Neil Diamond - If I Don't See You Again

Neil Diamond performs 'If I Don't See You Again' off his hit album "Home Before Dark'

[@davidc.2878]

The piano part here-as in Evermore on Twelve Songs-gives the song its epic emotional architecture. With Rubin’s inspired direction, Diamond found new depths in his last albums and sang poignant power ballads of loss and redemption through new love. Now that he has been forced to retire from the stage, we will miss him for as long as we live, but we will always have the music to make us soar and to help lift us out of the depths. God bless him!

[@porkynn126da]

I couldn't have said it better than you well said 🙌

[@davidc.2878]

@@porkynn126da Thanks!

[@cindyj5179]

In 1978, December 7th, after the show at the Joe Lewis Arena in Detroit, I was lucky enough to be in a group of about 15 people that got to meet nd chat with Neil backstage. I was 20 years old. As the all too brief meeting ended, Neil walked with us to the exit. He actually held my hand as we aproached the exit, and there he & I stood. He was interested in my home town and was asking me several questions about it. Then there we were. The rest of the group left the room without me. Then he said to me, "Stay at the Hospitality room if you want. They're having cake and champaign for Linda's birthday". As I still stand on thi s earth, underneath the same sun and moon as he does, this is quite exactly what he said to me next: " If I don't see you again.....Oh, I'm sure I'll see you again." Unable to even muster the word 'good', I simply smiled and said ,"Bye.". I turned away, and left that room. I quickly left the area, not staying for cake & champagne.

[@user-kk4jw7ce2j]

This is Neil. Magic. The best music ever heard. And this song touch your heart as no one ! 50 years hearing him, me, then my wife, later my children ( they use to call him "uncle neil" ) and now, my grandchildren. Thanks, for a life enjoying your music! I'm writing from Viña del Mar, Chile

[@blehman18066]

This is the magic you get when you have an amazing producer (Rick Rubin) who lets the singer 'explore the space in the room'. Same for Johnny Cash's American Recordings. Rubin just let these legends do their thing in their own way. And the result was timeless music. Also, a shout out to the session musicians who gave understated and classy performances that helped make these songs so damn special!

[@PriorityNewsNow]

Just came across this album and it is a stunningly good piece of work.

[@vanessapedia]

There are very few people who are put on this Earth who are here to take us all to that Special place where we can just for a short time forget all of our worries and help us Remember how Wonderful Life is...Neil YOU are one of those Chosen ones...Thank You Very Much Sir for Your Beautiful Music...Love, Best Wishes and Respect to You Always.....Jody :)

[@barbborthwick4223]

I love this song! Haven’t we all been there?

[@Judy.LoveandLightAlways]

You are Amazing Mr Neil 💎 Mum and my mum's best friend, would play Neil Diamond back in the 70s on her stereo, My big Sister, myself, our friend would be playing in her room with our dolls, the smell of roast lamb cooking, mum and her friend having a few beers chatting, playing Neil full blast, then the song "Shilo" "Red Red Wine" all the "Hot August Night Album songs" came on, I can't listen to those songs without crying everytime I hear them, Why because back in 74 my big sister by 2 years passed from a short battle of Leaukimia, one month short of her 12th birthday in my mum's arm's waiting for an Ambulance, no morphine no pain killers she never complained she was an Angel. I still listen to Neil Diamond to try and bring back HAPPY memories of my sister as I blocked everything out, she passed, I don't remember anything from the 70s early 80s apart from stopping mum from taking an O.D from sleeping pills, a force (my sister's Angel spirit pushed my hand under mum's mattress where I found the empty bottle, I called out to my father, That's all i remember. I understand her grief, I had to look after mum. P.T.S.D.. Mum and I went to the Neil Diamond concert in 1999 in Melbourne, Australia, our first EVER concert and last, as our tickets were behind him, sitting next to a drunk omg, then only seeing nothing but the back, Neil Turned around and did acknowledge us, that was great, a giant Aussie American Flag fell that was great.. the concert was spoiled when sitting next to an aggressive drunk stinking of Alcohol, singing, yelling out of tune omg, all mum and I heard was him. Lol. Anyway that's my story. Mr Neil Diamond I thank you for your Voice, and your music. From Australia with Love xx I will buy your Albums and Always love your music, know that you are loved by Australia and me.

