I'm 58 now. .My Dad took me aged 12 to see Neil at the Sydney Showground in Australia. I thought I was too cool to be at his concert 😄 yet im so grateful I got to witness Neil Diamond. What a master-class in pure emotion 👏. The lyrics in his songs have had me in tears for years. This song was very underrated 💎.
@@thatfullmoonguy2330 Also Kristofferson.There was a tenderness to his ballads that was really distinctive. At the risk of sounding like an old broad- they don't make em like that anymore. And mores the pity.
Today I dedicate one of my all time favorite Neil songs to my 20 year old son Dylan, who passed away just last week (Jan. 17, 2014) from the H1N1 virus. You and me son, just two wildflowers that grow on stones. We only had a short time together in this life, but thank you for your love and your spirit. Love forever, Dad!!!
There is no bigger pain than the loss of a child, imo. I am so sorry for your loss but take heart in knowing that one day you WILL see your son again. God Bless you!!
I wish we could preserve his brain and one day discover how he got lyrics and music like this one....he shaped many moments of my life through his magical music...thank you Sir Neil Diamond!!
I agree. ‘Shilo’, the song he composed about his ‘imaginary friend’, is a favorite of mine. How creative is that? Just like writing about ‘stones’. A brilliant, introspective, poetic mind! Thank you, ‘Bill Smith’ for this great post with awesome photos. 🥰👍
Beautiful...bittersweet at first, then the damsel in distress is rescued by the handsome prince, and all turns out well. Lovely now as it was 50 years ago !
I did not ever reach out to touch G~Ds GLORY. I am a little child, the radiance of HODS GLORY. Just a witness through HIS PRESENCE, a cloud by day a pillar of fire in HIS NiGHT.
One has to truly listen to this song (which, by the way, is my favorite) and apply it to the experiences, past and present one is undergoing. I find some new meaning in it every time I listen to it. When listening to it, I don't let the intellect override the heart.
All of Neil's compositions touch in some way...Stones is one of my most loved examples of his tender talented abilities...In every way possible. These lyrics are divine. 2.12.2020.
I love this song it touched every part of me.spirit .mind .heart .I play it over and over never get enough of it ..love the diamond...shines in my heart and spirit forever...💎💎💎💎💎💜💜💜🎸👏🎼
Hey Bill, just wanted to say that you did a great job with this classic song in your video. I am sure also that Neil would be proud of you. My best wishes to you, you have great taste :-)
@@royhammer534 As a big fan of Neil Diamond i would say his first concert album called Hot August Night was never topped...his best ever music at a magical night at the Greek theatre...superb and divine perfection of the greatest singer/songwriter/entertainer! Thank you Mr Diamond
@@petervanmuylder3112 Hot August Night '72 has to be one of the best live albums ever recorded ! It's brilliant. Not sure it's ever been topped no matter who the artist.
Being lost is worth the coming home. "To whom much is forgiven Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
I am so sorry for your loss... 😢💔 I lost my mom, my best friend in December.... I was her caregiver for a year plus when her cancer spread to her brain. When we do a celebration of her life , I am playing this song. 😉💞
Hi Bill, I love the song, the great sound of it in your video, and the video itself! Just one picture but never boring :) I wish my first one would have been that good.
My mother love Neil Diamond. She passed away a short while ago from Alzheimer's. Even when nothing else could reach her, she would gently sway back and forth in bed to this song.
Thanks Bill. I always appreciate having the lyrics since I am partially deaf. You did a GREAT job! If you like Odies but Goodies you might want to listen to Get Together by the Youngbloods and Just My Imagination by The Temptations.
I'm 58 now. .My Dad took me aged 12 to see Neil at the Sydney Showground in Australia. I thought I was too cool to be at his concert 😄 yet im so grateful I got to witness Neil Diamond. What a master-class in pure emotion 👏. The lyrics in his songs have had me in tears for years. This song was very underrated 💎.
Same here.
Same here. This song touches my soul so deeply. ❤
Beautiful memory for you: good of your dad totally are you there
Underrated is so right, the timbre of his voice and these incredible lyrics. I'm 57, and these songs still make me cry.
My favourite Neil Diamond song. Thank you Bill for taking the time to put this together.
probably one of diamond's under-rated hits but very much valid in today's me-too world-worth a few listens!
Would you please expand on how you connect the song with the (female?) me-too movement.
The voice, the melody, the lyrics still have the power to wrap around my heart and nourish my soul.
You are right.
God bless all who were fortunate enough to hear and see one of The true gems in our lives . Thank you, Neil.
This might be my favorite Neil Diamond song, it's wonderful.
Morningside,i am i said and stones......Also love brother loves traveling show ....ALL of neil Diamonds stuff
For just two wild flowers that grow......
This and Play Me..beautiful
@@dwightdodd3734 Also "Be" and "The singer sings his song"
Neil being able to pull this aching beauty from the ether. Touched by God.
He wrote some of the most beautiful melodies. His voice is still as strong as ever.
