Music Cannot Change the World, Says Neil Young

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[Dilbert San Diego]

Well, some of the stoned out rock and roll people in the ‘60s thought they were changing the world. There were some protest songs in the Vietnam era.

The hippie generation thinks that they changed the world and got us out of Vietnam and that the world is better because of that chain of events.

[submarinerswife]

Why can’t these hippie freaks just die out already? They dirty our government, colleges, and airwaves like they are relevant or ever were relevant.

I am so over it.

[cake_crumb]

Yeah! Be EXCELLENT to one another!

[truth_seeker]

Since he is Canadian, I don’t put much value in his critique of Bush.

[TigersEye]

For Fred in Ohio!

Sorry, FredHeads. I couldn't resist.

[dr_who_2]

I'd like to buy the world a home
And furnish it with love
Grow apple trees and honey bees
And snow white turtle doves.

I'd like to teach the world to sing In perfect harmony
I'd like to buy the world a Coke (TM)
And keep it company
That's the real thing.

[4yearlurker]

I don’t think Neil was ever the front man for CSN&Y. Having said that he is a “No blood for oil” nitwit who sounds like he plays lead guitar on a ironing board.

[Daveinyork]

I never could stand his singing. It sounds too much like whining.

[GOPJ]

"I know that the time when music could change the world is past. I really doubt that a single song can make a difference. It is a reality," Young told reporters.

The vast majority of anti-war songs in the sixties came after the war protests had started. In the same way, "We Shall Overcome" was not the cause of the civil rights movement, but an anthem and reflection. Sad to think Young is soooooooo puffed up about his role - and soooooooo politically tone deaf.

[joebuck]

“Down By the River,” “Powderfinger,” and “My My Hey Hey”

Don't forget "Thrasher" from the Rust album. My favorite acoustic song by Neil.

[Maelstorm]

Huckabee thinks it can. lol

[toddlintown]

Is that old rich fart still wearing torn jeans and tie-dyed shirts while he trades online?

[cake_crumb]

He never had nothin’ on CCR

[Mr. Mojo]

“....the motel of lost companions waits with heated pool...and bar.”

[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

No, directly through music, but through the money and influence that being a famous musician brings you.

That’s why you rented out a restaurant for an evening for only you and your disciples including Eddie Vedder and his brainless cronies, right Neil? Teaching them how to push things to the left with their tens of millions and influence over the young.

[Hayzo]

I think all these 60’s icons coming out the last few years realize this war is their last gasp to create their socialist utopia in the US. Fortunately, their irrelevancy with the younger generations relegate to the Assheap of time. Though the MSM still gives them the 15 minutes because the Media dinasour cling to hope that their pathetic genereation can still make a change. It is sad and pathetic to watch! But I do enjoy it! 8^)

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

I know that the time when music could change the world is past.

It was never here sugar pie.

Go stick your finger in a bowl of water and pull it out. See the hole it left? That is just how important your "music" was.

Now get over yourself.

[cake_crumb]

"Another 60’s child gets a revelation in his old age......."

Yeah. I keep thinking, "It took him HOW many years to realize this?"

[goodnesswins]

LOL...thank you soooo much for that chuckle....I needed that!

[Mark was here]

I would like to buy the world a coke.