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Neil Young: Special Deluxe: Hardcover Book

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Neil Young: Special Deluxe: Hardcover Book

Neil Young: Special Deluxe: Hardcover Book

A Memoir of Life & Cars

By Neil Young

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Neil Young's first memoir, Waging Heavy Peace, was an international bestseller and critical sensation. The Wall Street Journal wrote that it was "terrific: modest, honest, funny, and frequently moving," while The New York Times found it "as charismatically off the wall as Mr. Young's records." Now, in Special Deluxe, Young has fashioned a second work of extraordinary reminiscences about his Canadian boyhood, his musical influences, his family, the rock 'n' roll life, and one of his deepest, most ebullient passions: cars. Through the framework of the many vehicles he's collected and driven, Young explores his love for the well-crafted vintage automobile, and examines his newfound awareness of his hobby's negative environmental impact. With his ferocious devotion to clean energy, he recounts the saga of Lincvolt, his specially modified electric car, and his efforts to demonstrate to lawmakers and consumers how viable non-gas-guzzling vehicles truly can be. Special Deluxe captures Young's singular lyrical, almost musical, voice. Witty, eclectic, and wonderfully candid, Special Deluxe is an unforgettable amalgam of memories, artwork, and political ponderings from one of the most genuine and enigmatic artists of our time.

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Publisher: Penguin
Page Count: 384
ISBN10: 0-399-17208-4
ISBN13: 978-0-399-17208-3
UPC: 9780399172083
SKU: 74-0399172084

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About the Artist: Neil Young

Neil Young emerged from Canada in the late 1960s as a songwriter and performer of uncommon depth and artistic fearlessness. His prolific career spans rock, country, folk, and experimental music, marked by a refusal to repeat himself and a commitment to sonic authenticity that has influenced generations of musicians. Beyond the studio and stage, Young has remained engaged with questions of craft, technology, and social responsibility, bringing the same intensity to his interests in sustainable energy and vintage automobiles that he brings to his music.

Why we love this

This memoir offers music educators and serious music students a window into the creative mind of an artist who fundamentally changed what songwriting and guitar playing could express. Young's candid reflections on influence, artistic process, and the tension between commercial success and artistic integrity provide genuine insight into the life behind canonical rock records that many students already know.

What to expect

Young's voice on the page mirrors his music: conversational yet precise, wandering yet purposeful, capable of shifting from humorous observation to philosophical reflection without warning. The memoir feels intimate without being confessional, drawing readers into the specific details of a singular life while touching on universal questions about creativity, responsibility, and what it means to make something that lasts.

Who it's for

Music teachers, band and choir directors, and music history students seeking firsthand perspective on rock music's development and the artistic philosophy of one of its most important figures. Also valuable for any educator or student interested in how musicians think about their craft and the world around them.

How to use it

Assign chapters or excerpts to music history classes or upper-level music theory seminars as supplementary reading alongside listening to Young's recordings. Teachers of songwriting or composition courses can use Young's reflections on his creative process and musical influences to deepen student understanding of how artists develop their voice. The book works well as a gateway text for students curious about the intersection of music, engineering, and social consciousness.

Skills your students will build

  • Understanding artist motivation and creative decision-making beyond the finished recording
  • Contextualizing rock music history through primary sources and lived experience
  • Recognizing how personal influences shape artistic identity and output

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