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"The greatest danger is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it."
Anonymous
One morning a couple of summers ago I found myself at that place characterized by the great New York Yankees catcher, Yogi Berra: 'When you come to the fork in the road, take it.'
I did ... and I took it.
In a roundabout way it led me back to my country roots and to my music that I had left behind many years before, opening the way for me to have the opportunity to pursue this life-long dream.
Special thanks to Juno nominee Ray Lyell and other musicians in The Legendary Bear Creek Band - Gary Borden, Ken Baird, Steve Petrie, Roger Banks, Mike DeBenedictis and Paula Tessaro - co-vocalist on a number of songs, for being a part of making the dream come true.
I am honoured to have the opportunity to share my music with the world here on the greatest music web site on the planet and for the privilege of meeting and making many new friends here at IAC.
Neil
August 1, 2010
For the curious, my rather 'lengthy history/short bio' can be found on my page at MySpace: www.myspace.com/therealneilyoung.
Neil with Paula Tessaro - LIVE at DiMaggio's, Hamilton Ontario - "You Just Turned My Life Around"
CD Baby at http://cdbaby.com/cd/neilwyoung
"Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"The artist brings something into the world that didn't exist before, and he (she) does it without destroying something else." John Updike, writer (1932-2009)
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." Les Brown
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Why It All Turned Out This Way
Reached #3 on the Pop New Songs Chart. From my forthcoming new album - release date to be announced at a later date.
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Soft Pop
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Shining White Eyes
Hit # 1 on the IAC Miscellaneous Main Chart and the IAC Miscellaneous New Songs Chart. Reached # 2 on the All Genres New Songs chart and # 4 on the All Genres main chart. From my fothcoming new album - release late to be announced at a later date.
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Miscellaneous
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Just Like Clark Gable And Carole Lombard
Hit # 1 on the IAC Easy Listening/Soft Rock Main Chart and # 1 on the IAC Easy Listening/Soft Rock New Songs Chart. Reached # 9 on the All Genres New Songs chart and #18 on the All Genres main chart. From my forthcoming new album - release date to be announced at a later date.
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Easy Pop
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That's What Christmas Means To Me
Hit # 1 on the IAC Miscellaneous Main Chart and the IAC Miscellaneous New Songs Chart. Reached # 3 on the All Genres New Songs chart and # 5 on the All Genres main chart. First recorded in 1988; a Top 25 Finalist in 1988 and 1989 at the Music City Song Festival in Nashville TN; recently resurrected from my music archives and re-recorded at Rayne Records in Hamilton Ontario, December 2009.
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Miscellaneous
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The Restless Wind
HIT # 1 ON BOTH THE IAC MUSIC AND CASHBOX COUNTRY CHARTS
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New Country
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The Cowboy Song
HIT # 1 ON BOTH THE IAC MUSIC AND CASHBOX COUNTRY CHARTS
Neil w Young, Ray Lyell, Gary Borden, Ken Baird, Steve Petrie
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New Country
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All Through The Night
HIT # 1 on the IAC MUSIC EASY LISTENING/SOFT ROCK CHART and # 2 on the CASHBOX EASY LISTENING/SOFT POP CHART, REACHED # 17 on the IAC MUSIC COUNTRY CHART, and # 11 on the IAC MUSIC ALL GENRES CHART
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Easy Listening
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There's Just The One And Only You
Hit # 1 on the EASY LISTENING/SOFT ROCK CHART, # 4 on the COUNTRY CHART and # 6 on the CASHBOX COUNTRY CHART. Written in 1959, finally recorded in 2007. The song has become the underlying love theme woven through the pages in the novel that I'm currently writing. My good friend James Stanley Howen had the song played at his wedding. Thank you for that great honour Jimmy.
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Love Song
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No Looking Back
Reached # 7 on the IAC Country Chart and # 17 on the All Genres Chart. The title track on my debut album "No Looking Back".
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New Country
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Got Nothin' To Lose
REACHED # 12 in the IAC COUNTRY CHART .. Written in 1959. Lyrics received an Honorable Mention at the 1989 Music City Song Festival in Nashville. "This is a great tune and shows what music was about in the 50's. Great vocal track with dynamite back-ups. This should have a Sun Studio label." - Jerry Kabat, Station Manager, KIAC station WROK.
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Country Pop
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I Got My Ragtop Down
REACHED # 8 on the IAC COUNTRY CHART
"I hear this song and I feel like a young man again." Bobby Lawson, Member Rockabilly Hall of Fame
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Rockabilly
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You Just Turned My life Around
REACHED # 3 on both the IAC COUNTRY CHART and CASHBOX COUNTRY CHART Song also uploaded on IAC Artists Page "Neil w Young and Paula Tessaro". The song was selected to be on a compilation Charity CD in Canada.
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New Country
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Hello, I'm Johnny Cash
HIT # 2 ON BOTH THE IAC MUSIC AND CASHBOX COUNTRY CHARTS
My personal tribute to one of my earliest and greatest musical influences - the one and only legendary Johnny Cash.
