NYA VOLUME 4
Will NYA Vol. 4 cover 1987–2022? If not, what years will it cover? Please answer me ASAP. Thank you.
Vol 4 will cover an unknown amount of years, starting about 1986-87. Until we see all the content ,we don't know how long the volume 4 will be. Thanks for the question. its a good one!
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neil
NO MORE PLATINUM TICKETS
Hi
I am deeply disappointed in the service the archives provides and also in Neil Young. Since joining the archives, I’ve noticed Mr. Young’s ticket prices are not in line with his working class values. The price of a Neil Young concert ticket is similar to that of any corporate shill. In fact, that seems what Mr. Young has become.
On this particular archive presale, I was shocked to see the best seats in the house grayed out and not available for sale. On the public on-sale, of course, all of these seats are for sale for platinum pricing, often approaching $1,000 each. To rub salt in the wound, Neil released a statement feigning ignorance as to why these seats weren’t available to archive subscribers. Unfortunately for Mr. Young, there are still artists out there that care about their fans and their fan experience. I’d like to direct your attention to Robert Smith and the most recent Cure tour, where Mr. Smith pulled back the veil and explicitly showed the world that it was not Ticketmaster or live nation that sets these ridiculous prices, it is the artist themselves. So shame on you Neil. I’m done spending hundreds of dollars on shorter and shorter shows. I’m done with the hypocrisy. You’ve turned into nothing more than another corporate nostalgia act who is now LYING to your most loyal fans. Please cancel my archive subscription and issue any refund I’m entitled and turn off any auto renew option. It is better to burn out than fade away.
All the best
Michael Bernard
Michael
You are only wrong in one respect
My shows are longer, not shorter. Doin’ 2 hour and 15 minute shows back to back on the last Crazy Horse tour is what made me land in a doctor’s office in Chicago, exhausted. I played too long for who I am now.
It’s the first time that has ever happened in my life. So we had to cancel the rest of the tour.
All your other observations are very well thought out. Thanks!
I read the Cure’s article 4 days ago before put it up in the MUSIC page, and saw what you are describing. In the beginning, Platinum tickets were presented to me as the solution to off-set the scalpers, who were buying up all those type of tickets in every venue and then selling them at prices in some cases 3 or 4 times what they paid for them.
I have been reading all the complaints and its been bothering me a lot. Concerts used to be fun. When I investigated what was happening, after being prompted to by so many music lovers, I found that the money from platinum sales was now going to me, essentially making me the scalper. I was very uncomfortable with that.
My agents and managers had been trying to do what they always do, protect me. However, this method took a choice away from music loving people out there…
So…..PLATINUM Tickets will no longer be available for any of my shows. Not anywhere. Not NYA, not TicketMaster, NOWHERE.
As you can see on Page 2 MUSIC, I have cancelled Platinum ticket sales. Now the scalpers will buy those tickets that used to be platinum if people dont jump on it. It’s now up to the people to solve it, not me.
I truly know my agent and managers were trying to protect me, but this solution did not work for me. Many artists will probably still use platinum, but Platinum will be gone from All my shows. Folks - check out the tickets now and get them while you can before or someone else will be selling them for a lot more $.
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NO MORE PLATINUM TICKETS
"Some of you reached out to alert us that a few venues had the best seats greyed out as unavailable, thinking that they missed out buying them. We think that’s because a few of the venues sell season subscriptions, and those seats were already paid for. We are still looking into this, because we really want our members to always get the best seats in the house.”
One music lover wrote:
‘Ticketmaster is only offering a subset of tickets to NYA. They are holding a great number of the best tickets back and selling them at Official Platinum prices—inflated prices. At Shoreline I was one of the lucky ones—I got a center Row A (actual row 7) ticket via NYA, yet none of my friends who were in at exactly 10:00AM got better than Row H on the sides via NYA. Yet, a week later there are five seats in the very front side available at the Official Platinum price—double the face value. We know from experience they will continue to dribble out these good tickets in different locations all the way until the show date. They never show the full inventory of unsold good seats. This has happened the past few tours. The Ticketmaster folks are not telling you the truth.'
Thanks! We have cancelled PLATINUM at all my shows
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COASTAL DVD?
Is Coastal going to be released as a DVD film as well?
Thank you
Yes. Sometime after the release
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VINYL
Hi there, Thank you very much for answering my questions about vinyl reissues in the past, much appreciated! Had one more, I was just wondering if Neil's planning on reissuing on vinyl his 90's and 2000's albums. I've just got the excellent three-LP version of Ragged Glory, great stuff indeed.
