Diamond performed this on The Johnny Cash Show, where he explained: "This song was written about a revival meeting I was at in Jackson, Mississippi. I went there because I was curious, and also because I was a college kid who had all the answers - no one was going to teach me anything and I could lay a few answers on them. I sat in the back of this tent meeting and I got really caught up in the music - clapping, the singing - tremendously exciting. After a while I felt something about the people - there was a tremendous yearning, looking for answers. Trying to ease a very hard burden of very rough lives. After a while the music stopped and a preacher walked out. I remember thinking that all the education I had, all the books, all the words, all the learning I went through at college didn't mean anything to these people, I had nothing for them. So I found myself pulling for this man who was about to give them something that I couldn't even begin to give them."
At the time, Neil was criticized for this song- it was perceived by Evangelicals as making fun of Christianity. So Neil came on the show to tell the story of what inspired him to write the song. As you can see he won over the audience!
@@user-gf8bu9bc3y “Some evangelical groups in the American south encouraged the boycotting of this song and of Diamond as they thought that this song denigrated and insulted evangelists and the evangelical movement,” according to Wikipedia.
Oh the way Neil explained the revival meeting made him understand what people needed…..I think this is where he became Brother Love …..and spent his life ….healing people with his incredible gift !!!!!!!!!
What a moving performance of this classic piece. Neil's spirituality is always close to the surface and resonates throughout a lot of his work. I pray he is working and productive in his forced retirement.
Know elvis no one too beat him and he should have been at the top of his play list i mean neil diamonds every one too there own i have sent videos of elvis i sed too the younger ones who do you like and thy went elvis yes i like like all the singers but elvis is my fave i dont have bad tast at all yes neil diamond goes heads too heads whith him but i was in too elvis through my beautifull older sisters 1 was 13 teen and elvis will neaver be for gotten i will make sure has i have told them too play elvis wonce a week,
Elvis was a whoremonger who continued to cheat on his wife on a daily basis! That was his character and I don't really care about how well he sang; it is the character of a person I look at.
I just saw this show on Get TV, it's on Sunday nights from 10 PM to 12 midnight. What an incredible performance! I love Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond, it's hard to believe this was 50 years ago. I love the lyrics, Take my hand dear God, walk with me this day. Thank you Neil Diamond! Thank you Johnny Cash for having him on your show.
....And he just wanted to be only a song writer, originally! He is very gifted in that, however he is so incredibly talented in singing and performing. 🙌 Thank you Neil for sharing with us all of your gifts!! 🙏 Praying for you now in living w/your Parkinson's. I too am living and coping with an incurable illness. One day at a time and daily prayer are my coping mechanisms.
Beyond excellent……..Neil became Brother Love…… bringing joy and happiness to thousands of people…….did he understand his mission in life at this time???????
Neil Diamond signed a contract to make several albums one year, I don't recall how many. And signed that each album would have one #1 hit. Not only did he MEET the contract he exceeded it. THAT fellow has to be the most confident writer ever!
This song holds a special place in my heart. My Preacher would start out soft and slow like a small earth quake and when he let go half the valley shook and lives were Saved and Born Again. Love you Neil.
How great was it to see these two legends together, in such a relaxed and friendly setting. You can feel the mutual respect and genuine admiration between these two legends! AWESOME! And how incredible was Neil's performance of BLTSS?!!! Possibly his best ever!! 🔥🔥🔥
WOW what an amazing performance. Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond together.Two of my all time favourites. I just love the two different song writting styles and their shared experiences and influences. What a treat!!!.
That was fabulous... I am only just now discovering what an entertainer Neil was. His cool rating went up a couple notches just now. He takes chances... a more daring soul than I imagined.
My girlfriend in high school, her Dad loved Neil Diamond. I bought him a Neil Diamond Greatest Hits on 8 track Quadraphonic. I'm sure he still hated me, but I will never forget the look of pure joy on his face when I gave it to him. I was at an age where Neil was not my cup of tea, always thought he was a little too much,'Over The Top', but that was/is his style. He wrote a lot of great songs, still kickin it today. I saw him on a video a couple weeks ago, said he has Parkinson's and will no longer be touring.
I remember coming home from school I was very young and the Johnny Cash show the man in black was on in the afternoon it was black and white tv in New Zealand the 60's. I loved that show he was mesmerizing. also remember the Neil Diamond song from the radio around the same time 1969.
You could make a whole movie about this song...its message...an the times when it was writ....so amazing an truthful....God bless ya neil... an Johnny too...I'm afraid those uplifting tent revival days have passed only to be replaced by greedy and coin counting televangelists.....but have faith my friends the salvation show never ends
I saw Neil Diamond in Chattanooga sometime prior too 1973. I've loved all his music forever. I've just celebrated my 81 first birthday. I thank God for His goodness. Jeri Whittaker 6/5/2022 Near Athens, Georgia
I always liked Neil Diamond but really started to listen closely and never really appreciated his talent until recently. A great monologue in the middle of his performance.
Yes real class I grew up loving Neil Diamond and his music ..any song all of his songs I loved especially Hot August Night ..he was my idol of the Sixtees
Thank you for sharing this is so awesome, Love Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond was so young and so talented still is ,this song always gives me goosebumps!
When I say how much I love neil for over 50 years..his speech was so awesome when he finally got indicted to rock and roll hall of fame..his music went right thru me, as a kid felt he was singing to me..his music still does, boy i rem seeing this, thank you whoever posted this, really helps me go back in time, music is key to dementia, and from drinking too much concert koolaid, I rem first hearing & feeling classics like brother love , holly holly , Kentucky woman solitary man shiloh etcetcetc, he def inspired so much love even inspired me 2 write poetry
What a gem this clip is!!! Warning: Lip biting at 3:40. 🔥 Edit: I let that distract me. I also meant to say that, in my opinion, this is Neil's finest performance of this song!! He is mesmerizing.
Thank you Kathleen I just love everything you send about Neil diamond. I really enjoy all of it. Especially this older stuff it's wonderful. My mom that's all she played in are home Neil 💎 albums I love him with all my heart. God bless you Kathleen. God bless Neil and his family.🌹
Dido to Happyin lift ! Two legends in their own time. Love the respect they have for each other. Each accepts the others genre of music on the other’s terms.
Such an amazing clip. I love Neil and Johnny! Both awesome icons. What I find amusing now is that on a lot of rock radio channels these days, they play a lot of Johnny Cash!
@@ericmalone1947 Not a lip sync at all. It's a live performance, and in fact the back-up singers came in at the wrong time and it came close to being a train wreck, but everyone's professionalism pulled it through.
Diamond performed this on The Johnny Cash Show, where he explained: "This song was written about a revival meeting I was at in Jackson, Mississippi. I went there because I was curious, and also because I was a college kid who had all the answers - no one was going to teach me anything and I could lay a few answers on them. I sat in the back of this tent meeting and I got really caught up in the music - clapping, the singing - tremendously exciting. After a while I felt something about the people - there was a tremendous yearning, looking for answers. Trying to ease a very hard burden of very rough lives. After a while the music stopped and a preacher walked out. I remember thinking that all the education I had, all the books, all the words, all the learning I went through at college didn't mean anything to these people, I had nothing for them. So I found myself pulling for this man who was about to give them something that I couldn't even begin to give them."
This kids, is back when singers performed live without auto tune.
Isn't that amazing? He absolutely nails it.
Yes
Exactly
Agree
When there was real, true music and people. John loved diverse, good music. I like both of these guys. A lot.
I loved it when Johnny Cash told Neil he was one of the best songwriters around. What a compliment! LOVE YOU, NEIL~
Take my hand dear God, walk with me this day. In my heart I know that I will never stray. Amen brother. 🙏
Yeah Amen brother. :)
So thankful to have grown up in a generation where Neil's music was fresh and new on the radio.
God I have loved this guy for years, I am now 69 and still adore him
Me too
So do I
Me too 😍❤️🥰💞😌
At the time, Neil was criticized for this song- it was perceived by Evangelicals as making fun of Christianity. So Neil came on the show to tell the story of what inspired him to write the song. As you can see he won over the audience!
Never heard that before. Being of Jewish decent I heard it the Jewish community was criticizing him.
