How often do we find “perfection “ . Just listen to Neil Diamond on the stage and you will find it. Such a superb writer, poet and a brilliant performer who enhances our lives. There will never be another Neil.
The saddest thing about this interview is the advice Neils doctors gave to him about smoking and it’s effect it would have on his voice. I never got the chance to see him live and it’s my greatest regret! And like I’ve read before on this site we need more people like Neil on this planet right now. I could listen to him forever. What a great interview Michael. What I love most about this interview is how directly and quickly and honestly Neil answers the questions asked of him. Politicians worldwide could learn a lot from just watching this interview. Thanks to both of you. ❤
Hi, Mandy. Respectfully, Not a loaded question and I am simply asking out of curiosity because you peaked my interest, if you could change the words you wrote above, would you stay with "Greatest" regret? Meaning in your life, do you really consider this your "greatest" regret?
So patient. So thoughtful with his responses. This man is not a pretentious schmoozer. My shallow side is impelled to comment on his absolute beauty and incredible charisma. I am swooning.
I can't praise this man enough,so modest and a real genuine man who writes and sings songs from the heart.....a true living legend.I had the pleasure of saying hello to him in New York,near Central park in September 2015 and shook his hand..( an occasion i will treasure forever) Thank you,Neil.
What a great interview! The Australians just love him. One can tell from his compositions, his performances, that he is a loving and caring person! Yes, his music is a reflection of what kind of person he is! His lyrics are ‘poetic’. 🥰👍☺️
@@annestep6741 Exactly. Neil was more patient & nicer than I could’ve ever been. Some questions asked of him were downright rude. I especially loved when Neil responded to give some of his pet peeves: “RUDE PEOPLE…” He said he could go on… 😂🤣
I had this interview on video back in 1976. Very good one. He was always a private man and this interview gave us a glimpse into the man. Sexy guy. I loved him so much back then. I still love him but back then I was a kid and had dreams about him. Definetly star struck. I met him in 1985 and you couldn't meet a sweeter guy. He is a legend!!!
His songs Heartlight and Hello Again make me bawl each and every time I hear them. I'm 51 and Neil was my mom's favorite singer. We watched the Jazz Singer so many times and I was obsessed with E.T. My mom is no longer with me and most days I cannot listen to those songs bc it's just too painful. But on a day like today, I'm in the mood for a good cry and Neil always delivers lol.
Are elvis did how dare you and there will neaver be a nother elvis nore neil diamond elvis was one off most hansome kindest man careing i was not old ennough too meet elvis only wish i had he lookd so much like my brother i was not the only one too say it,and neil is a stunner,
What a beautiful, smart man ,I have much respect for his beauty and talent .this man has shared his heart with the world .I am in gratitude for your presents on earth.❤
I have always loved his singing voice,......but my goodness hearing him just talk with his talking voice is so soothing, its like putting a cozy blanket over your whole body. I just want to touch his vocal cords when he talks or sings,...my goodness he is talented
I fell in love with this man when I was only 13 years old, and the more I grew the deeper it got. Now that I'm a grandma of 9, "I Am I Said I Am and no one heard at all, not even the chair."
Wow, what a long, but interesting interview. I was influenced at a young age by Neil Diamond's musical talent and songwriting. It's impossible I think, to not think about what sort of person someone is when you listen to the music they craft. I'm glad I was able to develop my musical tastes during the 70s when so much great music was abundant, and songwriters like Neil Diamond became successful. I have to say, he was such a handsome man, I hated to see him smoking.
His way of speaking is very hypnotic. Such a deep voice to match his deep thoughts. I just adore him......can't believe some of those audience members never cared for him; just the music. I can't seem to disconnect the two......love him....
I’m writing this in 2023, he is 81 this year, his real personality came through, HEHAS recently been diagnosed with PARKENSON S DESEASE, LIFE HAPPENS TO HIM , to others and to me Always loved him but rediscovered him in my later life. YOU might say I am close to his age today, this is a fantastic and revealing interview, ALWAYS THOGHT OF HIM WHAT HE HAD REVEALED IN THIS INTERVIEW, so glad to have come across it on U TUBE GOD BLESS AND CARE FOR HIM ALWAYS
I just left an insight which this Interview proves, his earliest Performances are phenomenal and yes today He is better …..Age does that!! GOD LOVES HIM!!
I am looking this in Januarju 2023💕. What a great human soul he was already as a Young, talented and so beautiful, gorgeus Man. You must Love him. Greetings from Ljubljana, Slovenija, Europe 🥰
I love Neil Diamond, I always have. Such an incredibly gifted man, beautifully powerful voice and good looking. The whole package and still such a grounded family man. ❤️❤️❤️
I love everything about Neil His Gracious Ways His Slow Speech His deep and Warm Voice His Eyes and Lips and Chest His Perfect Manicure His Intriguing Ring His Pink Shirt The Way he Cherished the Pink Rose he's been given, smelting its fragrance and His GAZE on its Perfection I love his Long Hair and The Special Design of the Pockets on his Shirt I love his ability to feel his emotions and use them to write Songs His Authenticity The Way He Moves I love His Eyeglasses I love the way he sits and the ways he moves his head I love the fact that he is not a religious fanatic and that he lives his life As a Soul in a human body I love the way he smiles and how quiet he can be I love his manhood better described as ZEN I love his Nostalgic memories and the way he talks about his father I love the way he reacted to his son crying out to him - "Daddy, I miss you so that, I can't Hold my tears" Can you TELL how much I admire and Respect this Precious DIAMOND THE Brightest DIAMOND Ever Created by GOD Geez! I'm in love with the Man Yahooooo
I've always considered Neil diamond to be a the MOST Beautiful Person AlWaYs Thought of HIM as the most beautiful man on the Earth even more so now, Since I found out he writes the music,,, to his songs also !!!
