Neil Diamond - “I Am…I Said” (Nick Fradiani Live Acoustic Cover)

[@RosesNightengales]

I just saw him as Neil Diamond in Providence ! He was amazing ! ❤

[@lisakipperman4133]

My husband, daughter and I went to Nick’s first Broadway performance as Young Neil in “A Beautiful Noise” and he was fantastic!!! We were shocked as my husband and I had only heard his high vocal talent he was blessed with. His voice as Neil Diamond was spot on!!! Nick should not be an alternate only 2x a week. He is the real deal.

[@nancydann1332]

You get your wish. He will take over the role from Will Svenson on October 30, 2023.

[@TheSlowe001]

You got your wish! I saw this in September and fortunately it was on a night he filled in…

[@MariaCalfaDePaul]

He is in it full time now. We Just saw it last Sunday and he was fantasic. The whole show wow!!

[@wendytrager4605]

Agree. He was the best choice!

[@mariainesminia7737]

Goose bumps! ❤️❤️❤️

[@djc4621]

No other way to put it: "Flawless!" Please give us more Neil Diamond covers!!!

[@PhillipsSounds]

One of the best impressions of Neil Diamond I've ever heard!

[@rbarnes3357]

Just amazing. I am 70 years old and seldom cry anymore this brought tears to my old dry eyes. Thank you!!!!

[@cococotte08]

Amazing, me too, I'm 69 , from Québec , my English is not good, but I understand enough , the song and I love Neil Diamond and all the song with the words who can touch my heart , sorry for my bad English ...XXX

[@HappyLife693]

Nick Fradiani absolutely nails this song. I had to keep looking at the video to make sure Neil Diamond hadn't stepped in

[@ninamarieify]

Wow one of the best cover🎙🎙🎸🎸🎸❤❤❤💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@donkey3187]

That wasnt a cover, it was an impersonation.

[@grammasscotsgirl]

Absolutely wonderful! I grew up with Neil Diamond playing as my mother was a huge fan. My husband is a huge AC/DC, Def Leppard, hard rock fan - but has a secret obsession with Neil Diamond music. When I started playing this he shouted from the other room "TURN IT UP!!!" and came out of the bedroom singing along. He was shocked when I said "And that wasn't even Neil."

[@kaybe2774]

I’ve listened to enough Diamond songs to say this is tremendous

[@benfigueroasr.8514]

Been big Neal Diamond fan for years and it's just incredible. Close your eyes and you're listing to Neal Diamond.

[@bobbycurtain]

Maybe the best song ever written. Everytime I here this song I literally get a tear in my eye and I have no idea why

[@thericallahan]

Just sat here and played this for my husband. We were signing it together. Whe it was over I showed him ot wasn't Neil. He was blown away. I can't imagine being the casting director when you came in to play and audition for the part. Well done. Goosebumps

[@Spfreedom247]

How beautiful that Neil Diamond ‘s legacy lives on through Nick. Wow I'm in tears.

[@laurentcardinal7748]

Jesus!!! He's good,! Brought a grown man here, to tears.😍

[@trc2812]

Wow, close your eyes and listen. Nick is Neil Diamond!

[@JohnKeogh-q6c]

Great love this great voice 😍✌️🎸🎸🎤☘️☘️🍀🍀

[@marciakrug9083]

I just saw Nick as Neil Diamond in "A Beautiful Noise", He was superb! Sounded exactly like Neil Diamond. Fabulous performer!!!!

[@TheKushy123]

WOW WOW

I didn’t see this coming…. WOW

[@CrashKunai]

His voice is just as haunting as Neil's

[@nancyjakuboski7276]

Wow, Nick..The best of the best! You did Neil proud! I can listen to this over and over again! ❤

[@anneburch1140]

ok I M CONVINCED THAT SOMEONE CAN PLAY NEILS SONGS AND BE GOOD AT IT THIS IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE NEIL SONG AND i i LOVED IT i AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING NICK IN A BEAUTIFUL NICE In DEc

[@pia755]

My husband is a huge Neil Diamond fan, not so much musicals, but he wanted to see this based on the music- Nick brought all of us to tears. Absolutely amazing!!!

