Actually he was initially intending to write a whole album of songs about what a sham this preacher was, but decided against it because even if he was peddling myth he did good for these people because these people had hope for a short time. Search UA-cam for "Neil Diamond bbc concert 1971" where he explains this
Never forget mom coming home with Hot August Night and playing it through and through, louder than dad would let us play our music, while dancing in the living room, before dad got home from work. Thanks for posting. Mom died young but this song gives life to memories of her. Thanks for posting. I’ll always love Neil Diamond.
He wrote music by looking inward and not for mere mass consumption, but with real skill and depth ensuring it would pass the test of time, sure it would be great to win a Grammy, but that requires brown nosing, networking and not necessarily with those that know or appreciate real music. He did it, his way! Thank you too Johnny - RIP!
I thank God Neil Diamond was touched by the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Jackson Mississippi; I love Brother Love's (and the Doobies' Jesus is Just Alright); I would include both in and Gospel collection i have.
Love what he is singing. Such a wonderful singer, I love how young and handsome and talented he is. He has a way of strumming on his guitar. That man can play. The eyes are intimidating to the soul. He really shows and cares for the audience. I love that man 😊❤🎉
The Sullivan show wanted all performers to do clean cut versions, so Neil couldn't belt out this cool song. He is so Loved ❤❤❤ Ps. He does this song on the Love at the Greek show...his best concert !!
Moods. I have always loved this song. He was talking about a revival meeting. The Holy Spirit is abt to pour Himself out over the whole earth. The Greatest Revival Movement in the earths history. I have been waiting since the early 70s and im gonna be singing this song. Its my fan5asy to be q travelling evangelist
Audiences back then were so funny. They were conditioned to sit, even though everything inside them was screaming to leap to their feet and start clapping along
Hot August Night was such a big part of my early musical experience, as my friend pointed out there are several musical styles on the same album from opera to country to theatrical rock- just a great performance and a great album!
Listen to what he is saying-
JESUS TOUCHED HIS HEART-
People are missing that point!
Half the Valley shook!
This is THE WORD OF GOD!!!
Beautiful!
Actually he was initially intending to write a whole album of songs about what a sham this preacher was, but decided against it because even if he was peddling myth he did good for these people because these people had hope for a short time. Search UA-cam for "Neil Diamond bbc concert 1971" where he explains this
This is my most favorite Neil Diamond song !!! 🤗🤗🤗🙏
Mine too 🎉
Only 17 comments!! You're kidding! This is one of his best performances of this song. It still gives me goosebumps. Thanks Neil.
Likely always will.
Amen
This is a new copy of the clip. It has 4k comments at ua-cam.com/video/nlLPOh60rJc/v-deo.html
I agree 👍
Me too!
Neil was the only records in our house growing up. My Dad took my Mother to Seattle to see him in concert in 1969. His music will never get old.
He was only on the scene for about two years or so, but already on his way to superstardom. GOAT!
Never forget mom coming home with Hot August Night and playing it through and through, louder than dad would let us play our music, while dancing in the living room, before dad got home from work. Thanks for posting. Mom died young but this song gives life to memories of her. Thanks for posting. I’ll always love Neil Diamond.
❤ beautiful
Brilliant rendition of this song……such passion and emotion…..his voice is phenomenal here !!!!!!!
Yes. I agree
Breaks my heart that he's not performing anymore :( my favorite performer.
Same.. I so wish I would have saw him back in the day. Big regret
Mine, too.
Love this tune ! A Diamond is a girl's best friend.
OMG Neil looks sooooo young so beautiful. Love when you see him playing his guitar. Just pure love of his music.... ❤❤❤
LOVE this song! What a great performance here by Neil. He's an awesome singer and songwriter. I've been listening to Neil since the late '60's!
One of the greatest live performances ever!
WOW. Just heard this song or first time in 40 years and it brings me the same feeling as then. Glad to see this video. Good stuff, the real thing.
I adore him! I wish I could freeze time and have him singing to us forever!
He will sing forever.
Love you Neil Diamond!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He wrote music by looking inward and not for mere mass consumption, but with real skill and depth ensuring it would pass the test of time, sure it would be great to win a Grammy, but that requires brown nosing, networking and not necessarily with those that know or appreciate real music. He did it, his way! Thank you too Johnny - RIP!
This is what humble looks like
I love ❤️ his younger years. his looks and his story telling behind each song..now on his 80's I never tired of his music 🎶 🎵 thank you ND
Now this is why he is great. Commanding. Subtle. Pulling heart strings. Oh baby.
I love this song i play it every night before I go to bed amen
He's a National Treasure ♥️👍🇺🇸🎼. Breaks my heart he's ill. Have ♥️ him since the 60's.
I thank God Neil Diamond was touched by the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Jackson Mississippi; I love Brother Love's (and the Doobies' Jesus is Just Alright); I would include both in and Gospel collection i have.
