The song “Tom Dula” is based on the historical murder of a 19th century lady by the name of Laura Foster. And it was ultimately Tom Dooley (aka Tom Dula, 1845-1868) who was convicted of her...
The word “dream” is used prominently throughout Neil Young’s “Harvest” song. And some critics have indeed referred to the lyrics as being similar to a dream, insofar that the song is “full of recognition yet… short on...
The title of this track (“Lookin’ for a Leader”) clearly sums up the message of this song. The narrator who attempts to represent the citizenry is seeking a better leader for America. From the...
Neil Young’s “Angry World” seeks to explore the concepts of life and the premise that the world is primarily filled with anger and displeasure. According to the speaker, some people look at life from...
Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World ” is patriotic in concept. For instance, when one speaks of “the free world” within the era it was dropped, such is most-often a reference to the United...