Ditto to ALL the comments. I wish I could have met him in my younger days.. eight years younger. So happy for the years that I've had enjoying his music and looks...hubba hubba ❤
The more he talks, the more you want to listen to him. He's a very interesting man with a deep intelligence. He talks the same way that he writes. It means with reflexion and a great sense of details. We can feel a real sincerity and a touching authenticity. I am French. So, I couldn't understand everything but just enough to realize he's a special person. Not ordinary at all ...
I am now a85year old & great granny of 6 dear children but first heard you way back in the 70's you were my daughters heart throb & have to admit became mine &had all the LP's casettes & finally CD's saw your movie The Jazz Singer & all your concerts held here in St.Louis screaming with all the other fans prior to my connection to your beautiful,sincere heart touching music Elvis had to take a back seat You were so real, put so much feeling into your music so easy to identify with Thank you& may God continue to bless you & your family Neil.
-- I listened to Neil with great interest & find him to be very sensitive , kind , honest , generous , patient , caring , trusting & a dependable & supporting husband . A loving son to his parents & a loving dad to his tearful son . It's good to know he gives his children what he thinks they need not what they want . I love Neil as an sensitive sweet gentle spoken man ; than I love his songs he sings with much passion . I pray he will soon accept Jesus Christ as his Lord & Savior before he passes . Which now year 2015 maybe he has . Prayers for you dear Neil Diamond !!! You still are very good looking in your 70's now & sound still so sweet & kind ... God bless you always !!!!!! Thank-you for sharing your life with the world . I respect you so much for caring to help others as well !!!!
He's Jewish, as was Jesus. It is unreasonable to expect that a person adopts your belief systems, as wholesome and decent as I am sure they are. People's relationship with the source is their own business.
I love the fact Neil was able to separate himself from the public and not give into the needy tentacles of the media. Media will suck the life out of the gifted.
WOW.....my mum loved him...and now after watching this interview and listening to his songs I think he is amazing. And he is so real. I love that he is about his music and that he is in his own words "superstar is just an invention....i'm just a man like any other man..... ", " if they're familiar with my work then they're familiar with me". Wonderful insight into the man.
Neil Diamond, my favorite singer all my life. My opinion, nobody better. After this interview, which was very interesting, like him even more. A couple of the questions were none of his business, but overall, not bad. I heard over the years that he wrote Sweet Caroline for Caroline Kennedy.Wonder where that came from. Very sharp man is our Neil. Smart, Intelligent. Sincere, Humble, to name a few, and not too bad to look at either. Before I ran across this interview on my (Nook Tablet) I also saw A Concert he had in England that I had never seen before. One of his best concerts ever. Had a lot of celebrities, they ask questions at break time, and Neil has a great sense of humor, very funny. Enjoyed it very much. Also on the Phil Donahue show. Neil was the show that day. Another show that Princess Diane attended, they were all super. If nobody has seen them you can probably get them on youtube. Glad I watched this interview, as I learned a lot about Neil that I didn't know, and my opinion of him went up 100%. Still love him.
Been a huge fan of Neil Diamond since I saw him in Manchester England 1971 was 14 yrs old saw him many times after that. What a beautiful, humble soul. A joy.
Love Neil Diamond, covering his incredible songs for years, just wish he had come to Israel and shared his music with his people in his spiritual home. Regardless he remains an absolute legend and a genius and a remarkable intellect. Shalom Neil!
Excelente entrevista! Las preguntas muy precisas, íntimas, y Neil, tan transparente, no evadió nada, mostró su verdad al desnudo, sin caretas y siempre mirando de frente. Es imposible no admirar a este hombre, siempre hizo hablar a su corazón, y tiene una forma hermosa de hablar, con pausa, y su bello timbre profundo. Por lo que he visto en otras entrevistas, nunca cambió, un alma grande sin duda, un regalo para quienes lo han logrado apreciar, y conocer.
Neil is cool, and I like so called "moody" people...I don't trust happy fn people fakery. They are not deep, sincere and really caring nearly as much as people like Neil, He's genuine and shares his feelings is what makes him great
Neil diamond was my childhood crush, and still is. I’ve always had a connection to his soul. So glad I found this interview to get to know him better, it made me realize why I have that connection with him. He is two years younger than my mother. I will always and forever love him for his humility and his humanity. ❤❤
I lived in Australia for a few years (1968 - 76) & remember when the "Hot August Night album was released. I lived in Adelaide in a 2 storey complex of flats with a central sort of courtyard / grass area. I could sit & listen to every single track of that album being played simultaneously on neighbours sound systems in the complex. I know people who wore out their original disc & had to buy another ! I'm still a big fan of him after all these years - I've seen him perform live 3 times & he sounded just like his recordings.
smart man listening him to the way he says how life as a star is pressure like regular people are we need time before we push our body so hard love this man always
@@timeforsometea9900 Gerrit Veldhuisen 1 maand geleden Neil Diamond was in 1977, four days on Tour in Netherland.there were problems with the Hammond organ (110 Volt America-Europe 220 Volt) I'm approached by Lou van Rees Management for a solution to my Hammond Rent.After four days I got my B3 Hammond returned with Fire spots of Cigarettes.It frustrated me.They have me removed me from the Neil Diamond Fan Club because I had this listed on their site.Never Excuse of Neil Diamond ;-(
I so enjoy listening to people who have mastered their art. Neil is one of the great song writers of our time. This man creates what would appear on paper as contrived dribble to me (Song Sung Blue, I'm A Believer) and turns it into something profound. Then, way at the other end of the spectrum, he takes profound and lofty emotions (I Am I Said, Done Too Soon) and brings them down to earth. Incredible talent.
