Fiona Apple has contributed a cover of Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold” for Heart Of Gold: The Songs Of Neil Young Volume I, a new tribute album out today.
Apple provides a faithful, sturdy rendition of the Young classic, not altering the arrangement much and focusing on replicating the song’s mode of reflection and yearning. Apple’s vocals never stray away from her warm alto range, contrasting with Young’s original songbird-like croon on the original. And as always with Fiona Apple, her emotive command of language brings weight to every word on “Heart of Gold.” Listen to Apple’s cover of the song below.
Heart Of Gold: The Songs Of Neil Young Volume I arrives today as part one of a two-part tribute album series, with proceeds benefitting The Bridge School. The project includes Young covers courtesy of Courtney Barnett, Eddie Vedder, Stephen Marley, Brandi Carlile, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Sharon Van Etten, The Doobie Brothers with Allison Russell, and many more. Order a vinyl copy of the tribute LP here, or stream it in full here.
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While Apple hasn’t released a new album since 2020’s Fetch the Bolt Cutters, she’s offered a handful of singles, covers, and guest appearances in the last few years. Recently, she guested on The Waterboys’ new track “Letter from an Unknown Girlfriend,” and last year, contributed vocals to Iron & Wine’s song “All in Good Time.” She also covered Don Heffington’s “Lately” for a different tribute album in 2024.
As for Neil Young, he recently joined forces with Joan Baez and Maggie Rogers for a rendition of “Rockin’ in the Free World” at Bernie Sanders’ Fighting Oligarchy rally in Los Angeles. Plus, he’s headlining Glastonbury this summer, and has a slew of North American tour dates on the docket. Get tickets to see him here.
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