[@milesseaman9484]

I'm 58 and this was one of my dad's favorite songs. He always said "they got it wrong with all of the strings and production on the original. This song and it's singer is enough." Proven here. My pops would love your version, as I do...Thanks

[@kimberlylove4785]

Amazing talent. If you close your eyes, you'd swear it was really Neil Diamond. Wish i could get to New York to see this beautiful talent in person.

[@vickifong]

Your acoustic version is fantastic! A big fan since American Idol, sorry it's been a tough journey, but you belong on Broadway! A wonderful interpreter of classic songs like Neil Diamond!

[@tighe2424]

Besides Neil this is the best version i ever heard

[@family2132]

This song always make me cry. But you know I keep thinkin' about Making my way back Well I'm New York City born and raised But nowadays I'm lost between two shores L.A.'s fine, but it ain't home New York's home But it ain't mine no more "I am"... I said To no one there And no one heard at all Not even the chair.❤

[@GracefulVibin]

Mind blown how good this is Nick. I hear Neal throughout the song but at the end I hear you. Really made me feel the lyrics of this song 🥹

[@briansidella9734]

Talk about a cover that hits home on the angst of this incredible song. Great job Nick and love the subtle changes. Release this as a single!

[@thomasalagna9354]

Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robincannamela5332]

I love Neil and you’ve captured him perfectly, however this song never made me truly bawl before. I’m sure the loss of my old girl dog enters into it but damn dude!!! Nick you nailed this!!!

[@DeniseA-k2v]

You were amazing, Nick! I cried when you sang...perfection. Congrats on your Bway debut and much success in upcoming shows... Bravo!

[@carolewegman]

Likewise I saw Nick as Neil Diamond and I was spellbound as was the whole audience. Continued success to Nick.🎉

[@MelissaCarlsen-t5j]

Wow. My Grandmother took me to see ND when I was 10, front row. I can’t imagine what she paid for those tickets right after the jazz singer came out. I never understood why she wanted me to go and I became a lifelong fan at the age of 10 of Neil Diamond’s music. Also a fan of American Idol so this was a shocker of a surprise. Nick is incredible.

[@mikey8view]

Nick Fradiani nailed it best!! Mirrors exactly Neil Diamond’s feeling for his beautiful noise

[@jzito9707]

Nick has nailed the sound of Neil, and honestly is actually a step or two above. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship in every way. Wow..

[@DarrenBazzoni]

Totally stunning 🔥. An incredible rendition of one of Neil Diamond’s finest songs.

[@AngelCandy805]

Currently waiting in the audience of A Beautiful Noise to watch Nick go on as Neil Diamond tonight! What a journey!

[@kimberlylove4785]

Enjoy!

[@feliciadiaz8341]

Grande Neil. Te amo ❤❤❤

[@annasousa-ye9ph]

Bring this kind of music back

[@ChrisJKing-se4dp]

if there is a list for the worlds best cover artists , nick would be at the top for sure

[@martytriola7336]

I went to a Neil Diamond concert at Madison Square Garden and have always loved his singing. I am now a big fan of Nick Fradiani. His rendition of "I Am ... I Said" is just as good as Neil Diamond.

[@skiron100]

i guess you forgot Neil wrote this so it can never be "as good"......covering a song is easy if you have a great voice but creating the song is something else, just my 2 cents.

[@joevalentin2450]

Awesome rendition of that great song. The best cover ever to be done on it.

[@bellaj4288]

OMG I love Neil diamond and you did this song so perfect Nick. You sounded just like Neil diamond. Thank you for the great song and the memories

[@Jyu524]

Just saw Nick this past weekend in "A Beautiful Noise." He was so perfect that it's hard for me to imagine another. And yes, this rendition of the song is unbelievable. I'm joining those of you with tears of joy.