Such a pleasure to listen to a wonderful person that I've only known as a writer and singer open up about things that matter in his life. Thank you for sharing heart online. Blessings
He did create a Beautiful 🌹 His Music is that Beautiful 🌹.. As a Child My big Sister and I would listen to Neil Diamond as we were playing our games outside with our dog "rusty" Mum would be playing Hot August Night By Neil Diamond. Cooking a Lamb Roast, His music is so sad yet still Beautiful to Mum and I now, as our Earth Angel my big Sister and Mum's and Dad's First born passed in my mum's arm's waiting for an ambulance 1970s from Leaukimia. I have p.t.s.d so no memory of my big Sister passing, it would brake my Soul if I remembered, Dad A Brain Tumour and our "Rusty" My Love to My Big Sister and My Dad, and our "rusty" gone Home/Heaven too soon. They are Now Mum and my Guardian Angel's until we see them again when it's our time to go Home/Heaven. 😢🕯🙏🕯🙏🧸🕯🐕❤
My mother absolutely loved him. We were very poor yet somehow she and her sister drove many miles to see him in concert. She got me at 3 years old to love him too, in a very different way, just for his beautiful music and sweetness. I still listen to him, he's a large part of my Playlist as you would say.
Neil you are a beautiful sweet , kind, person to put up with several mean remarks . People are jealous . Makes your people whom love you to love you more . God loves you more !!!! What a mean interviewer !!!! Neil you are the best in the world . Now 2015 you are still the best performer & best singer with good looks too !!!!!!!! I think Neil is very responsible in what all I have watched & listened of his interviews .. Keep it up Neil . You're the best !!!! Nice you know to give your children only what they need . Right they want everything !!!! Sweet dad !!!
Sweetpea027 I agree. Sometimes the interviewer should have just moved on. he missed an opportunity to get some interesting insight, especially when he was fishing for Ted Kennedy links and whether he makes a lot of friends. why does that matter? He is great.
I would love his responses to be on a loop . . . Just running . . . over and over . . . Yes, that would be wonderful. His words and voice. Neil. Just Neil.
I remember when I was ten years old my sister brought home a Neil Diamond Album that she got for her birthday, from some of her friends. We all were so excited to see what she got. My parents were very stricked about what music we listen to. Both parents worked. So, we all promised we wouldn't tell them about this album that she got it was our secret. We would listen to it when they weren't home. We kept it hidden in the album wrack for almost a year before our mother decided to organize the albums. She got suspicious because I kept trying to take over that chore. Then in a panic I ran & to get my sisters & tell them what was going on. Pretty soon, she had three girls trying in vain to get her away from the album rack! OMG she found it. She was furious, after her interrogation. She was so upset 😡 she raised Neil up, lifted her knee & was going to crack it in half. We Tackled Her!! 😮 We were already in tears, but now we were squeeling & stopping her from breaking that album. 😢😅 She went into shock & stood there, staring at us in Total Disbelief!. She Never Ever, had a three , hysterical daughters hold a resistance Mutiny, againest her before! I think we scared her, but at that point we all thought, she brought us into this world. She could take us out! 😢 She put the album on top of the piano & said we will wait until your father gets home & discuss this at dinner! She Never Ever, said that!: Well. The minute my dad walked in the door we all ran up to him, giving him hugs & Kisses took his breif case, coat, brought him his slippers! Total Over kill!❤ My Dad was so surprised & happy! Our Mother was rolling her Eyes. My dad was looking at her smiling like, What? Well they had a private meeting before dinner. He was having a hard time keeping a straight face during dinner. 😮 The talk came up! So, Who is this Hippy Neil Diamond Guy? 😂 😅 Well, after dinner we all went into the living room, they sat on the sofa we put the album on the record player & they had to listen to it & approve it or Not!! My Dad hid be hind a News Paper, My mother hid behind a book. & We sat & watched for any kind of reaction from them. After the first side played without any objection, we played the second side. Which we began singing along with! Music was a really big deal in our house! Music, singing & dancing! When we got through the album! We sat quietly waitng for a verdict! My Dad looked at my mom & said, well, at least you understand the words!😂 Our Mothers reaction to that was Priceless, but of course we got lectured, mostly for not letting them know & Keeping it a secret for a Year! Thank God, Hippy Neil Diamond got approved & welcomed in the family. Neil's music 🎶 was a beautiful Noise in our house 💕 & hearts! I spent hours dancing to his music. I found as I grew up dancing to his music, how the meaning of his words changed. Sometimes those moments were so profound. It would click in my head & stop me in my tracks. I would sit down next to the speaker & play the song again & spend time really thinking about this new Revaluation. Then days laterI had to change my whole dance routine because I had a different understanding. We fought for his music, I am glad we did because he's my big brother! Over the years, We even got our parents to attend a few Concerts! ❤
From the first song and the first time I watched him on tv and those feelings havn't changed throughout my body. I guess it felt like there was a purpose why I was born a female! Ha and those same feelings have stayed when ever I hear him he is electrifying! He is so very handsome and to watch his body. The first time my sister got us tickets to see him perform in Salt Lake City her friend said "oh lord when he sings I love watching his knees"! YUP I love every move he makes! My girls could sing every song of his when they were 5 years old. My youngest daughter would try to mimic him and one year in Seattle as an adult she dressed up like him(chest hairs and all) and would sing his songs the crowd ask her to! She even won first place! Neil has brought us a lot happiness! Yup some people have to go to counselors and therapist Neil Diamond can take care of that real fast! Thank you Neil Diamond and thank you Neil Diamonds parent's !
J'adore Neil, il représente l'homme parfait ❤️ je l'aime tellement, il est modeste, extrêmement gentil et très beau, merci pour toutes tes belles musiques et chansons, gros câlins de France🇨🇵 je t'aimerai toujours 😘
I wish I could know him personally. I have a lot of in common with many people. This man is someone I like on a personal level. His values are close to mine.
I think as a fan of Neil Diamond, it is important to get to know the man, his music is who he is, he has often said this, he is a great orator during his shows, again another aspect as to who Neil Diamond is as a man, he connects and gets a response, there are very few artistes who can connect with their audience in such a way, Neil Diamond is a person first and foremost and a musician thereafter, his writing and performing come from who he is, from deep inside, his music is who he is. Genius.
