Neil Young & The Bluenotes – New York, New York (12-Inch Double-LP)

This double album captures Neil Young in concert at The World nightclub, in New York City, on 17 April 1988.

Here, Young is backed by the Bluenotes – a nine-piece rhythm and blues band that included long time cohorts Ben Keith and Poncho Sampedro, as well as a full horn section. The Bluenotes were a powerhouse band that showcased yet another side of Neil Young as a rhythm and blues man.

Featured here, are a host of cuts from Young’s then-recent eighteenth studio album, This Note’s for You, including the title track, Ten Men Workin’, Life in the City and Coupe de Ville, alongside four songs (Welcome to the Big Room, High Heels, Bad News and Your Love Is Good to Me) that remain unreleased.

This recording captures a spirited Bluenotes performance – their first before a discerning New York City audience. Without blatantly covering anyone, Young pays homage to blues influences like Jimmy Reed, Buddy Guy, Michael Bloomfield and all three Kings (Albert, Freddie and B.B.). This is Young pursuing a very big sound while exploring some of the root elements in his music.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Welcome to the Big Room (9:17)
2. High Heels (4:14)
3. Find Another Shoulder (4:29)
4. Married Man (2:58)

Side Two

1. One Thing (6:24)
2. Sunny Inside (2:52)
3. Hello Lonely Woman (5:12)
4. Bad News (8:35)

Side Three

1. Hey Hey (5:39)
2. Your Love Is Good to Me (3:46)
3. Coupe de Ville (4:44)
4. Life in the City (3:50)

Side Four

1. Soul of a Woman (5:56)
2. This Note’s for You (5:30)
3. Ten Men Workin’ (8:34)

Format: Vinyl / 12” Album

No of Discs: 2

Label: Parachute

Catalogue No: PARA581LP

Barcode: 0803341565838

Release Date: 8 Dec 2023