Paul Simon Inducts Neil Diamond into the RRHOF

Paul Simon Inducts Neil Diamond in to the RRHOF and asks: "what took so long??"

[@Better_Call_Raul]

Elvis was a great performer and singer but he was not a songwriter. Dylan was also two out of three. Mediocre performer at best. Neil is one of the very few that truly excelled at all three.

[@suedesch-carney883]

I love Neil Diamond so much he cracked me up on this award yeah it was about time I know it was a long time ago I just came across this video anyway good job

[@jnwd1723]

If you've never seen the old movie The Jazz Singer with Neil Diamond do so. It's excellent!

[@gerritveldhuisen7748]

Neil Diamond was in 1977, four days on Tour in Netherland.there were problems with the Hammond organ (117 Volt America-Europe 220 Volt) I'm approached by Lou van Rees Management for a solution to my Hammond Rent.After four days I got my B3 Hammond returned with Fire spots of Cigarettes.It frustrated me.They have me removed me from the Neil Diamond Fan Club because I had this listed on their site.Never Excuse of Neil Diamond '

[@leronputnam5917]

The first date with my wife of 37 years was " The Jazz Singer"

[@annamrazkova8811]

Paul’s Simon grandfather from Slovakia- Orava. Neil’ s Diamond grandparents from Ukraina and Polen. Slawisch poetisc souls.

[@viacrucis2509]

Neil Diamond. The man whose music raised me.

[@MrMazins1]

Paul Simon and Neil Diamond are true legends.

[@gerritveldhuisen7748]

Neil Diamond was in 1977, four days on Tour in Netherland.there were problems with the Hammond organ (110Volt America-Europe 220 Volt) I'm approached by Lou van Rees Management for a solution to my Hammond Rent.After four days I got my B3 Hammond returned with Fire spots of Cigarettes.It frustrated me.They have me removed me from the Neil Diamond Fan Club because I had this listed on their site.Never Excuse of Neil Diamond x

[@nancywarren7331]

Paul is the ONE

[@lunasinger2735]

Damn right--What took so long!

[@survivrs]

Thank you Paul for stating the obvious. Why did it take 20 years before he was finally inducted??

[@susanlawrence8401]

Right?!?!? “What took so long?” Exactly Paul!!

[@karinpaesold4734]

Gut gesagt.. Warum? Er hatte es schon so lange verdient ❤❤❤ Aber für manche Personen ist er einfach unbequem, aber gerade das macht ihn aus. Sich anpassen ist leicht...

[@roseblake5803]

@@karinpaesold4734- What makes him uncomfortable for people. Never heard that before.

[@nancywarren7331]

Paul has a great sense of humor❤

[@MrChrispy777]

Paul Simon is a fellow artist, of the softer rock genre. Both are Jewish, and both are accomplished singer/songwriters, and I don't think Paul was roasting Neil. They were all having fun that night.

[@747heavyboeing3]

One legend inducting another legend!!

[@lynntempleton9640]

A great singer, a great entertainer....master songwriter.

[@gerritveldhuisen7748]

Neil Diamond was in 1977, four days on Tour in Netherland.there were problems with the Hammond organ (110Volt America-Europe 220 Volt) I'm approached by Lou van Rees Management for a solution to my Hammond Rent.After four days I got my B3 Hammond returned with Fire spots of Cigarettes.It frustrated me.They have me removed me from the Neil Diamond Fan Club because I had this listed on their site.Never Excuse of Neil Diamond

[@lindakinney5409]

I have his album I think, it was his first, a dot to dot cover which I have never connected. I love all your music. Have been to 10 concerts. Never a dull monument. I wish well and your family. Will never miss your voice in my head!! Take care of your life!!!👑👑👑😄😄😄😇😇😇😊😊😊.

[@mary.gcarpenter1490]

Its about time. Why did it take so long??? And Ive seen that movie many many times. I have it in my collection. I would have every cd he ever made if I could have afforded them. But I do have all of my favorites of his on a play list that I play all the time. In my opinion he truly is the best.

[@MertonHayford]

3:45 Great how Neil is recording Paul's speech.

[@garys8357]

Two of my all time hero's.. Amazing to see and hear. Neil is probably my all time favourite voice. Paul is one of my all time best composer/musicians! Great Day!

[@robinjung2937]

I’m wondering the same thing why he wasn’t abducted in the rock n hall of fame? He should have along time ago, he’s an absolute awesome singer. He is phenomenal 😊

[@therealjoebloggs]

Neil Diamond acknowledges that when he started out as a Brill Bldg. songwriter, he was in awe of Simon and wondered if he could ever be as good and as successful as Paul. Fortunately, meeting and working alongside Paul Simon didn't daunt our Neil and he went on to be the great star he is and always was. A lesser man might have crumbled, as they say...

[@tonyreilley2842]

Imagine high school with Barbra Streisand, Bobby Fischer, and Neil Diamond as your classmates. Brooklyn's Erasmus Hall.

