Neil Young and Promise of the Real have released a patriotic video for their surprise new song "Children of Destiny." ahead of July 4th celebrations in the USA.

Directed by Young's Shakey Pictures, the video combines footage of large-scale protests of recent times, alongside patriotic imagery of children waving American flags and Fourth of July cookouts. 

"Preserve the land and save the seas for the children of destiny / The children of you and me," sings Young on the song. "Stand up for what you believe / Resist the powers that be / Preserve the ways of democracy so the children can be free."

In total, 62 musicians played on this track, including a 56-piece orchestra and his frequent collaborators Promise of the Real – featuring Willie Nelson's sons Lukas and Micah Nelson. Young recorded the song at Hollywood, California's famed Capitol Studios.

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