Neil is a lost jew, missed the message of Christ and the gospel
Neil Diamond is Jewish, always has been. . .
The respect of the crowd to not be loosing there mind at the peak of the finale. just wow
Incomparable Neil Diamond....always gives his best.
This is the most amazing performance I’ve seen of this song!💕
I love hearing the story Neil Diamond tells behind this fabulous song!
Once upon a time in Hollywood ❤
Love, love, love.
Brings me back to my childhood. I remember my mom and dad listening to this on 8 track tapes in the brand new 1976 Chevy Impala.
Stunning! Neil! Every time is like the first time . . . Wwwwwoww! Beautiful. He gave everything here. Beautiful.
What singer, amazing performance..Go brother Niel Diamond share gospel of love 💞💞💞💞💞💞☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
Love what he is singing. Such a wonderful singer, I love how young and handsome and talented he is. He has a way of strumming on his guitar. That man can play. The eyes are intimidating to the soul. He really shows and cares for the audience. I love that man 😊❤🎉
It's a trip seeing and hearing Neil's voice coming out of Greg Brady.
Anything he sings is FANTASTIC! I am so glad I got to see him live! ❤
The Sullivan show wanted all performers to do clean cut versions, so Neil couldn't belt out this cool song. He is so Loved ❤❤❤ Ps. He does this song on the Love at the Greek show...his best concert !!
This song is so profound. 🙌❤️🙏
We need this now more than ever!!! Pray people. Cry to God He is listening. Amen.
First time hearing this version. Excellent. There will be later versions. He certainly adds more to the live shows with a live chorus.
Superb
No me canso de escucharte todos los días sos de mi generación y tus canciones son himnos.❤ que hacen reflexionar mucho sos unico Nail.
THIS IS GLORIOUS
😮 Qué manera de entregarse, cuando interpretaba, hermoso Neil.
Gracias por subir esta joya. 🙏💗🎶
I ♥️ this early version of Neil's Lost Brother Salvation Show with very deep lyrics ✍. Bravo Neil! 🎵🎼🎸🎤🎶
What's a lost brother?
Also agree
Probably my favourite songs.Niel is true pricher of gospel, salvation and love..
I haven't heard this song in a very long time Great great song
Neil you are so missed 💖
Beautiful ❤
He is a man of God ❤
AMAZING. This is the definition of awesome.
This a great song. He looks like he put on some weight during this time period. His face is fuller. Love listening to this.
The art of storytelling 👍
Moods. I have always loved this song. He was talking about a revival meeting. The Holy Spirit is abt to pour Himself out over the whole earth. The Greatest Revival Movement in the earths history. I have been waiting since the early 70s and im gonna be singing this song. Its my fan5asy to be q travelling evangelist
This song is one of my favorites!
Simplesmente lindo. Amo!!!!!!❤
So moving
A lovely soul
Grande, Neil. Que temazo...
Yes!
Wow!!!!
What a hell of a performance! Thank you so much for uploading this great video. That was a great rendition of this song.
Classic Neil Diamond ❤
Neil's spiritual show closer and what a show stopper!
Audiences back then were so funny. They were conditioned to sit, even though everything inside them was screaming to leap to their feet and start clapping along
Neil playing on Johnny Cash show? Quite possibly the 2 last great Americans... F^&k yeah!
Johnny Cash welcomed terrific talent on his show
Seekers Both, Men for their time and all time.
Quentin Tarantino did it again. He rebirthed a long forgotten American musical gem…
This song was perfect for that film. If real life had a soundtrack, this would have been the one for the fateful events of August 8-10 1969 😒
Can't last a day without first watching and listening to ND'S blockbuster songs......luv ya, ND ..
Hot August Night was such a big part of my early musical experience, as my friend pointed out there are several musical styles on the same album from opera to country to theatrical rock- just a great performance and a great album!
Here again, May of 2022. This was sang in 1969, I think. It could have been 1970.
Neil, talentoso desde sempre.
Only talent on the stage. Who needs more?
Great video - thanks for sharing! Haven’t seen it before🎼🎼🎼💞💞💞
Only 17 comments because people are speechless
love it
Nail es único ❤
Amen
Maravilhoso sempre Neil grande !!! amoooo
Amazing
like
❤
And the magics beginning, hes only about 27 or 28 here
J.A.R. ❤ 🙏 🇺🇲
O SELO PSICOSE RIO GB 1969 MESTRE ROBERTO CABOTAGEM MCB MM
Very nice...thank you neil
💖💜❣️✝️🖤
Jesus is the way,
This guy might make it
Lol
Took me to church
Better even than his "Hot August Night" version.
What year was this?
1970
Gutsy performance
❤ awesome
Great song. But then all Neil Diamond songs are great.
When you're in college you know less than shit. You think you have all the answers but you don't even know the right questions.
Although he has arrived at icon status, he is very much under appreciated by the Grammy people.
Amazing