Sebs, just a little story of how good a man Neil Diamond truly is: The Boston Red Sox chose his song "Sweet Caroline" as their 7th inning anthem. When first released it sold a couple of million copies. About ten years ago, a couple of assinine clowns decided to make a name for themselves by setting off bombs near the finish line for the Boston Marathon. The whole country was outraged, as it should be. The ashwholes were both caught and are now in prison. Neil, good man that he is, did his part. The first home game the Red Sox played after the bombing he attended to game and sang, in person, the anthem: Sweet Caroline. Needless to say, he gained a million more fans that day. He also donated all residuals for the song to the charity relief fund helping those people, and there were a lot of them, who were injured by the bombing. Neil showed where his heart is. Great man.
I agree. I find many of his live performances to be more shouting than singing, losing any nuance. Sometimes less is more. My vote for best Neil Diamond song is Holly Holy. And again, the original recording.
Please, please react to a Neil Diamond song before he started losing his voice. Although he still has energy, the videos you've been watching don't do credit to the magnificence of his voice in his prime.
I’m old. Not only old enough to have seen Neil Diamond do this live, but old enough to have BEEN to a real travelling ‘salvation show’! Raised in an all white religious community AND in a family of musicians, one of my earliest memories is of a ‘tent meeting’. These were traveling evangelists who are perfectly portrayed in this song and with Diamond’s delivery of it. They sat up their huge canvas tents on farmland and would stay for several nights. The music was electric, the sermons hell fire and demons! I still remember one part of the sermon. I called my older sister a while back just to be sure my memory wasn’t dreaming it all up. She assured me I was right. How in hell did a nice Jewish boy from New York get this so spot on??? Would love to be able to ask Diamonds that. If you were impressed with that slice of a long past tradition, imagine what the entire event would have evoked. Growing up poor in the 40s had some magic that can’t ever be experienced again.
Album Hot August Night is an incredible compilation of great music!! I Am, I Said is one of my all time favorites. He's a wonder song writer. Glad you found him now, he has retired because he's battling Parkinson's.
Seb, you just got a taste of the voice Neil Diamond had. For another performance to watch (of this song) I recommend the one he did at the BBC. Before the song he spoke of having attended a revival as a recent college graduate and really looking down on this revival thing. Then coming to an understanding of what it was about, and writing this song. Neil is one of those artists that is excellent in the studio, and even better in concert. It's not just the voice; he's a showman. He puts every ounce of energy into his performance, to the point that after Hot August Night, which was a live concert recording, he spent 3 days in hospital for exhaustion and dehydration. You could see a little taste of that in this performance. He was really unique and the world is better for it.
Neil Diamond is a dynamite singer, performer & songwriter. I agree with others' comments -- check out his performances when he was a bit younger -- his voice was even more magnificent.
Yes! The “Soolaimon/Hot August Night” medley from the “Hot August Night” live double album (1972) - which, ironically, skips the first part of the song which starts off, “Hot August night and the leaves hangin’ down. . .” But what a performance. He was in his prime, the audience was pumped, and that album made his reputation as a top tier, dynamic performer. He had seemed a little shy earlier in his career, and after the concert one music critic said he had never seen him perform with such confidence. It was a game changer for Neil.
I have had the pleasure of going to several of his concerts and this man plays for a solid 2 1/2 to 3 hours only taking one short break for costume change. Incredible. He would have the entire audience up dancing and on their feet and then the next song just sitting mesmerized. True gift.
Have been to many Neil Diamond concerts….the last one being his 50th Anniversary concert which was cut short due to his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. I have so many of his albums…even an autographed The Jazz Singer and his picture vinyl Hot August Night. Nobody like Neil Diamond…he is the master!🔥❤️💎
He does a great mash-up with this song and Holly Holy. His whole album Hot August Night is a banger. Hit after hit. I've seen him in concert twice and by far his concerts were better than almost any other I saw (and I saw Elvis).
He started singing in church. He was studying to be a Cantor, and found his love in music. Check out his song "Play Me". or "Fly" from his Jonathon Livingston Seagull album.
Watch everything you can of him. Go, now, and listen to the studio version. He has written so many amazing songs and really has such a wonderful way with the audience, much like Freddie Mercury.