He didn't write this one, although he sings it beautifully. Kristofferson did.
@@nobodysbaby5048 Wow, I didn't know that! But it makes sense. It sounds like the writer of Loving her was easier (and so many other gems).
@@thatfullmoonguy2330 Also Kristofferson.There was a tenderness to his ballads that was really distinctive. At the risk of sounding like an old broad- they don't make em like that anymore. And mores the pity.
@@nobodysbaby5048 Well said N, well said.
@@thatfullmoonguy2330 🌼😇
One of my all-time favourite songs. Period. Neil Diamond at his introspective best.
Yes!
One of my favorite Neil Diamond songs,really moving.Nice job.
This song gives me chills,beautiful.
Reminds me of taking trips (short and long) in the old Ranch Wagon hearing songs like this on the car's AM radio.
@@thespeez My God it was such a great time for music.
And it makes me weep every time I hear it.
One of his most underrated songs, just fantastic, absolutely love it.
Played this song at my moms funeral , lord I miss her.
I could listen to this song over and over it is beautiful.
Beautiful song indeed, listening over n over now.
The man had lyrics that were incredible!
I do
Yes
He is the master of all times....sooo glad to meet you followers ...Namibia ...
Afrika
Today I dedicate one of my all time favorite Neil songs to my 20 year old son Dylan, who passed away just last week (Jan. 17, 2014) from the H1N1 virus. You and me son, just two wildflowers that grow on stones. We only had a short time together in this life, but thank you for your love and your spirit. Love forever, Dad!!!
And to my son Rocky who left us in 2007 ...
Hello, my friend. Thank you for your comment...and God bless Rocky. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Take care...from Tim in Ontario, Canada.
So sorry for your loss, Corea.
Thank you my friend...much appreciated. Take care.
There is no bigger pain than the loss of a child, imo. I am so sorry for your loss but take heart in knowing that one day you WILL see your son again. God Bless you!!
This song touched me all the way down to my soul.
I wish we could preserve his brain and one day discover how he got lyrics and music like this one....he shaped many moments of my life through his magical music...thank you Sir Neil Diamond!!
@@petervanmuylder3112
I think Kristofferson actually wrote it.
@@1allanbmw hahaha!!
Nope...Stones was written by ND in 1970!
Only Noel diamond could create such a lovely song and lyrics about stones!
Yes. People have a way of throwing stones because they disagree or because they are just simple minded.
Being lost is worth the coming home.
I agree. ‘Shilo’, the song he composed about his ‘imaginary friend’, is a favorite of mine. How creative is that? Just like writing about ‘stones’. A brilliant, introspective, poetic mind! Thank you, ‘Bill Smith’ for this great post with awesome photos. 🥰👍
Beautiful...bittersweet at first, then the damsel in distress is rescued by the handsome prince, and all turns out well. Lovely now as it was 50 years ago !
Voz linda, maravilhosa!!! Não canso de ouvir!!!😍❤❤❤
This song always makes me cry....so emotional...touches my heart!:)
My beautiful Sister requested this song as she was dying. She always loved Neil 😥
Songs like this serenaded the masses. Thanks Neil.
Somehow this great song passed me by while growing up. Heard it today and what a classic. Going to play it again.
Are you saying you passed a stone?
Always the echo of musical genius and exquisite melodious interpretation
Stones is my favorite diamond song. Simple ,beautiful melody ,and moveing lyrics
I did not ever reach out to touch G~Ds GLORY. I am a little child, the radiance of HODS GLORY. Just a witness through HIS PRESENCE, a cloud by day a pillar of fire in HIS NiGHT.
I have given out my heart completely. And no one has wanted it. I am among the stones tonight.
You're not alone. Remember, there's always hope. 🙏
@@PollyDactyl Just read your words of support. Things are much better. Thank you so much!
Never say "never"...............
From 1971 . My all time favorite Neil Diamond song
What a lovely song. Takes me back to my childhood. Can listen on repeat and cry..
I always cry when I listen to it. You are not alone.
A phenominal song of biblical beauty.....
One has to truly listen to this song (which, by the way, is my favorite) and apply it to the experiences, past and present one is undergoing. I find some new meaning in it every time I listen to it. When listening to it, I don't let the intellect override the heart.
Don’t know why ..... 😢...... can’t help shedding tears...... after thousands of times listening
This is my first try at making a video please tell what you think
you done well.
Very well done!
Excellent Bill, your video is worthy of Neil's great song...thanks !!!
You did well. Perhaps a few more images...
Maybe make the font easier to read.? Red with white isn’t working
All of Neil's compositions touch in some way...Stones is one of my most loved examples of his tender talented abilities...In every way possible. These lyrics are divine. 2.12.2020.
Hooked on Neil.Diamond....😋🤗
Love the falsettos and the vibrato! Such a beautiful song that no one but ND can master!
I love this song it touched every part of me.spirit .mind .heart .I play it over and over never get enough of it ..love the diamond...shines in my heart and spirit forever...💎💎💎💎💎💜💜💜🎸👏🎼
Not a well known song but I've always loved the melody and his smooth voice.
