This official music video features Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris performing their acclaimed three-part harmony rendition of the Neil Young classic, "After the Gold Rush" (0:11-3:17).
About the Recording
- Collaborative Project: The song is a standout track from the trio's second collaborative studio album, Trio II, which was released on February 9, 1999.
- Award-Winning: Their interpretation of this song earned the trio a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals.
Song Context
- Original Work: "After the Gold Rush" was originally written and performed by Neil Young as the title track of his 1970 album.
- Thematic Depth: The song is widely considered an environmental commentary. Its dreamlike lyrics move through history and visions of the future, often interpreted as a meditation on the state of the world, humanity's impact on nature, and the hopeful search for a new beginning in the face of ecological collapse.
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