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As Neil Young prepares to tour the U.S. this summer, he’s invited President Donald Trump to attend one of his shows as a way to remind him of “American values.”
Young’s comments appeared in a new post on his Archives website on Monday (June 2), which saw him ruminating on the current state of affairs in the U.S. ahead of the launch of his North American tour dates in August.
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“Our country and our way of life, that which our fathers and theirs fought for, is now threatened by our government,” Young wrote. “This is not what we voted for. This is our new reality. Our government is out of control, not standing for us. You can stand up for American values this summer, for our children and theirs.
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“When I tour the USA this summer, if there is not martial law by then which would make it impossible, let’s all come together and stand for American values,” he added. “We will not be doing a political show. We will be playing the music we love for all of us to enjoy together. President Trump, you are invited. Come and hear our music just as you did for decades.”
Young’s invitation to Trump aligns with the President’s previous comments about his fondness for the Canadian rocker’s music. “He’s got something very special,” Trump told Rolling Stone in 2008, reflecting on his numerous times seeing Young in concert and having him perform at his casinos. “I’ve met him on occasions and he’s a terrific guy.”
However, the pair have undeniably altered their opinions of each other since then, with Young having become increasingly more outspoken regarding Trump’s policies since his first term as President. In April, Young had even noted that he feared constant criticism of Trump may result in a potential blacklisting from the country ahead of his upcoming tour dates.
“If the fact that I think Donald Trump is the worst president in the history of our great country could stop me from coming back, what does that say for Freedom?” Young mused. “I love America and its people and its music and its culture.”
More recently, Young labelled Trump “out of control” in May after he made a Truth Social post which saw the POTUS describe Bruce Springsteen as “highly overrated” and “dumb as a rock,” while saying that Taylor Swift is “no longer ‘HOT.’”
“Bruce and thousands of musicians think you are ruining America,” Young wrote in response to Trump’s comments. “You worry about that instead of the dyin’ kids in Gaza. That’s your problem. I am not scared of you. Neither are the rest of us. You shut down FEMA when we needed it most. That’s your problem Trump. STOP THINKING ABOUT WHAT ROCKERS ARE SAYING. Think about saving America from the mess you made.”
Young is currently scheduled to launch his forthcoming tour with the Chrome Hearts in Rättvik, Sweden on June 18, with North American dates set to begin in Charlotte, NC on Aug. 8
Taylor Swift had more than a few tricks up her sleeve during her The Eras Tour stop at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on Saturday (July 6).
The pop superstar treated the sold-out crowd to the first live performance of “Mary’s Song” in 16 years, seamlessly blending the 2006 deep cut into a mashup with “So High School” and “Everything Has Changed.”
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Eagle-eyed Swifties were quick to pick up on the updated meaning behind the song’s closing lyrics: “I’ll be 87, you’ll be 89 / I’ll still look at you like the stars that shine / In the sky, oh my my my.”
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The lyrical Easter egg was a sweet nod to Swift’s boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, who dons the number 87 jersey for the Kansas City Chiefs. Kelce was spotted in the audience grinning from ear to ear during the performance.
Kelce has been making many appearances at Swift’s shows as she makes her way through Europe.
Last weekend, he was in Dublin for some performances and the weekend before he attended all three of her shows in London’s Wembley Stadium. On the third night in London, Kelce arrived with Swift’s parents, Scott and Andrea.
He then made a surprise appearance on stage during the concert, dressed in a full tuxedo and top hat as part of her transition skit for “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.”
On a new episode of the New Heights podcast, Kelce talked about his big debut and having to carry his girlfriend off stage.
“I was up there with three professionals. You can do no wrong with Taylor on stage. [I kept telling myself], ‘Do not drop the baby. Hold onto the baby,’” he said. “She found the perfect part of the show to put me in. It was, like, the safest option.”
The Amsterdam shows marked a long-awaited return for Swift, who hadn’t performed in the Netherlands since her 1989 World Tour in 2015. The “Karma” singer made the most of her three-night run at the Johan Cruyff Arena, delivering a career-spanning jam-packed set.
On Friday (July 5), Swift surprised fans with the live debut of “imgonnagetyouback,” intertwining the track with Reputation highlight “Dress.” Fans were also treated to an emotional medley of “You Are In Love” and “Cowboy Like Me.”
Next up, Swift will take her show to Zürich, Switzerland for two nights before concluding the European leg with five highly anticipated dates in London.
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