Like a hurricane
| Like a hurricane | |
|---|---|
| Neil Young | |
| publication | August 8, 1977 |
| Genre (s) | Rock music |
| Author (s) | Neil Young |
| Label | Reprise Records |
| album | American Stars' n Bars |
Like a Hurricane is a Neil Young song released on the 1977 album American Stars' n Bars .
history
The song was written by Neil Young in July 1975. The song is played by Neil Young on almost every tour, sometimes as a solo version (acoustic guitar or pump organ).
Like a Hurricane appeared on the album American Stars' n Bars on the live albums Live Rust , Weld and Unplugged (here Young plays it on a harmonium ) as well as the compilations Decade and Greatest Hits . An edited version was released as a single on August 8, 1977, with Hold Back the Tears as the b-side.
Musician
- Neil Young : lead guitar and vocals
- Young's backing band Crazy Horse :
- Frank “Poncho” Sampedro: guitar, organ, backing vocals
- Billy Talbot: Bass
- Ralph Molina: drums
Cover versions
- 1982: Roxy Music released two live versions on Heart Still Beating and on the EP The High Road
- 1986: The Mission played the song on their second single, Garden of Delight . It was also included on the 1987 compilation First Chapter .
- 1996: Heather Nova recorded the song live, released on Truth & Bone (Germany) .
- 2004: Jay Farrar covered the song on his live album Stone, Steel & Bright Lights .
- 2006: Theresa Andersson sings it in the film New Orleans Music in Exile .
- 2008: Jeff Healey covered the song on his album Mess of Blues .
- 2010: The Coal Porters played the song on the Durango album .
- 2009: Adam Sandler covered the song on the album Covered, A Revolution in Sound .
- 2012: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit covered the song on the album Live from Alabama .
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Like a Hurricane at Songfacts.com (English), accessed August 24, 2019.
- ↑ allmusic.com: The High Road
- ↑ allmusic.com: Covered: A Revolution in Sound - Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine