The Neil Young collection
The Neil Young collection of Stereo Stories is quite small – just seven pieces so far – but each sings its own tune, so to speak. And two of the contributions are from two of Australia’s finest writers.
CORTEZ THE KILLER by NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE. Story by Eric Algra
Jeff’s passion for music led him to become a drummer at a young age and he is still active in the Adelaide music scene.
OLD MAN by NEIL YOUNG Poem by Aidan Kenner
I heard a savage angel outside my apartment window
TILL THE MORNING COMES by NEIL YOUNG Story by Sophia Irvine
My father's smirk also comes from the fact it's one of the few Neil Young songs I've introduced to him.
HARVEST MOON by NEIL YOUNG Advice by Sophia Irvine
Harvest Moon is almost poetic and otherworldly in its lyrics and melody. But it got me thinking about that guy who dumped me when I was 14.
POWDERFINGER BY NEIL YOUNG Story by Damian Balassone
The house is a pigsty: multiple leaks, gathering mould, mice pooh in the breadbox, possum arses sticking out of the walls to block out the sunlight while they sleep, empty pizza cartons, cheap wine bottles – it’s a cross between Animal House and the Dead Poets Society.
CRIME IN THE CITY by NEIL YOUNG Story by Markus Zusak
All around me was this rubble, the toaster was over the road – my book was blown to bits – but somehow the oven and my headphones were still intact, and Neil Young (ever the unfuckingkillable – the rock n roll cockroach if ever there was one), was STILL singing…and I still hadn’t got to the best bit
Heart Of Gold by Neil Young. Excerpt by Favel Parrett
A group of young men in the corner sing along, happy drunk. It is their song. I drink my beer, my heart beats fast. The harmonica plays, the guitar keeps time, keeps strumming, then the chorus starts up again. When I close my eyes, I can hear Soren sing along too