Released 8 years ago this November
Songs for Judy
Neil Young · 2018
79 min · 23 tracks · alternative rock
A collection of intimate live performances showcasing Neil Young's raw vocal delivery and poignant songwriting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Too Far Gone Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Heart of Gold — This song remains one of Young's most beloved anthems, capturing the essence of searching for meaning with a tender yet powerful delivery.
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The Needle and the Damage Done — This track poignantly addresses the impact of addiction, showcasing Young's ability to blend personal narrative with broader social commentary through haunting melodies.
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Sugar Mountain — As a nostalgic reflection on youth and lost innocence, this song exemplifies Young's storytelling prowess and emotional vulnerability.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate live performance energy
- poignant storytelling with depth
- wave-like pacing through emotions
- reflective moments for quiet listening
- dynamic journey with peaks
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer polished studio recordings
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A collection of live performances that showcases classic tracks, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- 1970s nostalgia· addiction and loss· environmental reflection
- Career context
- Released in late 2018, 'Songs for Judy' arrived as a posthumous compilation of previously unreleased live recordings from 1976. At this stage, Young was revisiting his extensive catalog and reflecting on his influential career, which had spanned over five decades. This album serves as a bridge between his storied past and his ongoing relevance in contemporary music.
Tracklist
- 1 Songs for Judy (intro) 3:25
- 2 Too Far Gone Start here 3:14
- 3 No One Seems to Know 2:29
- 4 Heart of Gold 2:53
- 5 White Line 2:45
- 6 Love Is a Rose 2:20
- 7 After the Gold Rush 4:15
- 8 Human Highway 3:04
- 9 Tell Me Why 3:34
- 10 Mr. Soul 3:06
- 11 Mellow My Mind 2:29
- 12 Give Me Strength 3:27
- 13 A Man Needs a Maid 4:53
- 14 Roll Another Number 2:22
- 15 Journey Through the Past 3:17
- 16 Harvest 2:42
- 17 Campaigner 3:30
- 18 Old Laughing Lady 5:18
- 19 The Losing End 3:51
- 20 Here We Are in the Years 3:56
- 21 The Needle and the Damage Done 2:26
- 22 Pocahontas 3:49
- 23 Sugar Mountain 6:08
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