Neil Diamond - Forever In Blue Jeans | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@robinschulze934]

I was 13 when this was all over the radio!!! Love it!!!

[@canadiancobracommander7734]

Have you ever heard "Rock on by David Essex" it's pretty good.

[@OverandOutChief1]

Blue Jeans? Check out Mel McDaniels "Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On". All around good.

[@christelheadington1136]

I see you read the comments from Red Red Wine.

[@jodiemaxwell375]

Also by Neil Diamond... Love On the Rocks

[@phylvalen9991]

New to your channel! 64yo lady from South Africa and loving your reactions and comments Jamal! I grew up with the suave Neil Diamond and he is just evergreen. Thanks for the fun of watching a young 'un enjoy good music! Enjoy 😊😊😊

[@bobbierobinson6269]

"Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show" He's right, love is much more important than money.

[@becks7394]

He played that as his encore in Colorado to help the Aurora theater shooting victims. It was incredible

[@dawnwilloughby249]

My number 1 favorite.

[@rickkopp9536]

His vocal talents are obvious on this BLTSS. One of his top three, in my opinion. And, Jamal, I was only wearing jeans when this song came out.

[@christelheadington1136]

The Hot August Night cut !

[@danaberman6929]

I saw Neil Diamond in concert and he is one hell of a singer.

[@blackandgold399]

A true treasure. Once again, songs for the man. Please

[@dawnjensen5615]

I love this song. I liked it since it came out when I was 7. One of my favorite songs by Neil.

[@theodoreritola7641]

This was waaaaaaaay back in 1979

[@howardallan7849]

You can't go wrong with Neil Diamond.

[@erict956]

You could spend weeks delving into Neil his voice is smooth a hell and in the 70's he was everywhere. You must do his original version of Red Red Wine, Cracklin Rosie, I am I said and for me a pure seminal moment in rock music when he took to the stage with The Band on the Last Waltz concert to sing Dry your Eyes. Seminal because everyone thought of him as easy listening and middle of the road but he proved that he could sit with the best and even steal the show.

[@christhompson1913]

One of the greatest song writer of all time ! So so many songs , awesome songs ! Neal is the man !

[@TexasMagnolia]

I was fortunate to see Neil live. So dang Good! This is one of his best.

[@bigt4135]

My favorite Neil song

[@TheGuerillapatriot]

What a fabulous singer, songwriter . What a voice.

[@Apostrophe65]

It's funny that most of us landed up listing to Neil Diamond because he played loud and proud in our parents homes. For me I was a little kid with a rather eclectic taste in music that had an uncle who insisted someday I would need this. Turns out all these years later i'm sitting here playing all of those albums and reel to reel tapes. I now understand what I didn't know then. Some music touches your heart and some music reaches into your soul, this does both. Thanks Jamel, this is really a fun ride.

[@DellyDoo]

One of my favs from the great Neil Diamond

[@debbie7547]

One of my favorite songs! I love Neil Diamond.

[@FIDreams]

One of My All Time Favorite Artist! Love that he's listening to him for the first time. Enjoy Jamel, Neil Diamond is One of the Greatest. :)

[@ePelle741]

One of mine and my father in law's favorite singers! Hello Again and Heartlight bring on the tears for sure! Rest peacefully, Pop!

[@robertpence1081]

I saw Neil Diamond seven, eight times through the years he always put on one hell of a show, I think I have ever album he put out

[@jenniferskibbie8785]

One of my favorite ND songs. Thank you for reviewing ND!

[@brianpetrick7512]

I have always loved this song ever since it's been out when I was a kid & my favorite Neil Diamond song ,and it's true, & a classic! Love Neil Diamond!

[@mgonzales56]

Another great one by Neil Diamond. Amazing.

[@scottmcguire7956]

Neil is my favorite artist of all time. Your reactions to him make me love him, and you, even more. Thank you 🙏

[@ladykaycey]

I love this song. Neil Diamond is one of my favourite artists. There's so many fantastic songs of his out there.