A brilliant, beautiful soul. Fell in love with him during the Jazz Singer. Saw it 7 times in the theater and countless times since. Saw him twice in in concert. He took me to church and back. God bless him.
Absolutely fabulous interview with Neil Diamond in 1976 from the interviewer and a beautiful human called NEIL. Great conversation & communication & honesty which is so sincere.His talking voice and his singing voice are MAGICAL as are his writings & songs- FABULOUS.
"Also, you must have enough money in the bank so that when the public does finally say, ok, we no longer like you, we like that person, you do have enough". And that never happened to Niel. 2024 and he's still a "superstar", admired and loved. Extraordinary.
Great interview. I have been a fan all my life. This interview was actually a learning experience though. My fanhood for Neil dipped when he campaigned for Obama. This interview sort of showed he flip flops on politics. He says politics are not important for him and then they are. I know, his thing is song writing and performing and that he does extremely well. Nobody’s perfect but Diamond seems genuine and sincere. And, committed to his work.
I don’t fault Neil for that. The country for the most part liked to see that USA voted in the first black President. A whole lot of America pays attention to news/media on the left which by and large praised him and shielded him from negative press. Neil I’m sure is very busy and has no time to get the correct information. Neil’s politics doesn’t bother me just like Roger Waters. We love the music and you have to respect that
😅Neil Diamond has not let his fame and money change him. He is very much a people person 😊❤. I love seeing 👀 💕 him while on stage and when they say something to him, he will talk to them. I absolutely love him ❤😊
I stumbled into this after Neil was diagnosed and came to the end of his career and what an amazing person he is. This interview was one of the best, in depth interviews I have ever seen. It was not superficial, it dug deep but was respectful. So many of the interviews with celebs are superficial. After this, I feel that I know the man way beyond the entertainer. Thank you for the interview and thank you to whom ever kept this on line for people like me. Neil. you have been part of my life. We are both retired now, and thank you for being such a big part of my life.
He is incredible! Such a wonderful human being! He knows human kind! His father’s advice was incredible! He does communicate emotionally and individually! He is the perfect musician songwriter!
He was still young on the interview, maybe I’m mistaken, but what I love about him is he is a serious guy, life isn’t just for playing there is more to life. You must be responsible for what you doing in life. Well Neil Diamond I really respect you for who you are. My best wishes goes with you ✨🌿🕊✨🌼✨🐍✨❤️✨🐍✨🌸✨🌿🕊✨
Wow, when he speaks of Sweet Caroline is amazing. Said: Its exhilirating to know a song will last 10 years later, 100 years later. He knew exactly what he was talking about!
Neil! I am also a writer.We have some similarities. Working hard as a child and being alone to do my writing. I write poetry and wish I could turn it into a song.Your songs are beautiful and well written. I see you as a beautiful person and a very caring human being. May God bless you always.Thanks for entertaining us. Love. Marlene
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How often do we find “perfection “ . Just listen to Neil Diamond on the stage and you will find it. Such a superb writer, poet and a brilliant performer who enhances our lives. There will never be another Neil.
The world needs more men
like dear Mr. Neil Diamond.
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Yes We Do !!! Just About 98%
A LOT More !!!
Couldn't agree more!❤❤❤
The saddest thing about this interview is the advice Neils doctors gave to him about smoking and it’s effect it would have on his voice.
I never got the chance to see him live and it’s my greatest regret! And like I’ve read before on this site we need more people like Neil on this planet right now. I could listen to him forever. What a great interview Michael. What I love most about this interview is how directly and quickly and honestly Neil answers the questions asked of him. Politicians worldwide could learn a lot from just watching this interview. Thanks to both of you. ❤
Hi, Mandy.
Respectfully, Not a loaded question and I am simply asking out of curiosity because you peaked my interest, if you could change the words you wrote above, would you stay with "Greatest" regret?
Meaning in your life, do you really consider this your "greatest" regret?
This man is absolutely gorgeous. He has such a deep and resonating voice. He is in no way arrogant and will always be that shy boy from Brooklyn.
You said it perfectĺy!
LEGEND 👏❤️🎤🎵🎶🎵🎶🎧😎
No one conveys the soul of lyrics like this man! An absolute gem of a talent always was and always will be.
At 60 years old, this is still the most hauntingly beautiful male voice I've ever heard!
So patient. So thoughtful with his responses. This man is not a pretentious schmoozer. My shallow side is impelled to comment on his absolute beauty and incredible charisma. I am swooning.
I can't praise this man enough,so modest and a real genuine man who writes and sings songs from the heart.....a true living legend.I had the pleasure of saying hello to him in New York,near Central park in September 2015 and shook his hand..( an occasion i will treasure forever) Thank you,Neil.
I care for him as a man. I think he a humbled,tender hearted and compassionate man. I would be honored to be one of his friends.
What a great interview! The Australians just love him. One can tell from his compositions, his performances, that he is a loving and caring person! Yes, his music is a reflection of what kind of person he is! His lyrics are ‘poetic’. 🥰👍☺️
I think the interviewer is frustrating and I think Neil has great patience.
@@annestep6741 Exactly. Neil was more patient & nicer than I could’ve ever been. Some questions asked of him were downright rude.
I especially loved when Neil responded to give some of his pet peeves: “RUDE PEOPLE…”
He said he could go on… 😂🤣
GREAT INTERVIEW
I had this interview on video back in 1976. Very good one. He was always a private man and this interview gave us a glimpse into the man. Sexy guy. I loved him so much back then. I still love him but back then I was a kid and had dreams about him. Definetly star struck. I met him in 1985 and you couldn't meet a sweeter guy. He is a legend!!!
His songs Heartlight and Hello Again make me bawl each and every time I hear them. I'm 51 and Neil was my mom's favorite singer. We watched the Jazz Singer so many times and I was obsessed with E.T. My mom is no longer with me and most days I cannot listen to those songs bc it's just too painful. But on a day like today, I'm in the mood for a good cry and Neil always delivers lol.