[@antonetteficano345]

I was SO incredibly touched with Nick’s performance in The Beautiful Noise I keep listening to these videos over and over! My God Nick, you just shine!

[@annasousa-ye9ph]

Bring this kind of music back ❤

[@rhondadananay2106]

Saw Beautiful Noise in Boston and on Broadway with WillSwenson. Was bummed when Inheard Will Swenson was leaving. Had to check this guy out…was pleasantly surprised! Nobody will ever match Neil’s ahmazing voice,but this guy is pretty good.

[@mrtrump-pf1nx]

Dude you killed it !!!!

[@fullyCOOKed]

Incredible homage to a legend by a very worthy Idol winner.

[@albertovasari8430]

INCREDIBLE!!!!! AMAZING PERFORMANCE!

[@gusaugustine5025]

Oh my this is amazing!! Your voice is gold

[@jas2681]

Finger picking so spot on!! And then to strum… ❤

[@kimgeddes261]

This is a really good impression of Neil Diamond!

[@catherinewilliam266]

Unbelievable, this is incredible, I vote for more Neil Diamond covers too!!!

[@evelyncarlson8891]

OMG! If I didn't see it, I would think it was Neil singing. I've seen the show in Boston and NYC. I will have to travel from Houston to NYC again to see the show!

[@romeodone212]

This is off the charts good! Incredible voice and guitar skills to match! Take a bow!

[@kathleenzalewski6935]

Beautiful sounds like Neil Diamond. Great job. Listened over 100 times, just love it

[@colleengrass3160]

Nick, what an amazing voice!

[@erniemaalat3588]

cool legendary song continues💪😁

[@steveschein6935]

My wife thought I was good singing Sweet Caroline. You got Neil nailed❤

[@christilatintity]

Wow! So amazing. This song always captured me when I was younger and my Dad would play this on 8 track. Lol! Can I request "Forever In Blue Jeans" I would freaking LOVE to hear your modern interpretation of that song! It's one of my absolute fave feel good, grounding songs.

[@JoePrice-dm3tw]

ND fan from way back when, and this I must say is the best impression of ND that I have ever heard, {and I have heard many in my time}! Young man, you are doing Mr. Neil Diamond very proud, instant fan, sounds just like ND

[@TravelTunesRUN]

Your cover of "I Am… I Said" was absolutely amazing and truly brought a unique and heartfelt touch to our music video. Thank you

[@csloane4129]

Just saw Nick on last night's Idol finale. WOW. What a voice. What a presence. He's also just so beyond beautiful!!!! Now I'm on a mission to hear everything he's been doing. (This is so good!!!)

[@sharon7868]

You are fantastic! To think I met you in Milford when your dad was playing and you were too shy to si g. LOOK AT YOU NOW! I bumped into your dad at Lalunas a couple of months ago

[@tanyap7083]

Exquisite performance... thank you for sharing your wonderful voice with the world... i could listemn to you 24 hrs a day... truly amazing. As a soprano coloratura myself, as a child i would spend hours and hours, for years and years listening to Neil Diamond and his songs. You nailed it! 🌻⚘

[@gigimcmillan2471]

Just saw Nick on Broadway tonight. Superb.

[@elleallison4975]

Just back from NY . Seen this show on Broadway and was totally blown away . My best ever musical, and I’ve seen plenty. Congrats from Belfast

[@jackofall67]

Please make this available to download as a single!

[@lizbethliss101]

I went yesterday to see it's a beautiful noise and I was amazed by his performance 👏. He sounds exactly like Neil Diamond. All the cast gave 100%.❤

[@barbararobbins5309]

I just saw Nick perform in "A Beautiful Noise,," and he was amazing. I could have sworn he was Neil Diamond. What a wonderful show. It introduced me to Nick, and I was really impressed by his performance!

