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"The greatest danger is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it."
"One morning a couple of summers ago," Neil says reflectively, "I found myself at that place characterized by the great New York Yankees catcher, Yogi Berra: ‘If you come to a fork in the road, take it.’
"I did ... and I took it," he adds matter-of-factly.
“It was obviously my lucky day,” he says. “In a round-about way it led me back to my country roots, back to the sweet memories of my teen years, and thankfully, back to my music.
"Whether by fate or destiny, I feel privileged and blessed that the time and season in my life to answer the calling back to my country roots and to my music came at that unexpected crossroads in my life."
Neil’s roots are deep country, proudly reflecting his early years growing up on the family farm in part of the now slowly disappearing tobacco heartland of southwestern Ontario, Canada.
From tumbleweeds drifting along old Route 66 and flashy 1950's convertibles, to rusted out flatbed trucks and walking down railroad tracks, it is hard not to picture Johnny Cash here. Even more so with Neil's self-effacing western lilt and a soft southern drawl influenced in part during his teens while toiling in summer sun-baked Southern Ontario tobacco fields alongside his co-workers from the Carolina’s and Georgia.
How, or why, he kept it all buried and tucked away neatly in the background of his life for so long remains a mystery, even to him, although it may be partly symptomatic of his somewhat private and complex nature and character.
For the curious, Neil's lengthy personal bio can be found on his page at MySpace: www.myspace.com/therealneilyoung.
CD Baby at http://cdbaby.com/cd/neilwyoung
http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=neil%20w%20young
"Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Ralph Waldo Emerson
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You Just Turned My life Around
REACHED # 3 on both the IAC COUNTRY CHART and CASHBOX COUNTRY CHART A song reflecting the wonder and beauty of being pulled from the depths of emptiness and loneliness by a special someone in your life. I was honoured to have Paula share lead vocals with me on this song and to have her talent, professional experience and presence grace my debut album with her beautiful voice. The song was selected to be on a compilation Charity CD in Canada.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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country crossover
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Got Nothin' To Lose
REACHED # 12 in the IAC COUNTRY CHART .. Written in 1959 reflecting the essence of early rock ’n roll and country rock-a-billy music that I listened to as I lived and loved my way through my teenage years. Lyrics received an Honorable Mention at the 1989 Music City Song Festival in Nashville. "This is a great tune and shows what music was about in the 50's. Great vocal track with dynamite back-ups. This should have a Sun Studio label."
Jerry Kabat, Station Manager, KIAC station WROK.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Country Rock-a-billy
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The Cowboy Song
Neil w Young & The Legendary Bear Creek Band
HIT # 1 ON BOTH THE IAC MUSIC AND CASHBOX COUNTRY CHARTS
Neil w Young, Ray Lyell, Gary Borden, Ken Baird, Steve Petrie
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Country Rock-a-billy
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The Restless Wind
HIT # 1 ON BOTH THE IAC MUSIC AND CASHBOX COUNTRY CHARTS ..
Like a tumbleweed driftin', blowin' an' rollin' across the desert and down old Route 66 .. follow the restless legendary cowboy from town to town, stage to stage, night after night. The road - don't know where it's going take me, could be back to where I've been .. just like The Restless Wind.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Country Rock-a-billy
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There's Just The One And Only You
Reached # 1 on the EASY LISTENING/SOFT ROCK CHART, # 4 on the COUNTRY CHART and # 6 on the CASHBOX COUNTRY CHART. Written in 1959 by yours truly on the left as I was then about a sweetheart in high school. Finally recorded in 2007. Never say never!! The song has become the underlying love theme woven through the pages in the novel that I'm currently writing. My good friend James Stanley Howen had the song played at his wedding. Thank you for that honor Jimmy.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Love Songs
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I Got My Ragtop Down
REACHED # 8 on the IAC COUNTRY CHART
"I hear this song and I feel like a young man again." Bobby Lawson, Member Rockabilly Hall of Fame
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Rockabilly
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All Through The Night
HIT # 1 on the IAC MUSIC EASY LISTENING/SOFT ROCK CHART and # 2 on the CASHBOX EASY LISTENING/SOFT POP CHART, REACHED # 17 on the IAC MUSIC COUNTRY CHART, and # 11 on the IAC MUSIC ALL GENRES CHART ..
When love goes wrong, "the worst time of day is all through the night" ...
