For the Turnstiles: Ben Keith and Neil Young live

In honor of the release this week of a new Neil Young record, his 60th, here's a live version of his exquisite "For the Turnstiles," performed with his late great friend and co-conspirator Ben Keith:

Visual quality just okay: sound quality excellent. How the hell does Young get so much reverb out of an acoustic banjo? Amazing.

Think it's about his doubts about being a star. One of his most haunting songs. And that's saying something. 

Published by Kit Stolz

I'm a freelance reporter and writer based in Ventura County.

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