NEIL YOUNG, “Who's Gonna Stand Up? (And Save The Earth)” 2014

By Karen Bliss 10/1/14 | www.samaritanmag.com

Neil Young has recorded three different versions of this new protest song — from his forthcoming album, Storeytone — a live remix with Crazy Horse, solo acoustic, and with a full orchestra and 30-person choir. “Protect the wild / Tomorrow’s child / Protect the land from the greed of man,” it begins. The detailed and direct environmental song was unveiled live in Europe when the singer was touring with Crazy Horse. “End fossil fuel / Draw the line / Before we build one more pipline / End fracking now / Let’s save water,” he continues, “And build a life for our songs and daughters.” He has given permission for people to make videos using the song "and any way you see fit" in order to further spread the message. — K.B.