[@kellylaflash1016]

You could spend a month on Neil Diamond - so many great songs. A few of my favorites that I haven't seen others mention: 'Longfellow Serenade', 'Solitary Man', 'Holly Holy' and 'Hello Again'. My dad was a HUGE fan, so I grew up hearing a LOT of Neil Diamond music. 🙂

[@margaretervin8895]

Saw him in concert twice and with audience participation I clapped so much I couldn't close my hands in a fist for a couple days. He was amazing !! in concert.

[@debbeborders5762]

Happy birthday Neil. Thank you for all the beautiful music you have given to the world.❤

[@armandodiaz6374]

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

[@lisar.6670]

Dude ... I've seen Neil 22 times in concert. Never missed a show since 1980. The last one was July 26, 2017 in Seattle, WA. He was on his 50th Anniversary World Tour. 6 months later the world heard the news that he had to retire from touring due to Parkinson's Disease just 3 days before his 78th birthday in 2018. The man is a class act. Neil's career and song catalog spans 50+ years. The tunes were catchy. His music from the 60's, 70's and 80's are good decades to choose from .. Holy Holly .. Brother loves travelin salvation show .. cherry cherry .. crunchy granola suite .. i am i said .. solitary man .. just to name a few. React to these from his "Hot August Night" LIVE album 1972. You won't be disappointed.

[@antoinettelopes]

Diehard fans are the best. You rock, Lisa! 🙌

[@lisar.6670]

@@antoinettelopes ... I've been collecting Neil since I was 8. My brother Jeff, RIP, gave me my first 45 single of "Cracklin' Rosie" when I was 7 and its been 'kismit' ever since. I have all his albums, live concert photos and tons of merch. I love Neil so much that I also have two tatoos ie: my thumbnail pic I have tatoo'd on my upper left arm and Neil's "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" album pic tatoo'd on my right inner forearm. I've been trying to get Jamal to react for a while now. I'm glad he's finally getting around to it ...😎👊

[@antoinettelopes]

@@lisar.6670 I understand. I'm a huge Duranie and have seen them in concert 15+ times. I lost count. These reactor guys don't seem to like them either. I did get to see Neil Diamond at MSG in 2008 I think. They were filming the sequel to his Hot August Night concert. It was an amazing show. "Holly Holy" was amazing live and is my favorite of his. "Cracklin' Rosie" and "Soolaimon" are close runners up tho. 👊🤓

[@lisar.6670]

@@antoinettelopes Far out! .. Of course I have that DVD/CD set also.😎

[@johnfallon3525]

@@lisar.6670 Kudos to you Lisa, I hear ya!

[@maryvalentine9090]

This song was released in 1978 and everybody was wearing blue jeans. It’s a great song and I can never get enough of Neil diamond’s golden voice.

[@Jillyconjem]

My ex mother-in-law’s favorite song was Neil’s duet with Barbra Streisand: “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” It’s amazing. 💜

[@robertbrescia3196]

Jill jillyconjem Forever In Blue Jeans was Neil's follow-up single to You Don't Bring Me Flowers.

[@Jillyconjem]

@@robertbrescia3196 Wow. I had no idea. Thanks!

[@TSharon400]

I agree, it's a classic

[@hellokimmy68]

Oh my gosh, you're making me cry, Jamel! My mom passed away ten years ago, and Neil Diamond was one of her absolute favorites. Happy/sad tears of beautiful memories of listening to this in our 1979 Monte Carlo with her as she drove me to school.

[@TheJessmart70]

My Mom can't hear enough Neil Diamond. Try "Coming To America".

[@tammybrennan2040]

💜 Moms know Best 👍

[@becks7394]

*goosebumps

[@kbbeers4274]

I cry (Ive seen the movie) every time.

