Needle and The Damage Done

Insights on "Needle and The Damage Done"

Analyzing Jewel's Cover

Mario Fraioli highlights Jewel's cover of Neil Young's song "Needle and The Damage Done," performed on Howard Stern's show. Fraioli and Stern appreciate the song's portrayal of suffering and life-damaging choices, resonating deeply with both musicians' experiences of knowing people affected by such issues. Fraioli praises Jewel's ability to sing this song with profound emotion, arguably better than Young's original version, calling her street performances and guitar skills remarkable 1.

The Science Vs Context

On a different note, the phrase "needle and the damage done" is referenced in an episode of "Science Vs" while discussing vaccine side effects, particularly whether vaccines can affect menstrual cycles. Wendy Zukerman and Rose Rimler discuss using stories and anecdotes to make scientific points more relatable and memorable, urging listeners to pay attention to the data backing these stories 2.