one of these days neil young cover

On October 2, 2010 Michelle Jean, from Nashville, and Michael James, from Maryland, met at a wedding in Louisiana. The two spent a wonderful evening together dancing and laughing, but have not gotten together since then. For Michelle's birthday, as well as an early Valentine's Day celebration, Michael offered the idea the two meet in New York City for a Neil Young tribute show at Carnegie Hall. He did so by writing a letter inter-weaved with 74 different Neil Young song titles and asked Michelle to sing "One of These Days." The two collaborated 600 miles apart by recording in their respective bedrooms on their iPhones. If they win the City Winery contest it would make their second meeting just as special as the first.

letter reads:

"Hey Babe,"

1. "Pardon My Heart," but we'll meet "One of These Days"

2. "Someday," "You and Me," before "Time Fades Away"

3. "I Am a Child" living out here "On the Beach"

4. But "Tonight's the Night" that "Cowgirl in the Sand" comes into reach

5. Let's take a "Journey Through the Past" tonight's our "Last Dance"

6. You blew me away "Like a Hurricane" with that glance

7. Under a "Harvest Moon" "Shining Light" I heard your laughter

8. A "Natural Beauty," been "The Believer" "Ever After"

9. But "Tell Me Why" and "Don't Be Denied"

10. I see "No More" of the one that can "Mellow My Mind"

11. "I've Been Waiting For You" all "Winterlong"

12. "Truth be Known," you left me "Just Singing a Song"

13. You took "My Heart" like a "Bandit" and now you're "Too Far Gone"

14. I'm "Scattered," "Too Lonely," and "Already One"

15. "Comin' Apart at Every Nail," it's "No Wonder" I'm "Helpless"

16. "I Got a Problem," "Try" to "Pressure" you because I'm so selfish

17. But "Change Your Mind." come to "This Town," "Walk With Me"

18. "Hold You in My Arms" cause there's "Crime in the City"

19. "Shots" and "Welfare Mothers" are heard "Round & Round"

20. But come on baby- "Don't Let it Bring You Down"

21. "Let's Roll" to Carnegie Hall I think I. hear. some. drums

22. We'll go "Out on the Weekend" "'Til the Morning Comes"

23. "Hit the Road," "Drive Back" after a night of Neil

24. "Big, Green Country" when you "Get Behind the Wheel"

25. But "Don't Cry No Tears" 'cause in the future maybe

26. I'll be an "Old Man" You'll be "The Old Laughing Lady"

27. "Two Old Friends," "The Way" "Prime of Life" was meant

28. Not searching for "Loose Change" no worries about cents!

29. "When God Made Me" he said to have "A Lotta Love"

30. Had me "Wonderin'" "Once An Angel" came "Falling From Above"

31. "I Believe In You." "Lost in Space." "Hangin' on a Limb,"

32. "It's a Dream." "Far From Home." "Good to See You Again."




"Love & Only Love,"

Michael

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[michellejhebert]

thanks brokenchair88. :) I guess life is like that . . . it'd be cool if there was a way to find out the history of a particular song . . . the letter was all Michael, btw, he's an incredible fan. :)

[michellejhebert]

thanks, kristin! *you're* really cool!

[michellejhebert]

thanks dmc! lovely story of your own! hope everything is working out with the wonderful girl! :D

[michellejhebert]

thanks! haha, it was 74 song titles, i believe. :)

[ronsouthward]

I met the love of my life before a CSNY show in 2006. We spent many hours on the phone and visited each other when time and money allowed (Virginia and Florida)... I move to Florida in 2007 and haven't looked back.

"And the dreams that you have, they won't let you down,

If you just follow on 'cause you know where they're found"

Red Sun - Silver & Gold

"One day

You'll Find

Everything you're looking for" Bandit - Greendale

Peace and love,

"Love And Only Love"

[BrokenChair88]

Aw, that's cute. And hot.

I also like the fact that you mentioned the song "Loose Change" here. Definitely not a song that gets recognized enough. I don't know why Neil doesn't play it more often. It seems like such a great song to play live. He played it on tour in 1996, but as far as I know, that's the only year that he performed it. Oh well, Life's kinda like that, huh?

[kristinplater]

Congrats on winning the Neil Young at Carnegie Hall contest!! Your video is really cool!

[dmc0509]

awesome story yall! I met a wonderful girl at my cousin's wedding in Maine last year. Earlier this year she was able to come visit and I showed her D.C. which she's never been to. We really hit it off and can't stop talking since. You all have got to get together again!

[NeilYoungSoloist]

Exactly how many Neil song titles did you recite? I was gonna count them but hell with that:) Again, fantastic job.

[NeilYoungSoloist]

Excellent to the max. I hope you win.