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A few songs into the latest set of ready-to-wear rants from Neil Young, there's a moment when the rock star shares a bit of the advice he gets as he goes about his daily life — from fans, possibly, or a manager, or maybe the barista in his coffee shop.
The song's called "People Want To Hear About Love," and in its verses, Young rattles off things people don't necessarily like to confront when they kick back and listen to music. The list of must-avoid topics includes the "Chevron millions going to the pipeline politicians," and "all the beautiful fish in the deep blue sea dying." But that's not all: These well-meaning souls also advise, "Don't say that Citizens United has killed democracy," and suggest that Young not mention how "Corporations are hijacking all your rights."
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