On The Beach was released in September 1974 by Neil Young. Musicians on this album were:

Neil Young: Vocals, guitars, piano, banjo, harmonica
Ben Keith: Vocals, guitars, dobro, piano, organ, percussion, bass
Ralph Molina: Drums, vocals
Tim Drummond: Bass, percussion
Joe Yankee: Harp, electric tambourine

Secondary musicians were:

Billy Talbot: Bass on "Walk On"
Rick Danko: Bass on "Revolution Blues"
Levon Helm: Drums on "See The Sky About To Rain" and "Revolution Blues"
David Crosby: Rhythm guitar on "Revolution Blues"
Graham Nash: Wurlitzer piano on "On The Beach"
George Whitsell: Guitar on "Vampire Blues"
Rusty Kershaw: Slide guitar on "Motion Pictures", Fiddle on "Ambulance Blues"

Carrie (see "Motion Pictures") is most likely Carrie Snodgrass, an actress and one of Neil's old girlfriends. After, or perhaps the reason for the split with Susan (Neil's 1st wife), Neil fell in love with Carrie. Listen to "A Man Needs a Maid" ( from Harvest ) for Neil's commentary on the beginning of this love affair. Neil and Carrie's relationship did bear a son, Zeke, Neil's first child. Levon Helm and Rick Danko are from The Band.

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