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November 12, 2015

Celebrating Seniors - Neil Young is 70!

Vintage 1972 live performances of Heart of Gold and Old Man by Canadian rocker and baby boomer Neil Young, who was born 70 years ago today (November 12, 1945) in Toronto, Ontario. This new septuagenarian senior citizen is still performing old classics and new material for audiences of other baby boomers (and seniors) in live concerts. Below, Neil Young was interviewed on Night Flight in 1984 and gave his thoughts on celebrity culture.

Below, Neil Young video performing Heart of Gold (1972), live at Farm Aid in 1985.

Old Man (1972) also from the Harvest album – about his ranch in California and the foreman living there.

Below, senior citizen Neil Young on Charlie Rose in January 21, 2014. neil young 70, neil young 1984, canadian american, singer, songwriter, younger

 

Anita Hamilton

50+ World editor & writer Anita Hamilton's articles are inspired by real historical events, places, and people. Her travel experiences, a lifelong keen interest in history, art, vintage music, books, silent films, classic movies, "golden age" television shows, fashion, & entertainment in general - combined with years of research - make her a subject matter expert with acquired knowledge & expertise on these topics. This, and a loving and supportive family complete with 3 mini-dachshund minions, keeps her busy.

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