Cowgirl In The Sand by Neil Young and Crazy Horse

Published 2024-06-27
Young wrote this song in 1969 while he had the flu and a high fever. That might explain why there are so many different interpretations of exactly what the lyrics mean. Is Young the cowgirl having come from Canada to Southern California where the weather was warm and life was literally a Beach? Is it about a woman or even three different women?

All Comments (7)
  • The first time I ever heard the song was when I worked at Northstar Camp, back in 1979.
  • Justin should pay you royalties for promoting his books so well! Just saying! Burlington Bill busking on the road and here on You Tube.
  • This man nails it- love the way his timing is on the travis picking- not to mention his guitar is beautiful along with the simplicity of his sweet voice