It was one of the most controversial moments in U.S. history, the Kent State shootings officially ended the love in of the 60’s and brought forth the radical fervor of the early 70’s. In protest to what took place on that bloody day Neil Young unleashed all of his writing powers into the anthem that would define the social climate of the time. "Ohio", by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, was released as a single, with a B-side by Stephen Stills's "Find the Cost of Freedom". The song peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, as it was included on the double album 4 Way Street, as live versions. The studio versions only existed as the single until the compilation So Far in 74.
Apple tv’s docu-series 1971 chronicles the song and it’s moment in time through the eyes of Chrissie Hynde who was attending Kent State when the shootings happened. 1971 tells story of music released in the year of 1971 chronologically as it was released in the year and the events that inspired their creation.
In 2009, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and selected to the Greatest Song of All Time list by Rolling Stone.