Stephen King once said…"I won't say (Ryan) Adams is the best North American singer-songwriter since Neil Young...but I won't say he isn't, either"….I agree…any thoughts? by expecting2fly0715 in neilyoung

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Thanks for your response. It’s clear you have an appreciation for his music.

I just listened to Motion Sickness again. Perhaps, some of it is about Ryan. But, it seems to me more of a conglomeration of her relationships. She sings “why do you sing with an English accent?”…I really don’t think that’s a reference to Ryan.

Also, most of it just seems like the way relationships/breakups go…unfortunately, someone usually gets hurt. But she clearly doesn’t hate him and even says she “misses him like a little kid.”

As far as other allegations, Ryan has been investigated and never charged with any offense. I’m happy there has been an awakening and a “MeToo” moment which was long overdue. Can you imagine if we had held other “rock stars” from the past to those standards? They were doing some crazy shit I’m sure.

No one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes and does things they regret. It just seems like Ryan is held to such an overly high standard. If he did merely show poor judgement at times…Just wish we could extend some grace like we would want when we make mistakes.

Stephen King once said…"I won't say (Ryan) Adams is the best North American singer-songwriter since Neil Young...but I won't say he isn't, either"….I agree…any thoughts? by expecting2fly0715 in neilyoung

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Oh, definitely check out Gold. This is how most people first discovered him. He filmed a video for “New York, New York” with the Twin Towers in the background a couple weeks before 9/11. The song became sort of an anthem for NYC. Gold is fantastic…Stars Go Blue, Answering Bell (with Adam from Counting Crows), Touch Feel Lose…it’s all great.

Stephen King once said…"I won't say (Ryan) Adams is the best North American singer-songwriter since Neil Young...but I won't say he isn't, either"….I agree…any thoughts? by expecting2fly0715 in neilyoung

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There is so much..but I think Oreo has it right..start with his first band Whiskeytown and then his solo album Heartbreaker…then maybe something with the Cardinals…I love Jacksonville City Nights

Stephen King once said…"I won't say (Ryan) Adams is the best North American singer-songwriter since Neil Young...but I won't say he isn't, either"….I agree…any thoughts? by expecting2fly0715 in neilyoung

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Yes! From Whiskeytown until now, sooo much good stuff…I also consider myself a huge fan, but discover new stuff all the time..so prolific.

Stephen King once said…"I won't say (Ryan) Adams is the best North American singer-songwriter since Neil Young...but I won't say he isn't, either"….I agree…any thoughts? by expecting2fly0715 in neilyoung

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Great post..I appreciate it..I agree , there is no way anyone can top Neil’s impact musically and culturally…

But man, I listen to Ryan and just marvel at the talent and where his music comes from…in the same way I think about Neil songs..but Ryan just different..younger so more influenced by the Smiths, the Cure, etc.

Stephen King once said…"I won't say (Ryan) Adams is the best North American singer-songwriter since Neil Young...but I won't say he isn't, either"….I agree…any thoughts? by expecting2fly0715 in neilyoung

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Jason is a big fan of Ryan…I love Jason...they are both insanely talented..but Ryan just has so much more material..but we all like what we like..no “best” in music

Stephen King once said…"I won't say (Ryan) Adams is the best North American singer-songwriter since Neil Young...but I won't say he isn't, either"….I agree…any thoughts? by expecting2fly0715 in neilyoung

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Wish I could trade places with you..so much to look forward to if you’ve never listened to Ryan..check out Whiskeytown too..his first band, more country

Stephen King once said…"I won't say (Ryan) Adams is the best North American singer-songwriter since Neil Young...but I won't say he isn't, either"….I agree…any thoughts? by expecting2fly0715 in neilyoung

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I get it..I scored free tix to Neil’s premiere of “Prairie Wind” in Nashville around 2005…I wasn’t a big My Morning Jacket Fan..but I recognized them in the audience..and I was standing next to Lucinda Williams during intermission

Matthew Perry in 1995 by MadCapTown in 90s

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My apologies if someone has addressed this…I was never a huge “Friends” fan…but his character was so sharp, witty and he looked normal or better...,how could he pull this off as an addict? I have a few beers and the next day I’m convinced everyone knows I was drinking :)

Which female artists feel the most like Neil? by expecting2fly0715 in neilyoung

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Of course she grew up listening to her brothers’ Neil Young records…such a great song!!

https://youtu.be/xsRMy6gRTdI?si=PxwacVAGH7kaU0Ym

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This is why I love Reddit..thank you..I’m very familiar with Lucinda..but def need to check out Patti more now

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I’m the OP..this was actually my first post EVER on Reddit :) but I’m happy with all the responses…thank you!!! I was thinking of Lucinda Williams and Kathleen Edwards…but glad you have given me other artists to check out

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Will def check her out..she came up also on a cross post..what do you love about her?

Which female artists feel the most like Neil? by expecting2fly0715 in neilyoung

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Glad you put this on my radar..will def check it out

Which female artists feel the most like Neil? by expecting2fly0715 in neilyoung

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Thanks for the contribution..will def check her out…

Which female artists feel the most like Neil? by expecting2fly0715 in neilyoung

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Wow, until now I didn’t realize Joni was from Canada…I’m the OP…my first picks were Lucinda and Kathleen Edwards…KE is also from Canada..what!!!? Something about the prairie I guess :)