All the best,
Francis Field
Francis
We are doing in Vinyl, all the records we can starting with the ones originally recorded in Analog.
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FONTAINBLEU
Am I mistaken in thinking I hear an edit on the solo before the final verse of Fountainebleau?
Not sure have to listen…there could be..
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WRONG
Neil, Daryl, and Phil,
You are wrong about Musk and Trump. Your views about them are as narrow-minded as you purport them to be. Why do you want to sow division? Don’t you see they are trying to help America? Neil, my husband and I have always loved you. We will be with you again in August. But please stop with the negativity on the Archives. Let’s all work together and things will get better. Love, Lisa
Dear Lisa
I admire your conviction and overall goal to bring us together.
Of course you are entitled to your own view here in America.
I am not wrong. I tI just don’t agree with you. I think I am right. I am telling the truth as I see it. That’s what I am doing.
as example of why I feel this way…and there are more…..
Did you know that the Department of education DOGE firings were all colored people and women?
That is un-American.
To me that was a big thing. And that is just one example. There are many more.
Thanks for your thoughts but I think you should investigate a little deeper.
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MR.SOUL
Hi Neil,
Was a complete version of "Mr. Soul" with Dewey on vocals actually recorded, or is the teaser at the beginning of "Broken Arrow" all you've got?
Thanks,
Greg
Greg,
Not a complete version.
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RECENT LETTER?
According to your recent letter—Of course you support the Democrats who:
1) support the war pigs who want endless war
2) support men playing in girls sports who literally hurt women physically
3)support the fraud, theft and corruption of agencies that help undermine democracy in the world (USAID)
4)support illegals coming into our country no matter who they are
5) support Canada & Mexico allowing fentanyl into our country killing many Americans
6) support undermining our children in schools who teach them to hate America.
Golly Neil thanks for clarifying what I already know about you
PS thankfully I have your complete works of the 20th century & I thoroughly enjoy.
What letter?
Thanks for telling me what letter.
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UKRAINE
Hey Neil & Daryl,
So awesome you are going to Ukraine to show support Democracy! I am disgusted by how America is being hijacked. Possible to live stream or pay-per-view with the funds supporting Ukraine? Maybe a file with a rental like the BSB concert films? Please stay safe and share our love with the world.
cathy
dance,dance,dance
Thanks Cathy
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CANADIAN
As a Canadian, and a Canadian of mixed Ukranian and original people's ancestry, I am grateful and proud that you're playing a free show in the Ukraine. See you at Deer Lake in September. I hope that you'll be able to arrive early and walk the boardwalk and experience the frogs, turtles and wildlife that'll all be part of your audience. Big love, Doug
Thanks Doug
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LAKEFIELD
Hi, I am wondering when more information will be coming about Neil’s benefit concert in Lakefield, Ontario. And of course how I might buy tickets!
Very soon.
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GREAT PHOTO!
Birds predict—nobody wins isn't that fitting in nature and in politics. What a timely catch by the photographer!
Great photo!!!!
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UKRAINE
Neil,
Will there be a live stream available of the Ukraine concert that you and the Chrome Hearts will be playing? I'm sure that many fans around the world will love to tune in.
Keep on rockin' in the FREE world, Neil 🌎 ✌️❤️!
Much love and support,
David
Not sure at this time David
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GLOBE AND MAIL
Love seeing that full front page Globe and Mail spread in The Contrarian, with the Scott and Neil connection to boot. Long live newspapers, journalism and words/photos that do their human best to tell how it is. Merci.
Sandy
Lake of Bays, Ontario
Sandy, YES!!!
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LEFT VS RIGHT
Neil, I have been subbed since day one and I have been reading a lot of the feedback regarding the ideas for the news pages. The biggest thing is to focus on facts, truth, and leave all bias at the door. Opinions should not be part of the news, unless it is explicitly part of an opinion page and tagged as such. We don't want a left vs right, we want a straight forward, truth based, and fact based news feed.Part of the problem with most news is that they can't stick to the facts and just provide the information for readers or viewers to form their own thoughts and opinions. We are tired of being told what to think and we want to think for ourselves.
v/r
James
Kansas City, MO
James
THANKS!
I am trying to do that.
Thanks again
IN FACT, I AM REMOVING ALL THE POLITICS FROM THE TIMES CONTRARIAN THIS WEEK AND MOVING IT DIRECTLY TO THE WEB.
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WALK LIKE A GIANT
Hey Neil!!