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Americana
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Ride
REACHED # 11 on the IAC COUNTRY CHART and # 23 on the ALL GENRES CHART
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Easy Pop
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DMD Compact Disc Online
No Looking Back
Music the way country music should be - pure and honest and from the heart. Nominated for NEW COUNTRY RECORDING of the YEAR at the 2008 Hamilton Music Awards.
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Country
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Compact Disc
No Looking Back
Music the way country music should be - pure and honest and from the heart. Includes IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) Golden Kayak Award winning Best Country Song - 2007 "The Cowboy Song" (Album Mix). From tumbleweeds drifting along old Route 66 and flashy 1950's convertibles, to rusted out flatbed trucks and walking down railroad tracks, it is hard not to picture Johnny Cash here. Nominated for New Country Recording of the Year at the 2008 Hamilton Music Awards.
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Jerry Butler Country
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8/20/2010 5:50:36 PM
Thank you Neil, to me this is a great honor. I was really surprised when I opened up the Iac front page and saw my mug shot on there..!!! I thank you for your support and all the other friends I heve made here.
Best wishes to you Neil
Your Friend
Jerry
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James Stanley Howen
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8/5/2010 6:35:25 AM
Hey Cowboy, I ditto what Jerry and Roy said and then some. Give LA a big howdy for me! You are the best Neil! Love ya buddy, Jimmy
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Jerry Butler Country
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7/30/2010 10:29:25 PM
Had to stop by and listen to your music tonight neil. You guys really sound great.
Wish I could be in LA at the conference to meet you and all the iac stars but it doesn't look like I can make it. Would love to be there. I have met some of the finest musicians in the world right here on iac.I hope some day I can meet you and all the stars that I have come to love and appreciate here on IACMUSIC.
Your Friend
Jerry Butler Country
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Roy Muniz
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6/11/2010 3:42:33 PM
Howdy Neil,
Thanks for the great music on this great afternoon. I'm Looking forward to your new CD partner. Love the preview of the songs so far. Gems, Classic Neil w Young..yeah. Ok My Friend, Love and peace in the persuit of musical magic.
Roy
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Jerry Kabat
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6/8/2010 1:05:06 PM
Neil,
At this rate of quality tunes your churning out I'm gonna have to start a new radio station and call it WNWY...
Shots of Jack to ya Neil for another outstanding song "Why It All Turned Out This Way"
Yes sir just keep doing what your doin!
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James Stanley Howen
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5/31/2010 7:45:34 AM
Good Morning Cowboy,
Just a cup of go-go and some time on this great day of rest listening to my singer/songwriter buddies. It wouldn't be complete with out stopping here.
Neil your new songs are so very good my friend!
I love the person you are and your songs, Your buddy Jimmy
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SILVERWOODSTUDIO
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5/20/2010 5:51:17 PM
Roys right!
I grabbed it today for "Sad Songs"
much respect
Rob
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Roy Muniz
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5/13/2010 7:45:11 PM
Howdy my Fireside Partner. Thank you for stopping in, I am always glad to hear from you Neil. The New Song Sounds Great!! I bet your New Release is going to be a Classic. I love the Cowboy Sound, and the tales you tell. Your a class Act in many Areas. Be well My Friend and always know you and your Music mean alot to me. Thanks for it all. Peace and Love as the notes fly from your strings.
roy muniz
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James Stanley Howen
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5/10/2010 4:04:32 PM
Hey Cowboy,
I love your new song "Why It All Turned Out This Way".
You are top shelf!
Love ya buddy, Jimmy
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Bob Rylett
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4/21/2010 7:03:39 PM
Neil , can't express how much your words of wisdom and your prayers helped me and guided me through a dark and confusing time...I will never forget your kindness...thank you Sir...respectfully,bob rylett
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Bob Rylett
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3/9/2010 7:56:55 AM
Neil, I must agree here with Jimmy and Roy, "Shining White Eyes" is an absolute gem...bravo to you and Paula and the band...you have a magical stroke with words...brilliant sir...thank you, with respect, bob rylett
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James Stanley Howen
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3/6/2010 5:03:54 PM
Hey Cowboy, I just heard the thunder coming from Canada with "SHINING WHITE EYES"!!!!!!!!!!!! I ditto what Roy has said buddy. Great song man.
Jimmy
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Roy Muniz
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3/6/2010 1:36:07 PM
Neil, I Love "SHINING WHITE EYES" to All of you, brovo.
Lyrics & music by Neil w Young
Lead vocals - Neil w Young
Harmony vocals - Ray Lyell
Cameo harmony vocals - Paula Tessaro
Acoustic and electric guitar, piano and organ - Ray Lyell
Lead guitar - Gary Borden
Bass guitar - Mike DeBenedictis
Drums - Roger Banks
LOOK OUT CHARTS!!
Love and peace
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Bob Rylett
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3/3/2010 6:59:21 AM
Neil ,Paula and the band, I love coming here for the music...it is a soul kitchen...does my heart good...I thank you for it...with respect...bob rylett
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Black Velvet Lace
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3/1/2010 1:10:56 AM
Neil, THANK YOU, I was completely surprised and thrilled to be on the KIAC Hitline front page!!
xox
~Lace~
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