Neil Young Popular Song Rankings [2026]

When it comes to Neil Young, many people probably picture folk or acoustic music, but for some, he might bring to mind grunge or heavy, gritty rock.

Drawing from decades of musical experience, he has produced an astonishing variety of sounds.

This time, I’d like to introduce some Neil Young songs that have been frequently listened to since the beginning of this year.

Playlist

Neil Young Popular Song Rankings [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Heart Of GoldNeil Young		This song, known by its Japanese title “Lonely Journey,” is…
2	Harvest MoonNeil Young		Country rock maestro Neil Young
3	Only Love Can Break Your HeartNeil Young		The pain of heartbreak, love shattering the heart
4	Cinnamon GirlNeil Young		Who “Cinnamon Girl” is, and N…
5	Four Strong WindsNeil Young		The album released in ’78, “Comes a T…”
6	Needle And The Damage DoneNeil Young		A lament for a friend consumed by drugs, resonating with deep emotion
7	Old KingNeil Young		A Canadian sin… who has been active since 1960
8	Rockin’ In The Free WorldNeil Young		The legendary musician that Canada is proud of, Nie…
9	This Note’s For YouNeil Young		One of the world’s leading guitarists and a singer, Ni…
10	After the GardenNeil Young		A folk rock song opposing the Iraq War
11	OLD MANNeil Young		Neil Young's deeply moving, heartfelt lyrics
12	PhiladelphiaNeil Young		The moving theme song from a film depicting AIDS-related prejudice
13	Sunny InsideNeil Young		A nostalgic blues song by Neil Young
14	WinterlongNeil Young		A classic song that sings of winter's poignancy
15	You and MeNeil Young		Neil Young’s soothing classic “You and Me”
16	Milky WayNeil Young & Crazy Horse		As suggested by the title meaning the Milky Way, the u…
17	Workin’ ManNeil Young + Promise of the Real		A socially conscious rocker brimming with boundless energy…
18	Tired EyesNeil Young		Canadian singer-songwriter, Ni...