"Hot August Night" is one of the best live albums ever made. Neil visited several travelling preacher shows while he was growing up, and also worked in tin pan alley, so he's got the skills of both the travelling audience-grabber and a well-crafted-song writer. So many great songs - not just the big hits, but also lesser-known cuts like "Crunchy Granola Suite" and "Shilo". And few songs match the slow-burning seductive firepower of "Holly Holy".
I may be mistaken, but I think he was raised Jewish, not that it's an issue, it's just interesting that the song is so powerful and the world in general is in such chaos. Loved Neil Diamond's music since I was young, I'm 68 now, thanks for sharing the music
Yes he was. Remember he did the re-make of the Al Jolson film “The Jazz Singer”? It is the story of a Jewish singer. Well, there is also an old Irving Berlin song which Jolson sang, that is a precursor to this one. It’s called “Revival Day”. Irving Berlin was also Jewish. Love both songs.
Neil Diamond is Jewish (his father was a Cantor). I saw him on Johnny Carson's show one night many years ago. Neil has released many Christmas albums. Johnny asked him why he does that since he's Jewish. He replied that he has always loved Christian Gospel and Christmas music so he loves to sing Christmas and gospel inspired music.
Thank You! For doing Neil as a “rocker” 😁 I have been to see him many times and am such a fan, I named my daughter after one of my favorite Neil songs. She is Shiloh ❤️ Took her to see him when she was 6. The entire Hot August Night album is phenomenal and watching the live concert even better. He was the consummate showman. So sad he can’t tour anymore.
Neil Diamond is/was a top notch performer. A CLASS ACT! ... And yes! His shows were a blast. Everyone that attended a LIVE show knew they were about ready to witness and experience {the first time for some concert goers} a performance from a larger than life, international superstar. Charisma oozed from every pore. He had a great sense of humor when he would turn up the charm with the women in the audience as he would lower himself to his knees, his face 3 inches from hers and serenade them right out of their socks with #Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon or #Hello Again. They would never be the same again. Especially if he kissed them too! Not only was Neil a dynamic stage performer, he was/is a 'master craftsman' songwriter first and foremost. He has a catalog of songs dating back to 1966 to 2018 that filled 34-36 studio albums, 8-9 LIVE albums and a couple handfuls of 'Greatest Hits' albums. The longer his career lasted, the harder it was to choose which songs would make the 'world tour list' I'm sure. Neil was strictly a solo act. A one man show while on tour. Each show was nothing less than 2 hours long. The last time anyone was booked to open for Neil was way back in 1971 and her name was Odetta. The following year, Neil sold out 10 nights at the Greek Theater in L.A. in August of 1972. One performance, August 24th, was recorded and sold as a Double Live album titled #Hot August Night. Regarded as his best ever LIVE album and selling millions around the world, Neil had instantly become a international superstar and sensation overnight. I've seen Neil LIVE in Seattle, WA 22 times.
Great sermon! I got to see Neil Diamond live. One of the greatest, live showman in history! Everyone leaving his show is feeling good, with a smile on their face.
In 1972 I was 10yrs old and my dad came home Niel Diamond's greatest hits. I listened to that album maybe 1000 times, and yet it seems he had as many hits after that.
Your reacts to my generations music is my way of taking a break from the crazy of the world we live in today its fun to see people react to real music God Bless you and you family❤️💝✝️🙏👍
I'm in my 60's, my mother introduced me to Neil Diamond music in the early 70's, I'm proud to say, I have many many Neil Diamond vinyl albums. But my all time favorite every track is Tap root Manuscript. Secondly, Live at the Greek ( the first one), he is decked out in what looks like the typical70's Elvis suit... Brother Love is on that album.
I've always loved this one! There's a great back story to his writing this song. I think the studio version better displays the lyrics, but there's nothing like the energy of him in performance.
I've been to a few Neil Diamond concerts and I always got more than my monies worth. A great entertainer. Loved your comments afterwards. To love is to serve and service is always the right answer to every situation.
