Comes a Time
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Facts about the album "Comes a Time"
Album Title: Comes a Time
Artist: Neil Young
Meta Information: "Comes a Time" is the ninth studio album by Canadian-American singer-songwriter Neil Young, released in 1978. This album marked a return to a more acoustic and country-influenced sound for Young, following the harder rock of his previous albums. "Comes a Time" features a mix of gentle acoustic ballads and upbeat country-rock songs, showcasing Young's versatility as a musician and his ability to evoke a sense of warmth and nostalgia.
Interesting Facts:
Backing Vocals: Emmylou Harris, a renowned country singer-songwriter, provided backing vocals on several tracks of "Comes a Time", including the title track. Her harmonies add a rich and ethereal quality to the album's sound, complementing Neil Young's vocals perfectly and contributing to the album's overall Americana feel.
Title Track: The title track, "Comes a Time", is one of Neil Young's most beloved songs. It's a gentle acoustic ballad with poignant lyrics about love, loss, and the passage of time. The song's wistful melody and heartfelt sentiment struck a chord with audiences, making it a standout track on the album and a fan favorite in Young's catalog.
Harvest Moon Connection: "Comes a Time" is often considered a spiritual successor to Young's 1972 album "Harvest". Both albums share a similar acoustic and country-inspired sound, with "Comes a Time" featuring a more refined and mature approach to songwriting. "Comes a Time" is sometimes referred to as "Harvest's little brother" due to their thematic and sonic similarities.