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Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Music legend debuts new song taking aim at Musk
Music legend Neil Young has debuted a new song taking aim at Elon Musk . The Canadian-American singer was performing with his new band, Chrome Hearts, at the Autism Speaks' Light Up the Blues Concert on Saturday when he first performed his new anthem apparently entitled Let's Roll Again, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. It started with a call on American car manufacturers Ford, General Motors and Chrysler to get back in the game and 'build us something that won't kill our kids, runs real clean,' the Daily Beast reports. The song also acknowledges China 's lead in clean vehicle production. 'Over in China/ They're way ahead/ That's hard to swallow,' Young intones, before taking direct aim at the Tesla CEO. 'If you're a fascist get a Tesla,' he sang, apparently bemoaning Musk's role in the Trump administration . 'It's electric, it doesn't matter.' The song then ends with another jab: 'If you're a Democrat, taste your freedom/ Get whatever you want, taste your freedom.' The 79-year-old singer-songwriter has long championed clean-energy vehicles - and has also long been a critic of President Donald Trump. In 2008, he launched Linc Volt Technology to promote retrofitting gas-powered vehicles with clean energy alternatives, the Chronicle reports. That same year, he also unveiled a 1959 Lincoln Continental he converted to run on batteries and a biodiesel generator at San Francisco's Dreamforce Conference. Young later adapted a Mercedes-Benz and a Hummer to run on vegetable oil. He has also been an outspoken critic of the president, slamming his use of his Rockin' in the Free World on the campaign trail in 2020 and suing Trump for the use of the song. In the years since, Young has derided Trump as the 'worst president in history' and 'a disgrace to my country.' More recently, the Canadian-born singer expressed his concerns that he would not be allowed back into the country following his upcoming European tour. 'When I go to play music in Europe, if I talk about Donald J. Trump, I may be one of those returning to America who is barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor with an aluminum blanket,' Young wrote on his website earlier this month. He continued: 'That is happening all the time now. Countries have new advice for those returning to America. You can read about it at the CANADA Desk. If I come back from Europe and am barred, can't play my USA tour, all of the folks who bought tickets will not be able to come to a concert by me.' 'That's right folks, if you say anything bad about Trump or his administration, you may be barred from re-entering USA,' he went on. 'If you are Canadian. If you are a dual citizen like me, who knows? We'll all find that out together.' Young characterized the situation as a threat to freedom of speech. '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? I love America and its people and its music and its culture. … Remember Freedom of Speech?' The rocker went on: 'By these latest actions of our US government, it seems that those who speak out freely with their own opinions are now vulnerable to a non-existent Trump law. Then it seems to me that if you voted for Kamala Harris over Trump, that makes it possible for you to go to jail or be detained, punished in some way for not showing allegiance to what? How spineless is that?' 'Trump is not be able to stand up to anyone who does not agree with his ideas? Remember, all months have 30 days.' He concluded: 'One country, indivisible, with Liberty and Freedom for all. Remember that? I do.' It now appears that the animosity goes both ways - as Young's wife, Daryl Hannah , claimed Trump tried to prevent him from getting US citizenship during his first term in office. Young was born in Toronto and entered the US in 1966 without a visa before he acquired a green card in 1970. He was going through the process of becoming a citizen in 2019, and claimed interviewers were heavily concerned about his past marijuana use. Hannah condemned what Young had to go through in a recent interview with BBC . 'They tried to every trick in the book to mess him up, and made him keep coming back to be re-interviewed and re-interviewed. It's ridiculous [because] he's been living in America and paying taxes here since he was in his 20s,' Hannah said. But Young ultimately gained his US citizenship in January 2020, posting a photo on Instagram of himself giving an army salute next to the American flag. He also made his political affiliations clear by standing in front of a sign that read, ' Democrats register to vote here.' For his part, Musk has not yet responded to Young's new song.
