Neil Young

Neil Young and Willie Nelson Perform 'Four Strong Winds' at Farm Aid

Farm Aid
Louisville, KY, United States

• In 1995, during the Farm Aid concert in Louisville, Kentucky, Neil Young was experiencing a significant phase in his career, marked by his commitment ... Read Full Description >

  In 1995, during the Farm Aid concert in Louisville, Kentucky, Neil Young was experiencing a significant phase in his career, marked by his commitment to social causes and advocacy for family farming. Before this live performance, Neil Young had released the album "Sleeps with Angels" in 1994, which explored themes of loss and change. His collaboration on "Four Strong Winds" with Willie Nelson at the concert underscores their shared commitment to agricultural issues, emphasizing the importance of supporting family farms in America. The performance also reflects Young's ongoing engagement with Americana music and showcases his ability to blend personal artistry with activism. Notably, Farm Aid, founded in 1985 by Nelson, Young, and others, highlights Young's longstanding dedication to these causes, further solidifying his status not just as a rock icon, but as a socially conscious artist.

Neil Young - Sugar Mountain Live Performance at Farm Aid

Farm Aid
Louisville, Kentucky, United States

• By October 1995, Neil Young was in a dynamic phase of his career, having recently released the album "Broken Arrow" in 1996, which featured a more pol... Read Full Description >

  By October 1995, Neil Young was in a dynamic phase of his career, having recently released the album "Broken Arrow" in 1996, which featured a more polished sound compared to his earlier works. The live performance of "Sugar Mountain" at the Farm Aid concert on October 1, 1995, is significant because it marked his continued commitment to raising awareness for family farmers, a cause that he co-founded with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp in 1985. This event illustrated Young's deep connection to social and political issues through music. Additionally, the song "Sugar Mountain," originally released in 1969, reflects nostalgia and themes of youth, making its inclusion in such a context poignant, as it bridges generations of fans and advocates for farming communities. The performance also featured Willie Nelson, further intertwining the event’s mission with Young's musical legacy.

Neil Young - 'Comes A Time' Live Performance at Farm Aid Concert

Farm Aid
Louisville, KY, United States

• In October 1995, during the Farm Aid concert in Louisville, Kentucky, Neil Young performed "Comes A Time," a song from his 1978 album of the same name... Read Full Description >

  In October 1995, during the Farm Aid concert in Louisville, Kentucky, Neil Young performed "Comes A Time," a song from his 1978 album of the same name. By this stage in his career, Young had experienced a resurgence in popularity thanks to his work in the early '90s, especially with albums like "Harvest Moon" (1992) and "Sleeps with Angels" (1994). Notably, the annual Farm Aid concerts, co-founded by Young, showcase his commitment to supporting family farmers and advocating for sustainable agriculture. His 1995 appearance at Farm Aid reflected not only his enduring musical legacy but also his active participation in socio-political causes. This performance exemplifies Young's ability to blend artistry with activism, reinforcing his role as a pivotal figure in both the music industry and social movements.