Old Ways

Old Ways finds Neil Young leaning fully into his long-running love of classic country, and doing it with real warmth. First released in 1985, it draws on acoustic textures, pedal steel, fiddles, and easygoing melodies, all carried by Young’s unmistakable voice and reflective songwriting.

With help from legends Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and longtime collaborator Ben Keith, the album settles into an authentic country feel shaped by Americana and traditional Nashville sounds. Songs like Are There Any More Real Cowboys?, Bound For Glory, and Old Ways capture its laid-back charm and emotional sincerity.

It remains one of the most distinctive country-minded records in Neil Young’s ever-surprising catalogue.