Songs For Judy is a thoroughly engaging collection of live acoustic performances culled from Neilâ??s November 1976 solo tour and features twenty-two songs recorded at various cities along the tour. This song cycle of live recordings is particularly powerful and unique. Young had spent much of the year traveling around the world on tour with Crazy Horse. When touring on his own, he recharged and focused on songs that would not surface in recorded form for several years. Of the albums many treasures, â??No One Seems To Knowâ? would not see the light of day until now and it remains unreleased in any other iteration.
The raw versions of the tracks found on Songs For Judy reflect an artist completely unvarnished and unafraid to allow the songs to breath and to find their own shape when performed in a solo setting. Songs written in that era would come into focus and then seemingly disappear only to re-enter Youngâ??s orbit somewhere down the road. â??White Lineâ? and â??Give Me Strengthâ? are such examples of finding the light in 1990 and 2017 respectively. Itâ??s also fascinating to hear Young revisit early gems such as Springfieldâ??s â??Mr. Soulâ? (â??67), â??Here We Are In The Yearsâ? (â??68), and â??The Losing Endâ? (â??69) from some of his earliest solo recordings which remain as timeless as ever. -
Archive release from the veteran singer/songwriter. Songs For Judy is a thoroughly engaging collection of live acoustic performances culled from Neil's November 1976 solo tour and features twenty-two songs recorded at various cities along the tour. This song cycle of live recordings is particularly powerful and unique. Young had spent much of the year traveling around the world on tour with Crazy Horse. When touring on his own, he recharged and focused on songs that would not surface in recorded form for several years. Of the albums many treasures, "No One Seems To Know" would not see the light of day until now and it remains unreleased in any other iteration. The raw versions of the tracks found on Songs For Judy reflect an artist completely unvarnished and unafraid to allow the songs to breath and to find their own shape when performed in a solo setting. Songs written in that era would come into focus and then seemingly disappear only to re-enter Young's orbit somewhere down the road. "White Line" and "Give Me Strength" are such examples of finding the light in 1990 and 2017 respectively. It's also fascinating to hear Young revisit early gems such as Springfield's "Mr. Soul" ('67), "Here We Are In The Years" ('68), and "The Losing End" ('69) from some of his earliest solo recordings which remain as timeless as ever.
"Songs for Judy" is an intimate live CD by Neil Young, released by Warner Bros. Records, capturing a series of solo performances from his 1976 tour. The album focuses on stripped-down versions of classics and lesser-known gems, with Neil alone on acoustic guitar or piano, highlighting the fragility, warmth and intensity of his songwriting. The recordings convey a close, almost conversational atmosphere, as if the listener were seated in a small theater, hearing raw versions of songs later known from full-band arrangements. "Songs for Judy" is ideal for fans who appreciate Young's more reflective side, as it showcases his narrative strength, emotional range and melodic inventiveness in a pure, unadorned setting.
As an audio document, this CD offers a coherent journey through different creative phases of Neil Young's career, combining intimate ballads, folk-rock miniatures and early versions of songs that would become fan favorites. The sound is carefully restored to maintain the original character of the 1970s recordings while providing a clear, detailed listening experience. The track selection underlines Young's versatility: from tender, introspective pieces to more urgent and socially conscious songs, all presented in a concentrated solo framework that puts voice and lyrics at the center.
Neil Young is one of the most influential singer-songwriters in rock and folk history, known for his work both as a solo artist and with bands like Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Across decades, he has shaped the musical landscape with milestone albums, politically engaged lyrics and a unique blend of folk, rock and country. His body of work includes many widely acclaimed songs and albums that have become reference points for generations of musicians, and he is celebrated for his artistic integrity, emotional honesty and constant willingness to explore new sonic territories.
Warner Bros. Records, the label behind this release, is one of the most established and respected record companies in the world. Known for its diverse roster of major artists across rock, pop and many other genres, the company has played a crucial role in bringing important albums and careers to a global audience. With a long history of high production standards and careful catalog management, Warner Bros. Records offers releases that combine artistic relevance with consistently reliable sound and manufacturing quality, making this CD a dependable choice for collectors and music lovers alike.
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Digipak
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Target audience
Adult
Song titles
Disc 1:
1 Songs For Judy Intro - Atlanta, Ga - Nov 24 (Late
2 Too Far Gone - Boulder, Colorado - Nov 06
3 No One Seems To Know - Boulder, Colorado - Nov 07
4 Heart Of Gold - Fort Worth, Texas - Nov 10
5 White Line - Fort Worth, Texas - Nov 10
6 Love Is A Rose - Houston - Nov 11
7 After The Gold Rush - Houston - Nov 11
8 Human Highway - Madison, Wisconsin - Nov 14
9 Tell Me Why - Chicago - Nov 15 (Late Show)
10 Mr. Soul - New York - Nov 20 (Early Show)
11 Mellow My Mind - New York - Nov 20 (Early Show)
12 Give Me Strength - New York - Nov 20 (Late Show)
13 A Man Needs A Maid - New York - Nov 20 (Late Show)
14 Roll Another Number - Boston - Nov 22 (Late Show)
15 Journey Through The Past - Boston - Nov 22 (Late S
16 Harvest - Boston - Nov 22 (Late Show)
17 Campaigner - Boston - Nov 22 (Late Show)
18 Old Laughing Lady - Atlanta - Nov 24 (Early Show)
19 The Losing End - Atlanta - Nov 24 (Late Show)
20 Here We Are In The Years - Atlanta - Nov 24 (Late
21 The Needle And The Damage Done - Atlanta - Nov 24
22 Pocahontas - Atlanta - Nov 24 (Late Show)
23 Sugar Mountain - Atlanta - Nov 24 (Late Show)
Rock&Pop
107.647
- Beat 219- Bombast Rock 125- Classic Rock 15.386- Glamrock 103- Latin Rock 213- Mainstream Rock 72.544- Rockpop 17.891- Soft Rock/Pop Rock 540- Westcoast 523Songwriter 3.440
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