Shakey’s start
Neil Young’s first solo lp just after leaving Buffalo Springfield. (January 1969, Reprise 6317). Click here for the lyrics. I like the song “The Loner” on this record. I’m reading the Neil Young biography “Shakey” by Jimmy McDonough now. I recommend it.
Produced by:David Briggs and Neil Young, except
(*) produced and arranged by Jack Nitzsche, Ry Cooder and Neil Young
Primary Musicians:
Neil Young: Guitar, Vocals
Jim Messina: Bass
George Grantham: Drums
Secondary Musicians:
Vocal Background on “The Old Laughing Lady” and “I’ve Loved Her So Long”:
Patrice Holloway
Brenda Holloway
Merry Clayton
Sherlie Matthews
Gloria Richetta Jones
Gracia Nitzsche