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[@justhalf750]

Where are my post notification family at???!!!

[@shwicaz]

This song is so deep and says so much in so few words.

[@moxgrovno636]

I saw Neil live in '72-'73 during his Hot August Night Tour. He stated then that he had tried out for the Lenny Bruce bio pic that went to Dustin Hoffman and while in L.A. and depressed about not getting the role, he wrote this song and debut it during this tour.

[@megandavies8590]

Please share some of your poetry with us.💛🇦🇺

[@goomah35]

Glad you did this song but you gotta listen to recorded version..it’s way better than this version

[@lewismitchell5367]

@goomah35 I like the Hot August Night version, the drums then were amazing.

[@dennismiller-gj2ks]

I saw Mr. Neil Diamond 7 times . And they were the greatest concerts YOU could ever see . The man is the Greatest.Thank you Mr. Diamond.God Bless you.

[@EvelynPecio-bm9gu]

Nailed it super duper beautiful voice we ever heard fantastic❤👏👏

[@mustangbill65]

This song always made me cry..It's a very good song..back in my day...

[@brendaparker3825]

That voice!! His handsome face!! Oh my he was and is awesome!!!!

[@tricia1234gm]

The Absolutely Fabulous Neil Diamond!! This song always makes me cry!! Love it!!! You should do Love on the rocks!!

[@anniem169]

Back in the day he was an absolute banger live. This song could bring my stoic Dad to tears.

[@barbaraburton8914]

Like the man said, we've all been there.

[@susansmith3261]

This is a great song from a great song writer. It means so much to so many people in different ways.

[@teniahayzlett5988]

I saw him in concert about 1973 in Portland, Oregon. Love this song!!

[@rhondadananay2106]

Been to every Chicago ND concert. Three hours of pure Heaven…no opening acts…no intermissions. He could command the stage…never sat down at one of his concerts. Just came from Boston seeing Beautiful Noise…the play about his life. React to Sweet Caroline,Play Me,America,Song Sung Blue,Melody Road….endless list of amazing hits!

[@l.t.6180]

The song is from 1971 and is kind of Neil's signature song. This version is from a TV show. Even if you're a frog who became a king or a superstar in this case, you can feel lost and lonely. Neil Diamond is one of the all-time greatest. He sold about 135 million albums and sold out huge arenas and stadiums around the world. His songs were covered by Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash and many others. You probably know the monster hits I'm a Believer and Red Red Wine, both written by Neil Diamond. If you plan to react to other songs, he has a huge catalogue to choose from: Solitary Man, Brooklyn Roads, Soolaimon, Stones, Holly Holy, Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show, Dry Your Eyes, Beautiful Noise, America, Pretty Amazing Grace... He was the oldest artist in the USA to reach the #1 spot of the album charts with Home Before Dark in 2008 (which also topped the UK album charts), which proves he kept writing great songs throughout his long career.

[@MeandUConnect]

Another Neil Diamond standard at his shows is He ain’t Heavy, He’s my brother. Which he didn’t write, but he covered wonderfully, one of my favorite versions. 👍🏻

[@jamescarter7577]

His cover of Both Sides Now

[@gingergaia]

Love Neil! Love his movie " The Jazz Singer"

[@wandagarrett9169]

I saw Neil Diamond in the 70s in Charlotte; best concert I ever went to. Love, love, love him. He doesn't take shortcuts with the band either, they're as great as he is. Check out one not heard often called "Porcupine Pie."

[@dedejordan8078]

Hi JH...new sub here. Great reaction!!! Neil Diamond is one of my all time favs. As for Neil, you can pretty much play his catalog and I will listen and like. My favorite song of his is Sweet Caroline. It's actually my ringtone. As someone who was just starting to pay rent in 1971 when this song was released, I lived in Cali. My first apartment was on Port Hueneme beach and was a new 2 bedroom duplex that had a fenced back yard. When you walked out the back gate, I was about 500 feet from the beach. I paid $97.50 a month so rents were low in Cali then. But you are so right...rent isn't low in Cali anymore. If you are looking for something new and different to listen to, try a group called Home Free. Home Free is billed as a Country Acapella group (no instruments). They perform any genre there is - not just country. I know you said you like the live instruments, but I guarantee you will not miss the instruments as they have a Champion beatboxer that you will swear swallowed most of the instruments that make up a band including Castanets. Also when needed all 5 members of the group can beatbox. They not only cover many artists, they also write and perform their own music. There are many people who react to Home Free and their fans (we are called Home Fries) flock to their channels to subscribe. If you do decide to check them out, start out with Man of Constant Sorrow and Ring of Fire to get a feel of their voices. Then go directly to their cover of Boyz II Men End of the Road. For their fun side, check out The Butts remix and All about the Bass. I hope you decide to check them out. You won't be sorry!

