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"...but its honestly what you run with Neil Young stuff. Take it as it comes and be thankful when its done."
Keywords regarding going to any Neil Young concert. I remember the Greendale tour when he presented what was a stage show about the album and town of Greendale and its inhabitants. Many in the audience were perplexed as to what was going on. They wanted familiar songs. For me and friends who were there, it was cool because we'd learned that when you went to see Neil, you rode his train for the time you were there.
My dad learned harsh lessons in seeing Lou Reed that way too. The shows weren't great in the moment, or they were expecting something else, but then in retrospect, and actually said by Lou at most of those shows, "I wanted to do something you haven't seen 100 times before." I understand being frustrated in the moment. I probably would be too if I saw Lou once and it was more akin to Magic and Loss instead of Rock and Roll Animal or Animal Serenade, but thats just what happens with some of these artists. You take a shot, and in the end its why you love them. And usually in retrospect, even if its not what you wanted at the time, you can find an appreciation for the show later. The artist wasn't wrong, it just wasn't what YOU expected. Greendale is a great example. And for every Greendale, there's a show where Neil gave the person going EXACTLY what they wanted and its the best show ever.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2020-07-19 18:05 by RollingFreak.