Neil Young Performs ‘Long Walk Home’ Live in New York After 36 Years

At a recent concert at Jones Beach Theater in New York, Neil Young performed his protest song 'Long Walk Home' live for the first time since 1989, updating its lyrics to reference the ongoing war in Ukraine, changing the original line about Vietnam and Beirut to 'From Canada to Old Ukraine/We broke our word and left the pain.' This performance highlighted Young's longstanding political engagement and support for Ukraine, which included a canceled planned concert there due to safety concerns. The concert was part of Young's Love Earth Tour and also featured the return of another rare song, 'Singer Without a Song,' not played since 2013. Young concluded the show with 'Rockin' in the Free World,' incorporating the rallying cry 'Take America Back!' which he has used at recent political events. His band, The Chrome Hearts, backed him with a mix of energy and respect for the original spirit of these older songs, blending nostalgia with contemporary relevance. Overall, the concert was a powerful statement on current global issues as well as a gift to fans eager to hear these rare performances live again.