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

[@benfigueroasr.8514]

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

[@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!!!

[@tighe2424]

Besides Neil this is the best version i ever heard

[@ninamarieify]

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

[@donkey3187]

That wasnt a cover, it was an impersonation.

[@PhillipsSounds]

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

[@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!!!

[@laurentcardinal7748]

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

[@StephanKaiser-d3q]

I hope to get the chance to see Nick in Europe one day. He is a gift for Neil Diamond Fans.

[@Spfreedom247]

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

[@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."

[@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

[@kaybe2774]

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

[@CrashKunai]

His voice is just as haunting as Neil's

[@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.

[@trc2812]

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

[@LorieSkonieczny]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Nick is amazing in A Beautiful Noise. I can't stop listening.

[@Scarlett9200]

I saw Neil Diamond in concert 30 years ago and his last tour, and watched Nick's season of Idol. I would've never guessed he'd do Broadway. I saw the last performance in Chicago, and Nick's voice was INCREDIBLE, UNCANNY, WOW! It truly was A Beautiful Noise! If you never saw Neil Diamond in concert, Nick Fradiani DELIVERS!

[@Belle55555]

Just saw it !!! Omg!!! Nick blew me away!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JohnKeogh-q6c]

Anyone listening to this guy Wow😍👀🎸☘️☘️🍀🍀🎤

[@davidg7123]

Me! From Spain

[@halliesetters5126]

My friend and I just saw you last night, and you are absolutely amazing at being Neil Diamond for beautiful noise. Here in Dayton Ohio. Thank you for a wonderful experience. We absolutely loved your singing and talent

[@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

[@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.❤

[@RosesNightengales]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@mikey8view]

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

[@carolewegman]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@annasousa-ye9ph]

Bring this kind of music back

I didn’t see this coming…. WOW

[@jzito9707]

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

[@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 🥹

[@HappyLife693]

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

[@DeniseA-k2v]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@nancyjakuboski7276]

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

[@ChrisJKing-se4dp]

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

[@albertovasari8430]

INCREDIBLE!!!!! AMAZING PERFORMANCE!

[@feliciadiaz8341]

Grande Neil. Te amo ❤❤❤

[@DarrenBazzoni]

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

[@annasousa-ye9ph]

Bring this kind of music back ❤

[@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

[@AngelCandy805]

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

[@kimberlylove4785]

Enjoy!

[@joevalentin2450]

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

[@sayitaintsl0w]

I grew up listening to Neil D. As well as his son, Mike D. My mother and I just took a road trip together and listened to him for 2000 miles or more. When we returned home last week we both agreed that we would love to see him in concert. After looking into it we found A Beautiful Noise. Having listened to Nick singing we then both agreed that we needed to see the show. Hoping to travel from the East coast and join my mother with her twin sister and younger twin sisters to see the show in July. Tickets are limited. Crossing my fingers that we can find five tickets! Either way, I will be purchasing tickets for my mothers Christmas gift. Nicks voice is amazing and the show looks like incredible fun.

[@jeffreyfriedler8159]

I saw Neil Diamond in concert several times and I have to say that this is a really impressive rendition! Looking forward to seeing the Beautiful Noise musical.

[@fullyCOOKed]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@gusaugustine5025]

Oh my this is amazing!! Your voice is gold

[@thomasalagna9354]

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

[@JohnKeogh-q6c]

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

[@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

[@kimgeddes261]

This is a really good impression of Neil Diamond!

[@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!

[@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.

[@catherinewilliam266]

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

[@paulbennett6914]

We just saw you tonight. A beautiful noise indeed! You absolutely owned that role!

[@mrtrump-pf1nx]

Dude you killed it !!!!

[@jas2681]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@michaelnovick6716]

If I closed my eyes when listening to you I see Neil

[@romeodone212]

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

[@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

[@steveschein6935]

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

[@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

[@emmanuelpenaflor7226]

Neil is that you ? You're amazing.

[@swanman1984.]

I closed my eyes and this was neil diamond singing

[@Garrison1971]

Just beautiful

[@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%.❤

[@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!!!)

[@frankadavid]

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

[@doobeedoo2]

He is Neil Diamond here. Incredible.

[@janetg.]

Just saw you in Cleveland tonight and you were amazing!!!! Thank you for such an incredible show!!!

[@kathleenzalewski6935]

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

[@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?

[@colleengrass3160]

Nick, what an amazing voice!

[@cpbeste]

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

[@dawnwood5883]

Omg I thought he was really Neil Diamond ...whooooop so good xx

[@suzanneburkeonline]

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

[@manfredo67er]

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

[@erniemaalat3588]

cool legendary song continues💪😁

[@Bmandelste]

Just saw him as Neil Diamond. Fabulous

[@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".

[@lolitairong1488]

Impressive, you did justice to Neil Diamond's emotion-packed song, I AM....

[@ninamarieify]

This is fantastic🎙🎙🎙🎵🎵🎶🤩

[@alang5245]

Oh goodness this was amazing!!

[@rosaalcaide513]

A los hombres como les gusta cantar esta canción de NEILDI❤❤❤

[@Steve-cw1zo]

Your heart n soul makes this special.

[@video198712]

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

[@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"

[@cathyf6848]

OMG you’re spot on!!😮😮😮😮😮

[@Laly-yf6gi]

Me encantó!!!! emociona😢

[@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