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Neil Young Plays Heart of Gold for Earthquake Relief | Cow Palace 1989
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Neil Young performs “Heart of Gold” live at the Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 26, 1989, during the Earthquake Relief Benefit following the Loma Prieta earthquake. Built around Young’s unmistakable vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica alongside the warm sound of lap steel guitar, this stripped-down performance captures one of rock’s greatest singer-songwriters delivering his signature song with little more than the music itself.
Originally released on Neil Young’s landmark 1972 album Harvest, “Heart of Gold” became his only No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of the defining songs of his career.
THE LINEUP
🎤 Neil Young: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica
🎸 Lap Steel Guitar: Ben Keith
3 FAST FACTS ABOUT THE VIDEO
• This performance took place on November 26, 1989, less than six weeks after the Loma Prieta earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area on October 17.
• The Cow Palace concert was part of a major Northern California benefit effort organized in the aftermath of the earthquake, bringing together artists including Neil Young, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Santana, Bonnie Raitt and others.
• “Heart of Gold” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972, making it Neil Young’s only U.S. chart-topping single. The song originally appeared on Harvest, one of the defining albums of his career.
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From electrifying festival sets to deep-cut live recordings, explore the energy, rebellion, and unforgettable sound that defined generations. Whether it's guitar legends, iconic bands, or historic concerts, find it all here — preserved for true rock fans.
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Neil Young Plays Heart of Gold for Earthquake Relief | Cow Palace 1989
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Neil Young performs “Heart of Gold” live at the Cow Palace in San Francisco on November 26, 1989, during the Earthquake Relief Benefit following the Loma Prieta earthquake. Built around Young’s unmistakable vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica alongside the warm sound of lap steel guitar, this stripped-down performance captures one of rock’s greatest singer-songwriters delivering his signature song with little more than the music itself.
Originally released on Neil Young’s landmark 1972 album Harvest, “Heart of Gold” became his only No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of the defining songs of his career.
THE LINEUP
🎤 Neil Young: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica
🎸 Lap Steel Guitar: Ben Keith
3 FAST FACTS ABOUT THE VIDEO
• This performance took place on November 26, 1989, less than six weeks after the Loma Prieta earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area on October 17.
• The Cow Palace concert was part of a major Northern California benefit effort organized in the aftermath of the earthquake, bringing together artists including Neil Young, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Santana, Bonnie Raitt and others.
• “Heart of Gold” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972, making it Neil Young’s only U.S. chart-topping single. The song originally appeared on Harvest, one of the defining albums of his career.
Relive the greatest moments in rock history with Wolfgang's Classic Rock — your exclusive Music Vault destination for legendary performances, full concerts, rare footage, and timeless anthems from the pioneers of classic rock.
From electrifying festival sets to deep-cut live recordings, explore the energy, rebellion, and unforgettable sound that defined generations. Whether it's guitar legends, iconic bands, or historic concerts, find it all here — preserved for true rock fans.
#NeilYoung #HeartOfGold #ClassicRock #BridgeSchoolBenefit