[@bethshadid2087]

Love all his songs. His voice will get you in the heart

[@poeticjewelz]

Yes, my mom’s - and my - favorite!! This one was my mom’s favorite Neil song & I remember her in her 70’s blue jeans digging this so much! The most important things in life don’t cost a thing. And Coming to America is so good! Also, BEAUTIFUL NOISE, Turn on Your Heart Light (from E.T.) & Holy Holly from the end of Saving Silverman (crazy, hilarious movie with Neil at the end) 😊❤️

[@MrMac1138]

Holly Holy, I Am I Said, Play Me, If You Know What I Mean, America. So much great stuff to listen to.

[@andrewptob]

I went to a catholic grade school and nuns taught a few of the classes. In sixth grade, my nun teacher was OBSESSED with Neil Diamond. Like, I had no idea who he was, but she would mention him all the time and say like “who do you think you are, Neil Diamond?!” 😂😂

[@juliodownbytheschoolyard8006]

I'm stealing that...who do you think you are, Neil Diamond!! Classic

[@andrewptob]

@@juliodownbytheschoolyard8006 Lol. You'll probably confuse a few people, but that is so random that it will probably be funny to those who know who Neil Diamond is. Haha.

[@j.h.3777]

@@andrewptob Well, Jesus was Jewish too!...lol

[@travisrubright7179]

My parents saw him in concert years ago and said there was a flock of nuns sitting behind them rocking out to the music.

[@colleenkennedy2354]

I think Neil Diamond is the singing preacher.

[@joeld_i4052]

I never appreciated Neil Diamond in my youth. As I got older I began to realize how truly talented he is. The variety of instruments in this song and how well they sound together is amazing!

[@louiseuk4001]

Reminds me of my beautiful mama. She used to sing this. Poor woman died young after a lifetime of suffering. Love you mama xxxx

[@MustardSeedish]

Neil Diamond reminds me of my mother who passed away a little over four years ago. That voice of his is like no other. Thank you for the sweet memories.

[@zoelo8149]

I got my passion for music from my dear dad. We would sit and listen to records for hours. Neil Diamond was one of his absolute favorites. I was just a little girl when this song first came out. I thought that the lyrics were actually “Beverly Blue Jeans”. My dad is gone now and I still miss him terribly but when I hear this song in particular I can’t help but smile because I can feel him with me again for a few moments. Thanks for the memories and all the great music you react to. 🤗🌾

[@adamdarmstaedter1256]

Red Red Wine, Song Sung Blue, Solitary Man, I'm a Believer, I Got the Feeling, Beautiful Noise, Stargazer - SO many great songs!!!

[@joeuser2360]

Dude. The best part of what you do is that it''s like music archeology. There's plenty of gems that are buried under the music heap that has piled up since then. Neal was a legend in his time. He has sooo many hits.

[@jennifersantaguido2141]

This song is hard for me to listen to...it was my mom‘s absolute favorite and she would play it over and over again on Saturday mornings while she was cleaning, she’s been gone 12 years now and the song took me right back there.... I really miss her and I love her so much...thanks for playing it!💕

[@ceciliaramos2280]

January 24th was Neil Diamond’s 80th birthday.

[@tranurse]

My mama’s 73rd too, and she adores Neil Diamond.

[@anamanzano9127]

My son is 48 and he loves Neil Diamon’s music.

[@margaretlafleur90]

Wow! He’s the same age as me. I saw him in the early 1970’s. I feel like I’m young again.

[@Justamy1973]

My 20 year old son’s birthday, as well! Happy Birthday to Neil and the other 1/24 Birthdays🥳🎈🍾🎉🎊🎁

[@martinolivarez4642]

@Walkin Tall I turned 55 as well on the 24th

[@crackerjack9320]

My parents played the hell out of this album! Neil is legendary

[@zevongrie1402]

I saw him live probably 10 years ago and that guy could still bring it. The audience was on its feet almost the entire show. Such a great showman and an awesome voice. Other songs you should check out: America Love on the Rocks Sweet Caroline Cracklin’ Rosie

[@MarieClaireBeckx]

Forever in Bluejeans remains one of my favourite songs of Neil 🎶🎼🎵🎹. Thanks for sharing 🌞

[@TheWynch]

There was something magical about the message of this song. Went to his concert, he sang this, 25 thousand encored this song 5 times. He started laughing about it but kept singing. He is so entertaining.