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Easy Listening/Soft Rock
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Ride
REACHED # 11 on the IAC COUNTRY CHART and # 23 on the ALL GENRES CHART
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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NEW COUNTRY/Soft Rock
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No Looking Back
Reached # 7 on the IAC Country Chart and # 17 on the All Genres Chart. The title track on my debut album.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Country Rock-a-billy
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Hello, I'm Johnny Cash
HIT # 2 ON BOTH THE IAC MUSIC AND CASHBOX COUNTRY CHARTS
My personal tribute to one of the earliest and greatest musical influences in my life - the one and only legendary Johnny Cash.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Americana
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Roy Muniz
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6/24/2009 9:25:53 PM
Hi Neil, It won't be long til the settling is settled. I am in a place I have always wanted to be. I'll be in touch, my best to you friend, your Fan;
roymuniz
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Roy Muniz
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4/30/2009 7:12:40 PM
Hello My Friend, I hope all is smooth and spring in blooming full around you. I'm two steppin' in my chair to your tune "Hello I'm Johnny Cash" Love ya Brother!
peace always;
roymuniz
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William J Urmson
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4/11/2009 4:10:17 PM
Neil,
Thanx so much for being such a valued friend! Everyday I see something on the news that makes me think humankind is on the fast track to HELL. Then my good friend Neil sends me a positive, beautiful, thought that reminds me there is still alot of good left in the world! I thank God for you Neil W. Young! I thank God he blessed me with such a good friend! Have a great Easter cowboy! WJU
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Roy Muniz
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3/23/2009 6:40:44 PM
Hi Neil-
dropped by to say hey and send well wishes your way. music, peace and happiness.
roymuniz
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Annie Marleau
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2/25/2009 8:46:30 PM
Hi Neil!
Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. I'm not sure how Something's Gotta Give has topped the Country charts ..wow what a pleasant surprise! I hope you're well and that we will meet one another in person sometime soon!
Warm regards,
Annie
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Gary Tipping
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2/22/2009 8:22:53 AM
Thanks for letting me know my songs were not playing correctly on my profile. I have now uploaded the songs again.
Regards, Gary Tipping
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Chris Mahon
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2/15/2009 2:26:39 AM
Hi Neil,
Really enjoyed listening to some of your tunes. Thanks for sharing them!
Chris
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Roy Muniz
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2/2/2009 7:01:37 PM
Neil, your words are a great comfort to me my friend. My brother Raymond was above all things a great song writer and loved Jesus and I as well as others will be blessed by his music.
You have shown me much Neil, and always remember, I am your Brother also..
be well;
roymuniz
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SqurlyMurly
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1/9/2009 11:07:58 AM
Thank you, Neil! I pray you had a blessed Christmas and wonderful beginning to the New Year. May it bring you all the joys of family, friends, and your gifted music.
Peace & love
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Jeff Allen Myers
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1/5/2009 8:56:38 PM
Neil,
Thank you so much for your kind words of support in my time of grief. Much appreciated...
Regards,
Jeff
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The Man With No Band
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12/31/2008 8:35:34 PM
Hi Neil .... you my friend deserve so much more than my occasional visit ... just know you are always in my thoughts ... there are few like you my friend and I mean that in the sincerest and best way possible ... may '09 bring you a year filled with joy and inspiration ... a little boomerang effect is well deserved ... to a Cowboy who throws a lasso of love around all those he touches ...
Peace
Sam
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William J Urmson
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12/30/2008 5:58:45 AM
Neil, I'm officially back on IAC. I made too many good friends (like you) here and just couldn't stay away any longer! Even though God's blessings are getting fewer these days in this very sick world. I pray he will still richly bless a good man like you! Have a very prosperous 2009 my friend! WJU
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Village Jammers
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12/27/2008 1:53:39 PM
Howdy, Neil
'Tis quiet here in bountiful (albeit unpredictable) New England. Christmas came and went in reverse.....snow hanging on for the eve, and all but gone on Christmas day. Fortunately, the whole family showed up happy and healthy for dinner. Blessings to you and yours this holiday season and throughout 2009.
Peace from me and the fellas.
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PIP and MERRY
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12/23/2008 12:27:14 PM
Hi Neil. Just wanted to say how much we've enjoyed your music through the year.Wishing a Merry Christmas to you and yours and all good things for the new year. Love,Pip and Merry.ps thank you for your wonderful support x
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Texas Willie
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12/23/2008 7:36:12 AM
Hi Neil!
I just wanted to make certain to stop and Wish You A Very Merry Christmas......And let throw in a Happy and Prosperous New Year to boot.
TW
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