Neil Young has officially unveiled Neil Young Archives Vol. III (1976-1987), a significant addition to his extensive collection of archival releases. This comprehensive set features an impressive 198 tracks distributed across 17 CDs and five Blu-ray discs, including 11 films—four of which remain unreleased. Among the rare tracks, there are 15 never-before-heard songs and 121 unique versions, with 62 recycled from prior recordings. Scheduled for release on September 6, the box set also includes a detailed 176-page book and a collectible poster. Additionally, a standalone double-LP titled Takes, which features one track from 16 of the Archives Vol. III discs, will launch on the same day.
This week, Young announced his return to live performances in September after previously canceling shows due to health concerns. He is set to perform at Farm Aid 2024 alongside fellow music legend Willie Nelson.
Tracks from Neil Young Archives Vol. III Takes include:
01 Neil Young: “Hey Babe”
02 Neil Young / Crazy Horse: “Drive Back (Live)”
03 Neil Young: “Hitchhiker”
04 Neil Young: “Let It Shine (Live)”
05 The Ducks: “Sail Away (Live)”
06 Neil Young: “Comes a Time”
07 Neil Young / Nicolette Larson: “Lady Wingshot (With the Gone With the Wind Orchestra)”
08 Neil Young: “Thrasher (Live at the Boarding House)”
09 Neil Young / Devo: “Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black (Live at the Boarding House)”
10 Neil Young / Crazy Horse: “Bright Sunny Day”
11 Neil Young: “Winter Winds”
12 Neil Young: “If You Got Love”
13 Neil Young: “Razor Love”
14 Neil Young: “This Old House”
15 Neil Young / Crazy Horse: “Barstool Blues (Live at the Catalyst)”
16 Neil Young: “Last of His Kind”
