First Time Hearing Neil Diamond - I Am I Said Reaction

[@pnwamerican5610]

I'm almost sad you've not heard this voice before. Neil Diamond has pipes!

[@corkiegott875]

I truly think you would love the song he did called "America" One of his best performances!

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

I agree with you! He would love it!

[@TNbeachgirl30a]

Yes. I was about to recommend it as well. But after America, please react to my personal favorite, Forever in Blue Jeans.

[@corkiegott875]

@@TNbeachgirl30a I loved that song as well!

[@fairenough7984]

Hands down, YES!!!

[@debifambro1039]

Oh yes you'll love America

[@curtismarsh4051]

He wrote Red Red Wine, Solitary Man, Song Sung Blue, Play Me. His music has generated 130 million in record sales.

[@tilly9749]

The first, second and last are my favorites.

[@patrician7445]

"Forever In Blue Jeans" is one of his happy songs and one of my favorites.

[@TomCee53]

His most famous song is Sweet Caroline, but he also wrote the hits "I'm A Believer" (1966) and "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" (1967) for the Monkees.

[@curtismarsh4051]

Sweet Caroline written and originally recorded by Neil has been sung on every continent in the world

[@magicbanding1095]

Sweet Caroline is over rated and over played.

[@KZ-kl8fx]

I’m from Boston so I’ve heard that too many times 😂

[@Nittany100]

@@KZ-kl8fx 1) not Neil’s fault 2) its now a tradition at Red Sox and college Football games. People enjoy it. Lighten up a little.

[@KZ-kl8fx]

@@Nittany100 it’s hilarious you felt the need to say all this 😂 I’m from Boston dude

[@KZ-kl8fx]

@@Nittany100 it was a great song when I was 5 years old at my first redsox game but after it being my grandmothers ring tone and 3000 more times at redsox games and such I’ve heard it a bit few many times 😭

[@marvingoodman7381]

Neil Diamond writes most of the songs he records and a lot of his songs are based on something that has happened in his life or something that a person has said. He has fans all over the world and his music is universal. You might want to react to "A Beautiful Noise," "Swee Caroline," "America," and "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show." I like your reactions, you've got some real class and and understand ing for music. Keep on keepin' on....

[@dalehutchins7283]

Great perception and interpretation.

[@raymondmoore5476]

Neil Diamond = One of the greatest voices recorded period!

[@elee1086]

Listen to coming to America. I was working in Germany when it came out. It was our theme song when we flew home. DoD civ 1980-1983

[@darkomtobia]

The dude is just excellent. You've got some GREAT music ahead of you with this guy.

[@strangelyjamesly4078]

Neil Diamond will wring emotions from the most jaded soul.

[@edwarddavis6827]

One of Lionel Richie’s closest friends. The best singer of the singer - songwriter brigade from the 70s. Became a mega star in the 70s, holding attendance records into the late 90s. Hits include “Solitary Man”, “I’m a Believer”, “Red Red Wine”, “ i’ve been this way before”, “September morn”, “Play Me”, “girl you’ll be a woman soon”… and many many others enjoy he’s a national treasure

[@rellisclements6875]

My Favorite singer.. great songs.. Play Me. Forever in Blue jeans

[@hazelanglin5907]

I grew up listening to Neil Diamond a great voice

[@emwells8566]

He's a fantastic song writer and a lot of people have covered his works as well. My favorites are "Cherry Cherry" and "Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show". I highly, HIGHLY recommend listening to his live performances though, they are top notch!

[@badplay156]

Diamond said he was working for an ad company at the time he wrote Cherry Cherry. He said he was terrible at writing songs for them and when he presented them with Cherry Cherry they fired him. 😆

[@fairenough7984]

Brother Love for sure NEEDS to be reacted to!!

[@mikemclaughlin4879]

As a New Yorker.. Niel Diamond song for you.. Beautiful Noise... its New York in a song..

[@loverdoll78264]

September Morn. Truly emotional. Neil Diamond is to be felt as much as heard.

[@JoeBlow_4]

Such an epic talent.

[@heatherjohnson955]

I will never ever tire of Neil Diamond. He gives me chills every time. I love him. I can see he really make you feel. He does that.. Thanks for this reaction.

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

Love is music. I own every vinyl album and then CDs. Plus I own some concerts on VHS and DVD. All still played today. I also have the TV series Mannix on DVD. In it in 1965 Neil played himself singing Solitary Man in a Dive like bar. He even got a small speaking line. Mannix was in a fake fight and Neil says can I finish my set first. I have been to 1 concert in I think San Jose. Four concerts in Fresno, California. Nice reaction

[@carolynwoolman3068]

Was at his first Hot August Night concert at the Bowl. Still gives me goose bumps listening to that album.

[@pamelabarrera5074]

Beautiful voice. One of my favorite singer ❤

[@raenellefisher8514]

My favorite of his is Cracklin' Rose, a love song to cheap wine. It's wonderful. His songs circle around two basic themes: loneliness, as in this song; but, also, the power of singing to heal.

[@the0prynce]

Cracklin Rose and Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show are two of my favorite songs ever.

[@darlaflorence7428]

My favorite artist. His album Hot August Nights is awesome.

[@craigtynan6305]

Enjoy vacation! Thanks for your time, energy and reaction videos!!

[@sonnytavares2006]

Welcome home! enjoy your family and friends, soak it all in.

[@MR-cj8uw]

How refreshing and enjoyable your show is. Neil Diamond is one of the greats. I hope you do more songs.

[@cherylcolautti5401]

I absolutely idolize Neil Diamond. I've attended 9 concerts in Melbourne Australia. This song is about how he went from growing up in Brooklyn New York . He couldn't get anyone to take notice of his music. So he packed a bag and his guitar alone and headed to LA. He was I think around 19 or so. He burned in the streets to survive. Then he was finally able to record his music and get it out there. The rest is history. Absolutely lovely man. I was devastated to hear of his Parkinson's diagnosis 3 years ago. I was due to see my 10th concert when he had to cancel because of his diagnosis. Drs believed Australia was too far for him to travel. Love you Neil ❤🎤🎶

[@susanricketts8916]

Please listen to more Neil Diamond. Sorry if you are also feeling lonely. We are all here for you.

[@rebeccalitchfield6698]

Love Neil. Love all his songs

[@lindabrewer3243]

That song really got to you. It always does me too. I am from NY and I live in North Carolina. I understand how you feel.

[@lloveridge8150]

The connection that I was so very privileged to watch you have, was beautiful. Neil Diamond starred in a remake of The Jazz Singer. A class of a classic you could say. Take the journey, it's well worth the ride. Neil Diamond is wonderful, that's a given. But you sir, you're amazing. 👏

[@icake1017]

So happy you enjoyed him. I think he is undeniably one of the greatest song writer's/singers to have ever lived.

[@susanwiley1946]

I have always listened to his music. I have always felt the connection. I love his songs and I have a his music.

[@stephanieb2557]

I love your take on it. My take on it, is that when he is saying "I am, I cried" "I am, I said" it sounds like he is struggling to even be seen. He's telling us that "he is" "he is", he is relevant, he is there, but he's not seen by anyone, not even the chair. Neil is such an extremely powerful and emotionally procuring singer, I truly miss him as an artist, I'm a 62-year-old woman who grew up with him in my home. I enjoyed your take on it, and I see how choked up you are about missing your home. I hope you find an equal balance between your home and where you currently are at the moment. 🫶🫶🏻🫶🏼🫶🏽🫶🏾🫶🏿

[@deborahchesebro408]

Love, love Neil Diamond! He has some amazing songs.

[@frankoverman9543]

1971. I was 11. Neil Diamond is one of my favorite singers.

[@brendadonaldson3757]

I've loved his music forever! He is awesome in concert!!

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

He sings this with such emotion because it's very personal and about a very low period in his life. Actually an interesting story. The chair referred to is the therapist he was seeing. He's made the statement the every time he finishes this song it takes him a moment to recover.

[@woodysthoughts4032]

When I was stationed with the Navy in Rota, Spain in the late 1960s, my favorite radio station was Radio Caroline, which broadcast illegally from a pirate ship off the UK coast. Its theme song was "Sweet Caroline," one of Neil Diamond's biggest hits.

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

ANYTHING Neil Diamond! You can’t possibly go wrong! 😍

[@kvalea]

Neil was one of my first concerts that I been to. He was Amazing live.

[@hazelanglin5907]

I grew up listening to Neil Diamond great voice brilliant song writer

[@richardmodglin3900]

Proud to be a fellow American with you, sir. Great reaction!

[@diannegrimm9973]

He makes me want to cry. I love solitary man too but I think my favorite will always be brother loves show by Neil Diamond

[@par500dragon7]

I love that one, too!

[@Wyldbutterfly028]

One of my all time favorite songs by Neil Diamond. ❤️ Still hard for me to listen to him. My Mom love Neil Diamond and it just brings back so many memories and makes me long for days of the past.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

❤️🎶❤️🎶 Great reaction. Neil Diamond is an American treasure, for sure. You’ve probably heard some of his songs, without realizing it.

[@deanbrown4083]

A career that has literally spanned decades. So many songs loved by millions. He often took sabbaticals from his music to reflect and renew himself. Very talented composer and singer. None of his music is disappointing. Along time fan. Thank you for reaction.

[@laurawillis7235]

I love, love Neil Diamond and everything he has written!

[@heidithatswho.2481]

Or him with Barbra Streisand You Don't Bring Me Flowers live performance is beautiful. Barbra had terrible stage fright and this performance shows how Neill helped her through it.

[@linzyaz920]

Yes please

[@jillk368]

They went to high school together, and were both in the chorus.

[@stephanieyee9784]

Neil and Dame Shirley Bassey together are magic too.

[@kattrakee]

One of my favorite songs of his thank you so much for analyzing it and commenting I love your channel and I love your commentary 👍🏼⭐️😁

[@marypulley6512]

One my very favorites ❤ from my past. I have never heard a bad song from NEIL DIAMOND. He reaches out and grabs my heart and it was his, and hearing him now,it still is

[@marthaz]

I totally felt the similarities between you and Neil - poet, sensitive to sound and lyrics, bright, gentle wisdom, analytical. 😉 Always love your analysis and genuine reactions. You have a beautiful spirit.💕

[@grayeyeslady]

Neil Diamond has done some of the greatest music done the late 60's

[@ZoOnTheYT]

I will always click like for Neil Diamond! It shocks me at times that though we're probably close in age, we seem to have grown up with noticeable cultural differences in exposure to music. For me, Neil Diamond is an icon, and one of the greatest songwriters ever. I'm glad you're open to listening to these singers, while exposing me to music I have little or no knowledge of.

[@rikimaru1007]

Continue with the Neil Diamond catalogue. Love his songs and would love to hear your opinions on his writing and singing skills. The jazz singer is amazing.

[@Seashells3261]

Soolaimon.(Turn up the volume) Forever In Blue Jeans Or just start at the beginning and listen to his life’s work. Neil Diamond is EPIC and his music enhanced my life. Thanks for sharing.

[@vansongs]

Wore out the 45 of Soolaimon. Taproot Manuscript the album is in the unbelievable range. I am the Lion, Childsong, Cracklin' Rosie, Free Life, oy.

[@jimmyaye4204]

@@vansongs - Agree! Taproot Manuscript is a masterpiece, every song on it is brilliant.

[@jstmez]

So many people don't know Taproot Manuscript. Even people who like him. It makes me sad to think what they are missing out on. .

[@Seashells3261]

My mom played Taproot Manuscript on her “stereo” and sang along - that’s the music of my childhood. Neil Diamond Albums.

[@musicvibe88]

And Taproot used musicians and singers from the continent of Africa long before Paul Simon did on his Graceland album.

[@vanessamcfadden8335]

Love his music

[@matthewjames6762]

I suggest you listen to some more Neil diamond, hello again, love on the rocks, coming to anerica, sweet caroline, great singer/songwriter.

[@barbaramay1866]

Neil has thousands of all sorts of frogs fans have sent him over the years and they live in his "frogatoriium", all because of this song. Good luck in your travels.

[@eldonnarhoades8149]

Beautiful Noise is one of my favorite Neil Diamond songs.

[@katie-didellis2437]

Diamond is great. So many wonderful DEEP songs.

[@donrudd1358]

My favorite song of all time. My dad was in army and we moved 7 years in a row in one stretch. Never finished a school year in same place from 4th to 11th grade. And no one cared not even the chair.

[@gordonmuhr9306]

Listen to love on the rocks, incredible song, part of a soundtrack from the Movie Jazz Singer which he starred in.

[@Heather61776]

Omg I'm going to love your journey with him. I Can't wait!!! Sweet Caroline is a classic

[@Well-in-the-garden]

Oh I do love me some Neil Diamond❤️😘🥰🌹😍

[@jeanettesmith765]

These lyrics always get to me. Thanks for reacting to this amazing song.

[@maryellenazack4466]

🥰🥰🥰 thanks, great reaction ! It's been my mantra since the 70's. It can be yours too!

[@robertfrank7421]

Great Chanel. Neil Diamond is Amazing. Iv been a Neil Diamond Tribute Artist for over 40 years and I have released 5 Neil Diamond Covers,

[@mam1237b]

He is retired now and he always sang this last and he would bring down the house I am a super Neil fan and after that song their isn't a dry eye in the house. You have to listen to Brooklyn Roads which is the story of his life just Awesome!

[@serendipity191]

Such a powerful song, and one I appreciate more as an adult who has relocated many times for work . Home is now NYC and I love it, but their are still pieces of my heart in other places. He has so many great songs, Cracklin Rosie , Sweet Caroline ( a favorite of Red Sox fans ) ,America, Hello Again, Just to name a few. Enjoy your vacation and time with family.

[@nanp544]

You godda love Neil Diamond!👍🏼🤗💗

[@SayItAintSo4real]

This song still makes me cry, empathizing with the lyrics, and I've been hearing it since the first time it played on the radio in 1971. I've felt like the lyric many a time. And bless you with your response. Yes, this song will get to a person. Hang in there and many blessings to you.

[@kattrakee]

Wishing you an amazing day as well, and every day thank you !!!!👍🏼😁🌟

[@212x3]

I would put Neil at one of the top 5 song writers of all time. Love his music and his lyrics. Jason Mraz is who I would consider the "next generation" Neil.

[@bobp1016]

I am I said, is one of my favorite songs. Neil is one of the top 5 singer song writers of all time. He is an exceptional writer and has one of the most beautiful male voices of all time. You need to experience his other wonderful songs. Most of his songs have a meaning behind them. His songs are about his experiences in life.

[@celtzen]

My first concert when I was... eep... 10 was with my Mom to see Neil Diamond. I grew up with his music. 130 million albums sales over 55 years... he's a legend. (and as an American who spent half their life in Europe... I get the being a ship between two shores...)

[@debbienester9330]

Boy does that take me back. Love a little Niel Diamond.Thanks for this.

[@annestep6741]

I am so happy you are listening to the greatest pop music of all times. Rock n Roll will never die because of people like you. Play Me would be my request. The velvet voice of Neil Diamond. Coming To America is also great. When I went to a concert about 6-7 years ago I guess, he sounded exactly the same. So he was probably late 60s then

[@christinamo7]

Neil and Waylon - One Good Love.

[@jstmez]

I just suggested that song on another reaction video yesterday. Tennessee Moon album needs more love. 🙂

[@bananabradysmom]

Thank you for doing this review! I grew up listening to Neil as long as I can remember, this is one of my favorites!

[@janemcginnis-glynn9234]

Oh, how I loved Neil Diamond in the early thru mid 70’s. ( not that I still don’t.). He was everywhere. What a voice! Am so glad you’re listening to him. Please check out more Neil Diamond! Hope you’re enjoying your vacation. Ah, Spain. I’ve only been to Madrid. It was hot, like the south in the US where I live.