[@Uriahjw]

I'm lost everyday. But then I have been lost since I don't know when. Love music for helping me through the harder times.

[@kathyjam2482]

He is very talented I think everyone can relate to this song.

[@carojayess1723]

I certainly can.

[@clapolla]

This was a big hit for him in the late 1960s/early 70s ..... haven't heard it in a while. Glad you chose this one.

[@glennred4830]

He wrote this in 1968 (Not 88) a very early released song in 1970 but this video version is 20 years later at a concert in 1988. all good songs from his song writing.

[@janetnadeau690]

This happens to everyone at some point in our lives. Don't be alone! Talk to someone.

[@celestelittek7360]

It is a song about bring disconnected from family and roots, it doesn't matter how rich or poor we are, where we live, if we don't have connections we experience depression or loneliness, such an amazing song ❤

[@rhondadananay2106]

Neil spent many years seeing a psychologist…he NEVER thought he had a good voice. Started writing songs for others to sing,until someone told him hat a unique,amazing voice he had. He has retired after 50 years due to a Parkinson’s diagnosis. His autobiographical play,Beautiful Noise has been on Broadway for over a year,Boston prior to that. He is AHHHHHMAZING!🔥❤️💎

[@garrymoore2161]

Why would you be sure. This is one of my favorite Diamond songs.

[@pamelabarrera5074]

I Love Neil Diamond 💎 ♥

[@bethhowton2719]

You could do as many of his tunes as you like I will watch them all. Love Neil Dimond. Enjoy

[@armandodiaz6374]

Happy Birthday to the #thegreatestsingersongwriterofalltime!!! Put your hands together for the One and Only #neildiamond

[@edwarddavis6827]

Dude this guy was the best singer of the singer songwriters. He is a genius. Try and review some his earlier KZbin videos from the 70s, he was a megastar then. “Brother Loves Travelling Salvation Show” (Once upon a time in America). “Red Red Wine” (UB40 covered his song). “Girl you’ll be a woman soon” (Pulp Fiction). “I’m a Believer”. “I’ve been this way before”.

[@moxgrovno636]

Neil's two outstanding qualities as a songwriter-and yes-he is a helluva singer- are he can write DEEP lyrics and while generally not using especially complicated chord progressions make every song sound unigue simply by his rythym. He could p;lay the same four chords in so many different ways every time it would sound unigue.

[@patriciadefibaugh973]

This song was my anthem in 1976 @ the age of 25. My life was turned around that year.

[@Thyrwyn]

Even if you don’t get the views, dive into his stuff off channel. Neil Diamond is an amazing talent: amazing voice, lyrics that are emotional and poetic, arrangements that stir the soul, and a passionate, engaging stage presence. A great, great storyteller.

[@MeandUConnect]

Saw Neil in Pgh in the 70’s… right after release of the album Beautiful Noise. He is a gifted poet who happens to sing and play guitar - beautifully! Also…he will put a bit different spin on a song so each time it might be a little different or a little more fresh. Glad I saw him in his prime, but his voice is still resonant and moving.

[@davidpost428]

He's a powerhouse in his records and in his concerts with many great songs.

[@heatherjohnson955]

Neil is incomparable.

[@leannemayor5755]

You should have seen him live and at his peak . He was absolutely electric . I still get goose bumps remembering when he came to Sydney 21 yrs ago . I am 52 in December and I’ve been to many concerts and his is the one that I still go back to in my mind xoxox

[@lisahaverluk4037]

Simply the best raw artist 💕💕💕💕💕

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

I’m watching now. Neil Diamond is a true American treasure, and he was huge. He wrote it in the early 70s. To answer your question, yes I have like this at times - especially in the Winter. Even as a young child, I would cry when this came on the radio. As I got older, I can identify, but this is so sad to me. For me, personally, when I feel like this, I know that I need to just stay in prayer and in an attitude of prayer.

