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“This time [2016] is very similar to the '60s, as far as I can tell.”

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Neil Young is a renowned Canadian singer-songwriter, born on November 12, 1945. His musical career spans over half a century, known for his distinctive voice and profound lyrics. Young's musical style is versatile, covering genres from folk to rock, country to alternative, leaving his mark in various musical landscapes. more

“The artists always reflect the times, so there's a lot to think about, a lot of unknowns, a lot of things that are describable. This is the closest I've seen to the kind of ambience that made the '60s happen. It's not about the artist having a responsibility to do anything. They have to be artists and express themselves and everything will work out fine.”

Thinking Kind Made Happens Artist Responsibility Fine Work Out Closest Things Will Work Out Ambience Everything Will Work Out

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“The youth of this country are not behind what is going on. We all know that. If you looked at a [political] map of the United States 25 and under, it's all-revealing. It's a unified map.”

Ifs Knows Country States Political United Behinds United States Youth Maps Revealing Unified

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“We had the Vietnam War in the '60s, and there was a draft. The students didn't believe in it, and it unified them.”

Believe War Students Vietnam Vietnam War Unified

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“[ Vietnam War] brought the people together and made the '60s like they were. The youth were very unified against the status quo - against the old line and the new old line. It's the same exact thing today.”

People Made War Today Together Lines Youth Vietnam Status Quo Vietnam War Unified

Author:Neil Young