Neil Diamond was one of my favourite singers of the 60’s and 70’s! He was the son of A Jewish Cantor! His father I believe wanted him to follow in his footsteps, but alas he did not ! My favourite songs where; Stones,Solomon,Cherry Cherry,Cracklin Rosie’, Sweet Caroline, Holly Holy,I Am I Said ,Kentucky Woman and his version of , Mr. Bojangles was awesome ! Gotta a lot of laughs from , Your So Sweet ( Horse Flies Keep Hanging Round Your Face) Crap and , Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon,September Morning,Hello Again,Red, Red Wine and Thank The Lord Fir The Night Time! Yeah And many more! Last time I saw him in concert was October 1992 it was great!
Neil Diamond is always spot on. Soon my life will fade Memories of yesterday's gone... Happy for the poetry I've made... Keep up the magnificent shares JJSweets 03/22/24 17:30 hrs
Neil Diamond was a dynamite performer. Saw him in concert 4 times. Every show was 3 hrs plus and different each time. He has such a library of songs that are just great music. Timeless. His voice was unmistakable. He no longer tours due to having Parkinsons. Several years ago he fell off the stage and broke his back, after that he was in a lot of pain for most of his performances but you'd never know it. An absolute showman, I miss his presence on stage. You should know that for the 5 decades he performed, he always had the same band members, he was very loyal to his crew. His signature song is Iam I said, a story of himself, beautiful song. And you and your wife should sit down and enjoy his movie The Jazz Singer.
Back again. Love him so much. He wrote this when he was in Jackson, Mississippi, and decided to attend because he was curious. He said performing that song made him into a true showman because he was not singing as himself, but as a character. “I am I said” next please.
I saw Neil Diamond perform in 1979 at the coliseum in Cleveland Ohio. It was the first concert I ever went to with my ex-husband. I'm 70. I love that you enjoy the music that I grew up with so much.
When I heard this song in concert EVERYONE was on their feet singing, clapping and dancing…. And I was singing it all to Jesus❤❤ This song just takes over your soul
This song & his entire performance in the movie "The Jazz Singer", especially the finale of "America" has this same power in a patriotic theme from the POV of the immigrant.
This is usually his last song. His voice has developed the grit and rasp over the last hour or two and he gives it all that he has left. Also, leaves the crowd wanting more
One of my favorite Niel Diamond songs...Something I saw on him talking about this song....He actually wanted to write it as an Anti- Traveling preacher song...Since he felt they were full of crap but somewhere down the line he had a change of heart....I'm glad he did...Its so much better this way.
I have seen Neil Diamond live, in concert; 23 times over the past 50 years. He is an extraordinary showman. You won’t get a better voice or performance from any other singer.
Loved your reaction.. But your comment about preaching and teaching the gospel or spreading the news as it were, caught my attention. As an Irishman I and I believe most irish (cant speak for others ) hated to be preached at or pretty much have a gospel shoved onto us. As a Christian Believer for many years now I avoid doing any of that and do it in my poetry (as a poet it helps LoL) I like to add subtle teachings or directions for folks to decide for themselves.. Religion has been rammed onto folks sometimes by force and has a negative effect also the church abuse by Roman Catholic church has negative effect on folks. Thus subtle softly softly ways are best... again great reactions.. Blessings From Ireland
The story I heard about this song was that while in college he went on a trip to the south where students are sent to help improved the lives of the poor. During that time a tent revival came and he went with them to see it. During the show he realized that lifting a persons spirt can be as powerful as any help he could give.
Listen to the African Trilogy on the Tap Root Manuscript album. It's 54 years old, but is still a powerful, beautiful collection of songs that tell the story of the birth, life & death. It took 110 musicians, singers & production people to put the album together.
To get the full effect of Neil Diamond's genius, you need to listen to his Hot August Night live album (1972). It will blow you away - especially Holly Holy, Soolaimon\Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show and I Am I Said.
Neil Diamond was a bit of an unclassifiable singer in the 60s, somehow straddling folk, rock and good time Beach Boys. And he seemed to often sing right on the edge of his capabilities, despite writing for himself. Songs poured out of the man for a while, first as a songwriter and then for himself. A great lyricist as well, iriginal user of words such "Iam.. I said" and "beautiful noise". I enjoy your reactions, a revelation to an older man of how much of my favourite music is so long ago.
as a young man that new york jew took a trip through the south and in a small town saw the ads for the brother love tent revival. songwriter that he is, he attended. one thing to notice is the tempo and volumn increases and decreases as a hellfire preacher. good evaluation
be willing, humble and accept your failures..and when your successes come you will be oh..ok..cool.. I still have work to do for Him...Know your treasures are layed up in Heaven.
