I'm reading the actual book. Hardcover, turning pages, the real thing. Lots of reviews out there in internet-land about Neil's writing. For me, I'm taking it as it is. Neil's rambling thoughts, his spontaneous ideas, reflexive points of view, etc., etc. Yes, the book would be much better, from a literary point of view, if it was properly edited..... Yes, we really might not care too much about his Lionel trains, "Pono" sound, or dilapidated car collection... but there's something about the book's "raw" nature that I'm really enjoying. Sort of like an unfiltered cabernet... very rough around the edges, but the more you sip it, the better it gets. Let's face it..... Neil Young is a truly unique individual musician --- there aren't any guys like him out there. He's given us a ton of tremendous songs over the years, and now, he deserves our attention. I think it's pretty cool that we can sit back and read his stuff and appreciate his life. Whether we're stuck on Sugar Mountain, dreaming about that pretty Cowgirl in the Sand, or simply wondering why our Rust Never Sleeps, we all owe a lot to Neil Young. Let's just enjoy.....
A nice evening with Neil Young
So last night I'm sitting and reading Neil Young's new book, and it's really quite good. A little disjointed and messed up, much like his life, but refreshingly honest, candid, and well written. Then I listened to "Prairie Wind" and "After the Gold Rush," and I think I enjoyed these two great albums more than ever before, since Neil's written words were still fresh on my mind. I've been a fan of Mr. Young ever since "Deja Vu" was released (the first album I ever bought.....I was in tenth grade) and it's really a treat that he's still making music and active on the scene. I recommend his new book to all of you who have appreciated his music all these years.