“Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues” and “All Along the Watchtower” by Neil Young w/Steve Cropper, Booker T, and Duck Dunn

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According to my iTunes, Dylan’s “Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues” is 5:28, but I’m opting for posting this impassioned live version of it by Neil Young at the Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert (or, as Young calls it, Bobfest). And a bonus bonus is that the video includes “All Along the Watchtower” as well! Viva la Bob!

“The Needle and the Damage Done” by Red Hot Chili Peppers (live in New Zealand, 1992)

I remember seeing them play this at Lollapalooza in 1992. One of the highlights of the show.

For today’s Warren Zevon Wednesday, this is Zevon’s video for “Sentimental Hygiene”, a song which features some great guitar work by Neil Young. And while this was from one of his relatively unsuccessful comeback attempts, he still manages to have enough of a musical reputation to get the greatest musicians as guests on his albums. 

And who, exactly? Well, since this was a follow-up to this Hindu Love Gods collaboration with R.E.M., they appear on it along with Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Mike Campbell (from Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers), Don Henley, Flea, and Brian Setzer. That’s quite a guest list. 

“Powderfinger” by Cowboy Junkies (Neil Young cover)

I was listening to Neil Young in the car all day and Cowboy Junkies while I was working around the house checking out Tumblr. This seemed like the next natural step.

Also, they’re coming to my little state next week. I think I might go see them. Not sure yet, though. It’s on a school night. 

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Chromatics “Into The Black” (Hey Hey My My (Into The Black) Neil Young)

Outstanding.

“Keep On Rocking in the Free World” by Neil Young with Pearl Jam (live from the MTV Music Awards)

I remember the first time I saw this. I thought it was such an odd mix, with a new alternative band and some old school rock guy on stage together. But as I watched, they had a tremendous chemistry on stage. Going forward, the reverence the members of the Seattle sound bands had for Neil Young seemed perfectly placed. Young was a do-it-yourself musician who did not make decisions based on financial success or for a need of increased celebrity. Basically, he was not only a good pairing with Pearl Jam, he was, indeed, the godfather of grunge.