You have to listen to "Hot August Night" #1, because it was so good he later went back and did another one. It is, by far, his best album and concert. Most of his "best of" comes from this album .
His younger voice was more powerful! But, I was a fan from the beginning of his career. I saw him live several times thru the years. Only singer I ever stood in line to buy tickets at 4:00am in a December freezing sleet/rain storm. It was well worth the misery! LOL
Thanks, Sebs! this is a very fun song.. telling a story.. "pack up the babies and grab the old ladies.. and everyone goes".. maybe easier to hear the album version.. ? Still, all about the gospel, right? Appreciate your reaction...
But, there is an old Irving Berlin song called “Revival Day”, which was a hit by Al Jolson, & pre-dated this by 45 years and is the same idea. I love both!
Thanks for the reaction. I enjoyed seeing him again.I liked Forever in Blue Jeans. Wait until you see him 20 years younger, His voice was even more powerful. What i loved about him is his sheer aliveness. He was my favorite artist in my 20’s. i still love him, but the sound quality of the medium has really suffered with time.
I heard this for the first time in the spring of 1969 when i was in the ninth grade. It was a description of something I experienced in the American South at that time; The Traveling Revival.
Has sold 130,000,000 records since 1962. Just wanted to be a song writer, but had to sing them to sell them. He was so good they hired him to sing them. He wrote the soundtrack to the movie Johnathan Livingston Seagull. Earned $12,000,000 and a Grammy. I still listen to it.
Sebs, just a little story of how good a man Neil Diamond truly is: The Boston Red Sox chose his song "Sweet Caroline" as their 7th inning anthem. When first released it sold a couple of million copies. About ten years ago, a couple of assinine clowns decided to make a name for themselves by setting off bombs near the finish line for the Boston Marathon. The whole country was outraged, as it should be. The ashwholes were both caught and are now in prison. Neil, good man that he is, did his part. The first home game the Red Sox played after the bombing he attended to game and sang, in person, the anthem: Sweet Caroline. Needless to say, he gained a million more fans that day. He also donated all residuals for the song to the charity relief fund helping those people, and there were a lot of them, who were injured by the bombing. Neil showed where his heart is. Great man.
-I think his most beautiful song is "I Am, I Said".
The song really hits home with you when he was going through all kinds of mental anguish and stuff
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My favorite is 'Play Me'
this is still my fave!
It is mine as well. It holds so much meaning.
I prefer the studio version, with the backing 'gospel sound'.
I agree. I find many of his live performances to be more shouting than singing, losing any nuance. Sometimes less is more.
My vote for best Neil Diamond song is Holly Holy. And again, the original recording.
I was never a fan of the studio version, the live versions of this song were always better.
I agree...studio version is way better.
The live version from the 1970's was the best. Neil was much younger and sounded much much better.
My vote's for the Hot August Night version.
Please, please react to a Neil Diamond song before he started losing his voice. Although he still has energy, the videos you've been watching don't do credit to the magnificence of his voice in his prime.
Think it mostly recovered after he quit smoking
I’m old. Not only old enough to have seen Neil Diamond do this live, but old enough to have BEEN to a real travelling ‘salvation show’! Raised in an all white religious community AND in a family of musicians, one of my earliest memories is of a ‘tent meeting’. These were traveling evangelists who are perfectly portrayed in this song and with Diamond’s delivery of it. They sat up their huge canvas tents on farmland and would stay for several nights. The music was electric, the sermons hell fire and demons! I still remember one part of the sermon. I called my older sister a while back just to be sure my memory wasn’t dreaming it all up. She assured me I was right. How in hell did a nice Jewish boy from New York get this so spot on??? Would love to be able to ask Diamonds that. If you were impressed with that slice of a long past tradition, imagine what the entire event would have evoked. Growing up poor in the 40s had some magic that can’t ever be experienced again.
"AMERICA" and "Sweet Caroline" are great songs of Neil Diamond. He is a legend!
Album Hot August Night is an incredible compilation of great music!! I Am, I Said is one of my all time favorites. He's a wonder song writer.
