Comes a Time
Neil Young
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Comes a time when you're driftin' Comes a time when you settle down Comes a light, feelin's liftin' Lift that baby right up off the ground Whoa, this old world keeps spinnin' round It's a wonder tall trees ain't layin' down There comes a time You and I, we were captured We took our souls and we flew away We were right, we were giving That's how we kept what we gave away
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Written by: Neil Young
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13 facts about this song
Origin"Comes a Time" is a song by the famous Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, and it was released in 1978.
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Album TitleThe song also served as the title track for his ninth studio album, "Comes a Time".
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Record Label"Comes a Time" was released under the Reprise Records label, a Warner Music Group's subsidiary.
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GenreThis song represents a return to Neil Young's folk roots, offering a softer sound compared to his other work in the 1970s.
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CollaborationsThe album "Comes a Time" features harmony vocals by Nicolette Larson, who was also a notable pop and country singer of that era.
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ComparisonThe song was compared stylistically to Young's earlier successful 1972 album, "Harvest".
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ReceptionDespite not being released as a single, "Comes a Time" is one of Neil Young's most popular songs.
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InspirationsNeil Young was greatly inspired by folk and country music, which heavily influenced the composition of "Comes a Time".
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Live PerformancesThough not as frequently performed as other songs of his, "Comes a Time" does show up in Neil Young's live sets now and then, showcasing his vocal prowess and stirring lyrics.
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LyricsThe song's touching lyrics reflect a sense of longing and nostalgia, common themes in Neil Young's songs.
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Chart PerformanceThe "Comes a Time" album reached number 7 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in the United States, proving the song's popularity.
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Critical AcclaimThe gentleness and beauty of "Comes a Time" earned Young a lot of praise from music critics and reviewers.
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Influences"Comes a Time" has had a lasting influence on several musicians, notably Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, who often cited Neil Young as an influence.
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