August 8: Neil Young released “Like A Hurricane” in 1977, Watch 5 great live versions

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in a crowded hazy bar,
Dancing on the light
from star to star.
Far across the moonbeam
I know that’s who you are,
I saw your brown eyes
turning once to fire.

You are like a hurricane
There’s calm in your eye.
And I’m gettin’ blown away
To somewhere safer
where the feeling stays.
I want to love you but
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This brilliant song (one of his best) was recorded on November 29, 1975 @ Broken Arrow Ranch, Woodside CA.

It was released as a single on August 8, 1977 & included on the album American Stars ‘n Bars (1977).

• Neil Young – Lead guitar and lead vocals
• Frank “Poncho” Sampedro – Stringman synthesizer and background vocals
• Billy Talbot – Bass guitar and background vocals
• Ralph Molina – Drums and background vocals

Produce by Neil Young, David Briggs & Tim Mulligan.

Studio version:

I am just a dreamer,
but you are just a dream,
You could have been
anyone to me.
Before that moment
you touched my lips
That perfect feeling
when time just slips
Away between us
on our foggy trip.

You are like a hurricane
There’s calm in your eye.
And I’m gettin’ blown away
To somewhere safer
where the feeling stays.
I want to love you but
I’m getting blown away.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Live Rust – recorded fall 1978:

You are just a dreamer,
and I am just a dream.
You could have been
anyone to me.
Before that moment
you touched my lips
That perfect feeling
when time just slips
Away between us
on our foggy trip.

You are like a hurricane
There’s calm in your eye.
And I’m gettin’ blown away
To somewhere safer
where the feeling stays.
I want to love you but
I’m getting blown away

Neil Young & Crazy Horse – 1986-11-21, Cow Palace, Daly City, California, USA:

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Neil Young – Unplugged – February 7, 1993:

Neil Young and Crazy Horse  – Live at Farm Aid – Hershey, Pennsylvania on September 22, 2012:

Neil Young & Promise of the Real – Hyde Park, London – 12 July 2019

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-Egil