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Neil Young Turns 66 Today! Come Wish Him a Happy Birthday!

By Craig Rutman

Real Estate Agent with Helping people in transition 210155

November 12, 2011 12:30 AM

Neil Young

Neil Young, one of my all time favorite musicians, celebrates his 66^th birthday today!

Best known for his work with Crosby, Stills and Nash, Neil has enjoyed musical success since the 1960’s.

Young was a founding member of Buffalo Springfield, as well as his own band, Crazy Horse.

Neil Young

With his signature voice, unique style of guitar playing, and songs written from the heart, Neil Young is an icon in the music world.

Hit songs like Sugar Mountain, Heart of Gold, and Helpless are as great to listen to today as they were when they were released years ago.

Neil Young

But Neil Young isn’t just living off the success his oldies. His latest albums prove time and again that Neil Young is still at the top of his game.

Mr. Young has also been an advocate for many societal issues. He is one of the originators of Farm Aid and is a co-founder, along with his wife Peggy, of The Bridge School, an organization that helps to educate children with severe speech and physical impairments.

Neil Young

I’ve had the opportunity to see Neil Young in concert numerous times and I met him once backstage in 2000 at a CSNY concert in NYC. He is as genuine as the songs he sings.

Happy Birthday Neil Young!

Here's two songs that have some extra special meaning for me these days.

I hope you enjoy them...

Don't Let It Bring You Down

Lotta Love

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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Happy Birthday indeed! Neil Young is a classic and can command a stage with just himself and a guitar. You however forgot to highlight his megahit Kinda Fonda Wanda...I used to call the radio stations way back when to dedicate this to, well, to...me! ;)

Nov 12, 2011 05:14 AM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Craig, Neil Young has always been a huge favorite of mine...I'm thinking all the way back to Buffalo Springfield...has that much time really passed?

Nov 12, 2011 07:12 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Craig- When my husband decided to start collecting vinyl again (ie. buy back all of the albums he'd donated to Goodwill ), his LP's were some we loved to seek out! Think we may bring out some and listen tonight to wish him a Happy Birthday.

Nov 12, 2011 08:39 AM

Tatyana Makarov

Century 21 All Points Realty - South Windsor, CT

Your Greater Hartford Area Realtor

Thanks, Craig,

And Happy Birthday to Neil! He is a great musician.

Nov 12, 2011 08:39 AM

Jackie Connelly-Fornuff

Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY

"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

66? Happy Birthday Neil Young! Great music.

Nov 12, 2011 09:06 AM

Doug Bullwinkel

E Mortgage Capital, Inc. NMLS 1416824 - Roseville, CA

Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #281609

I was looking for the punchline that never came. Neil is one of the greats that will never be matched. You can't create this type of talent. You have to be born with it.

Nov 12, 2011 09:42 AM

Scott Elwell

Century 21 Award San Diego - San Diego, CA

Wow- 66. Don't know if you've heard this but his song "Old Man"- one of my faves- was written about a man who was working on the ranch be bought in California in the sixties when he finally could afford one.

Nov 12, 2011 09:50 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

When I saw the title I flashed back to college and remembered way too many nights, coming back from the library and would walk into the dorm to a smoke filled hall with CSNY music blaring, along with a few of the others.

Nov 12, 2011 10:50 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Craig, you are getting old my friend when Neil Young is 66:)) wow I remember Buffalo Springfield and one of my all time favorite album by CSN & Young "four way street"

Nov 12, 2011 11:50 AM

Kathleen Donovan

RE/MAX South County - Charlestown, RI

GRI, CBR, SRES, South County RI Residential Speci

Hi Craig; thanks for reminding me that today is Neil Young's bday---my fellow scorpio!

I, too, have seen him many times in concert, but never got to meet him..Lucky You!!

Long may you run.

Nov 12, 2011 02:53 PM

Kathleen Donovan

RE/MAX South County - Charlestown, RI

GRI, CBR, SRES, South County RI Residential Speci

And never forget your Cinnamon Girl.

Nov 12, 2011 03:04 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Richard - Yeah. my thoughts exactly!

Michael - Ditto to what I said to Richard!

Larry & Sheila - Nice! And you win the prize for the first comment using a Neil reference in it!

Dorie - Love the Harvest Moon LP! A fine musical choice to begin making memories in your new home!

James - I try to play them. But, alas, I was born with not much in the way of musical talents.

Nov 12, 2011 11:19 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Kristine - I couldn't let the day go by without honoring one of my all time favorites.

Richard - And I'll bet listening to them helped you guys get through that difficult time.

Roger - It's all part of the full service I provide my friend!

Larry - Ha! Ha! Ha! I'm just trying to worry about keeping the hair I have without adding anything new to the mix!

Anita - Relaxing time comes today. I'll post my daily blog and then my slate is clean for some football!

Nov 12, 2011 11:23 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Peg - Neil and Gretzky two of Canada's best... Oh, and you too, of course Peg!

Deb - Why thank you Debb! I'm a big fan of most anything Neil does as well. It's "Weld" when I need to release some energy and these days, it's "Live at Massey Hall" when I need to kick back.

Kristin - You just needed to be a little more seasoned Kristin!

Charles - Musical God! Well said my friend. Well said!

John - They do NOT make 'em like Neil Young anymore. That is a fact.

Nov 12, 2011 11:29 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Wanda - Calling to request "your" song! Now that's too funny!

Nick - Yes, my friend, you're old!!!

Kathy - Turn it up and enjoy some Neil tonight, Kathy!

Tatyana - That he is Tatyana. That he is.

Jackie - Yup. 66. And, I think he's got a lot more great years in him. At least I hope he does. And I hope I'm around to enjoy them too.

Nov 12, 2011 11:33 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Doug - No punchline here my friend. Just a tribute to one of may all time faves.

Scott - If I'm not mistaken he mentions it on his Massey Hall CD.

Ed - The library Ed?!!!

Endre - 4 Way Street! Excellent LP! I think that was the album that intorduced me on Neil Young.

Kathleen - Long May You Run. Cinnamon Girl. The list of great songs just goes on and on for Neil Young.

Nov 12, 2011 11:38 PM

Lynda White

Bluegrass Homes & Farms Realty, Agent Know How - Louisville, KY

Admin. Mgr., Keller Williams Realty

I love Neil Young! His music is melancholy and makes you think.

Nov 13, 2011 12:52 AM

Jill Sackler

Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY

LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

I really enjoyed the music video of Don't Let it Bring you Down. I had forgotten that as a young teen, I wore a favorite t-shirt that had the face of a young Neil with long hair.

Nov 13, 2011 12:01 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Lynda - How can you NOT love Neil Young? Beautiful music that's deep and moving.

Jill - Well there you go! I still have my Neil t-shirt... and I wear it proudly!

Nov 13, 2011 11:32 PM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Craig, thanks buddy...you really know how to make a guy feel like he just stepped in something. Still in Chicago...attended a surprise birthday party for my brother...be back in Alabama Tuesday late.

Nov 14, 2011 03:19 AM