The Marlon Brando reference really makes the song, taking what would be trite nostalgia and giving it a real sense of emotional authenticity. Marlon Brando was the epitome of sexual power and grace, and, as noted, a vocal friend of Native Americans. This song retells Young's adolescent dreams as he grew up on a remote reservation, at once lamenting and resenting modernity and at the same time drawn powerfully to it. And like anyone, longing for love and true friendship. Marlon Brando, Pocahontas, a campfire on the fields of green... like a vision of Heaven, a homeland never seen.
In 1973 Marlon Brando declined his Oscar for best actor in "The Godfather" , he instead sent Sasheen Littlefeather to give a speech about the atrocities committed against the native people. This is why he is mentioned in the song!
In 1973 Marlon Brando declined his Oscar for best actor in "The Godfather" , he instead sent Sasheen Littlefeather to give a speech about the atrocities committed against the native people. This is why he is mentioned in the song!
The Marlon Brando reference really makes the song, taking what would be trite nostalgia and giving it a real sense of emotional authenticity. Marlon Brando was the epitome of sexual power and grace, and, as noted, a vocal friend of Native Americans. This song retells Young's adolescent dreams as he grew up on a remote reservation, at once lamenting and resenting modernity and at the same time drawn powerfully to it. And like anyone, longing for love and true friendship. Marlon Brando, Pocahontas, a campfire on the fields of green... like a vision of Heaven, a homeland never seen.
In 1973 Marlon Brando declined his Oscar for best actor in "The Godfather" , he instead sent Sasheen Littlefeather to give a speech about the atrocities committed against the native people. This is why he is mentioned in the song!
In 1973 Marlon Brando declined his Oscar for best actor in "The Godfather" , he instead sent Sasheen Littlefeather to give a speech about the atrocities committed against the native people. This is why he is mentioned in the song!