Neil Young Played 'My Boy' for the First Time in 42 Years

5 Surprising Facts About Neil Young’s ‘On The Beach’ - That Eric Alper

Neil Young’s On the Beach, released on July 19, 1974, captures a moment suspended in emotional twilight. Part of the so-called “Ditch Trilogy,” it trades polish for feeling, control for rawness, and clarity for depth. While it now holds its place as a fan favourite and critical treasure, the album holds stories and turns few […] The post 5 Surprising Facts About Neil Young’s ‘On The Beach’ appeared first on That Eric Alper.

Neil Young played 'My Boy' for the first time in 42 years

Neil Young performed 'My Boy' for the first time since 1983 at an Ontario school benefit show on May 23rd, calling it his "favourite" deep cut.

Neil Young Plays His “Favorite” Deep Cut For The First Time In 42 Years At Ontario School Benefit

Last fall, Neil Young and his wife Daryl Hannah visited Lakefield College School’s Northcote Campus and were inspired to help restore the farmhouse and cabins. Last night (May 23), Young did a benefit show at the Ontario school and his set included “My Boy,” which he hasn’t performed since 1983.