In 1975, Neil Young released his sixth studio album–the final full-length entry in his so-called “The Ditch Trilogy,” the stela of his defining early 1970s discography that also yielded Time Fades Away and On the Beach–Tonight’s the Night. To commemorate five decades of spinning songs like “Come On Baby Let’s Go Downtown,” “Roll Another Number (For the Road),” the title track, and other enduring classics that defined the era and seared Shakey’s history into lyrics, the musician will issue Tonight’s the Night 50th Anniversary Edition on November 28, 2025, complete with six bonus tracks. 

The imminent and limited edition anniversary offering presents original versions of songs recorded during the initial 1973 album sessions which took place at S.I.R. in Los Angeles. Whereas the initial record handed listeners a take on “Lookout Joe” that was tracked at Young’s Northern California Broken Arrow Studio, the new collections aims to piece history together and provide listeners with exemplary samples of the recording process during this period of Young’s career which trailed the commercial success of 1972’s Harvest. 

The anniversary release will roll out six, bonus tracks that have not dropped to the public, including “Lookout Joe” and “Walk On,” as well as “Tonight’s The Night (Take 3),” “Everybody’s Alone,” “Speak Out” jam, which was released on the Neil Young Archives Vol. II, and Joni Mitchell featured “Raised and Robbery.” Filling out the sixth slot is “Wonderin’,” which has previously only been available to stream on the Neil Young Archive. 

According to the press release, “This is the first time all six bonus tracks from the original sessions have been available on vinyl, making this the most cohesive and true version of Tonight’s The Night.” Today, Young hands listeners “Lookout Joe (Original Version),” his Vietnam era warning meant for the military elite, otherwise known as “GI Joe.” Listen here. 

Scroll down to view the tracking list for Tonight’s the Night 50th Anniversary Edition, and pre-order the collection now.

Tracking List

1. Tonight’s The Night 
2. Speakin’ Out
3. World On A String
4. Borrowed Tune
5. Come On Baby Let’s Go Downtown
6. Mellow My Mind
7. Roll Another Number (For The Road)
8. Albuquerque
9. New Mama
10. Lookout Joe [New 1973 version]
11. Tired Eyes
12. Tonight’s The Night (part II)

Bonus Tracks

1. Walk On
2. Wonderin’
3. Everybody’s Alone
4. Raised On Robbery [feat. Joni Mitchell]
5. Speakin’ Out Jam
6. Tonight’s The Night (take 3)