[@ShadowR4t]

a truly amazing singer. i remember the first time i heard him sing, my mother took me to see the the movie the Jazz Singer he was in, and have been a fan every since then

[@janedc5ch319]

Sweet Caroline is one of my favorite Neil Diamonds songs

[@sarahughes6452]

I love classic Neil Diamond.

[@angelaadams9806]

I love Neil Diamond. I'm not sure why this time I broke down in tears. I'll have to look at that. I know I have been very emotionally vulnerable for(more so than usual anyway) awhile now. There are so many wonderful songs from him.

[@heidithatswho.2481]

Love On The Rocks is one of my favorites from him.

[@rbogan9199]

Yes, the Grammy version on Neil and Babs. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZC0aHWZq79qnLc

[@Icurious14u]

This was my favorite reaction on this song thus far...You got it...and when you said "He has a way of conveying emotion...."Yeah, thats Neil...He was the best at writing the most moving songs: words and sound together that moved you either up, down, sideways or around.....He just was great.

[@suzannesantos86]

My father was in the Royal Navy (UK) and we were sent to Singapore for two years. I First heard Solitary Man on vacation to Penang, Malaysia when I was 4 years old.. The plantation accommodation had a jukebox with 3 songs on it and one was Neil Diamond. Lol. My family returned to the UK and we continued listening to his many hits. I still have a double CD set of Neil Diamond. Hot August Night was my favourite album. Cherry Cherry and Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show, September morn are some of my favorite songs.

[@jessicafriedman6331]

Please listen to his songs "America", "Love on the Rocks", and "Hello". All of these are from his Movie Jazz Singer. A must see movie💕

[@joywright8794]

Neil began as a song writer, in demoing his songs, it was suggested that he should record them himself. It was a brilliant move because he imbued his creations with as much emotion as he was trying to convey in the composition and lyrics. He, for the most part, wrote songs that expressed deep emotions that we can relate to. He became known as the virtuoso of the heat stings. As for his voice, it was said he could sing the phone book (If you are old enough to remember phone books) and bring you to tears or exalt your spirit. He inhabited everything he preformed.

[@suzannecarter2163]

Hi. New subscriber from New Zealand. Neil Diamond wonderful singer songwriter. I've seen him in concert and everyone knows every word of every song. More please.

[@rusdayatiidrus5401]

Tq. 4 sharing. Your comments are interesting n illuminating indeed. Not to mention yr clear English.

[@nancyallen641]

Love your intelligent appreciation. Good stuff.

[@davy_K]

Diamond had a HUGE voice. Nothing quite like it ever.

[@darrinlindsey]

Neil Diamond is the greatest male vocalist of my lifetime.

[@l.t.6180]

This is a song from a 1971 BBC TV Special. It's actually one of the few live performances of that period that exist on video, which is a shame since Neil's 1972 Hot August Night live album is considered one of the best live albums ever. Anyway, this man has sold about 135 million albums, received numerous awards, sold out huge arenas and stadiums around the world and his songs were covered by the greatest (Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, etc.). One of the best singer-songwriters ever, with a truly amazing, distinctive and powerful voice, deep lyrics and tons of charisma. He also has impeccable phrasing: unlike many other artists, you can actually understand every word he's singing. Please review Brooklyn Roads, a song about his youth, or Holly Holy, Solitary Man, America, Dry Your Eyes, Beautiful Noise... He has a huge catalogue to choose from.

[@lutdesimpelaere2947]

So you know what it’s like feeling that you don’t belong anywhere anymore. I live in the US but I’m from Belgium originally, and I can certainly relate to this…”leaving me lonely still “ . Neil Diamond is an icon. Many, many great songs like Brother love’s traveling salvation show, solitary man, song sung blue, holly holy etc.

[@boblindstrom3479]

Emotional.....I'm with you Brother!

[@justinflynn4221]

Hot August Night…best ever

[@karenoengland9859]

Neil Diamond is THE BEST.