[@karenmcdunn3852]

I'm loving Neil's sound on this. The pared-down, sort of "raw" singing is just perfect, I think, for this composition. Really fits the mood of the song and I just love love love hearing Neil so pure and honest. He's just so incredibly special! 💖💎🏆🌟💖

[@willembezuidenhout5254]

What a beautiful song! Just imagine: 1972. The Greek Theatre. And Neil singing this on a Hot August Night...

[@watdahek2]

I have been listening to his music for over 40 years and saw him for the first time 13 years ago. I still listen to this album. Great songwriting!

[@jorjethezebra]

I dont think I can listen to this song all the way through without my eyes watering, I've loved Neil Diamond ever since my dad first introduced me when i was really young, he used to drive a lot and for the longest time this was the only music that we had in common

[@karenmcdunn3852]

What a sweet memory. Thanks for sharing! 💕

[@gailcrowley4230]

I love all your music Neil……your happy songs…..your healing songs but here is where your genius explodes !!!!!!!!!

[@porkynn126da]

This song gives me Goose bumps every time . The melody is excellent .

[@hanafri8]

Love this song! Life is so complicated,nothing is ever what we want it to be. Pray that we will see you again!

[@philliplivingstone5336]

Stunning, beautiful song - wonderful touching lyrics/story - great voice.

[@veralucindamathias5506]

Beautiful Song , and the voice. Forever.

[@virginiareyes6144]

I love Neil Diamond! What a beautiful but sad song.

[@RishiSaran]

How I wish my gold mine was even one percent deeper as his. ..I just need to introspect deeper. ..what a living legend he is. ..all these years and what a brilliant song...get goose bumps listening to his voice change to that so addictive Neil Diamond base...Beautiful!

[@terilynnwells9326]

You are so right

[@RishiSaran]

terilynn wells Thank you...I am glad you agree...he is a gem...

[@blehman18066]

I am a lifelong Neil Diamond fan, and I think his Home Before Dark release is possibly his best. So much depth in the lyrics and his voice. I felt the same way about Johnny Cash's American Recordings. It is like both legends saved some of their best stuff for the sunset. As you stated so well, simply beautiful! Peace.

[@georgerosner8410]

this song is beautiful..no one writes like ND.....

[@brianluke57]

how can i ever repay to this man the enjoyment i have got from his music , he is so much a part of my life , 40 yrs a fan love ya neil

[@suzanne43211]

i was maybe fifteen the first time i saw him - no band just Neil - hair still in a modified ducktail. Dick Clark's Where the Action Is played in St. Pete. I willed myself well from morning sickness (that lasted all day) to see him in Houston and then again and again and again back in Florida. Now i'm old and gray but his music still brings me to tears.

[@PatriciaGonzalez-lp5gd]

Entre más lo veo más me gusta y con el paso de los años más guapo está Neil Diamond ❤️

[@blehman18066]

More amazing NOW than all the years before. just like Johnny Cash - he has saved the very best for the later years....

[@pappy15445]

one heckuva song ..simply incredible..where his well's bottom is i don't know--how does anyone write his wealth of material all these years?neil you have given your believers -your "legion of believers" as one critic called us--a hell of a ride.

[@ianchaplin1529]

Love the raw energy in this song. Neils voice captures the full emotion so well. This song made me cry thinking about my own baby. God bless. X

[@christinapaul294]

He really is one of the BEST!! Since so many Years....Wow!

[@tuneplayme]

Neil, you have the biggest fans in the world, because you are a very good soul. God bless you and yours for ever. Love from Portugal Ana

[@DougBrownAwesomeTeacher]

Excellent song! Your music can still bring me to tears. Thank you!

[@michaelhester1328]

Credited mostly as Pop/Tin Pan Alley,he wrote some heavy tunes!