Metro
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Metro
Glastonbury headliner takes swipe at Elon Musk with savage lyrics in new song
Neil Young has reportedly taken a swipe at Elon Musk and his company Tesla in a new, yet-to-be-released song. The Glastonbury headliner has never been afraid to get political, even expressing concern he would not be able to return to the US after his comments. Originally from Canada, Neil was concerned his outspoken criticism of American President Donald Trump would leave him unable to re-enter despite holding dual citizenship. The 79-year-old singer managed to get home and, while at a concert on Saturday, hit out at Trump's friend and advisor, Elon. Neil tells 'fascists' to 'get a Tesla' in a new track, which he unveiled at Autism Speaks' Light Up the Blues Concert, as per the San Francisco Chronicle. The song, reportedly called Let's Roll Again, encourages US car manufacturers to up their game before the not-so-subtle jibe. The Harvest Heart singer sings to Ford, General Motors and Chrysler to 'build us something that won't kill our kids, runs real clean'. 'Over in China/ They're way ahead/ That's hard to swallow,' he continues to the crowd in Los Angeles before adding: 'If you're a fascist, get a Tesla.' He added: 'If you're a Democrat, taste your freedom/ Get whatever you want, taste your freedom.' The Tesla owner has not responded to the dig, he was too busy entertaining us all at a sort of farewell meeting at the White House on Wednesday. Elon 'Double Hat' Musk has stepped back from leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). No word on if or when the new song will actually be recorded and released — or if it's part of his planned Worthy Farm set at the end of June. The Chrome Hearts icon has long been a car fanatic and once adapted a Mercedes-Benz and a Hummer to run on vegetable oil. He's also been a frequent critic of Trump and his administration, filing against the campaign to bar them from using his songs in 2020. On April 1, he shared a lengthy message on his website, expressing concern over whether his comments would block his ability to enter the US after his European tour. More Trending It came after reports that people are being detained and deported, such as punk band UK Subs, after criticising the man Neil called the 'worst president in history'. 'That's right folks, if you say anything bad about Trump or his administration, you may be barred from re-entering USA,' he wrote. 'If you are Canadian. If you are a dual citizen like me, who knows?' Neil called the situation a threat to freedom of speech and asked: '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?' 'How spineless is that?' he continued. 'Trump is not able to stand up to anyone who does not agree with his ideas?' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Spice Girls rumoured to reunite – but there's a major catch MORE: Oscar-winning actor confirmed for 2025 Capital Summertime Ball in most insane line-up MORE: Blue Ivy channels inner Beyoncé with epic act during Cowboy Carter tour
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Music legend ignites explosive feud with Elon Musk with new song taking aim at billionaire
Music legend Neil Young has debuted a new song taking aim at Elon Musk. The Canadian-American singer was performing with his new band, Chrome Hearts, at the Autism Speaks' Light Up the Blues Concert on Saturday when he first performed his new anthem apparently entitled Let's Roll Again, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. It started with a call on American car manufacturers Ford, General Motors and Chrysler to get back in the game and 'build us something that won't kill our kids, runs real clean,' the Daily Beast reports. The song also acknowledges China 's lead in clean vehicle production. 'Over in China/ They're way ahead/ That's hard to swallow,' Young intones, before taking direct aim at the Tesla CEO. 'If you're a fascist get a Tesla,' he sang, apparently bemoaning Musk's role in the Trump administration. 'It's electric, it doesn't matter.' The song then ends with another jab: 'If you're a Democrat, taste your freedom/ Get whatever you want, taste your freedom.' The 79-year-old singer-songwriter has long championed clean-energy vehicles - and has also long been a critic of President Donald Trump. In 2008, he launched Linc Volt Technology to promote retrofitting gas-powered vehicles with clean energy alternatives, the Chronicle reports. That same year, he also unveiled a 1959 Lincoln Continental he converted to run on batteries and a biodiesel generator at San Francisco's Dreamforce Conference. Young later adapted a Mercedes-Benz and a Hummer to run on vegetable oil. He has also been an outspoken critic of the president, slamming his use of his Rockin' in the Free World on the campaign trail in 2020 and suing Trump for the use of the song. In the years since, Young has derided Trump as the 'worst president in history' and 'a disgrace to my country.' More recently, the Canadian-born singer expressed his concerns that he would not be allowed back into the country following his upcoming European tour. 'When I go to play music in Europe, if I talk about Donald J. Trump, I may be one of those returning to America who is barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor with an aluminum blanket,' Young wrote on his website earlier this month. He continued: 'That is happening all the time now. Countries have new advice for those returning to America. You can read about it at the CANADA Desk. If I come back from Europe and am barred, can't play my USA tour, all of the folks who bought tickets will not be able to come to a concert by me.' 'That's right folks, if you say anything bad about Trump or his administration, you may be barred from re-entering USA,' he went on. 'If you are Canadian. If you are a dual citizen like me, who knows? We'll all find that out together.' Young characterized the situation as a threat to freedom of speech. '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? I love America and its people and its music and its culture. … Remember Freedom of Speech?' The rocker went on: 'By these latest actions of our US government, it seems that those who speak out freely with their own opinions are now vulnerable to a non-existent Trump law. Then it seems to me that if you voted for Kamala Harris over Trump, that makes it possible for you to go to jail or be detained, punished in some way for not showing allegiance to what? How spineless is that?' 'Trump is not be able to stand up to anyone who does not agree with his ideas? Remember, all months have 30 days.' He concluded: 'One country, indivisible, with Liberty and Freedom for all. Remember that? I do.' It now appears that the animosity goes both ways - as Young's wife, Daryl Hannah, claimed Trump tried to prevent him from getting US citizenship during his first term in office. Young was born in Toronto and entered the US in 1966 without a visa before he acquired a green card in 1970. He was going through the process of becoming a citizen in 2019, and claimed interviewers were heavily concerned about his past marijuana use. Hannah condemned what Young had to go through in a recent interview with BBC. 'They tried to every trick in the book to mess him up, and made him keep coming back to be re-interviewed and re-interviewed. It's ridiculous [because] he's been living in America and paying taxes here since he was in his 20s,' Hannah said. But Young ultimately gained his US citizenship in January 2020, posting a photo on Instagram of himself giving an army salute next to the American flag. He also made his political affiliations clear by standing in front of a sign that read, ' Democrats register to vote here.' For his part, Musk has not yet responded to Young's new song.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Neil Young unveils new song trashing Musk with lyrics that say fascists should buy Teslas
