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Uncanny balance was demonstrated again by Neil Young last night when he took an audience at the CNE Grandstand that ranged from hippies to yuppies and gave them all something to cheer about,
Uncanny balance was demonstrated again by Neil Young last night when he took an audience at the CNE Grandstand that ranged from hippies to yuppies and gave them all something to cheer about,

Uncanny balance was demonstrated again by Neil Young last night when he took an audience at the CNE Grandstand that ranged from hippies to yuppies and gave them all something to cheer about,

Date9/1/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Uncanny balance was demonstrated again by Neil Young last night when he took an audience at the CNE Grandstand that ranged from hippies to yuppies and gave them all something to cheer about,
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0090444F
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