Graham Nash, the legendary singer-songwriter from The Hollies and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, reflects on his recent work, political climate, and personal life. His latest album NOW, released in May 2023, was initially described by Nash as a snapshot of his life at that moment. Two years later, he acknowledges how much has changed, from a new Trump administration to global conflicts, yet the record remains deeply personal and political. It includes five songs dedicated to his wife Amy Grantham and tracks such as Golden Idols and Stars and Stripes, which confront Donald Trump’s destruction of truth. Nash admits that many artists avoid criticizing Trump for fear of retaliation, but he feels compelled to speak out.

Though he could live anywhere, Nash insists on staying in America, calling it “a truly great country” despite the chaos of Trump’s second term, which he finds “much more evil than Nixon.” Still, the UK remains close to his heart, particularly his northern roots, and his upcoming tour includes dates in Britain, Germany, and the Netherlands. Nash highlights his lifelong friendship with Allan Clarke, with whom he recently collaborated again, and their shared admiration for Buddy Holly.

On David Crosby’s passing in early 2023, Nash recounts their last exchanges of emails and voicemails, lamenting an unfinished FaceTime call just two days before Crosby died. Though he never said goodbye, he remembers Crosby daily and honors him in his shows. Nash also reveals work on a forthcoming documentary and album of 33 unreleased CSN songs, alongside filmmaker Robert Zemeckis.

At 83, Nash continues to follow his mother’s advice to “follow your heart.” His concerts, he says, could be the last opportunity for audiences to hear classic CSN songs live. Looking forward, he is still writing and hints that a future album will follow NOW.
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