[@Frizzbeegirl]

So glad people are realizing and enjoying the God-given talents of Neil Diamond He actually wrote this song in 1970, so the rental probably a lot lower in LA back then

[@r.d.sandman6474]

Hey, I’m looking forward to your rap! Neil Diamond, to me, is one of the best songwriters in America. A lot of people have found that what they are looking for is right in front of them. That’s Diamond, his songs make people think-then think again. God bless all.

[@karronfisher4188]

I love his songs

[@pickingtunes]

This song was released in 1971 ,it's about wanting to be accepted he was a loner when he was growing up. He wanted to feel like he belonged .then he was the frog who became a king.listen to the studio version.

[@carolynnewcomb2153]

It definitely sounds like he put his pain to lyrics, and it speaks to so many people. Beautiful song.

[@TheMadeofhonor]

Neil Diamond is a legend.

[@arsenalmanic]

he's fantastic !

[@elaine8013]

this is my favorite from Neil Diamond. It says so much in simple words. I'm from the Bronx and live in Texas. I know exactly what he felt..

[@davidroberts4769]

This song was released in 1971. This particular performance of it is from 1988

[@seekingserenity1902]

His vocal is very recognizable and pleasant just like James Taylor, Nat King Cole and the like. What it allows is one to actually hear the song-the lyrics/melody and not just the voice. Some artists tear it up vocally but at the cost of the song.

[@cindyphifer970]

Neil is great and always loved this song

[@michaelwaller7365]

My mom took me to "Hot August Night" at the Greek in '72. I was 10 & had a blast.

[@linzyaz920]

NO VIEWS!??? More Neil Diamond please!

[@denisemay6807]

He is the best! So happy you were WRONG that this one wouldn’t get any views! This performance was in the 80s but the song was a hit by him in the 60s

[@jacqueline4514]

Would love to hear your stuff, Half

[@graceito973]

This takes me back! So many great songs from him... Thanks for this! 🤗❤️

[@dallas49m]

1972 Hot August Night, The album that I discovered Neil Diamond. Solitary Man was his first big hit in the 60's that started his career and made him famous. He wrote songs for many other artists as well. He only recently stopped touring as he has developed parkinsons disease and has had to stop touring. He is still writing music tho.

[@terrimobley6067]

He's one of the few singers that improved with age. The older he gets the better he sings

[@54nomore]

Not even his therapist (The Chair) was listening. Talking about the emptiness he feels inside and how alone he feels. Though he has all the riches and fame and fills up stadiums, while making millions. The two entertainment capitals of the world Los Angeles California and New York City feels empty to him and leaves him feeling even more alone. While all the while saying to himself "I Am I Said." I exist... I am here... I am alive... Please see me!. A cry for help..."I Never Cared For The Sound Of Being Alone." -Neil Diamond

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Even as a young child, I would cry when this came on the radio. As I got older, I can identify, but this is so sad to me. For me, personally, when I feel like this, I know that I need to just stay in prayer and in an attitude of prayer.

[@elieengoslin3623]

You totally described what the song was really about

[@54nomore]

@@Tuesdays_Gone So do I. I am a loner by nature. And I do understand what Neil Diamond was going through. I can be a a party or large gathering, and still feel empty inside while I act as though I'm having a good time. That is why I relate to most of his songs when he talks about loneliness.

[@54nomore]

@@elieengoslin3623 As a Neil Diamond fan since 1965. When listening to this song as a child. I did not understand the lyrics then. As I became an adult and have had issues myself on being a loner. I recognized what Neil was singing about. I have gone through the same thing as he did but without the fame and fortune. Thank you for your response to my comment.

[@jimbusby8298]

Great singer story teller

[@gnomeache2926]

I am lost right now. this hurts but is amazing. Neil Diamond sings from his soul

[@Bevity]

I hope things are better for you now.

[@gnomeache2926]

@@Bevity they actually are. Thank you!

[@billiebelaire9029]

This song got to me for some reason

[@raenellefisher8514]

My favorite ND song is Cracklin Rose--it's this wonderful love song to a bottle of cheap wine.