Glad you found him now, he has retired because he's battling Parkinson's.
Neil Diamond singing Soolaimon. Please do react to that performance. ❤
I'd like to highly recommend Cat Steven's Peace Train. Also very inspiring 👏 ❤Thanks so much. Adore Neil Diamond. Especially I Am I Said. ❤
Yes, please!
Love Neil’s version of Cat Stevens Morning Has Broken!
Been to many of Neil’s concerts…three hours…no opening acts,no intermission! He s the BEST!
Yes please
Seb, you just got a taste of the voice Neil Diamond had. For another performance to watch (of this song) I recommend the one he did at the BBC. Before the song he spoke of having attended a revival as a recent college graduate and really looking down on this revival thing. Then coming to an understanding of what it was about, and writing this song. Neil is one of those artists that is excellent in the studio, and even better in concert. It's not just the voice; he's a showman. He puts every ounce of energy into his performance, to the point that after Hot August Night, which was a live concert recording, he spent 3 days in hospital for exhaustion and dehydration. You could see a little taste of that in this performance. He was really unique and the world is better for it.
Neil Diamond is America's greatest living singer-songwriter.
Neil Diamond is a dynamite singer, performer & songwriter. I agree with others' comments -- check out his performances when he was a bit younger -- his voice was even more magnificent.
I love Neil Diamond! Love all his songs, Coming to America is great as well!
It's always fun to watch Neil's performances because of how the whole crowd responds, but musically, the studio version more enjoyable to me.
If you were to find a performance 20 years older than that when he was still young he would have had even more energy.
Yes! The “Soolaimon/Hot August Night” medley from the “Hot August Night” live double album (1972) - which, ironically, skips the first part of the song which starts off, “Hot August night and the leaves hangin’ down. . .” But what a performance. He was in his prime, the audience was pumped, and that album made his reputation as a top tier, dynamic performer. He had seemed a little shy earlier in his career, and after the concert one music critic said he had never seen him perform with such confidence. It was a game changer for Neil.
I have had the pleasure of going to several of his concerts and this man plays for a solid 2 1/2 to 3 hours only taking one short break for costume change. Incredible. He would have the entire audience up dancing and on their feet and then the next song just sitting mesmerized. True gift.
I went to his concert in the mid 70s and I still call it the best concert I ever saw.
Brother Love is a favorite for decades. Always want to hear it again.
Have been to many Neil Diamond concerts….the last one being his 50th Anniversary concert which was cut short due to his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. I have so many of his albums…even an autographed The Jazz Singer and his picture vinyl Hot August Night. Nobody like Neil Diamond…he is the master!🔥❤️💎
A Solitary Man is my favorite song of his. It’s
touching.
I do prefer the studio version. But this is one of my FAVORITES of Neil Diamond!!!!!!!❤
Also like his Hot August Nights version.
This is how he started EVERY concert just so knew you were in for a sure!!! The best entertainer and king of concert changes!!!
He does a great mash-up with this song and Holly Holy. His whole album Hot August Night is a banger. Hit after hit. I've seen him in concert twice and by far his concerts were better than almost any other I saw (and I saw Elvis).
This guy is a hit machine wrote so many songs all great hope you do more Neil Diamond
He started singing in church. He was studying to be a Cantor, and found his love in music. Check out his song "Play Me". or "Fly" from his Jonathon Livingston Seagull album.
I took my mom and sister to his concert in about 1982. I was 24. Mom loved his music until she passed. I have all of his albums!❤
Watch everything you can of him. Go, now, and listen to the studio version. He has written so many amazing songs and really has such a wonderful way with the audience, much like Freddie Mercury.
Such a distinctive voice. Instantly recognizable.
"Hot August Night" is one of the best live albums ever made. Neil visited several travelling preacher shows while he was growing up, and also worked in tin pan alley, so he's got the skills of both the travelling audience-grabber and a well-crafted-song writer. So many great songs - not just the big hits, but also lesser-known cuts like "Crunchy Granola Suite" and "Shilo". And few songs match the slow-burning seductive firepower of "Holly Holy".
Hot August Night album- Neil Diamond at his best
I played the grooves off that album.
@@diceportz7107 Me too.
Yes!!
