Just because it's beautiful.
I generally like Neil Young and his music, but I hate country music and redneck culture, and this song is just too country for me. No coincidence that here in Iowa, this is his one song that all the redneck, country music-loving folks know and like, so that just leaves me out of it.
Eww...I understand, but I just met up with an old, old friend last night (a liberal) in our NE college town, and he taught me how to play this on the guitar, then we hugged in the moonlight. Sweet.
@Organist1 Glad the song works for you and that it inspired such a nice experience for you and him.