[@ellesee7079]

This guy is a legend! You just can't beat a songwriter performing their own stuff. The extra feels they give! Thanks for the reaction. I know views are important to reactors, but thanks for not going down the 'usuals' channel!

[@miguelacosta5446]

i like this song

[@sharonwarren4479]

Yes. I felt this way in younger years when “on paper” I should have been ecstatic.

[@noraseibert8250]

The way I felt when I moved from a little town in Kentucky and went to Cchicago.

[@annmills3163]

The best

[@Cath1027]

Love it so much, love him. Pure class 👍

[@beth-bi9yv]

Lol I grew up on this, my dad played his records endlessly :)

[@jimwagner9522]

Wow is right

[@judithsands2737]

I love Neil Diamond. I've loved him for 50+ years. That's faithfulness for you❣️

[@dianelockwood9282]

He wrote this and many songs in the late 60s and 70s....I wore out a tape of his...so many heartfelt songs....

[@HankD13]

As a teenager in the 70's I was an oddity because I really liked Neil Diamond. His voice always got to me. One of the very few male vocalists I liked - Freddy Mercury being the main one. Johnathon Livingston Seagull was my music to space out to! That voice.....

[@LadyGator1983]

I live in Charleston, South Carolina. My coworker called me after work one day and said she had front row seats to ND At the North Charleston Coliseum. She asked if I wanted them so I said heck yeah! It was one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to in my life!

[@thevoiceofthelordpastorkei7165]

LadyGator1983; Noel Diamond knew how to put on a awesome concert!! His concerts rocked! He always went all out for his fans! 👍🔥

[@bradjbourgeois73]

This song always gets to me, check out Vincent by Don Mclean. Another heart wrenching song.

[@Onetigerl]

My dad used to play his double live album Hot August Night. Look that album cover up- he looks hard rock at and he has some jams. The song Hot August Night is one, Holly Holy, Soolaiman/Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show if you want songs with some grit. That live album is considered by some to be one of the best live performances ever recorded.

[@Melanie-AlwaysJustMe]

Enjoyed!! Neil Diamond was a unique one. I didn't listen to him alot but he was one of the greats of that time.

[@suzie4417]

Neil Diamond was a huge star 60’s 70’s 80’s His songs very popular. Sweet Caroline is a favourite ❣️ For live performers check out Creedence Clearwater Revival,lead vocals John Fogerty will blow you away! Three Dog Night another fantastic band of the 60’s 70’s are so good at live concerts check them doing an Otis Redding big big hit ‘Try A Little Tenderness’ it is amazing💫☮️💜

[@claudetteearle3052]

Try Morningside, Cold Water Morning Sfsrgazer...this man is a genius and he writes his songs too.

[@katiedeal6320]

About 20 years ago, my boss said his wife surprised him with concert tickets on their anniversary. Neil Diamond, he was less than impressed. Ended up saying it was the best concert he had ever been to.

[@davidpost428]

I had a girlfriend who went to one of his concerts and she talked about it for days - it floored her.

[@user-nf9vu3lr7t]

I hear ya. It seems the girls know something good when they hear it. At least the good girls. My gf took me to a N.D. concert in the 1990's. I had heard his music on the radio since the sixties coming up and liked him but, trying to be cool, would only buy rock albums. That concert made a fan of me. She passed away several years ago and since then I've been listening to Mr. Diamond more and more. Now I think he's just about the best ever. Crying as I miss her ...

[@pamscarr8696]

In the 60's through 1970's there were a plethora of great Jewish singer/songwriters. He was as famous as anyone could be. The masses loved him. He and Ralph Lauren/Polo were friends and and they always sat together when they attended religious services at the Synagogue. The Jewish people were the greatest supporters of the blacks during those turbulent times. He and many others were on the roads in the south trying to fight on behalf of the blacks. He ended up at a Mississippi Tent Revival for a black congregation. He wrote a song titled. Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show. It affected him an a strong way. He has so many famous songs it is hard to choose one,

[@jillk368]

Interesting.

[@jeffclendenin6770]

SO deep man, love him.

