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To think Neil Young is rubbish?

74 replies

FlyMaybe · 09/05/2018 22:43

Just that really. I hate his nasal whining, he's not even attractive, and I just don't get all the fuss.

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UpstartCrow · 09/05/2018 22:47

Yanbu, just for ''welfare mothers make better lovers''.

KeepServingTheDrinks · 09/05/2018 22:49

I forgive him a lot for "Only Love Can Break Your Heart"

Dreamscomingtrue · 09/05/2018 22:53

My husband is a big fan, I’m not, seeing him once was more than enough. He wrote/sang some good songs years ago but just seems to churn out any old durge now. His concerts are very self indulgent, he has a “take it or leave it” attitude to his loyal fans.

TERFragetteCity · 09/05/2018 22:56

Whoa - hush your mouth. He recorded Harvest in a full back brace. Classic album that.

EnglishGirlApproximately · 09/05/2018 22:57
Shock
Oddish · 09/05/2018 22:57

Take it back!

IronMansIronButt · 09/05/2018 22:58

I can't stand people that can't differentiate between "I don't personally like this persons music" and "this person is shit".

No, millions of people like him, he's had a 50 year long career and a long lasting influence on the music scene. it doesn't make much difference if you like him or not.

EnglishGirlApproximately · 09/05/2018 22:59

Lol though at the concern that he isn’t attractive Grin He isn’t really going for the boyband market!

NearWildHeaven · 09/05/2018 23:03

I have no particular fondness for him but his Harvest album is just brilliant.

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FlyMaybe · 09/05/2018 23:05

My DH is a HUGE fan. I like a really wide range of music and artists. I keep going back, to try and see what it is that I'm missing. But I Just. Don't. Get. It. Now Tom Petty (RIP), I could wax lyrical about him all day...

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User12879923378 · 09/05/2018 23:05

After The Gold Rush? That Neil Young? Strongly disagree. I agree he doesn't seem very nice but the man who wrote Heart of Gold cannot possibly be described as "rubbish".

Battleax · 09/05/2018 23:06

Yanbu, just for ''welfare mothers make better lovers''.

Is that a lyric? Shock

EastMidsMummy · 09/05/2018 23:08

I don’t agree - and it feels an oddly random time to pick this particular fight.

SevenOf1981 · 09/05/2018 23:08

My ddad was a big fan too. I love birds, harvest moon and his voice just makes me feel at peace.
Plus the lyric 'king went a'runnin' after deer, wasn't scared of jumpin' off the truck in high gear' is ace.

Grilledaubergines · 09/05/2018 23:09

Neil young who did Sweet Caroline? He sings songs with those lyrics?Shock

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FlyMaybe · 09/05/2018 23:10

Yes Battle

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Grilledaubergines · 09/05/2018 23:10

Oh ignore me. That was Neil Diamond wasn’t itBlushBlush

ShackUp · 09/05/2018 23:10

YANBU I have never understood the obsession with Neil Young/CSNY. I think it was cool and recherché to like him at one point, and everyone was too scared to say, 'he's really boring'.

RaininSummer · 09/05/2018 23:11

He has made some beautiful music.

MadgeMidgerson · 09/05/2018 23:12

Some people like things
Other people don’t
Oh well
Hey nonny no 🙃

User12879923378 · 09/05/2018 23:12

Love me some CSN&Y too.

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FlyMaybe · 09/05/2018 23:13

Exactly, Shack.

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MadgeMidgerson · 09/05/2018 23:13

lol at the idea that everyone who claims to like Neil young is faking because they are afraid to say he is boring

Battleax · 09/05/2018 23:13

Aubergine Smile

AsAProfessionalPenis · 09/05/2018 23:14

YABVVU
Wash your mouth out with soap

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