by Neil Young
First published 1975
This comprehensive folio presents thirty-two compositions from Neil Young's most prolific creative period between 1969 and 1973. The collection spans Young's solo breakthrough and his work with Crazy Horse, featuring complete musical arrangements for classics like "After the Gold Rush," "Heart of Gold," "Old Man," and "Ohio." Musicians and fans can access the full scores that defined Young's transition from folk troubadour to rock icon. The songbook includes original photographs from the era and complete lyric sheets for each composition. Young's artistic evolution unfolds through these pages, from the introspective ballads that made him a household name to the politically charged anthems that captured a generation's unrest. The collection documents the period when Young established his distinctive voice, blending country, folk, and rock into something entirely his own. "Tell Me Why" and "Country Girl" represent the range of his songwriting during these transformative years. This folio serves as both a practical resource for performers and a window into the creative process of one of rock's most influential songwriters during his peak years.
Genres: 20th-century, non-fiction, biography-memoir, music, americana
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: artist-biography, creative-process
Period: 1969-1973
220 pages · Paperback · Alfred Music