Comes a Time

Neil Young

About Comes a Time

Comes a Time is the ninth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, released in October 1978. "Comes a Time" is also the title song and a single release from the album.


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Comes a time when you're driftin'
Comes a time when you settle down
Comes a light, feelin's liftin'
Lift that baby right up off the ground

Whoa, this old world keeps spinnin' round
It's a wonder tall trees ain't layin' down
There comes a time

You and I, we were captured
We took our souls and we flew away
We were right, we were giving
That's how we kept what we gave away

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Neil Young

Neil Percival Young,OC,OM (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. more »

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Written by: Neil Young

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13 facts about this song

Origin
"Comes a Time" is a song by the famous Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, and it was released in 1978.
Album Title
The song also served as the title track for his ninth studio album, "Comes a Time".
Record Label
"Comes a Time" was released under the Reprise Records label, a Warner Music Group's subsidiary.
Genre
This song represents a return to Neil Young's folk roots, offering a softer sound compared to his other work in the 1970s.
Collaborations
The album "Comes a Time" features harmony vocals by Nicolette Larson, who was also a notable pop and country singer of that era.
Comparison
The song was compared stylistically to Young's earlier successful 1972 album, "Harvest".
Reception
Despite not being released as a single, "Comes a Time" is one of Neil Young's most popular songs.
Inspirations
Neil Young was greatly inspired by folk and country music, which heavily influenced the composition of "Comes a Time".
Live Performances
Though not as frequently performed as other songs of his, "Comes a Time" does show up in Neil Young's live sets now and then, showcasing his vocal prowess and stirring lyrics.
Lyrics
The song's touching lyrics reflect a sense of longing and nostalgia, common themes in Neil Young's songs.
Chart Performance
The "Comes a Time" album reached number 7 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in the United States, proving the song's popularity.
Critical Acclaim
The gentleness and beauty of "Comes a Time" earned Young a lot of praise from music critics and reviewers.
Influences
"Comes a Time" has had a lasting influence on several musicians, notably Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, who often cited Neil Young as an influence.

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