Wow, What a story, I never heard that before! Thanks for sharing it.
@@user-gf8bu9bc3y “Some evangelical groups in the American south encouraged the boycotting of this song and of Diamond as they thought that this song denigrated and insulted evangelists and the evangelical movement,” according to Wikipedia.
Neil is super talented! God was good! Neil is beyond beautiful and incredible!
Agree
Agree
My all time favourite”Neil Diamond”,who just happens to be the same age as me-82 and I wish him well! God Bless!
Ogni bene anche a te. 🤗😘
Oh the way Neil explained the revival meeting made him understand what people needed…..I think this is where he became Brother Love …..and spent his life ….healing people with his incredible gift !!!!!!!!!
What a moving performance of this classic piece. Neil's spirituality is always close to the surface and resonates throughout a lot of his work. I pray he is working and productive in his forced retirement.
Yes
He deserves our prayers.
Truly musicians are at the ❤️of God as The Word tells us Angels in Heaven sing & play music❣️Ur music is different once U team up w/God❣️✨🙏
@@ritadaniels3175You mean like Black Sabbath and GG Allin? Yeah I totally agree
born in 64 Neil brought me closer to Christ more than any preacher could have
Know elvis no one too beat him and he should have been at the top of his play list i mean neil diamonds every one too there own i have sent videos of elvis i sed too the younger ones who do you like and thy went elvis yes i like like all the singers but elvis is my fave i dont have bad tast at all yes neil diamond goes heads too heads whith him but i was in too elvis through my beautifull older sisters 1 was 13 teen and elvis will neaver be for gotten i will make sure has i have told them too play elvis wonce a week,
Amen brother ❤
Elvis was a whoremonger who continued to cheat on his wife on a daily basis! That was his character and I don't really care about how well he sang; it is the character of a person I look at.
My day is not complete without watching and listening to Neil's songs....luv ya, Neil....
Amen
Me too
I just saw this show on Get TV, it's on Sunday nights from 10 PM to 12 midnight.
What an incredible performance! I love Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond, it's hard to believe this was 50 years ago.
I love the lyrics, Take my hand dear God, walk with me this day. Thank you Neil Diamond! Thank you Johnny Cash for having him on your show.
He was just an absolute class of his own! I didn’t realize how wonderful he was! Timeless! Confident. Smart! New fan here!
Better late than never!!! But then again there is so much of Neil for you still to discover. Happy viewing.
Welcome new fan! Neil is in his elite artistic category of song writing and performing-
Beautiful man inside and out!!
Wow.. I'm a new fan.. never knew he was that soulful of a man.. loving this track
....And he just wanted to be only a song writer, originally! He is very gifted in that, however he is so incredibly talented in singing and performing. 🙌 Thank you Neil for sharing with us all of your gifts!! 🙏 Praying for you now in living w/your Parkinson's. I too am living and coping with an incurable illness. One day at a time and daily prayer are my coping mechanisms.
😌❤
Who is here like me listening to this beautiful song in 2024!
June 1st, 2024 🎉 Greetings from California ⚘️🙏🏻
it's me Christa - German girl and only 68 years of age. :)
@@christastempel5577 Yay ⚘️🐦
There are no words that can best say just how incredible Neil Diamond truly is ! This is awesome ! Thanks Kathleen for these amazing Neil 💎jewels !
Great Call
Great rendition of this song!!!
Janet Waters very well put, my feelings exactly.
47 years later and I still love this guy
Beyond excellent……..Neil became Brother Love…… bringing joy and happiness to thousands of people…….did he understand his mission in life at this time???????
He didn't go far enough, but very close
Johnny had everyone on his show, everyone loved him.
Neil Diamond signed a contract to make several albums one year, I don't recall how many. And signed that each album would have one #1 hit. Not only did he MEET the contract he exceeded it. THAT fellow has to be the most confident writer ever!
What a treat this is. Special to me because 1970 was the year I saw him in person.
Such a cool story! I’m with him, a strong believer!
two immortal legends
This song holds a special place in my heart. My Preacher would start out soft and slow like a small earth quake and when he let go half the valley shook and lives were Saved and Born Again. Love you Neil.
Great song
❤🎉
Great
How great was it to see these two legends together, in such a relaxed and friendly setting. You can feel the mutual respect and genuine admiration between these two legends! AWESOME! And how incredible was Neil's performance of BLTSS?!!! Possibly his best ever!! 🔥🔥🔥
Agree
Absolutely.
Such unique voices….
They don’t make um like this no more..
WOW what an amazing performance.
Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond together.Two of my all time favourites.
I just love the two different song writting styles and their shared experiences and influences.
What a treat!!!.
Agree
This is amazing, those two in one show and then Neil doing Brother Loves Travelling Salvation Show; awesome early performance.
Two absolute legends!!
That was fabulous... I am only just now discovering what an entertainer Neil was. His cool rating went up a couple notches just now. He takes chances... a more daring soul than I imagined.
My girlfriend in high school, her Dad loved Neil Diamond. I bought him a Neil Diamond Greatest Hits on 8 track Quadraphonic. I'm sure he still hated me, but I will never forget the look of pure joy on his face when I gave it to him. I was at an age where Neil was not my cup of tea, always thought he was a little too much,'Over The Top', but that was/is his style. He wrote a lot of great songs, still kickin it today. I saw him on a video a couple weeks ago, said he has Parkinson's and will no longer be touring.
I have learn to heal my soul with music thank you for your Beautiful songs wow
Classic musician! Amazing talent. 😎
this song honestly made me curious about religion and now i am a beliver
Hard to comprehend that this was 47 years ago!!!!!
Hi Marietjie💐💐
Thank You Kathleen! Talk about two good Song Writers together!!!
HE'S ABSOLUTELY THE G.O.A.T. ❣️
WOW!... Only 127,00 views of two American icons! People just dont know what great music is anymore!
I know. ..If it's not (c)rap,forget it!
Now arn't you people ashaned of jumpint the gun. 1.9 k upvotes.
Love Neil Diamond! Great singer,songwriter,entertainer
Neil Diamond is the best singer songwriter that ever took a shit I loved him he’s so good
Decent and full of class. What has happened to this society?
I remember coming home from school I was very young and the Johnny Cash show the man in black was on in the afternoon it was black and white tv in New Zealand the 60's. I loved that show he was mesmerizing. also remember the Neil Diamond song from the radio around the same time 1969.
You could make a whole movie about this song...its message...an the times when it was writ....so amazing an truthful....God bless ya neil... an Johnny too...I'm afraid those uplifting tent revival days have passed only to be replaced by greedy and coin counting televangelists.....but have faith my friends the salvation show never ends
Elmer Gantry
One of the Best renditions of him and his song- the why behind it is wonderful. I love Neil.
this, my friends, is a performance!
Stunning man with stunning voice,such a handsome guy,blue eyed diamond
Love it….the interview! The opening song also!
They should have done a TV show with Neil Diamond hosting.
Neil together with Johnny Cash is a special treat 🎸🎵🎸🎼🎵. I ♥️ it! Thanks for sharing 🌞
I saw Neil Diamond in Chattanooga sometime prior too 1973. I've loved all his music forever. I've just celebrated my 81 first birthday. I thank God for His goodness.
Jeri Whittaker
6/5/2022
Near Athens, Georgia
I always liked Neil Diamond but really started to listen closely and never really appreciated his talent until recently. A great monologue in the middle of his performance.
Me too
That's a cool clip. Two American icons. Both great singers and and both great gentleman.
Agreed
Your absof#ckin'lutelyconeyislandlouisianaright. ;-)
Yes real class I grew up loving Neil Diamond and his music ..any song all of his songs I loved especially Hot August Night ..he was my idol of the Sixtees
Love this whole video, especially the Coney Island-Nashville jokes and the monologue! Thank you!!
Neil looked like a kid. Two legends
Thank you for sharing this is so awesome, Love Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond was so young and so talented still is ,this song always gives me goosebumps!
Check gettv
They have had this show on
Me too
Damn I need to get back into Neil Diamond music !
Now that's a pair. Goosebumps!
This video brought more meaning to the song. He is my all-time favorite singer. I really love his story songs 🥰😍
When I say how much I love neil for over 50 years..his speech was so awesome when he finally got indicted to rock and roll hall of fame..his music went right thru me, as a kid felt he was singing to me..his music still does, boy i rem seeing this, thank you whoever posted this, really helps me go back in time, music is key to dementia, and from drinking too much concert koolaid, I rem first hearing & feeling classics like brother love , holly holly , Kentucky woman solitary man shiloh etcetcetc, he def inspired so much love even inspired me 2 write poetry
Wow that was a surprise to see you praying fantastic. ❤
I am a new fan. I love his music!
Thanks for the clip! Johnny Cash was my dads favorite singer. Who knew mine and my dads favs ever appeared on TV together!
Hi Cheryl💐💐
Love to see the No talents of today do this...Just a guitar and your voice!
I agree!
Needle is by far the best American songwriter that ever lived Neil Diamond baby, Neil , Diamond, Neil Diamond, and Neil Diamond. Love him is the best.
Great description of the old revivals. Pretty good for a man whose Jewish. Absolutely love Neil Diamond!
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Love Neil Diamond!!!!
Hi Diana💐💐
Two of the greatest to ever do it
No autotune or lip syncing in this either!!!
Espectacular su voz sus canciones.no me canso de escucharlo y ver sus bellos ojos pero son tristes.es mi generación ❤❤❤❤❤.
oh wow what a rarity!!!
Thank you Kathleen, that's brilliant, his performing comes so naturally, just the best xxx
Zwei meine liebsten Künstler, zwei Legenden, Danke fürs Hochladen, als Schweizer bekommt man dies nur hier zu sehen.
When Neil met Johnny, two Great Americans
Es maravilloso el mejor cantante del mundo entero
Neill Diamon es para siempre 🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
What a gem this clip is!!!
Warning: Lip biting at 3:40. 🔥
Edit: I let that distract me. I also meant to say that, in my opinion, this is Neil's finest performance of this song!! He is mesmerizing.
Love this song one of his best! there’s humility in the man
Slovenia this. This version is heart felt.
Thank you Kathleen I just love everything you send about Neil diamond. I really enjoy all of it. Especially this older stuff it's wonderful. My mom that's all she played in are home Neil 💎 albums I love him with all my heart. God bless you Kathleen. God bless Neil and his family.🌹
My favorite Neil Diamond song. Mr Diamond is in top form here brothers.
Two Legends.... Forever
What a fantastic clip! Adore both Johnny and Neil
Dido to Happyin lift ! Two legends in their own time. Love the respect they have for each other. Each accepts the others genre of music on the other’s terms.
Hi Nancy 💐💐
Such an amazing clip. I love Neil and Johnny! Both awesome icons. What I find amusing now is that on a lot of rock radio channels these days, they play a lot of Johnny Cash!
a pair off Diamonds
I miss the personalities & attitudes that these 2 had along with Cat Stevens posessed back then. Humbleness!
Le tango corse
Don M
Don M
Rocco man! I was thinking about how much Neil and Cat was alike!!! You read my mind. That's scary!! 😳
What a stud
I bet the audience came 25% born again. after this performance.....
I had never seen this clip, thank you for sharing!
WOW!! Neil just rocked the shit outta this song here!!!! I did NOT want him to stop!
Shiloh Kleinschmit you realize its a lip-sync? Did you think the orchestra and choir were hiding behind his stool or what?
Eric Malone:
So. It still sounds great!
@@ericmalone1947 Not a lip sync at all. It's a live performance, and in fact the back-up singers came in at the wrong time and it came close to being a train wreck, but everyone's professionalism pulled it through.
Bravo,Neil,we still love you!
Damn, I miss those days.
Dos grandes entre los mejores , si me gustan mucho, desde ibiza España Isabel García Ruiz
I just do not understand how that crowd could just sit there. I'd be on my feet!
Neil junto a Johnny Cash y en 1960, esto no lo puedo creer, tenia 20 años Neil.
Class act ! Neil is great of course
Thank you so much for sharing this
Sus canciones son himnos inolvidables ❤
Genial... su musica es poesía. Perdurará por mucho tiempo.
one of my favorites songs.