[@emmyderijcke8290]

Wat een geweldig nummer. Gaat nooit vervelen ook al draai je het iedere dag. Een prachtig doorleefde stem! I love it.

[@gailcrowley4230]

Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ahmedfadel2302]

love all of Neil Diamond songs most of all America he is the heart of the golden time wish to meet him personally

[@martagurska8430]

You are my person. I want to meet him personally. But I know it's just a dream.

[@kathleenburns]

I wish I could see that would help it's like walking down the street in the middle of the night no light nothing whatsoever

[@Shojo-SkipSchmandy_the_Hottie]

The saddest Neil Diamond song ever. 😢

[@62Roybe]

This album was on my mom's MP3 player. I know she was listening to this before she passed away.

[@karenmcdunn3852]

💖🙏

[@manueladelossantostorrado9452]

1. Neil Diamond ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@blastergiants5372]

SIN DUDA ES UNO DE LOS MEJORES CANTANTES DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS POR SIEMPRE NEIL DIAMOND.

[@SenseiDano]

Neil Diamond ftw ;D

[@tondenhartoog]

Wat een geweldige Song, Wat een Geweldige Zanger!!

[@daveradstock7507]

This is such a poignant song, where many can relate to it, a story of parting and sadness, the delivery, whilst not the best, full of the passion we have come to know from Neil,

[@karenmcdunn3852]

I'm actually loving Neil's sound on this. The pared-down sort of raw singing is just perfect, I think, for this composition. Really fits the mood of the song and I just love love love hearing Neil so pure and honest. He's just so incredibly special!

[@jng2922]

thanks Mr Diamond! you're a real gem....you're a great part of my life through your music, today I went for a walk listening to you from my ipod, may you live many many more years, can't wait to see you here in Adelaide...

[@bethany1014]

Such a beautiful song. I have loved him since I was a little girl and I always will. Always.

[@junehanson7865]

Beautiful ❤️

[@kathleenburns]

This song is so tender and warm

[@4evermore12]

This is so beautiful! I wish there was something we could do about that guy that calls himself 'NeilDiamondChannel' and comes up first on all searches. He has millions of hits and what bothers me is the Hate Speech in his profile. There are some that think it is Neil. I hate seeing someone use Neil's name to propagate hate.

[@wabberwookie123]

I want this one played at my funeral.

[@jnfan2011]

@brianluke57 me too - over 40+ years of enjoying & being enthralled by Neil's music & smoky voice!

[@Weicherteddybaer]

Neil, You're A Great Part Of My Life Through Your Music. Best Greetings From Hamburg (GERMANY)

[@lousysound]

oh...just perfect..!!!..x

[@johnlstubbs3173]

Beautiful song that only people who have some years under their belt can understand

[@lousysound]

fantastic...just love it...reminds me of someone x

[@taczylotaczylo9495]

Thank you for sharing. I love him so much forever, forever and ever.

[@ruthcarter3505]

He is THE BEST

[@martagurska8430]

It is beautiful!!!!! Je to nádherné!!!!!

[@theresemitch]

Really nice song

[@martagurska8430]

Dear Neil!!! Amazing song!!!

[@1bol390]

omg , he can read my mind ! this is me! : /

[@porkynn126da]

It touches a cord.

[@reginamaura6821]

Linda canção❤Vai lá no fundo da alma ❤❤

[@hebegabanineves8706]

K maravílhaaa. Neil amei belíssima cancão

[@kathleenburns]

I'm never far away

[@NewBeginningsThePunchNews]

need to have recorded it at a better volume

[@pmorro1]

It is great to hear real music...not songs that are limited to 2.59 minutes and are aimed at 14 year old girls. Morro.

[@paulroppolo485]

sheryl this is for you from your love paul....where are you?

[@kathleenburns]

I have very little vision left

[@gailcrowley4230]

Gut Wrenching personified!!!!!!!!

[@macedd21]

who am I kidding I'm going nowhere

[@karenmcdunn3852]

I can't even get through an hour without ya... Such am amazing poetic songwriter!!

[@maxModderz]

66,666 view! Illuminati confirmed xD