[@eileencastillo6323]

Neil Diamond has a perfect voice. "You Got To Me" is one of his that's a great instant mood booster. ☺✌💙

[@arsenalmanic]

Neil Diamond is claaass

[@smspirate]

HI there! Good luck with this channel. I appreciate your fresh take on this classic music from my childhood! And you're right - rents are NOT low. LOL. Music is not about feelings. Music is about co-creating an imaginary space where people can exist of and for themselves for a time. When it's good music, they want to create and share that space so others can be there too. Welcome to the space of "I am!" We all know it's in there. Sharing it through music is epic.

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙

[@franceshaas8255]

A very good one he does is "If you go away."

[@herbertbradford9579]

I can relate to the song. Where I was born and raised in Knoxville. Having to move to Detroit for a life in the Auto Industry. So I could raise my family. Even when the wife left. I stayed the corse. I raised my son and three grandchildren. Where I survived but never belonged. But with them, everything mint everything. And I have found love again… Football looks like Alabama will beat Georgia again. Don’t listen to Vegas or the Media. It just about money to them. Down South it’s a way of life. The whole family goes to the games. You know, you go to the barbershop and your there an hour talking about the team. Or talking about going fishing. And you help your neighbors whether it’s bring in the hey, mowing the yard, helping them with building or repairs. And yea, you wave at people you don’t even know. Remember we’re in inflation keep money out of the bank. Paper money is play money. Silver you should be putting some back and food and medicines you could need. The economy doesn’t look good brother. Ever hear a pound of precaution is worth a pound of cure.

[@squaaaaak3178]

He wrote this in 1970. Especially compared to New York City where he's from, rents were very low in LA LOL

[@timmccready1185]

Oh yea Niel Diamond can SING!

[@darrencordon6450]

Amazing voice, you should check out the movie about his life THE JAZZ SINGER starring Niel Diamond, or check out his other songs like coming to America or love on the rocks

[@charlesdarwin5185]

Best album "serenade" LA philharmonic + 10 band members

[@kateburns8126]

Neil Diamond is timeless. Still love hearing that voice.. I think at one time or another, we've all felt that kind of loneliness. Neil's friend and drummer just passed away. Ron started with Elvis. R.I.P. Ron Tutt. 💗

[@allanzuckerman1851]

We all get lost. Get back on track. We all get derailed lose ourself but get back up and keep rolling. To go through this you will understand who you are.

[@erickyoung8331]

Don't underestimate the draw of Neil Diamond. He's a pop culture star -- whether a true love for his music or ironically.

[@viacrucis2509]

Hey man, this guy was a massive star. A poet with a unique voice and delivery. He is quite old now. When I was a kid, his voice was just comforting. I adore this man and the thought of him leaving us is heart breaking!

[@makalabeckerleg1109]

Another legend...

[@kimberlymannino2179]

My mom is named Caroline so all ND fans will know what song is my dad’s fav.

[@jimcarlson6157]

I can confirm that she is one sweet lady

[@fullmetalcrusader]

Would it be Shiloh lol

[@kateburns8126]

Awwww. "Sweet Caroline" 💗💗😉💗💗

[@rhondadananay2106]

Pick selections from Hot August Night album. All fantastic!

[@pattymesagal2654]

first heard this when i was about 19 and had broken up with my boyfriend -- went driving through the park and heard this on my radio and it set my mind back on the right track -- no matter anyone else i am and i am important -- that is what the song meant to me thank you for the reaction smiles and love

[@jacqueline4514]

I feel lost because I don’t recognize our Country anymore; my Brooklyn neighborhood that I grew up in-the people are all gone; I feel. By the way, Neil Diamond is a Brooklyn Boy ❤️

[@donnam5891]

Love Neil Diamond. Will come back for more. If you like live Rock'n'Roll try John Farnham( Help with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra or You're the Voice, Touch of Paradise)or Jimmy Barnes solo,(Working class man, Flame Trees) or with Cold Chisel Khe Sahn, Bow River or When the War is Over. Or When something is wrong with my baby by both John & Jimmy (with Diesel). They are Australian legends and well worth the listen. John is best live.

[@mikearnold67]

Thanks for checking out something outside of the norm. Love ya man. Good job

[@trudywolfe2795]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@enufots4621]

Sweet Caroline is a must and you probably already now the song!