From Neil’s sleeve notes: “Why do these old songs live so vividly now? They do to me.” Neil Young with Crazy Horse in all their “Ragged Glory”. Neil & The Horse have played together for over 50 years and the performances of these songs is a true highlight of that long relationship. 9 songs on 2 LPs, with the original song titles replaced with selected lyrics. (“Farmer John”, being a cover, retains it’s original title.) The album was recorded in 2023, with this line-up: Billy Talbot – Bass, vocal, Ralph Molina – Drums, vocal, Micah Nelson – Guitar, vocal, piano, Nils Lofgren – Guitar, vocal, piano, Neil Young – Guitar, vocal, harmonica. Neil: “In the spirit it’s offered… made this for the Horse lovers. I can’t stop it. The horse is runnin’. What a ride we have. I don’t want to mess with the vibe. I am so happy to have this to share.”

Tracks

1 City Life (Country Home)
2 Feels Like a Railroad (River of Pride) [White Line]
3 Heart of Steel (F***in’ Up)
4 Broken Circle (Over and Over)
5 Valley of Hearts (Love to Burn)
6 Farmer John
7 Walkin’ in My Place (Road of Tears) [Mansion on the Hill]
8 To Follow One’s Own Dream (Days That Used to Be)
9 A Chance on Love (Love and Only Love)