American Stars 'N Bars

by Neil Young

Product Description:

Personnel: Neil Young (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars); Frank Sampredo (acoustic & electric guitars, synthesizer); Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Nicolette Larson (background vocals). Ben Keith (steel guitar, dobro, background vocals); Carole Mayedo (violin); Billy Talbot (bass, background vocals); Tim Drummond (bass); Ralph Molina (drums, background vocals); Karl T. Himmel (drums).

Producers: Neil Young, David Briggs, Tim Mulligan, Elliot Mazer.

All tracks have been digitally remastered using HDCD technology.

Released right after the career albums TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT and ZUMA and right before the big-selling COMES A TIME and RUST NEVER SLEEPS, this country-rocky 1977 album is often forgotten. But it introduced the sensational "Like A Hurricane," which has remained a staple of Young's concerts, and such quirky favorites as "Homegrown," an ode to marijuana, and "Old Country Waltz," which is exactly what it says it is. As Neil Young's legendary 1970s albums go, it might be a bit of a tossed-off affair, but most country-rockers can only dream of making one album this good.

Released right after the devastating TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT and ZUMA--and right before the big-selling COMES A TIME and RUST NEVER SLEEPS--Neil Young's 1977 country-rock album AMERICAN STARS 'N BARS is often forgotten. Nevertheless, it introduced the sensational "Like A Hurricane," which has remained a staple of Young's concerts, and such quirky gems as "Homegrown," an ode to marijuana, and "Old Country Waltz," whose title is entirely self-explanatory. As Neil Young's legendary 1970s albums go, this might seem a bit casually assembled, but most country-rockers can only dream of making one album this good.