That kind of wisdom is why Neil is one of the greats and also why he is still with us. I wish Elvis could have had that kind of insight.
Are elvis did how dare you and there will neaver be a nother elvis nore neil diamond elvis was one off most hansome kindest man careing i was not old ennough too meet elvis only wish i had he lookd so much like my brother i was not the only one too say it,and neil is a stunner,
A very special man. I was there during that tour. Michael Schildenberg was a young interviewer but managed to earn Neil's trust.
What a beautiful, smart man ,I have much respect for his beauty and talent .this man has shared his heart with the world .I am in gratitude for your presents on earth.❤
I have always loved his singing voice,......but my goodness hearing him just talk with his talking voice is so soothing, its like putting a cozy blanket over your whole body. I just want to touch his vocal cords when he talks or sings,...my goodness he is talented
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ concordo com vc.Essa voz é linda.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
And now after all these years, his voice and looks are as good or better than they used to be. He has always been my favorite.
Neil's humility and his beautiful voice/music. One of a kind. 😘
I fell in love with this man when I was only 13 years old, and the more I grew the deeper it got. Now that I'm a grandma of 9, "I Am I Said I Am and no one heard at all, not even the chair."
I can relate!
Me too! And I got rid of that dam Chair!🤣
Wow, what a long, but interesting interview. I was influenced at a young age by Neil Diamond's musical talent and songwriting. It's impossible I think, to not think about what sort of person someone is when you listen to the music they craft. I'm glad I was able to develop my musical tastes during the 70s when so much great music was abundant, and songwriters like Neil Diamond became successful. I have to say, he was such a handsome man, I hated to see him smoking.
His way of speaking is very hypnotic. Such a deep voice to match his deep thoughts. I just adore him......can't believe some of those audience members never cared for him; just the music. I can't seem to disconnect the two......love him....
I love him too!!
agree ! well that look on 9:55 ☺♥
I’m writing this in 2023, he is
81 this year, his real personality came through, HEHAS recently been diagnosed with PARKENSON S DESEASE, LIFE HAPPENS
TO HIM , to others and to me
Always loved him but rediscovered him in my later life. YOU might say I am close to his age today, this is a fantastic and revealing interview, ALWAYS THOGHT OF HIM WHAT HE HAD REVEALED IN THIS INTERVIEW, so glad to have come across it on U TUBE
GOD BLESS AND CARE FOR HIM ALWAYS
I just left an insight which this
Interview proves, his earliest
Performances are phenomenal and yes today
He is better …..Age does that!! GOD LOVES HIM!!
I am looking this in Januarju 2023💕. What a great human soul he was already as a Young, talented and so beautiful, gorgeus Man. You must Love him. Greetings from Ljubljana, Slovenija, Europe 🥰
I love Neil Diamond, I always have. Such an incredibly gifted man, beautifully powerful voice and good looking. The whole package and still such a grounded family man. ❤️❤️❤️
I love everything about Neil
His Gracious Ways
His Slow Speech
His deep and Warm Voice
His Eyes and Lips and Chest
His Perfect Manicure
His Intriguing Ring
His Pink Shirt
The Way he Cherished the Pink Rose he's been given, smelting its fragrance and His GAZE on its Perfection
I love his Long Hair
and The Special Design of the Pockets on his Shirt
I love his ability to feel his emotions and use them to write Songs
His Authenticity
The Way He Moves
I love His Eyeglasses
I love the way he sits and the ways he moves his head
I love the fact that he is not a religious fanatic and that he lives his life As a Soul in a human body
I love the way he smiles and how quiet he can be
I love his manhood better described as ZEN
I love his Nostalgic memories and the way he talks about his father
I love the way he reacted to his son crying out to him - "Daddy, I miss you so that, I can't Hold my tears"
Can you TELL how much I admire and Respect this Precious DIAMOND
THE Brightest DIAMOND Ever Created by GOD
Geez! I'm in love with the Man
Yahooooo
CAN I GET A
AMEN
@Lise,
Hey! Stop stealing from my mind🥰
@@liselamothe5246 , A•MAN, indeed!😊
@@liselamothe5246 AMEN!!!😍 love your post, lise! you really LOVE this man, do you?♥️
Amen and Amen!
great interview and if someone says they dont know Neil Diamond, they havent listened to his music
I've always considered Neil diamond to be a the MOST Beautiful Person AlWaYs Thought of HIM as the most beautiful man on the Earth even more so now, Since I found out he writes the music,,, to his songs also !!!
Thank the good Lord that Mr. Diamond has lived a long, fruitful life.
But Mr. Diamond, you dont know how charming you are to us your audience and your music has a great influence on us. We enjoy , we are inspired.
AMEN!
Absolutely! His humanity shines through his music.
Ditto to ALL the comments. I wish I could have met him in my younger days.. eight years younger. So happy for the years that I've had enjoying his music and looks...hubba hubba ❤
The more he talks, the more you want to listen to him. He's a very interesting man with a deep intelligence. He talks the same way that he writes. It means with reflexion and a great sense of details. We can feel a real sincerity and a touching authenticity.
I am French. So, I couldn't understand everything but just enough to realize he's a special person. Not ordinary at all ...
What a wonderful performer he is also being interviewed shows what a humble person he is 😊
I am now a85year old & great granny of 6 dear children but first heard you way back in the 70's you were my daughters heart throb & have to admit became mine &had all the LP's casettes & finally CD's saw your movie The Jazz Singer & all your concerts held here in St.Louis screaming with all the other fans prior to my connection to your beautiful,sincere heart touching music Elvis had to take a back seat You were so real, put so much feeling into your music so easy to identify with Thank you& may God continue to bless you & your family Neil.
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Love this interview. A decent interviewer that let Neil speak as well. I've seen so many with him constantly being interrupted. This was great.
