Young, Neil
Royce Hall 1971
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

2022 pressing in shrink. Neil Young’s "Live at Royce Hall 1971" captures a pivotal moment in his artistic journey, recorded on January 30, 1971, at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles. This concert occurred during a period of intense creative output for Young, falling between his work with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and just before the release of his iconic "Harvest" album. The performance features Young alone on stage, alternating between acoustic guitar and piano, delivering intimate renditions of songs that would soon become classics, such as "Old Man" and "The Needle and the Damage Done." The setting and stripped-down arrangements allow listeners to hear these compositions in their rawest form, providing a unique window into Young’s songwriting process and emotional state at the time.