I may be mistaken, but I think he was raised Jewish, not that it's an issue, it's just interesting that the song is so powerful and the world in general is in such chaos. Loved Neil Diamond's music since I was young, I'm 68 now, thanks for sharing the music
Yes he was. Remember he did the re-make of the Al Jolson film “The Jazz Singer”? It is the story of a Jewish singer. Well, there is also an old Irving Berlin song which Jolson sang, that is a precursor to this one. It’s called “Revival Day”. Irving Berlin was also Jewish. Love both songs.
Neil Diamond is Jewish (his father was a Cantor). I saw him on Johnny Carson's show one night many years ago. Neil has released many Christmas albums. Johnny asked him why he does that since he's Jewish. He replied that he has always loved Christian Gospel and Christmas music so he loves to sing Christmas and gospel inspired music.
Thank You! For doing Neil as a “rocker” 😁 I have been to see him many times and am such a fan, I named my daughter after one of my favorite Neil songs. She is Shiloh ❤️ Took her to see him when she was 6. The entire Hot August Night album is phenomenal and watching the live concert even better. He was the consummate showman. So sad he can’t tour anymore.
Neil Diamond is/was a top notch performer. A CLASS ACT! ... And yes! His shows were a blast. Everyone that attended a LIVE show knew they were about ready to witness and experience {the first time for some concert goers} a performance from a larger than life, international superstar. Charisma oozed from every pore. He had a great sense of humor when he would turn up the charm with the women in the audience as he would lower himself to his knees, his face 3 inches from hers and serenade them right out of their socks with #Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon or #Hello Again. They would never be the same again. Especially if he kissed them too!
Not only was Neil a dynamic stage performer, he was/is a 'master craftsman' songwriter first and foremost. He has a catalog of songs dating back to 1966 to 2018 that filled 34-36 studio albums, 8-9 LIVE albums and a couple handfuls of 'Greatest Hits' albums. The longer his career lasted, the harder it was to choose which songs would make the 'world tour list' I'm sure. Neil was strictly a solo act. A one man show while on tour. Each show was nothing less than 2 hours long. The last time anyone was booked to open for Neil was way back in 1971 and her name was Odetta. The following year, Neil sold out 10 nights at the Greek Theater in L.A. in August of 1972. One performance, August 24th, was recorded and sold as a Double Live album titled #Hot August Night. Regarded as his best ever LIVE album and selling millions around the world, Neil had instantly become a international superstar and sensation overnight.
I've seen Neil LIVE in Seattle, WA 22 times.
Another unique American Icon…his own genre! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Great sermon!
I got to see Neil Diamond live. One of the greatest, live showman in history! Everyone leaving his show is feeling good, with a smile on their face.
In 1972 I was 10yrs old and my dad came home Niel Diamond's greatest hits. I listened to that album maybe 1000 times, and yet it seems he had as many hits after that.
Neil Diamond is one of my all time favorites!!! ❤❤❤❤
Neil Diamond was a huge part of my youth, absolutely love his songs!❤❤
I Love Neil Diamond's Tunes .., 💯 💗👍. Neil was a Great Entertainer , To Much FUN✨🙏✨🤩💃🕺
He wraps his show up with this song!!!
Your reacts to my generations music is my way of taking a break from the crazy of the world we live in today its fun to see people react to real music God Bless you and you family❤️💝✝️🙏👍
I'm in my 60's, my mother introduced me to Neil Diamond music in the early 70's, I'm proud to say, I have many many Neil Diamond vinyl albums. But my all time favorite every track is Tap root Manuscript. Secondly, Live at the Greek ( the first one), he is decked out in what looks like the typical70's Elvis suit... Brother Love is on that album.
I've always loved this one! There's a great back story to his writing this song. I think the studio version better displays the lyrics, but there's nothing like the energy of him in performance.
I've been to a few Neil Diamond concerts and I always got more than my monies worth. A great entertainer. Loved your comments afterwards. To love is to serve and service is always the right answer to every situation.
Neil Diamond was one of my favourite singers of the 60’s and 70’s! He was the son of A Jewish Cantor! His father I believe wanted him to follow in his footsteps, but alas he did not !
