Career Timeline of Jesse Colin Young: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jesse Colin Young made an impact.

Jesse Colin Young, born Perry Miller, is an American singer-songwriter best known as the lead singer of the 1960s group The Youngbloods. After the band's split in 1972, he launched a solo career, releasing multiple albums on Warner Bros. Records, including popular titles like 'Song for Juli' and 'Songbird'. He continued his musical journey with Elektra and Cypress Records in the 1980s and later established his own label, Ridgetop Music, in 1993. Following a relocation to Hawaii after the Mount Vision Fire, Young periodically released music. Diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2012, he initially retired but returned to performing in 2016 with his son, releasing the album 'Dreamers' in 2019.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1964: Debut Album Release

In 1964, Jesse Colin Young's debut album, "The Soul of a City Boy", was released.

1965: Release of "Young Blood"

In 1965, Jesse Colin Young released his second album, "Young Blood", produced by Bobby Scott.

1966: Release of "Grizzly Bear"

In 1966, the Youngbloods, with Jesse Colin Young, released their debut single "Grizzly Bear" after signing with RCA Records.

1967: Release of "The Youngbloods" Album and "Get Together"

In 1967, The Youngbloods released their debut album "The Youngbloods", which included the song "Get Together".

1969: "Get Together" Becomes International Hit

In 1969, "Get Together" became an international hit for the Youngbloods after being used in a public service commercial.

1969: Corbitt Leaves The Youngbloods

In 1969, during the production of the album Elephant Mountain, Jerry Corbitt left The Youngbloods, leading Jesse Colin Young to become the group's main songwriter.

1970: "Sunlight" covered by Three Dog Night

In 1970, Three Dog Night covered Jesse Colin Young's song "Sunlight" on their album "Naturally".

November 1972: Young Disbands The Youngbloods

In November 1972, Jesse Colin Young disbanded The Youngbloods after their final album, High on a Ridge Top.

1972: Youngbloods Dissolution

In 1972, The Youngbloods disbanded, marking a turning point in Jesse Colin Young's career as he transitioned to a solo artist.

1973: Release of Song for Juli

In 1973, Jesse Colin Young released Song for Juli, which included “Morning Sun" written after the birth of his son Cheyenne.

1973: "Song for Juli" Release

In 1973, Jesse Colin Young's fourth solo album, "Song for Juli", was released and became a sleeper hit.

1974: Release of "Light Shine"

In 1974, Jesse Colin Young released the album "Light Shine" and toured as an opening act for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

1974: Touring with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

In 1974, Jesse Colin Young toured his fifth album, Light Shine, as an opening act for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

1975: Release of "Songbird"

In 1975, Jesse Colin Young released "Songbird", which became his highest-charting album.

1975: "Songbird" Album Release

In 1975, Jesse Colin Young released his album "Songbird", which became his highest-charting album, reaching number 26 in the US and number 20 in Canada.

1976: Release of "On the Road"

In 1976, Jesse Colin Young released the live album "On the Road", continuing his successful solo career.

1976: "On the Road" Album Release

In 1976, Jesse Colin Young released the live album "On the Road", which charted on the Billboard top 200 albums chart.

1977: "Love on the Wing" Album Release

In 1977, Jesse Colin Young released "Love on the Wing", which charted on the Billboard top 200 albums chart.

1978: Switched Labels to Elektra Records

In 1978, Jesse Colin Young switched labels to Elektra Records and released "American Dreams".

1979: Performed at No Nukes Protest Concerts

In 1979, Jesse Colin Young performed as a part of the No Nukes protest concerts organized by Musicians United for Safe Energy.

1982: Release of "The Perfect Stranger"

In 1982, Jesse Colin Young released "The Perfect Stranger" on Elektra Records, which did not achieve as much commercial success as his previous albums.

1987: Release of "The Highway Is for Heroes"

In 1987, Jesse Colin Young released "The Highway Is for Heroes" on Cypress Records, which did not meet with the same commercial success as his earlier works.

1993: Founded Ridgetop Music

In 1993, Jesse Colin Young and his wife Connie founded Ridgetop Music to re-release his 1970s catalog and release new music.

1994: Release of "Swept Away"

In 1994, Jesse Colin Young released the album "Swept Away" on his label, Ridgetop Music.

2001: Release of 'Walk the Talk'

In 2001, Jesse Colin Young independently released the album 'Walk the Talk', collaborating with his son Cheyenne Young, godson Ethan Turner, and former Youngbloods member Lowell "Banana" Levinger.