It's a very well known song. It got radio air play way back in the 70's. It's always been one of my favorite all time songs.
@@Mark-in5yw Yes, made it to #14.
Another gifted singer for sure. So many good ones
No one can touch Neil diamond as a JAZZ SINGER ❤
I just love the way the strings come in strong and lush in verse 3. Very affecting.
Treasure your memories, Tim. One day you will meet again.
Such a underrated song, I love this song so beautifully sung by Neil Diamond 💎
The best of the best! and this song for me the best also!
Many thanks from France! Wonderfull.
CONHECI AS MUSICAS DO NEIL DIAMOND, EM 1971, GOSTO MUITO.
Maravilhosa essa música 👏😍
Excellent video of an awesome song. Thank you for posting this Mr Smith.
Brilliant
Essa musica é espetacular. Sem mais comentários. Não precisa, ela fala por si!
Beautiful song....most lovely song
I miss you Grandad xx Love you forever, I'm going to make you proud one day.
you'll be great!
Awesome song I still spin my vinyl
💗You. Wish you were here with me.😢 love this song.
THIS SONG WENT TO NUMBER 14 ON THE BILLBOARD HOT-100 CHART IN 1971.
Amoooo essa música !
There's no dirt for the roots take hold, just faith.
Hey Bill, just wanted to say that you did a great job with this classic song in your video. I am sure also that Neil would be proud of you. My best wishes to you, you have great taste :-)
Only thing wrong with this song is it's not long enough!
yep......
Agree
Stones I think is his best album. My all time favorite singer. I am I said.
@@royhammer534 As a big fan of Neil Diamond i would say his first concert album called Hot August Night was never topped...his best ever music at a magical night at the Greek theatre...superb and divine perfection of the greatest singer/songwriter/entertainer!
Thank you Mr Diamond
@@petervanmuylder3112 Hot August Night '72 has to be one of the best live albums ever recorded ! It's brilliant. Not sure it's ever been topped no matter who the artist.
2.34 to 2.40, calms the heart!
Being lost is worth the coming home. "To whom much is forgiven Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
I just love those percussion instruments.
I love this song.
Thankyou Neil Diamond songs always makes me feel better and strong like a Stone 👋🇵🇬☺️☝️
Que letra maravilhosa🙏
I am remiss in how long I have waited to thank you.
I listen every day to you
One of many great songs by Neil diamond
A quite beautiful song 🎵, the music is so sweet in this one ❤
My favorite too!Voice like velvet.
I just discovered this song, after losing my husband.
I am so sorry for your loss... 😢💔 I lost my mom, my best friend in December.... I was her caregiver for a year plus when her cancer spread to her brain. When we do a celebration of her life , I am playing this song. 😉💞
Sorry for your loss.🙏🙏🙏
STONES NEIL DIAMOND 1971 GOOD SONG
Love the song , the lyrics, background music, and video...well done!
Très belle chanson !!!!!!!!
Fab song sung fabulously Neil.
I truly don’t have a song. Sometimes this is where my EORD of HOD would write His promises on my heart with his tender heart.
Beautiful song !!! Reminds me of Room 222 Intro from 1969😃
Hermosa cancion beautiful song.
Best song forever
Thanks for posting. Great song and lyrics.
This was the first 45 I ever bought wow so long ago
geweldig y do love it THANK YOU COUBI
Música maravilhosa
Hi Bill, I love the song, the great sound of it in your video, and the video itself! Just one picture but never boring :) I wish my first one would have been that good.
My mother love Neil Diamond. She passed away a short while ago from Alzheimer's. Even when nothing else could reach her, she would gently sway back and forth in bed to this song.
ah yeah ... the power of music ... timeless ..
This man is a gift from God!
what a lovely memory to hold in your heart ... music seems to touch people with Alzheimer´s even when nothing else will .... God Bless you
Jesus became my lullaby, my downy blanket🥀.sometimes a feather bed, always a breathable cotton baby’s quilt.
All time favorite of Neil's
Loved it and loved the "doorway " technique in this :) Great vid and the smooth techniques you used, made it wonderful. Loved and faved :)
Thanks Bill. I always appreciate having the lyrics since I am partially deaf. You did a GREAT job! If you like Odies but Goodies you might want to listen to Get Together by the Youngbloods and Just My Imagination by The Temptations.
I love you song
tienes una voz tan bonita que me emociona tan bella xxxxxxElo
Love, love, love!
Mais alguém aí em 16de janeiro de 2020?
Música y melodías maravillosas.. enero.2020/1/18
Like this song by Neil diamond
I will go to bed soon. I need a good long vry. This is why it was hard to embrace John, I didn’t want to risk another cross.
Stones. Song wild horsessssss🦦🎠🎠🎠🎠🎠🎠🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴
Great lyrics too
Well done for a 1st timer.
Se puede decir todavia que la vida es hermosa
love it