[@donaldcook3112]

. . . Where in the world did you see Neil Diamond in concert? ...

[@TheWynch]

@@donaldcook3112 , saw him 4 years in a row in Atlanta, each concert was different and lasted 3 to 3.5 hours. He is one amazing performer.

[@olskool719]

I Am...I Said is one of my favorite Neil Diamond songs. And a very introspective cut. A DEFINITE listen.

[@ceciliaramos2280]

One of the best concerts I went to was Neil Diamond back in the day. He knows how to put on a show.

[@_blueskies]

Alright now, Neil on the channel! Let's dive into this rabbit hole! His songs The Story of My Life, Hello Again, and Love on the Rocks will melt your heart.

[@corrystucki3874]

The Story of my life gets me in the feels so bad

[@guitardds]

Neil Diamond is one of those artists that today, nobody will admit they like to anyone else that is around. But….people all Love Diamond songs when they come on!

[@mtnhavenart]

I love my Blue Jeans, this makes me love Jeans even more! Thanks for keeping great music alive, it is really amazing! Your amazing

[@55judylw]

My favorite Neil Diamond song. It's so relaxing.

[@irmasanchez-klassen8531]

My sis and i went to see Neil Diamond in concert back in the early 80's, great performer and entertainer!

[@seabreeze8894]

‘Solitary Man’, ‘I Am, I Said’, ‘Holly Holy’, ‘Stones’, ‘Shiloh’, ‘Kentucky Woman’, ‘Cherry, Cherry’, ‘Brooklyn Roads’, ‘Red, Red Wine’, ‘Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon’... and more! Sooo many good ones!

[@ManCub25]

Cracklin' Rosie!

[@silverghostcat1924]

So many good songs! Loved 'Shiloh', 'Solitary Man' & 'I Am, I Said' as a girl.

[@seabreeze8894]

ManCub25 Definitely!

[@imagesinla8575]

Love me some Neil Diamond.

[@arkikali5632]

Awww, loved your reaction. Thank you so much for doing Neil Diamond!

[@larryronkq586]

Jamel ,, MR DIOMAND IS A HUGE LEGAND ,, This song came out in 1978 My dad raised me on N,D MY dad had a big shrimp boat in Kodiak Alaska ONE day we were in a bay on the Island I was on the boat by my self , The other crew members went a shore , It was a clear summer day and calm as could be , I had a sponge i used for a basketball and a bucket , I kept throwing the sponge in the basket and listing to N,D ON THE LOUD SPEKERS , JUST me and Neil Diomand , MAN I MISS MY Child hood in the 1970s And KODIAK , Thank you Jamel for Your videos, LOVE YOU BROTHER ,, TAKE care sweet man,

[@Ralphk-zz3we]

Always loved Neil Diamond music.Thanks for posting it Jamel

[@chrisigyarto3573]

This is my favorite Neil Diamond song! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@francesyancey8126]

I used to tell my husband that if I came home from work and Neil Diamond was playing that it was time for ‘sitting by the fire’ time. Neil’s deep voice hits me viscerally. It is unfortunate that the music people looked at Neil as just a light weight pop singer. He was criticized for incorporating instruments other than guitar and drums. Another critics was that he was too popular. Is it an American thing to tear down success? He has been music in my life since high school; I’m 68 now.

[@maryt2290]

Play Me, Holly Holy, and Girl You’ll be a Woman Soon are my favorites.

[@lesliecermak6473]

These are great choices!

