Various Artists – Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young, Vol. 1 (Curios, 2025)
A diverse lineup of artists pays tribute to Neil Young on Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young, Vol. 1, a 2025 release from Curios. This compilation brings together faithful and reimagined covers from well known musicians spanning folk, rock, and indie scenes.
Importantly, proceeds benefit The Bridge School in Hillsborough, California, continuing Young’s longstanding support for the institution he co-founded.
Track list
Brandi Carlile – Philadelphia. Spare and intimate, driven by voice and piano.
Fiona Apple – Heart of Gold. Understated piano arrangement with a smooth delivery.
Mumford & Sons – Harvest. Earthy and acoustic, with a rustic folk-rock feel.
Eddie Vedder – The Needle and the Damage Done. Stark, emotive, and true to the original.
Courtney Barnett – Lotta Love. Laid-back, with Barnett’s signature deadpan charm.
Stephen Marley – Old Man. Reggae-inflected interpretation.
Sharon Van Etten – Here We Are in the Years. Atmospheric and melancholic.
The Lumineers – Sugar Mountain. Stripped-down and wistful.
The Doobie Brothers with Allison Russell – Comes a Time. Lush harmonies and warm instrumentation.
Steve Earle – Long May You Run. Gritty and heartfelt.
Rodney Crowell – Mr. Soul. Roots-rock energy with a sharp edge.
Anders Osborne – Cowgirl in the Sand. Bluesy and expansive.
Charlie Greene – Such a Woman. Tender and restrained.
Chris Pierce – Southern Man. Soulful and urgent.
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Author: Ryan Emmert
