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Neil Young

I don't like to be labeled, to be anything. I've made the mistake before myself of labeling my music, but it's counter-productive.

Neil Young

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Neil Young is saying that putting a specific label or category on his music limits how it is understood and appreciated. He admits that trying to define his music in one way has caused problems because it restricts creativity and openness.

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