Saturday, July 14, 2012

NEIL YOUNG: THE STORY BEHIND THE SONGS by NIGEL WILLIAMSON

A Song is ultimately what it means to you.Like Poetry they have be enigmatic , mysterious and transcendent.Though, like Joseph Franks masterpiece of Dostoyevsky , a little detail of the age,cultural forms and prevailing philosophical currents goes a long way to rightfully appreciating the work of a craftsman and deep thinker like Neil Young has always employed in his work.A lot of Youngs Music is to be seen as Genuine Artistry like currents in painting.This book is a treasure trove for fans wondering about the circumstances and thought processes going into the background of songs.

The Good thing about the Book is the author does not like all the songs and is not shy to tell us so in uncertain and harsh terms.This makes his lauding of songs ever more sincere rather than overtly fawning.


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