I totally agree, this cd is sublime. It takes us back to a time when a lone artist and his guitar was all that was required for a great event. No sound machines, drum machines, fancy light shows or pyrotechnical fire balls, just a man and his words and music. For once, they let the tape recorder roll and what we hear is pretty much what happened, including remarks of all kinds, Neil Young tuning his guitar between songs, and incredible you-are-there sonics. Not saying it's the best sound, but it is very, very good and captures the warmth and wit of Young's concert. A must have for Neil Young fans, fans of folk music, borderline country music, and just plain lovers of acoustic guitar impeccably picked and strummed. And of course, Young's haunting vocals, in his prime, as previously stated. I grew up in Toronto, and went by Massey Hall so many times, walking under this big and heavy dark sign, I regret missing this one. Some of the nicer moments in the concert - ''heart of gold'', yet unreleased back then, but part of another song in the cd - Young telling a photographer not to take photos that will take his concentration away - and a very funny line ''...I live on a ranch now, lucky me '' in a somewhat satirical voice. Get this cd now, it's pure pleasure. When you think he was all of only 25 years of age at the time of this concert, it is amazing to witness such confidence and wisdom so early in his carreer and at such a young age.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!