[@sv3931]

The king of the sing along song!!! Gotta Love Neil!! @Jamel - You really, really gotsta listen to 📣 *I am I said* 👍

[@kevinv3082]

Girl, you’ll be a woman soon is great! I recommend Urge Overkill’s cover of it as well.

[@TheMidnightCloak]

Definitely Holly Holy.

[@robwalker7575]

One of the most underrated singer/ songwriters ever, N.D is a legend.

[@abc456f]

I don't who considers him underrated. He's had an incredibly long career, sold millions of records, sold out concerts always. How can a legend be underrated?

[@personalcheeses8073]

Every single video has that exact same comment about every artist, except The Beatles. It’s so false. He still has a massive fan base.

[@mlsr36]

Listen to some songs from Neil Diamond's movie ' The Jazz Singer'. ' Hello Again ', ' America ' and ' Love On the Rocks'. Oh and ' You Don't Bring Me Flowers ' with Barbara Streisand.

[@michellesade1703]

America is an amazing song -- Please do listen to it!!!

[@fitzgivesfits1]

"My Louise" from the movie is also good.

[@josephmilender6208]

I'm almost 50 and this was my favorite song in the 70s. Neil has a golden voice, not a bad song from him.

[@scruffyroses2796]

Great Neil Diamond story. (He went to the same HS as my parents!) On 7/4/78 he played in Toronto. My then fiancee was a huge fan, me not so much. Back then we used flash bulbs. He stopped playing in the middle of a song & asked the crowd with cameras to make their way down to the front of the stage. Then, explaining the flash hurts his eyes, he said on the count of 3 everyone take your pix, then no more. At 3, he started posing, smiling, the place just lit up! Everyone returned to their seats & not a single flash went off the rest of the show. What an experience! While not a fan, this song is the best one IMO. Keep my music flowing, Brother Jamel!!

[@amyk9175]

This was my favorite from Neil growing up. I have many memories listening to this 8-track with my friends. So glad to see you react to this one. We appreciate you too, man.

[@reneedale9862]

As a child I thought this song was the most romantic song ever written and I still think it's up there. 💗

[@janethernandez724]

We got to see him at the Forum in LA Years ago! Such an awesome performer on stage! Oh I love this song! Thank you for reacting to this and keeping great music alive! 😍 Peace! ✌🏼☮🎵 Ps. You did ask, we are comfortable in blue jeans still!

[@lindalenceski8070]

Great choice! Love anything by Neil. Thank you sir!

[@sounder9393]

One of the few artists my mom and I agreed on. I took her to his concert for her birthday in 1982.

[@randallhaslett3704]

I too went to his concert in Tulsa in 1982. Fabulous!

[@rich56ca]

Neil Diamond supplied a lot of the soundtrack of my teen years. Brother Loves Travelling Show was always a favorite. Soolaimon,Crackling Rosie,Solitary Man and a later one September Morn is great too.

[@DamnedEyez]

My favourite Neil Diamond song, and one of my favourite love songs.

[@suzettesanborn5659]

Love this song! Great, great music! Nice peaceful causal music, with a wonderful melody. ✌️💚

[@christinaseela6690]

That was one thing about Neil Diamond he could be on the pop charts and country charts.

[@lottiefaith6935]

It's always the strings that get me. : ) I love this song, the build-up and then soaring...

[@jakegreenberg-bell1862]

Jamel you’ve been bringing so much joy into my life with these reactions. Thank you!! keep em coming!!

[@lisa_jetsgurl642]

Love Neil Diamond❤❤😘😘keep rocking with him Jamel

[@charliespride2058]

I’m a 61 year old man who loves classic rock , Motown and every thing in between ? Your channel brings back memories and feel good moments !! You’re a good man for bringing peace and love in to peoples heart through all these horrible times ? Bless you you’re older brother 😎 peace out

[@marikka9347]

Glad you are exploring more Neil Diamond! He has an awesome catalog. I see a lot of suggestions for "coming to America," the song is just called America. That is a line in the song. I am only saying this so you know that America is the song they are looking for and that there isn't another song out there.