Legendary rocker Neil Young is turning his anger towards billionaire Tesla owner Elon Musk into new music. The singer-songwriter behind classics like "Rockin' in the Free World" and "Heart of Gold" unveiled a new tune at a charity concert in Los Angeles over the weekend, featuring lyrics slamming Musk and his electric vehicles. "If you're a fascist, get a Tesla / It's electric, it doesn't matter / If you're a Democrat, taste your freedom / Get whatever you want, taste your freedom," Young could be heard singing in clips taken from the Light Up the Blues benefit concert at the Greek Theater. Trump Administration Tried To Sabotage Neil Young's Us Citizenship, Says Wife Daryl Hannah Progressive outlet The Daily Beast reported that Young's new song is titled, "Let's Roll Again." At other points during the tune, the classic rocker — who has Canadian and U.S. citizenship — urged American car companies to up their production to compete with China and apparently offer an alternative to Musk's popular vehicles. Read On The Fox News App "Come on Ford, come on GM / Come on Chrysler, let's roll again," he sang, adding, "Build something special that people need / Build us a safe way for us to meet / Build us something that won't kill our kids / Runs real clean." More lyrics said, "China's way ahead, they're making clean cars." Musk Not Leaving Yet, Wrapping Up Work On Schedule Once 'Incredible Work At Doge Is Complete': White House Young's new song comes as liberals have been protesting against Musk for his involvement in the federal government as a senior advisor to President Donald Trump and head of the administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In the months since Trump's inauguration, angry leftists have protested Musk's government role, demonstrating at Tesla dealerships throughout the country. Some have even committed acts of vandalism and destruction against the electric cars. Musk was hired as a "special government employee" and is preparing to exit his role at DOGE at the end of May, as individuals under that designation are permitted to work for the federal government for "no more than 130 days in a 365-day period," the Office of Government Ethics has said. Young has been a longtime opponent of Trump. He sued the president during his first term for using "Rockin' in the Free World" during his first re-election campaign in 2020. Young eventually dropped the suit later that year. Neil Young Announces Return To Spotify After Pulling Music Over Joe Rogan Podcast Young alleged on his website earlier this month that Trump is the type of tyrant who might detain him while trying to re-enter the country after touring abroad. "When I go to play music in Europe, if I talk about Donald J. Trump, I may be one of those returning to America who is barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor with an aluminum blanket," he said. "If I come back from Europe and am barred, can't play my USA tour, all of the folks who bought tickets will not be able to come to a concert by me."Original article source: Neil Young unveils new song trashing Musk with lyrics that say fascists should buy Teslas
Fox News
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
Neil Young unveils new song trashing Musk with lyrics that say fascists should buy Teslas
Legendary rocker Neil Young is turning his anger towards billionaire Tesla owner Elon Musk into new music. The musician behind classic songs like "Rockin' in Free World" and "Heart of Gold," unveiled a new song at a charity concert in Los Angeles over the weekend, featuring lyrics slamming Musk and his electric vehicles. "If you're a fascist, get a Tesla. It's electric, it doesn't matter. If you're a Democrat, taste your freedom. Get whatever you want, taste your freedom," Young could be heard singing in clips taken from the Light Up The Blues benefit concert. Progressive outlet The Daily Beast reported that Young's new song is titled, "Let's Roll Again." At other points during the song, the classic rocker – who has Canadian and U.S. citizenship – urged American car companies to up their production to compete with China and apparently offer an alternative to Musk's popular vehicles. "Come on Ford, come on GM/ Come on Chrysler, let's roll again," he sang, adding, "Build something special that people need/Build us a safe way for us to meet/Build us something that won't kill our kids/Runs real clean." More lyrics said, "China's way ahead, they're making clean cars." Young's new song comes as liberals have been protesting against Musk for his involvement in the federal government as a senior adviser to President Donald Trump and head of the administration's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In the months since Trump's inauguration, angry leftists have protested Musk's government role, demonstrating at Tesla dealerships throughout the country. Some have even committed acts of vandalism and destruction against the electric cars. Musk was hired as a "special government employee" and is preparing to exit his role at DOGE at the end of May, as individuals under that designation are permitted to work for the federal government for "no more than 130 days in a 365- day period," the Office of Government Ethics has said. Young has been a longtime opponent of Trump. He sued the president during his first term for using "Rockin' in the Free World" during his first re-election campaign in 2020. He eventually dropped the suit later that year. Young alleged on his website earlier in April that Trump is the type of tyrant who might detain him while trying to re-enter the country after touring abroad. "When I go to play music in Europe, if I talk about Donald J. Trump, I may be one of those returning to America who is barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor with an aluminum blanket," he said. "If I come back from Europe and am barred, can't play my USA tour, all of the folks who bought tickets will not be able to come to a concert by me."