My favourite songs where; Stones,Solomon,Cherry Cherry,Cracklin Rosie’, Sweet Caroline, Holly Holy,I Am I Said ,Kentucky Woman and his version of , Mr. Bojangles was awesome ! Gotta a lot of laughs from , Your So Sweet ( Horse Flies Keep Hanging Round Your Face)
Crap and , Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon,September Morning,Hello Again,Red, Red Wine and Thank The Lord Fir The Night Time! Yeah
And many more!
Last time I saw him in concert was October 1992 it was great!
Neil Diamond is always spot on.
Soon my life will fade
Memories of yesterday's gone...
Happy for the poetry I've made...
Keep up the magnificent shares
JJSweets 03/22/24 17:30 hrs
Neil Diamond was a dynamite performer. Saw him in concert 4 times. Every show was 3 hrs plus and different each time. He has such a library of songs that are just great music. Timeless. His voice was unmistakable. He no longer tours due to having Parkinsons. Several years ago he fell off the stage and broke his back, after that he was in a lot of pain for most of his performances but you'd never know it. An absolute showman, I miss his presence on stage. You should know that for the 5 decades he performed, he always had the same band members, he was very loyal to his crew. His signature song is Iam I said, a story of himself, beautiful song. And you and your wife should sit down and enjoy his movie The Jazz Singer.
Diamond was poetic in his songs.
One of the best performers around. Saw him twice. He is so much fun in concert as well n
Back again. Love him so much. He wrote this when he was in Jackson, Mississippi, and decided to attend because he was curious. He said performing that song made him into a true showman because he was not singing as himself, but as a character. “I am I said” next please.
I saw Neil Diamond perform in 1979 at the coliseum in Cleveland Ohio. It was the first concert I ever went to with my ex-husband. I'm 70. I love that you enjoy the music that I grew up with so much.
When I heard this song in concert EVERYONE was on their feet singing, clapping and dancing…. And I was singing it all to Jesus❤❤ This song just takes over your soul
This song & his entire performance in the movie "The Jazz Singer", especially the finale of "America" has this same power in a patriotic theme from the POV of the immigrant.
Love Neil Diamond. He is so good.
I took my mom and sister bc I had always been a fan of his. He was a fantastic performer! I recommend ANY of his music!❤
This is usually his last song. His voice has developed the grit and rasp over the last hour or two and he gives it all that he has left. Also, leaves the crowd wanting more
One of my favorite Niel Diamond songs...Something I saw on him talking about this song....He actually wanted to write it as an Anti- Traveling preacher song...Since he felt they were full of crap but somewhere down the line he had a change of heart....I'm glad he did...Its so much better this way.
did you know he was training to be a cantor? i saw him in concert many years ago . Best experience EVER
Neil is the best. Check out live concert at Madison square garden. What a beautiful man he is.
So awesome you did this one!!
Neil preaching to the crowd!
You have to listen to the studio version to appreciate the greatness of this number. He's getting too old to sing but I still love Neil Diamond.
I have seen Neil Diamond live, in concert; 23 times over the past 50 years. He is an extraordinary showman. You won’t get a better voice or performance from any other singer.
Watch his performance with Shirley Bassey. I'm sure you will like it!
Loved your reaction.. But your comment about preaching and teaching the gospel or spreading the news as it were, caught my attention. As an Irishman I and I believe most irish (cant speak for others ) hated to be preached at or pretty much have a gospel shoved onto us. As a Christian Believer for many years now I avoid doing any of that and do it in my poetry (as a poet it helps LoL) I like to add subtle teachings or directions for folks to decide for themselves.. Religion has been rammed onto folks sometimes by force and has a negative effect also the church abuse by Roman Catholic church has negative effect on folks. Thus subtle softly softly ways are best... again great reactions..
Blessings From Ireland
retired nurse here. when i was a student nurse i took care of a lady that use to babysit neil diamond in new york.
Holly Holy is that rarest of songs, a secular hymn. So powerful! Leave it to Neil Diamond to pull it off. 🧓💖
Next Sweet Caroline! My favorite! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
The story I heard about this song was that while in college he went on a trip to the south where students are sent to help improved the lives of the poor. During that time a tent revival came and he went with them to see it. During the show he realized that lifting a persons spirt can be as powerful as any help he could give.