-- I listened to Neil with great interest & find him to be very sensitive , kind , honest , generous , patient , caring , trusting & a dependable & supporting husband . A loving son to his parents & a loving dad to his tearful son . It's good to know he gives his children what he thinks they need not what they want . I love Neil as an sensitive sweet gentle spoken man ; than I love his songs he sings with much passion . I pray he will soon accept Jesus Christ as his Lord & Savior before he passes . Which now year 2015 maybe he has . Prayers for you dear Neil Diamond !!! You still are very good looking in your 70's now & sound still so sweet & kind ... God bless you always !!!!!! Thank-you for sharing your life with the world . I respect you so much for caring to help others as well !!!!
He's Jewish, as was Jesus.
It is unreasonable to expect that a person adopts your belief systems, as wholesome and decent as I am sure they are.
People's relationship with the source is their own business.
There will never be another man, another voice like or similar to Neil Diamond!!!
That's for sure!
You are absolutely right!
AMEN
Absolutely
Very True !!!
But Listen To Adam Lambert
He Is Also A
Very Beautiful MAN Singer Song Writer TOO !!!
I love the fact Neil was able to separate himself from the public and not give into the needy tentacles of the media. Media will suck the life out of the gifted.
i think that's why he's lasted as long as he has.
WOW.....my mum loved him...and now after watching this interview and listening to his songs I think he is amazing. And he is so real. I love that he is about his music and that he is in his own words "superstar is just an invention....i'm just a man like any other man..... ", " if they're familiar with my work then they're familiar with me". Wonderful insight into the man.
Neil Diamond, my favorite singer all my life. My opinion, nobody better. After this interview, which was very interesting, like him even more. A couple of the questions were none of his business, but overall, not bad. I heard over the years that he wrote Sweet Caroline for Caroline Kennedy.Wonder where that came from. Very sharp man is our Neil. Smart, Intelligent. Sincere, Humble, to name a few, and not too bad to look at either. Before I ran across this interview on my (Nook Tablet) I also saw A Concert he had in England that I had never seen before. One of his best concerts ever. Had a lot of celebrities, they ask questions at break time, and Neil has a great sense of humor, very funny. Enjoyed it very much. Also on the Phil Donahue show. Neil was the show that day. Another show that Princess Diane attended, they were all super. If nobody has seen them you can probably get them on youtube. Glad I watched this interview, as I learned a lot about Neil that I didn't know, and my opinion of him went up 100%. Still love him.
Well done ..Kids only need to be given what they need.. not what they want .
Such an articulate , sensitive interview......from both the amazing Neil Diamond and the interviewer.
Been a huge fan of Neil Diamond since I saw him in Manchester England 1971 was 14 yrs old saw him many times after that. What a beautiful, humble soul. A joy.
Neil Diamond is REAL! Beyond that....he's a fantastic singer, a genius, a tender man and well.....GORGEOUS!!❤
Simply beyond forgetting. Andnimman very late fan.
I just love Neil Diamond, he gets to the depth of my soul, his songs relaxed me so so much, I pray he lives very long,❤❤🙏🙏👍
Love Neil Diamond, covering his incredible songs for years, just wish he had come to Israel and shared his music with his people in his spiritual home. Regardless he remains an absolute legend and a genius and a remarkable intellect. Shalom Neil!
A diamond in the rough. What a genuine all around good and talented guy. Thx neil for the timeless and endless music.
A very honest bloke also, he openly admitted that he has a bad addiction to cigarettes. Fair play to him
His voice is hynotising and soothing, I am under his spell, for sure (along with many others) ❤❤❤❤❤
Neil ..parece que nuncas has tenido idea que eres hermoso , noble con una mirada que mata 🥰❤️⚘️
NEIL IS THE BEST !!!!! Met him twice. Once in 1972 and again in 1973. When he looks at you it feels like he is looking into your soul
71 years old today and still going strong!
An amazing talent and then some!
He is such an attractive, talented and humble man.
Excelente entrevista! Las preguntas muy precisas, íntimas, y Neil, tan transparente, no evadió nada, mostró su verdad al desnudo, sin caretas y siempre mirando de frente. Es imposible no admirar a este hombre, siempre hizo hablar a su corazón, y tiene una forma hermosa de hablar, con pausa, y su bello timbre profundo. Por lo que he visto en otras entrevistas, nunca cambió, un alma grande sin duda, un regalo para quienes lo han logrado apreciar, y conocer.
2021 and the first time I've heard Neil Diamond interviewed...Whoa...I've been listening to his 🎶 music 🎶 since the early 70's...👍...a big "Bravo"....
SOOO HANDSOME and COOOL
LOVE his glasses- pure CLASS- Kim!
Fabulous interview - GOLD!
Neil is cool, and I like so called "moody" people...I don't trust happy fn people fakery. They are not deep, sincere and really caring
nearly as much as people like Neil, He's genuine and shares his feelings is what makes him great
agree : shallow people who asways are happy are creepy !
Neil diamond was my childhood crush, and still is. I’ve always had a connection to his soul. So glad I found this interview to get to know him better, it made me realize why I have that connection with him.
He is two years younger than my mother. I will always and forever love him for his humility and his humanity. ❤❤
A living legend, a loose term most of the time,but not in Neil,s case.A true star and a genuine person.
I lived in Australia for a few years (1968 - 76) & remember when the "Hot August Night album was released.
I lived in Adelaide in a 2 storey complex of flats with a central sort of courtyard / grass area.
I could sit & listen to every single track of that album being played simultaneously on neighbours sound systems in the complex.
I know people who wore out their original disc & had to buy another !
I'm still a big fan of him after all these years - I've seen him perform live 3 times & he sounded just like his recordings.
What a down to earth and nice guy
smart man listening him to the way he says how life as a star is pressure like regular people are we need time before we push our body so hard love this man always
Neil Diamond, the Reluctant Superstar. He’s Van Gogh, Jesus and Elvis all wrapped into one.
The sound of his voice when he is just talking...drives me bonkers with desire...
