Crosby, Stills & Nash – Ohio
“Ohio” is a song written by Neil Young and originally recorded by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY) for their 1970 album Déjà Vu. The song was released as a single in June 1970 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Background and composition
“Ohio” was written by Neil Young in response to the Kent State shootings, which occurred on May 4, 1970. The song is a protest song that criticizes the United States government for its actions at Kent State. The song’s lyrics are powerful and moving, and they capture the anger and frustration of many people who were outraged by the shootings.
Recording and production
“Ohio” was recorded at Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco, California in May 1970. The song was produced by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
The recording features Neil Young on lead vocals. Young’s vocals are passionate and intense, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“Ohio” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Neil Young in response to the Kent State shootings, which occurred on May 4, 1970.
- The song was released as a single in June 1970 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
- “Ohio” has been covered by many artists, including Joan Baez, R.E.M., and Bruce Springsteen.