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Coffee Break: The world of Neil Young

Colorado was recorded in the titular state in a studio sitting at 9000 feet.
Colorado was recorded in the titular state in a studio sitting at 9000 feet.DH Lovelife

by Jill Riley and Anna Weggel

November 12, 2020

Neil Young was born on this day in 1945, making him 75 today.

He is famous for his many solo albums, his music with Crazy Horse, and for his time in Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Young has received several Grammy and Juno Awards, and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted him twice: in 1995 as a solo artist and in 1997 as a member of Buffalo Springfield.

These days he is keeping busy releasing new music, saving high-quality audio, and suing the Trump campaign over song use.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the world of Neil Young - originals, covers, collaborations, etc.?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Neil Young - Rockin' in the Free World
Buffalo Springfield - Expecting To Fly
Neil Young - Heart Of Gold
Crosby Stills Nash and Young - Helpless
Neil Young and Crazy Horse - Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)
Neil Young - Walk With Me
Neil Young - Shut It Down 2020
Neil Young - Cinnamon Girl