LITERALLY
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Neil Diamond was in 1977, four days on Tour in Netherland.there were problems with the Hammond organ (110 Volt America-Europe 220 Volt) I'm approached by Lou van Rees Management for a solution to my Hammond Rent.After four days I got my B3 Hammond returned with Fire spots of Cigarettes.It frustrated me.They have me removed me from the Neil Diamond Fan Club because I had this listed on their site.Never Excuse of Neil Diamond ;-(
He is the complete package!
Yep, that Voice is awesome, whether singing or speaking. Love his honesty & earthiness.🥰
Can you imagine having that soothing voice across the table from you....
I so enjoy listening to people who have mastered their art. Neil is one of the great song writers of our time. This man creates what would appear on paper as contrived dribble to me (Song Sung Blue, I'm A Believer) and turns it into something profound. Then, way at the other end of the spectrum, he takes profound and lofty emotions (I Am I Said, Done Too Soon) and brings them down to earth. Incredible talent.
Such a pleasure to listen to a wonderful person that I've only known as a writer and singer open up about things that matter in his life.
Thank you for sharing heart online.
Blessings
In short, he wants to be a private person and he works professionally not like other artists who likes publicity and popularity. Very humble man.
I love this interview I saw a reall Neil Diamond. His best profile as well ❤️😊Thank you for sharing!
He did create a Beautiful 🌹 His Music is that Beautiful 🌹.. As a Child My big Sister and I would listen to Neil Diamond as we were playing our games outside with our dog "rusty" Mum would be playing Hot August Night By Neil Diamond. Cooking a Lamb Roast, His music is so sad yet still Beautiful to Mum and I now, as our Earth Angel my big Sister and Mum's and Dad's First born passed in my mum's arm's waiting for an ambulance 1970s from Leaukimia. I have p.t.s.d so no memory of my big Sister passing, it would brake my Soul if I remembered, Dad A Brain Tumour and our "Rusty" My Love to My Big Sister and My Dad, and our "rusty" gone Home/Heaven too soon. They are Now Mum and my Guardian Angel's until we see them again when it's our time to go Home/Heaven. 😢🕯🙏🕯🙏🧸🕯🐕❤
My mother absolutely loved him. We were very poor yet somehow she and her sister drove many miles to see him in concert. She got me at 3 years old to love him too, in a very different way, just for his beautiful music and sweetness. I still listen to him, he's a large part of my Playlist as you would say.
Living legend. I was lucky to see Neil twice in concert.
He is so loved in Australia.
Neil you are a beautiful sweet , kind, person to put up with several mean remarks . People are jealous . Makes your people whom love you to love you more . God loves you more !!!! What a mean interviewer !!!! Neil you are the best in the world . Now 2015 you are still the best performer & best singer with good looks too !!!!!!!! I think Neil is very responsible in what all I have watched & listened of his interviews .. Keep it up Neil . You're the best !!!! Nice you know to give your children only what they need . Right they want everything !!!! Sweet dad !!!
Sweetpea027 I agree. Sometimes the interviewer should have just moved on. he missed an opportunity to get some interesting insight, especially when he was fishing for Ted Kennedy links and whether he makes a lot of friends. why does that matter? He is great.
Thanks * Lady from Rome . ---- Love Neil Diamond !!!!!!
neil’s and bowie’s speaking voices i could listen to all day
Such a Beautiful Soul 💕❤️❤️❣️ love ya Neil 💞
I would love his responses to be on a loop . . . Just running . . . over and over . . . Yes, that would be wonderful. His words and voice. Neil. Just Neil.
Down to earth, honest, transparent, insightful, brilliant, and truly talented! A true artist!
Neil never had to walk away because of the public rejecting him
HES BEEN ADORED THIS WHOLE TIME
RIGHTFULLY SO
So humble.so sweet and so goodlooking🙂❤
I could listen to all his music on these interviews all night long! 😊
I remember when I was ten years old my sister brought home a Neil Diamond Album that she got for her birthday, from some of her friends. We all were so excited to see what she got. My parents were very stricked about what music we listen to. Both parents worked. So, we all promised we wouldn't tell them about this album that she got it was our secret. We would listen to it when they weren't home. We kept it hidden in the album wrack for almost a year before our mother decided to organize the albums. She got suspicious because I kept trying to take over that chore. Then in a panic I ran & to get my sisters & tell them what was going on. Pretty soon, she had three girls trying in vain to get her away from the album rack! OMG she found it. She was furious, after her interrogation. She was so upset 😡 she raised Neil up, lifted her knee & was going to crack it in half. We Tackled Her!! 😮 We were already in tears, but now we were squeeling & stopping her from breaking that album. 😢😅 She went into shock & stood there, staring at us in Total Disbelief!. She Never Ever, had a three , hysterical daughters hold a resistance Mutiny, againest her before! I think we scared her, but at that point we all thought, she brought us into this world. She could take us out! 😢 She put the album on top of the piano & said we will wait until your father gets home & discuss this at dinner! She Never Ever, said that!: Well. The minute my dad walked in the door we all ran up to him, giving him hugs & Kisses took his breif case, coat, brought him his slippers! Total Over kill!❤ My Dad was so surprised & happy! Our Mother was rolling her Eyes. My dad was looking at her smiling like, What? Well they had a private meeting before dinner. He was having a hard time keeping a straight face during dinner. 😮 The talk came up! So, Who is this Hippy Neil Diamond Guy? 😂 😅 Well, after dinner we all went into the living room, they sat on the sofa we put the album on the record player & they had to listen to it & approve it or Not!! My Dad hid be hind a News Paper, My mother hid behind a book. & We sat & watched for any kind of reaction from them. After the first side played without any objection, we played the second side. Which we began singing along with! Music was a really big deal in our house! Music, singing & dancing! When we got through the album! We sat quietly waitng for a verdict! My Dad looked at my mom & said, well, at least you understand the words!😂 Our Mothers reaction to that was Priceless, but of course we got lectured, mostly for not letting them know & Keeping it a secret for a Year! Thank God, Hippy Neil Diamond got approved & welcomed in the family. Neil's music 🎶 was a beautiful Noise in our house 💕 & hearts! I spent hours dancing to his music. I found as I grew up dancing to his music, how the meaning of his words changed. Sometimes those moments were so profound. It would click in my head & stop me in my tracks. I would sit down next to the speaker & play the song again & spend time really thinking about this new Revaluation. Then days laterI had to change my whole dance routine because I had a different understanding. We fought for his music, I am glad we did because he's my big brother! Over the years, We even got our parents to attend a few Concerts! ❤
The icon. He is like no other.
