Industry Jun 2, 2026
The Making of Neil Young's Number One Hit
“Two passes, and it was finished. It took less than two hours to record that song”
Originally published by
MusicRadar
The creation of Neil Young's most successful record involved a remarkably swift recording process. Young himself recounted being in the control room during the session, recognizing the song's potential for success immediately after hearing it played back. The entire recording, including multiple takes, was completed in under two hours. Originally reported by MusicRadar.