way". In its retrospective review, AllMusic described it as "an uneven, low-key introduction to Young's solo career". Track listing All tracks are written by Neil Young, except where noted. Arrangements on "The Old Laughing Lady", "String Quartet from Whiskey Boot Hill" and "I've Loved Her So Long" by Young, Jack Nitzsche and Ry Cooder. Track timings are from the original 1969 vinyl release, catalogue number RS 6317. Personnel Neil Young – vocals, guitars, piano, synthesizer, harpsichord, pipe organ, production Ry Cooder – guitar, production Jack Nitzsche – electric piano, arrangements, production Jim Messina, Carol Kaye – bass George Grantham, Earl Palmer – drums Merry Clayton, Brenda Holloway, Patrice Holloway, Gloria Richetta Jones, Sherlie Matthews, Gracia Nitzsche – backing vocals unidentified - trumpet, trombone, tenor saxophone, French horn, clarinet, timpani, strings Production David Briggs – production Dale Batchelor, Donn Landee, Mark Richardson, Henry Saskowski – engineering Rik Pekkonen – arrangements, engineering Danny Kelly – photography Ed Thrasher – album art direction Roland Diehl – cover painting Charts References External links Official documentation for Neil Young Neil Young albums 1969 debut albums Albums produced by David Briggs (producer) Albums produced by Jack Nitzsche Reprise Records albums Albums produced by Neil Young Albums produced by Ry Cooder Albums recorded at Sunset Sound Recorders Albums recorded at Wally Heider Studios