Famous 70s musician posts video of himself singing popular song for the first time in two decades.

Neil Young, a legendary folk-rock musician, recently shared a rare video of himself performing his beloved song Silver and Gold. The now 79-year-old artist first released the track in 2000 on his album of the same name, but it was actually written back in 1981. Despite its popularity, Young has only performed the song a handful of times in concert, with the last known performance being in 2007.
On Christmas day, fans were treated to a special fireside session video where Young can be seen strumming his guitar and singing the heartfelt lyrics: "Silver and gold, silver and gold / Mean so much more when I see / Silver and gold decorations / On every Christmas tree." As the song comes to an end, Young asks, "Is that our first fireside session?"
In an interview with KGSR Radio when the song was first released, Young explained, "I tried it several ways. And it was such a nice, it’s just such a song, you know. It just kind of lives with the guitar. It’s just there." He went on to say that he recorded the song a total of eleven times with different musicians, but none of the versions felt quite right until he stripped it down and played it on his own. "Because I love the song and I feel the song now and it means something to me now," he added.
The video comes at a time when rumors are swirling about Young potentially taking the stage at Glastonbury this summer. The singer, who last played at the iconic festival in 2005, is reportedly in talks to perform at the 2025 event. The only act confirmed for the 2025 lineup so far is Sir Rod Stewart, who will take the coveted Legends slot on Sunday afternoon. However, sources say that Young's team is also eager to secure a spot on the lineup and that Glastonbury organizers are hoping to make the 2025 festival a memorable one.
Young, who has been performing since the 1960s, has had a successful career and has been recognized with multiple Grammys and inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His first band, Buffalo Springfield, was inducted in 1997 and he was later inducted as a solo artist in 1995. With his impressive resume, it's no wonder that Glastonbury organizers are keen to have him perform at their festival. Other rumored acts for the 2025 lineup include Stevie Wonder and The 1975.
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