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Music Monday: February 14, 2022

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Hi, everyone. Welcome to this week’s edition of Music Monday.

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One of Neil Young’s most important albums celebrated its golden anniversary earlier this month. Harvest was released 50 years ago on Feb 1, 1972. It introduced the world to legendary songs like the title track, “Old Man”, “The Needle And The Damage Done” and today’s impossibly beautiful & heartbreaking pick. I have loved this magnificent tune forever. It holds a permanent place in my top ten list of favorite songs of all time.

It was my first introduction to acoustic music & placed the bar so high it remains a perfect performance in my heart, mind & soul. And with today being Valentine’s Day, it underscores the need we all have to find that perfect love. So whatever the great joy of your life is-whether it be a person, place or thing-celebrate it with everything you have whenever you can. Life goes by too fast not to. Love is love.

“I want to live
I want to give
I’ve been a miner
For a heart of gold”.

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Neil Young: “Heart Of Gold” (1972, written by Neil Young).

Stay safe and well.

Let’s Take A Moment Day 367

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Hi everyone.  Hope you are all well and continue to stay that way during this global health crisis we are facing.  But in addition to protecting your physical wellness, what are you doing to stay mentally healthy today?

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I know we are still facing a serious situation but a new year gives us hope for the new days, seasons, opportunities & moments ahead. Still, music is something that will never change for me. It is my refuge, the most comforting part of my life & the one thing I consistently count on. So until a more normal semblance of life returns, I am going to share a song I listen to that helps me escape the current state of things, if only for a few minutes each day. And if this helps anyone else, even better.

On March 18, 1972 Neil Young hit the #1 spot in the country for one week with the exquisite “Heart Of Gold” (Day 24). That song was from his Harvest album which produced a few of his other signature tracks including “Old Man” (Day 322), “Are You Ready For The Country”, the title track and today’s tune. Young has such a heartbreakingly beautiful way of expressing himself and that combined with his stunning poetry has made me a fan for life.

“I sing the song because I love the man
I know that some of you don’t understand
Milk blood to keep from running out“.

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Neil Young: “The Needle And the Damage Done” (1972, written by Neil Young).

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Stay well.