Heart of Gold (3:06)
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Neil Young’s only number one hit single in his long musical career. The song is one of a series of soft, acoustic pieces which were written partly as a result of a back injury. Unable to stand for long periods of time, he could not play his electric guitar and so returned to his acoustic guitar, which he could play sitting down,
Originally, this song was meant to segue with the song “A Man Needs a Maid”, and was therefore played on piano. It was played in this manner during Young’s solo shows in 1971, but he abandoned this approach midway through the tour and began to play it on guitar as it is now known. Additionally, one line that was cut when the two songs became separate entities was “Afraid/A man feels afraid” [6] An example of the segued version appears on Young’s Live at Massey Hall 1971 release.
Young wrote in the liner notes of his compilation album Decade: “This song put me in the middle of the road. Traveling there soon became a bore so I headed for the ditch.” This statement was in response to the mainstream popularity that he gained as a result of “Heart of Gold“‘s number-one status.
Originally, this song was meant to segue with the song “A Man Needs a Maid”, and was therefore played on piano. It was played in this manner during Young’s solo shows in 1971, but he abandoned this approach midway through the tour and began to play it on guitar as it is now known. Additionally, one line that was cut when the two songs became separate entities was “Afraid/A man feels afraid” [6] An example of the segued version appears on Young’s Live at Massey Hall 1971 release.
Young wrote in the liner notes of his compilation album Decade: “This song put me in the middle of the road. Traveling there soon became a bore so I headed for the ditch.” This statement was in response to the mainstream popularity that he gained as a result of “Heart of Gold“‘s number-one status.
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irishpunk39 wrote:
i seen him rock a whole arena with a guitar harmonica and a mic all by himself!!!!!!!!!!
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suikodee wrote:
Phenomenal
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digout wrote:
the best ever... always loved this song... from my childhood..... oh well,,, teen years...:-)
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eLeCtRoDeLiC wrote:
superb,i love the harmy blending in every now and then..
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PureSweetSound wrote:
:-) Hearing Shakey always brings a smile to my face...
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IlliterateWit wrote:
This song never gets old.
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rolands1961 wrote:
A truly great song : )
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stlthbmr wrote:
A damn fine tune.
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Cox_of_Seagulls wrote:
Pretty much the best song ever.
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nocturana wrote:
:)
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OmegaBombs wrote:
still searching
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oliversimon90 wrote:
<3
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OLDCHAVYCAR2RED wrote:
heard this tune in my sisters 65 mustaing back in the 70's wish she had the cat to day a it was on a 8trak tape
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LorelaiDiamond wrote:
Keep me searching for a heart of gold. And I'm gettin' old.
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LTHMPLS wrote:
That is one opinion.
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fjosjd wrote:
only good song on harvest
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heypwap wrote:
so good.
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davidbowiegirl wrote:
Amazing song <3
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culevera wrote:
great song you can be any age to enjoy this song
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MadRangerMan wrote:
.....and I'm gettin' old!
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