[@rhondadananay2106]

So happy you are reacting to more Neil Diamond. He is a true legend…has been referred to as the Jewish Elvis!🔥❤️💎

[@solitaryman8602]

The Reverend Blue Jeans as I like to call it. And the Reverend in question was an inspirational English teacher, the Reverend Frank Higgins who ride to school on a a huge motorbike wearing jeans and leathers. He would then change into a pin stripe suit and give inspirational classes worthy of the Dead Poets Society. This song came out around that time in 1979 and always reminds me of him. Neil Diamond was very uncool then but I didn't care, I loved the song and Neil's gravelly voice and I've been a a fan ever since. The music was actually written by Neil's lead guitarist Richard Bennett with lyrics later added by Neil. Written in a simpler time when jeans were only available in one colour, the song purveys a universal message of what you actually need in life. It also features one of the finest and underrated guitar intros of any popular song.

[@bekkiware264]

I absolutely love this song. Thanks for the reaction.

[@baskervillebee6097]

This song needs to be on continuous loop to ease the entire world.

[@davidfoucher9098]

I love this song do I Am I Said next

[@long-haired-country-boy4897]

Mr J, One of his very best is “I Am..I Said” as its storyline is almost visual! You go J!!! Your boy from Atlanta here!

[@scottferrell2806]

One of the craziest lines though is I am said with no one there. And no one heard a sound not even a chair.

[@bethshadid2087]

🖐️ neighbor....over here in Gwinnett 💗

[@andreabradley5837]

I was in the 4th grade, our teacher played this and taught us a dance to it. What a wonderful woman!

[@bethshadid2087]

Our 7 & 8th grade chorus sand ALL of his songs. Only ones I remember singing 💗

[@musicluvr70]

@Jamel, I want to thank you for keeping great music alive, and also for, after so many years, (I'm 66) really taking notice to the words of so many songs. When I was growing up, I liked the tune of a lot of songs, this being one of them, and just sang along quietly, never taking the time to hear the words. You've had me "hearing the message" on so many songs in the couple of years I've been following you. So Thank You again, I really appreciate what you do and your channel.

[@jon6910]

Brooklyn Roads has always been my favourite Neil Diamond song.

[@rhondadananay2106]

Saw his autobiographical play in Boston…the story of his life. Heading to see it again on Broadway. He is ahhhhhhmazing!

[@sallystinebaugh8893]

One of my absolute favorite artists..

[@manueladelossantostorrado9452]

Neil es único, jamas abra un cantante tan completo e increíble voz❤❤❤❤

[@sorrystaunton]

Listen to his “Beautiful Noise”.....love Neil and you discovering him.

[@joannaflanagan2006]

I love Neil Diamond so much.

[@captainmoretokin2172]

when i saw him in 77 they were going to film this song and it was funny because after the song was over neil says i didnt like that, lets do it again. he did it over and the crowd went crazy. but he says , no, i think it was close but not good enough. lets do it again. oh man it was so much fun. ill never forget it.

[@rhondadananay2106]

You would love his duet with Shirley Bassey…Play Me. It is a live performance….the way Neil looked at her is any woman’s dream!

[@Brighid45]

This is probably one of my favorites of Neil's work. The way the song starts out slow and low and builds up, celebrating the simple joys of love. So much happiness in his voice. Great hooks, great lyrics, great production.

[@chrisbowen9875]

Please, do girl you'll be a woman soon, and Cracklin Rose.

[@carlajenkins1990]

He has! Look it up.

[@mysilentprayersalways1913]

Girl you'll be a woman soon is creepy to me..

[@davidsmith7806]

Jamel, I was fortunate to see this man live in concert on two separate occasions. Absolutely blew me away, my friend. Legend. 🙏

[@oldermusiclover]

grew up in BLue Jeans this is one of my top five fav song by Neil

[@bobsteinzig]

The greatest ROMANTIC song writer ever