Cortez the Killer (7:30)
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“Cortez the Killer” is a song by Neil Young from his 1975 album, Zuma. It was recorded with Young’s band Crazy Horse.
The song is about Hernán Cortes, the Spanish conqueror of the Aztec Empire in what is now considered Mexico. Check out the Cortez the Killer Songfacts for more info on this song.
The Church do a sublime cover of this song on A Box of Birds, as do Built to Spill on the album Live, extending their version of the song to a play time of just over twenty minutes.
The song is about Hernán Cortes, the Spanish conqueror of the Aztec Empire in what is now considered Mexico. Check out the Cortez the Killer Songfacts for more info on this song.
The Church do a sublime cover of this song on A Box of Birds, as do Built to Spill on the album Live, extending their version of the song to a play time of just over twenty minutes.
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sartoris7 wrote:
favorite Neil Young song.........
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roXtoyz wrote:
this song just takes me another place.
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dominic_john wrote:
Perfect. One of the best solos. Neil proves that you don't have to play 100 notes a minute to make a great solo. The lead guitar in this song is full of emotion; just like most of NY's work.
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RODRUIL wrote:
In his LIVE RUST you can hear the distinctive pre-grunge sound, like a guitar string made up of Static, grainy noise!
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terrmi wrote:
Best of the best
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dead_seattle wrote:
post-rock of 70's
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proofed wrote:
Thank God he is back from his grunge sound, this sounds like some of his best,
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RODRUIL wrote:
It's Neil allright!
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geldi2002 wrote:
awesome
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fravog wrote:
Unique guitar sound , Only Neil can play like this !
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archange08 wrote:
extra thk "NEIL" !!!
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emergingsynergy wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOR0zLL7UlU
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tommarkham wrote:
Trying to write something profound but keep looking at Van Damme dancing...
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
Greatest song evahhhh
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Snyyppis wrote:
the instrumental part in the start is amazing... the rest is just a bonus
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lisajeanm wrote:
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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amigal wrote:
great great song
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KainiIndustries wrote:
recently rediscovered neil... this song is almost post-rock until he starts singing. could be tortoise or someone!
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Ulrichfranz wrote:
kann jonas51 nur beipflichten...............fühle mich 30 Jahre zurückversetzt...
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serveuwithcfood wrote:
(lighter flicks, sways for 7:30 min.) he came dancin across the water!
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