Just wanted to say thank you for all you do and don't let the baggage of touring get you down, because you are the Greatest to see live. I am so hoping to see you one day soon … maybe in Richmond this summer. As always, I can’t wait to hear and see the new releases. Hopefully one day you will hit coastal NC … Wilmington area.
Walk Like A Giant,
Hunter in Emerald Isle, NC
Thanks Hunter
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AN OLD SUBSCRIBER
Hello—I have a question. I have been a member of NYA since the beginning I think. I have purchased a copy every Neil Young record ever released (so far.) many of them multiple times in multiple formats. I have purchased each of the 3 Archives sets … Archives 1 in both the large box DVD and the small box CD version … Archives 2 in the large limited edition box … and in an attempt to spend less money and use less space “only” the small CD set of Archives 3. Heck I even have a box with every Neil Young 45 RPM 7” single that I know of that exists. I have seen Neil live more than any other artist by a long shot. Now to my question… I was at two Neil shows in 1976—Bodega Club and Berkeley—I was at two of the Boarding House shows in 1978 and I was at one of the Crazy Horse shows at the Catalyst in 1984 (damn good fortune on all counts I admit.) BUT I can’t watch the films of any of these shows (1976 is not the shows I saw, I know) unless I pay more money to upgrade my membership. I don’t get it … it certainly isn’t the actual cost … It is the principle. Thank you for letting me speak my mind … Oh and Neil still owes me $1.75 in quarters for the video games we played at the Bodega way back in 1976!
I am giving you a new membership
Thanks for being there all this time.
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UNPLUGGED
Hey Neil. I went to watch your 'Unplugged' on Paramount+, which is now streaming the entire series. Instead of the episode I remember (and which was once out on VHS), it was video from a solo "Freedom" show—Jones Beach? What happened to the actual "Unplugged" that aired? Yer pal, Bill.
Bill I don't know about Paramount
I’m checking…..
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FRANCE?
Hello Neil
Following you for years and years, I am surprised to see that you are not very present in France.
- During your European tour, while there are many outdoor festivals in France.
- Only one cinema in France (Paris) for the movie Coastal while there are about ten and more in the others European countries.
Regards
Serge
Serge
I am passing this along to my agent re France outdoor shows. They only came up with one in Nancy SO we have decided to play indoor in Paris because it is the last show
AND I LOVE FRANCE.
I will return and do more France and italy tours the next time i am out.
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FRANCE????
Hi, I'm an older (69 years old) friend of yours, but forever young in my head. I saw that the world tour isn't stopping in Paris or anywhere else in France. Why? Well, if there's no solution, I still have Brussels, and it means more expenses. But the time I'll have is worth more than anything. Thanks for everything. I'm writing in Spanish because English is harder for me.
Hola soy un viejo (69 anos) compañero de tu musica pero siempre joven en en mi mente y vi que la gira mundial no se para en Paris o otro sitio de Francia. Porque? Bueno si no hay solución me queda Bruselas y son mas gastos. Pero el momento que pasare vale mas que todo.
Gracias por todo. Te escribo en castellano porque el ingles me cuesta mas.
Jérôme
I am playing in Paris
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Dang u Neil! Just when I was gonna sit myself down and write ya a long letter, bitch’n about buying the same songs more than once (sometimes Many times more than once), ya go ahead and do it to me yet again. Oceanside/Countryside.
The mixing, mastering, sequencing are incredible. You have truly done these excellent songs of yours justice! I can’t wait to hear the vinyl. Digg’n the ear candy hi res on the pono, balanced. (btw, thank you for including hi res d/l w/vinyl. Very few artist still include mp3 dl’s, fewer still .flac or .wav files & No one, other than you sir, provide hires, multi format. With The Best sounding vinyl. Anywhere.
Oceanside. Countryside.
Whatever side. Thank you.
You are a musical genius.
(Even if you did say “Let’s Make Music Great Again, Don”)? B4 he was a politician.
Herb Hesse
Holbrook
I bet you won’t print that last part…
Thanks Herb
Its available in vinyl right now
3-11-25
'Oceanside Countryside' is the latest of Neil Young's great "lost" albums to be released as part of his Analog Original Series (AOS). The album was recorded from May to December 1977 on tape. These are the original mixes done at the time of recording. All The Greedy Hand Store purchases come with free hi-res digital audio downloads from the NYA Download Store©.
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BERGEN BOARDING HOUSE
I got my ticket for Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts in Bergen. Oh man I’m looking forward to this.
