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Neil Young Debuts Protest Anthem Critiquing Musk, U.S. Automakers, and Political Climate

The reimagined Woody Guthrie classic, performed at a charity concert, targets Tesla, praises China’s EV leadership, and warns of free speech threats.

Neil Young performs onstage during the Light Up The Blues 7 Concert celebrating Autism Speaks' 20th Anniversary at the Greek Theatre on April 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • Neil Young unveiled 'Let’s Roll Again,' a reworked version of 'This Land Is Your Land,' at the Light Up the Blues benefit concert in Los Angeles on April 26, 2025.
  • The song calls on legacy U.S. automakers like Ford, GM, and Chrysler to innovate and produce cleaner vehicles, while criticizing Tesla and Elon Musk with the lyric, 'If you’re a fascist, get a Tesla.'
  • Young highlights China’s leadership in electric vehicle production, contrasting it with the perceived complacency of American automakers.
  • The song reflects Young’s broader activism, including his boycott of Musk’s X platform in 2023 and his ongoing criticism of former President Donald Trump.
  • Young has expressed concerns about potential U.S. re-entry bans due to his outspoken criticism of Trump, raising fears about threats to free speech.