This Neil Young song Philadelphia comes from the movie of the same name. While not as popular as Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets Of Philadelphia” single also from the movie, it is definitely my favorite of the two. If you’ve seen the movie, then you know when this song comes on you become a crying wet noodle sitting on the couch with your roommate. It’s a beautiful song and a very touching vocal performance by Neil.
I also have an affection for the actual city of Philadelphia and have had the pleasure of traveling there a few times in the last couple years, so I liked making that connection too. I tried to stay very true to the original song on this one. Neil plays the piano throughout instead of the guitar, but I don’t have access to a grand piano in my bedroom where all these tracks are recorded.
By the way, all these songs can be downloaded by right clicking and saving for Windows users or by letting the quicktime file load all the way and selecting save from the File menu for Mac users. Trust me, they sound okay coming off computer speakers, but WAY better on CD or an iPod while blasting down the highway in your Geo Tracker.
nicely done peter.
sounds terrific.
i dig it on geetar.
you matched the reverby atmosphere and that synth sound well!
i love this song
Wow, that was beautiful! I don’t think I need the movie to bawl like a wet noodle during this one. Once again, excellent work.
Jonny, Isn’t that tight?! I was really surprised to come up with that sound. It’s pretty goddamn close to the original. Thanks again for leaving comments.
Its hard to write throught the tears… but seriously, its beautiful.
Hauntingly beautiful.
Thanks, Peter – I dig this weekly coverness.
Played it for Audrey and Grace this morning. They got sooo quiet and listened the whole time. A big thumbs up from everyone!!!
Dude, I can’t wait to play this in my Ford Festiva. With 11″ rims, dog!
ahem, while crying