His music speaks to me like only one other ever has.
From the first song and the first time I watched him on tv and those feelings havn't changed throughout my body. I guess it felt like there was a purpose why I was born a female! Ha and those same feelings have stayed when ever I hear him he is electrifying! He is so very handsome and to watch his body. The first time my sister got us tickets to see him perform in Salt Lake City her friend said "oh lord when he sings I love watching his knees"! YUP I love every move he makes! My girls could sing every song of his when they were 5 years old. My youngest daughter would try to mimic him and one year in Seattle as an adult she dressed up like him(chest hairs and all) and would sing his songs the crowd ask her to! She even won first place! Neil has brought us a lot happiness! Yup some people have to go to counselors and therapist Neil Diamond can take care of that real fast! Thank you Neil Diamond and thank you Neil Diamonds parent's !
J'adore Neil, il représente l'homme parfait ❤️ je l'aime tellement, il est modeste, extrêmement gentil et très beau, merci pour toutes tes belles musiques et chansons, gros câlins de France🇨🇵 je t'aimerai toujours 😘
Mr. Neil *"Love On The Rocks"* Diamond😁.
Neil you are the one and only just always be there to help make our days more meaningful
I wish I could know him personally. I have a lot of in common with many people. This man is someone I like on a personal level. His values are close to mine.
Gorgeous younger Neil, absolutely sexy, handsome, talented, and adorable... and still is..
We your fans love you Neil Diamond.you are the best ever there will never be anyone else.
I think as a fan of Neil Diamond, it is important to get to know the man, his music is who he is, he has often said this, he is a great orator during his shows, again another aspect as to who Neil Diamond is as a man, he connects and gets a response, there are very few artistes who can connect with their audience in such a way, Neil Diamond is a person first and foremost and a musician thereafter, his writing and performing come from who he is, from deep inside, his music is who he is. Genius.
A brilliant, beautiful soul. Fell in love with him during the Jazz Singer. Saw it 7 times in the theater and countless times since. Saw him twice in in concert. He took me to church and back. God bless him.
Absolutely fabulous interview with Neil Diamond in 1976 from the interviewer and a beautiful human called NEIL. Great conversation & communication & honesty which is so sincere.His talking voice and his singing voice are MAGICAL as are his writings & songs- FABULOUS.
"Also, you must have enough money in the bank so that when the public does finally say, ok, we no longer like you, we like that person, you do have enough".
And that never happened to Niel. 2024 and he's still a "superstar", admired and loved.
Extraordinary.
Great interview. I have been a fan all my life. This interview was actually a learning experience though. My fanhood for Neil dipped when he campaigned for Obama. This interview sort of showed he flip flops on politics. He says politics are not important for him and then they are. I know, his thing is song writing and performing and that he does extremely well. Nobody’s perfect but Diamond seems genuine and sincere. And, committed to his work.
I don’t fault Neil for that. The country for the most part liked to see that USA voted in the first black President. A whole lot of America pays attention to news/media on the left which by and large praised him and shielded him from negative press. Neil I’m sure is very busy and has no time to get the correct information. Neil’s politics doesn’t bother me just like Roger Waters. We love the music and you have to respect that
😅Neil Diamond has not let his fame and money change him. He is very much a people person 😊❤. I love seeing 👀 💕 him while on stage and when they say something to him, he will talk to them. I absolutely love him ❤😊
Muchisimas gracias por la traducción en Español.
What a speaking voice!!
Wonderful❤️
Neil may’ve been moody but his music, that voice & his persona surely put me in the mood all these years! 🎶 ❤️💎🥰
Neil just be yourself as we love your true and raw emotions. Xx
Even Neil can get away with those sunglasses 😎
I stumbled into this after Neil was diagnosed and came to the end of his career and what an amazing person he is. This interview was one of the best, in depth interviews I have ever seen. It was not superficial, it dug deep but was respectful. So many of the interviews with celebs are superficial. After this, I feel that I know the man way beyond the entertainer. Thank you for the interview and thank you to whom ever kept this on line for people like me. Neil. you have been part of my life. We are both retired now, and thank you for being such a big part of my life.
Muy guapo😢pero la edad nos pasa factura ,por siempre Neil 😢tu música hermosa ❤
Super interview. Loved it.
He is incredible! Such a wonderful human being! He knows human kind! His father’s advice was incredible! He does communicate emotionally and individually! He is the perfect musician songwriter!
He was still young on the interview, maybe I’m mistaken, but what I love about him is he is a serious guy, life isn’t just for playing there is more to life. You must be responsible for what you doing in life. Well Neil Diamond I really respect you for who you are. My best wishes goes with you ✨🌿🕊✨🌼✨🐍✨❤️✨🐍✨🌸✨🌿🕊✨
Great insight into a Great Man! I enjoyed every single minute of it!
AMAZING AMAZING interview!!!!
Thank you for posting this gem
Wow, when he speaks of Sweet Caroline is amazing. Said: Its exhilirating to know a song will last 10 years later, 100 years later. He knew exactly what he was talking about!
Neil! I am also a writer.We have some similarities. Working hard as a child and being alone to do my writing. I write poetry and wish I could turn it into a song.Your songs are beautiful and well written. I see you as a beautiful person and a very caring human being. May God bless you always.Thanks for entertaining us. Love. Marlene
What a wonderful interview ❤ Such a humble and beautiful person ❤️ Luv this guy ❤