Neil Young

[solarfall]

Sorry if this kind of Neil Young based thread has been done already, but wow what a set. He was so grim and hardcore, the songs had so much power and awesome.

I was lucky enough to be in the Press Pit for the first two songs, which was totally out of this world

[argentia]

Agreed. I have seen him a few times over the years and never seen him smile before - he looked like he really enjoyed the set. Would love to hear what he thinks of Glasto

[planetcat]

As someone who has never had the slightest interest in Neil Young I ended up seeing him as I couldnt be arsed to move after the specials. I was really blown away! What a performance! Am now a total convert

[Martin Ashford]

Immediately went into my top three Glastonbury sets of all time - worth the price of the ticket

[Granty]

It was emotional. We were at the front, and the power coming off the stage was immense. I've waited a long time to see Neil at Glasto and he didn't just exceed my expectations, he stamped all over them screwed them into a tiny ball and blasted them over the pyramid. When he stalked on and launched straight into Hey Hey My My me and my mate just looked at each other and I think we were both feeling it somewhat..! Absolutely mind feckingly good. My all time best gig and best Glasto gig.... Wish we were still in that field!!

[lazouch]

Last saw him in 1974 (backed by The Eagles)! Have most of his stuff but was absolutely blown away by such an incredible set. Best Glasto performance that I have ever seen (either on TV or the last three years that I have been going with my daughter). Don't see how this will be topped next year but here's hoping................................

[ministe2003]

we were lucky enough to be on the barrier so had a perfect view and it really was something else, the noises he makes! And he does it all without effects too! It's like satan gargling with lightening

[wheelie123]

I know hes a 'rock legend' in many peoples eyes, but I was not overly impressed with him!

He is a truly average guitarist at best, all the enthuasiasm in the world wont change that!

and how many times did he stop and restart 'rockin in the free-world', ever so slightly milked it me thinks! Got a tad embarrassing by the 5th time!

Sorry

[solarfall]

we were lucky enough to be on the barrier so had a perfect view and it really was something else, the noises he makes! And he does it all without effects too! It's like satan gargling with lightening

[ministe2003]

You might have seen me then..I was the camera man walking through with the worlds smallest camera looking dazed and confused.

I took a picture of a guy in a purple hat, I think, then my batteries ran out so I just stood and watched.

Edited June 29, 2009 by ministe2003

[solarfall]

Ah I was left hand side as you looked at the stage. I'll post some pictures when I find my camera lead.

[StevieF]

He is a truly average guitarist at best

[micawber]

He is a truly average guitarist at best

[wheelie123]

we were on the right hand side, disappointed neil always looked to his right (our left) so we couldnt see his solos!

wow. I don't know what to say to that

[daveinafield]

his version of a day in the life was amazing....suprised about howmany peeps at front did not know the words

[micawber]

Not trying to slate the man or his performance but he is a better songwriter than he ever will be a guitarist!

Micawber - glad to be of service!!

[solarfall]

My poor thread

[nominaomi]

I loved it so much I cried like a little baby, I think the people around me thought I was mad..... and they would be right!!

[scorp]

Sorry if this kind of Neil Young based thread has been done already, but wow what a set. He was so grim and hardcore, the songs had so much power and awesome.

I was lucky enough to be in the Press Pit for the first two songs, which was totally out of this world

[StevieF]

I loved him, couldn't have really asked for a better set really. Perhaps Old Man and Helpless, but generally perfect. Down by the River was epic. From the first note of Hey Hey My My, you knew it was going to be good.

[DaveMac]

That was an EPIC Friday night performance by Neil Young.

He can be quite unpredicatable and dour but he really seemed to feel the Glasto spirit and really went for it. Excellent backing band - all, like Neil Young, quite ancient but they could really play a tight set.

Lots of good tunes from across his career esp. his early solo days eg 'Down by the River' with its extended solos.

Lots of passion in his performance in general and he seemed genuinely happy to be playing at Glasto.

One of my all time Glasto performances I reckon.

Hope to see some NY Glasto TV footage on youtube soon. Just got home from the big G so havent had time to check yet ...

Edited June 29, 2009 by DaveMac

[angelofharlem]

Neil was fantastic..a highlight of the festival for me.

[VCK]

I was gutted he didn't do Southern Man but otherwise he was really good.

[fantomas]

fantastic set! loved it all

[Kyelo]

Not my thing but he was no bad, mildly enjoyed him lol had a wee dance haha