And I am very glad you are going for a concert in Ukraine. They need it. I am not on any side in this conflict, its been going on for very long, since 2014 or maybe earlier. But I know that there are 80–90% of the population in the east of Ukraine that wants to be with Russia, they are tired if being harassed by the Ukrainians. I hope you tell them to settle for peace. That is the only way. To many have died. Well, enough politics.
I was listening to the two live performances you published. One from Japan 1976. It’s amazing, my dreams have come through. In colors. With good sound. Gold. Me and my friends will drink some beers and watch this at my cabin with 1976 speakers. So great. And the other one. Live at at the Boarding House. That is just fabulous. Another Gold. You performed “Shots." What was the "bridge" in the middle? It was so beautiful. It is not on the hard version on Reactor. I keep hearing it in my head these days. Was it a part of Shots, or was it something else? I am very curious about that.
Thanks for being here. Greetings from a long time fan.
Take care.:) Love
Rune
Rune
The bridge in Boarding House ‘Shots’ is the original song, earlier than the Reactor version.
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60-0 ACOUSTIC GREENDALE
Hi Neil, I can't wait to see you again in Toronto (August 17 2025) this summer. I have a few questions. firstly, I saw you in concert in Toronto on August 18 1988, you played what I think is the longest version of "0 to 60 (Crime in the City).” Have you ever released that version? Did I miss it? Also, I love the song Touch the Night—do you have any more Live versions of that song?
One last thing, the 2003 European Greendale tour had some great recordings of Acoustic Greendale as well as some of your other songs played acoustically. any chance of releasing those European recordings as a box set?
Be safe Neil, see you soon!
Chris
Chris
The acoustic Greendale tour album is coming.
DAUGHTERS
Hi Neil,
I hope you're doing well!
A quick question about the song "Daughters" on Archives 2, The Old Homestead.
During each chorus there are two female vocals, one panned left and the other panned right. Are both of these vocals provided by Nicolette?
I ask as this song was recorded on the very same day as “Try," where Emmylou provides vocals. Is Emmylou one of those vocals in the chorus on "Daughters"?
Kind Regards,
Sam
Sam
Both vocals are Joan Baez
I love this song. Hope to do it with the Chrome hearts on tour.
Thanks
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TICKETS!
Dear Neil,
I'm looking forward to going to a few of your shows this summer. I have been to many and been a fan for a long time. I don't get why people keep complaining about your ticket prices: they should be happy you are touring and you offer discounts. It's very annoying—they should just enjoy the fact you give us a such a great show and realize sometimes good things cost money.
Be Well
Dave Brooklyn NY
Thanks Dave
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BIG CHANGE
Hey man, thanks as always to the team behind NYA, it really is a blessing to be a part of it with you all.
Big Change wow, what a sound, DA----I, DA---I, DA---, I literally hear that in my head on repeat. What a song and what a message, a foretelling of what was to come. A horrible change i'm seeing from across the water in Scotland. Watching the White House become the Shitehouse is sad. For a POTUS to treat a man leading a country at war in such a vile way, it was hard to watch. Zelensky was the comedian they never took seriously, but that man has shown humility, integrity, strength and leadership. The only positive I could ever muster throughout this invasion was knowing that there are still those willing to stand up in whatever way they can for good. Shame there doesn't seem to the same appetite for those in Palestine. The world is turning, I hope it don't turn away. On the Beach is as relevant today as it was then.
Anyhow, wee question, I was the pain that was asking for a full release of Glastonbury past. I know last time you allowed five songs to be televised, and I get your reasoning.
Any clues as to whether we will see some or all of your set? 20–30 million watch all-in, it’s a platform to reach those poor souls that haven't yet had their calling. I could go on for paragraphs, but selfishly, I just want too see you rightfully take the main slot at arguably the most iconic festival around today. For me this is a victory for music. When popular music seems to be dominated by what 12-year-old girls like, it's great to know it’s real fucking rock and roll taking precedence over some collection of kids assembled on looks who wouldn't know the difference between Neil Armstrong and Neil Young. Clue: one’s a spaceman, the other walked on the moon.
I had three bucket list items for the next few years, saw Jack White last week and booked 2 for 1, see NY and visit Berlin, I bought great tickets in the golden ring. We'll be feet away—look for the tall guy not watching through a phone, he'll hopefully be stoned.
Love to all
From the bonny banks of Scotland
Stephen
Thanks Stephen!