[@ronaldpiccoli8063]

Nick, traveled to New York on the worst day in the past 60 years to hear you play and watch you perform. It was worth it! You did an amazing jo b in front of a packed theater. Can't wait until you make it back to CT and perform again at the "Kate".

[@janin567]

Beautiful. ❤

[@video198712]

I want to see this when it come to Milwaukee, WI I love Nick Fradiani!!!!

[@markschweitzer661]

This is ethereal

[@rosea5864]

Beautiful!!

[@cpbeste]

Wow! Long time Neil Diamond fan. This is as close as you can get! Most EXCELLENT

[@MichaelDeBernardis]

Stunning

[@frankadavid]

A week ago I went to the Broadway show. What an experience! Still enjoying!

[@EphemeralProductions]

Beautiful nick ! Thanks so much for the vid paisan!

[@chriscavanagh5828]

This is simply fantastic, so warming to close your eyes and to be taken away. Well done!!! Well Done!!!

[@jonweaver4605]

Incredible

[@suzanneburkeonline]

Absolutely owned it. You were mesmerizing on Broadway, just brilliant.

[@barbaralynnotte6432]

Beautiful job, beautiful song! I want more music from you, please.❤️

[@barbaralynnotte6432]

Hi, nice to meet you too. Such pretty voice! ❤️

[@ericmccarty65]

Amazing

[@suemccollum2593]

So incredibly beautiful Nick! Really love everything about this song ❤️

[@marielineroy1531]

Went to the Neil diamond show yesterday. I was really impressed with nick, great job.

[@ecf303]

Which day of the week did he perform?

[@josecastaneda5771]

L.A.'s fine, the sun shines most the time And the feeling is "lay back" Palm trees grow and rents are low But you know I keep thinkin' about Making my way back Well I'm New York City born and raised But nowadays I'm lost between two shores L.A.'s fine, but it ain't home New York's home But it ain't mine no more "I am"... I said To no one there And no one heard at all Not even the chair "I am"... I cried "I am"... said I And I am lost and I can't Even say why Leavin' me lonely still Did you ever read about a frog Who dreamed of bein' a king And then became one Well except for the names And a few other changes If you talk about me The story is the same one But I got an emptiness deep inside And I've tried But it won't let me go And I'm not a man who likes to swear But I never cared For the sound of being alone "I am"... I said To no one there And no one heard at all Not even the chair "I am"... I cried "I am"... said I And I am lost and I can't Even say why "I am"... I said "I am"... I cried "I am"

[@SA-de7em]

Beautiful, you have such a gift Nick, thankyou for sharing this. I can't stop listening to your performance. I too grew up listening to Neil all the time with my father, we were fortunate enough to see him perform in Australia, what beautiful memories this brings back...thankyou for keeping his music alive, well done.

[@kathleendunn3091]

Amazing Nick its the voice and phrasing is mind blowing so happy for you continued success to you love you

[@grahamharris8906]

Listen to a guy in old albuferia Portugal ! In the old town . I’m a massive diamond fan and honestly he’s the best impression singer . It’s fighting if you google it it comes up . I think he was in Portugal X factor 😀

[@debbiemoeller1301]

Fabulous

[@manfredo67er]

What a Voice! One of the Best Songs ever! Great!

[@brucedgale]

Great cover

[@angieakeroyd9077]

Nick:what Amazing Voice you have❤.I Can't wait to hear more Songs❤❤.

[@colincoutts2070]

Just so Beautiful noise on Broadway and you were absolutely amazing if you are the alternate the other guy must be out of this world. Thank you very much

[@Steve-cw1zo]

Your heart n soul makes this special.

[@tiralyn]

So so so excited to see you in A Beautiful Noise on May 8th!

[@juliannemyers1726]

Best ever! Thankyou for putting this out there!