Neil Young is Now a US Citizen: Here’s 5 Versions of “Rockin’ In The Free World”

Raffaela Kenny-Cincotta on January 24, 2020
Neil Young is Now a US Citizen: Here’s 5 Versions of “Rockin’ In The Free World”


Everyone here Relix headquarters would like to extend our congratulations to Neil Young for officially becoming a U.S. citizen!

Young took his oath of citizenship on Jan. 22 in Los Angeles. Afterwards, he was spotted waving a small American flag, arm-in-arm with his partner Daryl Hannah.

According to TMZ, after decades of living in America with a visa, Young took the plunge so he could vote against Donald Trump in 2020, with sources believing it was Trump’s inaction during the 2018 California wildfires that spurred the decision (Young’s home was destroyed during the natural disaster).

However, the former Canadian has dabbled in politics for some time – he took part in the anti-war movement in the ’60s, currently serves on the board of Farm-Aid and is a strong advocate for climate change legislation. Not to mention the his often-political lyrics.

So break out a slice of apple pie and salute Old Glory as we showcase five standout versions of Young’s personal national anthem “Rockin’ In The Free World.”

1989: Neil Young Rehearses “Rockin’ In The Free World” on Saturday Night Live

1991: Neil Young & Crazy Horse Offer “Rockin’ In The Free World” on the Ragged Glory tour.

1993: Young Performs “Rockin’ In The Free World” with Pearl Jam at the MTV Video Music Awards.

2009: Young Jams “Rockin’ In The Free” World for 100,000+ People at England’s Glastonbury Festival

2019: Young Performs “Rockin’ In The Free World” at His Own Farm-Aid Festival