PM, I can do that

I can't post the story here. It involves other people who are afraid of him.

[Condem]

26. That,s cool , melody.

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[Condem]

51. Rock stars are eccentric, Veronica

Melody has an opinion about Neil. I didn't want to delve into the story. Eccentric. Hell, Van Morrison is the biggest asshole on the planet.

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[melody]

59. No, I'd say storming my inbox with veiled threats about the roadies you know personally is drama ;)

Why is it that the biggest drama queens (who write gushing PM's about their deep love for Neil) call other people "drama queens"? Heard the accusation one too many times? I'm sure the roadies you mentioned (many of him no doubt read DU) would like to know that you're threatening to "expose" them.

"Ronnie", I think you have more problems than I can sort out. I don't have the patience. Embrace your major crush target ... I don't care.

And welcome to my ignore list. lol

[melody]

58. An overwrought fan with a crush who doesn't want to hear the truth ... typical

I received your very sad PM. Yes, Neil is an eccentric ... and everyone who works with him is terrified of him.
Go ask Stephen Stills and Graham Nash.

If anyone needs meds, Young does. Lithium. And lots of it. After an industrial strength detox.

[Anexio]

44. Huh?

MagickMuffin says's ---> "Neil is a American, PERIOD"


Ummm, no he's not.

Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Young

"Although Young sings frequently about U.S. legends and myths (Pocahontas, space stations, and the settlement of the American West), he remains a Canadian citizen and has never wanted to relinquish his Canadian citizenship.

[Condem]

45. So what, Anexio?

He sure ain't writin songs about Canada. Except Helpless.

[Anexio]

46. I just don't have much patience...

for people that enjoy a life here, are successfully beyond anybodies wildest dreams but still find the time and energy to be derogatory.

[Lautremont]

54. You mean people who aren't born in the US but have lived there for

forty years, and have come from and occasionally return to a place where US culture and politics infests every waking moment whether you like it or not, versus people who are born in the US? So the latter group can complain all they want while the former should just shut up? Is that what you're saying?

[Condem]

55. The man loves America

It's obvious, Lautremont.

[Anexio]

56. Reply to Lautremont

No, thats not what I said nor is it what I meant.

I was pretty clear in my message. I don't need someone like you to help define my thoughts.

[melody]

60. No, someone who is hypocritical in his stance and a general jerk in other ways

... I have a problem with.

[melody]

61. Thank you, exactly n/t

[MagickMuffin]

47. Well, even if he is not a US citizen, he IS still an AMERICAN

Canada IS PART OF NORTH AMERICA. Mexican citizens are also AMERICANS. US citizens are sooooo arrogant.

NEIL HAS LIVED IN THE US FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND PAYS TAXES. HE IS MARRIED TO A US CITIZEN AND HIS CHILDREN ARE US CITIZENS.

I thought I had heard Neil mention that he became a US citizen, but apparently I misunderstood.

Below is the link that I had watched over a couple years ago, so I didn't remember correctly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7utryGZ25dg&fmt=18

[Anexio]

49. You're teasing me right?

North American is geographical area includes, among many, the countries of Canada, the United States, and sometimes Mexico depending on who you ask. There are geopolitical boundaries that separate the three counties and separate and different laws that govern each country.

If you are Canadian you cannot call yourself a Mexican or an American. And conversely if you are American you cannot call yourself a Mexican or a Canadian.

Neil Young is not a US citizen nor is he a Mexican citizen. He is a Canadian. There is nothing arrogant about saying that because it's a fact.

...And it makes no difference how long he has lived here, how much taxes he has paid here, and who he is married to, he is not a US citizen. That's just a fact and until you get your one world and everyone is a citizen of the world it's going to remain a fact.

[Cha]

7. Neil Young

called that one..and he's not the only one who had met Obama and thought the same:)

[MagickMuffin]

13. I knew there was a reason I've LOVED Neil Young since a teenager

I still :loveya: Neil

[Condem]

14. The gist of the article was CSNY's tour in 2006

Doing nothing but the Living With War album. And getting a ton of shit for it.

[MagickMuffin]

23. How about providing us with a link?.?.?

I tried doing a search and haven't found it yet.

I would love to read it.

[Condem]

24. I'll try and get my wife to do that, Magick

I'm not too good at that shit. mojo4music.com is the website. BTW, it is THE best magazine for us old rockers!

[MagickMuffin]

30. Thx, I found the website, but having difficulty finding the article

I'll await patiently.:hi:

[Pharaoh]

27. Neil Young Rocks!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq0tAoO3-xQ

[Condem]

28. Thank,'s Pharoah

[patrice]

29. One of my all-time favorites and still a righteous Rocker after all of these years.

And I'd say that even if he were backing HC.

[Condem]

36. Agree, patrice.

[dana_b]

31. go Neil!!!!

love that guy.

[lligrd]

32. They Just Named A New Species Of Spider After Him

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080511/lf_nm_life/spider_young_dc;_ylt=AkaY.NQ_gUIRnN1qiIsRrQys0NUE

[Darth_Kitten]

34. So? Neil Young says a lot of things........

He was probably asked and he said this about Obama. He has opinions about everything. Geez.

[Condem]

35. The question was, Darth

Do you have any hopes for the candidates who are still in the presidential race, at this point? My guess the interview took place in late Feb. In Berlin.

[NC_Nurse]

37. Cool. Neil Young is amazing. Love him.

:loveya:

[Condem]

39. Hey, NC

Yes he is.

[lojasmo]

40. Tip top. Neil Young and Dave Matthews

Who could ask for anything more?

[Condem]

41. Think about it, lojasmo

Springsteen, Young, Roger Waters, Matthews. Man what a show!

[lojasmo]

48. Holy hell. Forgot about Waters even. EOM.

[JPZenger]

42. Neil putting out compilation on BlueRay disks

Neil will be putting out a complete compilation of his work on BlueRay disks. They hold much more than DVDs. For 3 decades we have been waiting for a more complete compilation than Decade, including Neil's many unreleased songs. It is now finally coming.

Meanwhile, Hillary has Billy Joel on her side.

[Condem]

43. I'll tell you what, JP

Decades is one of the BEST albums in history. Soldier & Man needs a Maid. Fuck!

[Ichingcarpenter]

52. Neil just got a new spider named after him by a scientist.. a great honor.

Link here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x3306392

[Condem]

53. On NPR this morning.

Thanks, Iching!