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  1. May 29, 2022 · Got a man of the people, says keep hope alive. Got fuel to burn, got roads to drive. Though Young sings of a “free” country, “Rockin’ in the Free World” depicts a nation unraveled and ...

  2. Jul 21, 2022 · Rockin' in the Free World was first performed without rehearsal. Neil Young wasted no time in turning Frank Sampedro's words into a catchy tune. He also wasted no time in presenting to the world. On February 21st of 1989, shortly after he put pen to paper and brought "Rockin' in the Free World" to life, Young and his band performed it on stage ...

  3. "Rockin' in the Free World" is a song by Canadian-American singer-songwriter, and musician Neil Young, released on Young's seventeenth studio album Freedom (1989).

  4. Apr 23, 2024 · The lyrics of “Rockin’ In The Free World” are searing and powerful. They speak of a world in turmoil, a place where the rich get richer and the poor get left behind. The opening lines set the tone: “There’s colors on the street. Red, white and blue. People shufflin’ their feet. People sleepin’ in their shoes”.

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  5. Sep 17, 2023 · Neil Young’s Rockin’ in the Free World is a scathing critique of the United States and the struggles faced by its citizens. The song addresses a wide range of social and political issues, including poverty, homelessness, war, and the widening gap between the rich and the poor.

  6. We were all bummed, and I looked at him and said, 'Man I guess we're just gonna have to keep on rockin in the free world. He said, 'Well, Poncho, that's a good line. I'm gonna use that, if you don't mind.'". "So we checked into the hotel in Portland," the guitarist continued. "And we needed a song.

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  8. Oct 9, 2020 · The simplicity of the design of “Rockin'” means that it’s a song that’s easy to remember and easy to sing — both important qualities of songs destined to be hits. And that simplicity also allows Neil’s trademark politically-laced lyrics to shine without being upstaged. Written by Gary Ewer.