I love your channel, my favorite Niel Diamond song is You'll Be a Woman Soon, but all his songs are really great.
Best version of this is from the live Album "Hot August Night".
Listen to the African Trilogy on the Tap Root Manuscript album. It's 54 years old, but is still a powerful, beautiful collection of songs that tell the story of the birth, life & death. It took 110 musicians, singers & production people to put the album together.
My JEWISH NEW YORK Brother Preaching!!! Please react to 'I Am, I Said",.. He's part of the sound track of my life... Peace!
Love Neil Diamond. Thank you for reacting. Definitely a change of pace but Neil Diamond's The Last Thing on My Mind is beautiful.
I was fortunate enough to attend several Neil Diamond concerts in his prime. They were fantastic.
Thanks!
No problem! Thanks for watching!
I got to see Neil at the Pepsi Center in Denver back in the early 90s. I'll never forget that concert.
Hot August Night is still one of the best albums from that time.
To get the full effect of Neil Diamond's genius, you need to listen to his Hot August Night live album (1972). It will blow you away - especially Holly Holy, Soolaimon\Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show and I Am I Said.
Neil Diamond was a bit of an unclassifiable singer in the 60s, somehow straddling folk, rock and good time Beach Boys. And he seemed to often sing right on the edge of his capabilities, despite writing for himself. Songs poured out of the man for a while, first as a songwriter and then for himself. A great lyricist as well, iriginal user of words such "Iam.. I said" and "beautiful noise". I enjoy your reactions, a revelation to an older man of how much of my favourite music is so long ago.
Neil Diamond is definitely a poet.
Diamond certainly was a genre onto his own.
as a young man that new york jew took a trip through the south and in a small town saw the ads for the brother love tent revival. songwriter that he is, he attended. one thing to notice is the tempo and volumn increases and decreases as a hellfire preacher. good evaluation
Blast from the past!!!! "Pack up the babies and grab the old ladies" .... LOL
Omg...I Just had a flashback to my pawpaws pentecostal church that he was a preacher at
My FAVORITE Neil Diamond song!
He was amazing live. I was lucky to see him in concert. Such a great entertainer!
be willing, humble and accept your failures..and when your successes come you will be oh..ok..cool.. I still have work to do for Him...Know your treasures are layed up in Heaven.
You have to listen to "Hot August Night" #1, because it was so good he later went back and did another one. It is, by far, his best album and concert. Most of his "best of" comes from this album .
I got to see him concert when he was about this age. Great show! So many great tunes!
His younger voice was more powerful! But, I was a fan from the beginning of his career. I saw him live several times thru the years. Only singer I ever stood in line to buy tickets at 4:00am in a December freezing sleet/rain storm. It was well worth the misery! LOL
Send, PLEASE check out the studio version! And yes, he IS losing his voice. This was just the best song!
I love Neil! This is a great song!
Thanks, Sebs! this is a very fun song.. telling a story.. "pack up the babies and grab the old ladies.. and everyone goes".. maybe easier to hear the album version.. ? Still, all about the gospel, right? Appreciate your reaction...
Young Jewish college student on summer break step into a Baptist tent revival in Mississippi! Here is what he saw!
But, there is an old Irving Berlin song called “Revival Day”, which was a hit by Al Jolson, & pre-dated this by 45 years and is the same idea. I love both!
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Thanks for the reaction. I enjoyed seeing him again.I liked Forever in Blue Jeans. Wait until you see him 20 years younger, His voice was even more powerful. What i loved about him is his sheer aliveness. He was my favorite artist in my 20’s. i still love him, but the sound quality of the medium has really suffered with time.
I heard this for the first time in the spring of 1969 when i was in the ninth grade. It was a description of something I experienced in the American South at that time; The Traveling Revival.
Has sold 130,000,000 records since 1962. Just wanted to be a song writer, but had to sing them to sell them. He was so good they hired him to sing them.
He wrote the soundtrack to the movie Johnathan Livingston Seagull. Earned $12,000,000 and a Grammy. I still listen to it.
He’s probably been a Musician Road Warrior for close to 30: when this was filmed .
Saw him in concert. Amazing singer !
He ended all the concerts I went to with this song. Everyone was on their feet when he did it. Up to his last tour.
Best concert I’ve ever been to.