One of Neil Young’s biggest and most successful songs, released in 1972 from the Harvest album, the first Canadian artist’s album to top the Billboard 200.
James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt are part of the backup vocals. Though Bob Dylan liked Young, he disliked this song, claiming “…if it sounds lik...
[Intro]
[Verse 1: Neil Young]
I want to live, I want to give
I've been a miner for a heart of gold
It's these expressions I never give
[Chorus: Neil Young]
That keep me searchin' for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
Keep me searchin' for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
[Bridge]
[Verse 2: Neil Young]
I've been to Hollywood, I've been to Redwood
I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
I've been in my mind, it's such a fine line
[Chorus: Neil Young]
That keeps me searchin' for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
Keeps me searchin' for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
[Bridge]
[Outro: Neil Young & The Stray Gators]
Keep me searchin' for a heart of gold
You keep me searchin' and I'm growing old
Keep me searchin' for a heart of gold
I've been a miner for a heart of gold
Heart of Gold was written by Neil Young.
Heart of Gold was produced by Elliot Mazer & Neil Young.
Neil Young released Heart of Gold on Sun Feb 14 1971.
The date when the album Harvest, where the song appeared, was released.