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Neil Young | Artist Essentials
First released: 1970 (year verified)
Original studio album recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: Let the forceful performance lead attention to the contrast with the quieter songs nearby.
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First released: 1970 (year verified)
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Recording: Original studio album recording
Credit: Neil Young
Role in this collection: Primary recording artist
Original album: After the Gold Rush
Neil Young / Warner - After the Gold Rush
Original 1970 album and original eleven-song program; later anniversary bonus outtakes are separately identified. | Reviewed 2026-10-19
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About Neil Young
Neil Young is a Canadian singer, songwriter and guitarist whose career includes Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, solo releases and recurring work with Crazy Horse. Albums such as After the Gold Rush and Tonight's the Night sit alongside electric group recordings and experiments such as Trans. His catalog spans folk, country-oriented writing and extended guitar rock.
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Apple Music - Neil Young licensed artist biography
Read the substantive licensed artist biography supporting the historical identity and recording career summarized here. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
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