Sunday, March 20, 2011

Suzie McNeil (TIFF Lightbox, March 20)

As the second of two introductions to Neil Young's Heart of Gold concert film (following Emm Gryner) Suzie McNeil came on stage in her distinctive fashion style. I was impressed with her vocals as accompanied by a male acoustic guitarist she covered the song that made her cry as Neil played it for the closing ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Following this song our surprise was that she called Emm Gryner back onstage for a shared tribute to Mr. Young and a cover of Heart of Gold. It wasn't quite the surprise we'd hoped for of the man himself showing up, but it was enjoyable nonetheless.

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