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Neil Young: Waging Heavy Peace: Paperback Book

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Neil Young: Waging Heavy Peace: Paperback Book

Neil Young: Waging Heavy Peace: Paperback Book

By Neil Young

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For the first time, legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist Neil Young offers a kaleidoscopic view of his personal life and musical creativity. He tells of his childhood in Ontario, where his father instilled in him a love for the written word; his first brush with mortality when he contracted polio at the age of five; struggling to pay rent during his early days with the Squires; traveling the Canadian prairies in Mort, his 1948 Buick hearse; performing in a remote town as a polar bear prowled beneath the floorboards; leaving Canada on a whim in 1966 to pursue his musical dreams in the pot-filled boulevards and communal canyons of Los Angeles; the brief but influential life of Buffalo Springfield, which formed almost immediately after his arrival in California. He recounts their rapid rise to fame and ultimate break-up; going solo and overcoming his fear of singing alone; forming Crazy Horse and writing "Cinnamon Girl," "Cowgirl in the Sand," and "Down by the River" in one day while sick with the flu; joining Crosby, Stills & Nash, recording the landmark CSNY album, Déjà vu, and writing the song, "Ohio;" life at his secluded ranch in the redwoods of Northern California and the pot-filled jam sessions there; falling in love with his wife, Pegi, and the birth of his three children; and finally, finding the contemplative paradise of Hawaii. Astoundingly candid, witty, and as uncompromising and true as his music, Waging Heavy Peace is Neil Young's journey as only he can tell it.

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Publisher: Penguin
ISBN10: 0-14-218031-9
ISBN13: 978-0-14-218031-0
UPC: 9780142180310
SKU: 74-0142180310

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About the Author: Neil Young

Neil Young is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose prolific career spans more than five decades. He rose to prominence in the late 1960s through his work with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash before establishing himself as a solo artist whose influence extends across rock, folk, country, and experimental music. Young's songwriting is marked by emotional directness and musical innovation, and his recordings have shaped multiple generations of musicians.

Why we love this

This memoir offers music educators and serious students an intimate window into the creative process of one of rock music's most uncompromising voices. Young's candid storytelling reveals how his songs were born, how he navigated collaboration, and what shaped his artistic identity, making it a compelling read for anyone teaching or studying his work or seeking insight into songwriting from someone who changed the landscape of popular music.

What to expect

Young's voice throughout is unflinching and reflective, moving between vivid recollections of his Canadian childhood, the exhilaration of Los Angeles's music scene in the 1960s, and the quiet introspection of his later years. The writing captures both the joy and struggle of building a musical life, offering readers a sense of the emotional and creative currents that shaped songs many of them know by heart.

Who it's for

This book serves musicians, music educators, and students who want to understand Neil Young's life, compositional approach, and influence on rock and folk music. It appeals to guitar players seeking insight into one of their most influential peers, as well as anyone teaching Young's repertoire or exploring the intersection of personal narrative and artistic creation.

How to use it

Assign this as background reading in a guitar literature course, songwriting seminar, or music history unit on 1960s and 1970s rock music. It pairs well with listening sessions of his landmark albums and can deepen students' appreciation for the stories and struggles behind songs like 'Ohio,' 'Cinnamon Girl,' and 'Harvest Moon.'

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