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TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT 50TH
Heya, Neil. With the 50th anniversary of TTN on the horizon, I've been fantasizing about David Briggs' original, bizarro version of the album. I think the world is ready to hear it!
Keep hauling,
Josh
Josh!
3 vinyl sides!
7 additional tracks
TTN 50TH
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ORDINARY PEOPLE
Hi Neil, Daryl and all at NYA,
I was listening last week to album of the week when suddenly, after a song ended, Ordinary People came on, and I realized this to be the work of the Great Spirit, telling me we are all ordinary people. You, Daryl and all of us, no different. We all have the very same basic needs, and from what I see today, some folks need to be humbled. I am of course, talking about Trump and Musk, along with their supporters. Tens of thousands have lost their jobs and incomes to support their families. Ordinary People. Just showing up for work one day, then getting an email telling them to pack their stuff and go home. Ordinary people. Neil, you write songs, record them and go on tour and play them live. But I see you as an ordinary guy, just doing the best he can for his people. And here's the secret, it's not all star-studded party time fun. Ordinary people. I ask, how can one man see himself—read Trump and Musk—see themselves extraordinary. I hope they can learn to be humble, for humbleness brings a great gift and strength that far outweighs any amount of money. Ordinary People. That song says so much, for so many. It has become a mantra for me and changed my perspective, broadened my scope of vision. I pray that the Great Spirit bestows the gift of humbleness upon the rulers of this land. Ordinary People.
Thanks Neil, for a this song.
Peace, Love and Music!
-Mudflow Mike
HI GARY
Gary Froude
I ran into Gary Froude with his nurse yesterday. He has been paralyzed for ten years. He mentioned that he hung you off a balcony back in the TO days.
Lloyd
Lloyd
Say hi to him for me.
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CINCINNATI
Hi Neil—
Thanks so much to you and the Archivers for sharing the Cincinnati Gardens show from the Time Fades Away Tour. It was just what my weekend needed after everything that has gone on.
With all the Concert of the Moment offerings, I look up the show on Sugar Mountain. The newspaper reviews help with my mental picture of the show. Well, sometimes they do. Other times I wonder if the Editor walked into the newsroom and asked, “Who has the worst taste in music and no critical thinking skills?” And sends the person who raised their hand to review the show.
Anyway, I hope you’ll answer these questions.
Since Linda Ronstadt toured with you, I wonder: did she ever join you on Old Man or Heart of Gold? If yes, is there a recording? Was her set ever recorded? The review from the Cincinnati Enquirer (NY’s Dynamite Show!) mentions the following: “… it took three semis and a 22-foot van to get it all in there; one of the vans was equipped with a 32-track recording studio and a closed-circuit TV system which the concert was taped….”
So is there a video recording of this or another show on the tour?
Thanks, Neil.
Take care.
Jamie
No film of the show Jamie,
Linda did not sing w me on that song during that tour.
Thanks,
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STATE OF SCIENCE
Neil and NYA:
Please consider this article about the state of science and levels to which it is being damaged and suppressed.
It would be great if you could invite local and regional scientists to gather at the Village for upcoming tour. This would help support them and send message that science is an important caretaker of Earth.
Thank you.
Peace, John
Thanks John
Good idea!
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UKRAINE
Dear Neil,
I am Italian, your music is the soundtrack of my life and has been rocking my dreams since 1982. I use to attend the dates of your European tours as much as I can: they are my best memories. I was lucky too to be a little friend of beloved Rick (Rosas).
I’d like to tell you how much I appreciate your choice to open the Euro tour in Ukraine and let you know that I write you from Kiev: I continuously come here and in other areas of this country since 2.24.2022 as a volunteer for being close to those who are in pain, displaced people and children. I dedicated all my free time and money in the last three years to this, building deep relationships with people and institutions, doing my best to create a different model of free social cooperation.
I was lucky to give life to a network of young Ukrainians: together, we helped 400 families to survive in 90 locations across the country. I had joy of organizing events for wounded soldiers, students and children left without families, in collaboration with public and private institutions, including those who manage musical events.
I had the opportunity to start a training school and programs to offer chances to find work for those who lost it due to the war, by enhancing education and dignity as tools for peace in wartime.
By choosing to stay small, I was able to stay free and share concrete actions with the inspiration of your music and values.
Actually, I do it without appearing and feel sorry this time for praising myself, but I wished to let you know these things ’cause you made such a significant and enlightening act.
It will be emotional to see you represent democracy and the free world by opening in Ukraine this new adventure.
Andrea
Thanks Andrea
I love what you have done there.
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