[@MrPernell27]

the picked him becauas neil diamond asked him

[@shelvajeanbuzzerd2618]

iam dissapointed in the language he chose to use especialy with his cjildren present i have lost somr respect for the man iheld in high regard. sjb

[@shelvajeanbuzzerd2618]

MrPernell27 nice by nu] lhave been follpwing you for the past 50 years and ypu have been someone i would of like to know l will continue to listen to your music. and i wish you continued sucess . sjb? ? i have two brothets andthe

[@shelvajeanbuzzerd2618]

n ivy choy 0

[@jennymccauslan6313]

Well done Paul Simon👏

[@steelersfan7238]

@Jayoung1000 Same here! Two legends.

[@jdbnosik]

About time!!!

[@taniamaramartinipereira276]

Paul simon e Arthur garfunkel são maravilhosos e junto com Neil Diamond são joias preciosas !!

[@solitaryman8602]

Having followed Neil' music and live shows for more than 40 years, I thought Paul Simon was a strange choice. Apart from being Jewish New Yorker's there is very little musically they have in common. Paul's twee Iive shows are no match to Neil's bombastic marathon salvation shows. I think Bruce Springsteen would have been better. The Boss has yet to acknowledge that his live shows have been more than a little influenced by the bejeweled showman.

[@poning8184]

Both Jewish New Yorkers.

[@kln58cub]

Totally agree. The only good thing he said was What took so long. Simon came off as totally apathetic! Diamond deserved much better.

[@johnkehe9082]

@@kln58cub Apathetic? Don't think so. He and Neil were both hustling songs in NYC long before their fame. That was a funny, affectionate tribute, by a fellow songwriting master.

[@patsanders329]

@@johnkehe9082 I totally agree, he did a great job 👏! Like his humour 👍

[@Jayoung1000]

Two of my favorite artists!

[@lilyfloom7835]

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[@AnthonyMonaghan]

Marty Fufkin...kick a grown man ass.

[@BeemerTwelve]

Are video recorders available for purchase in North America?

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

I own every vinyl album and the rest on CDs, of his music. Also, have him playing himself in a 1965 episode of the TV show Mannix

[@nolavout3025]

Mannix, now theres a blast from the past!!!!

[@CarlMarksmoney]

..."maybe not Tom Waits" .., that's a funny remark Paul!

[@ivantopolcic]

Maybe not Tom Waits hahahaha

[@thenewhorizons]

@Jayoung1000 Mine too!

[@lynnfoy623]

1/26/2016 thank you

[@JR-zv6qm]

One of the best inductions, if not the best.

[@snookyd8917]

❤Everyone’s a little tipsy.

[@carmenaguilaraguilsr7545]

Paul Simon siempre vas a estar compaginado con garfumkel ,para mí muy litell tawn y la Sra Robinson ,yo te vi en Málaga con la princesa Leia 😎😎😎

[@geoffheaney5114]

Gee ,couldn't the little pratt ,just acnowledge ,that he is a great singer ,songwriter, that brought so much joy to millions of people! Ihave to say paul ,you came across as envious and bitter 🙄

[@johnt1440]

Awful induction by Paul Simon.His job was not to buddy roast but make a strong case why Neil Diamond belongs in the Hall.When the guitar influence of Diamond's first hit "Cherry Cherry" in rock alone should have gotten him in.I thought Simon's African story was atleast going to give props to Tap Root Manuscript (Diamond's platinum African-influenced album released 16 years before Graceland).But ofcourse even that story was told for a lame joke.Why it is always better for a current rock star to induct a legend (Chris Martin would have been great),not an old chart competitor with jealousy issues.

[@rogerwelsh2335]

John T it was one of the worst introductions I’ve seen by far. I still don’t know why he chose him in the 1st place

[@Awesoman]

Not sure where all the hate is coming from. Simon seemed pretty respectful to me and made a good point about his late induction. These two go way back as they both started out as songwriters around the same time.

[@johnt1440]

@@Awesoman Even ND fans have observed that Neil sounded somewhat defensive.I would be too if the only song mentioned by Simon was You Don't Bring Me Flowers.The award induction usually is about the artists career accomplishments related to the award.Not backhanded humor.

[@mikekaylor1226]

I love Neil Diamond! He should have been inducted in 1991. He should have been inducted by someone other than Paul Simon, Simon gave the worst induction I've ever seen. No enthusiasm at all, no relating back to his early incredible classics. More like a roast than a joyful introduction.

[@lucky35812]

Paul Simon is very full of himself.....

[@bstb1958]

hall is a joke

[@iamtheralwus]

Funny guy!

[@elliemenzel7939]

The Tom Waits joke is still the best!!!

[@rockymountainrose8189]

Why in the world did they choose Paul Simon to do the RRHOF induction speech for Neil Diamond? Neil may not of had a prepared speech but Paul Simon did and so disrespectful to have his own agenda. Oh well, CONGRATS to Neil Diamond and well deserved!!!

[@montiralei]

Maybe because Neil Diamond considers Paul Simon a friend and mentor, and specifically requested that he be the one to do it?

[@rogerwelsh2335]

I agree it was the worst speech ever. Neil gets 1 shit at this and Simon gives the most uninspired speech ever

[@geoffheaney5114]

Whoa !!Awkward 🙄🙄

[@irishman4671]

Paul comes across as so bitter and jealous. Not a fan.

[@lucky35812]

exactly.....

[@su-rv2uq]

I think he is a jerk, and I am sure he was jealous of Art's talent.

[@Skane365]

Garfunkel is obviously a much better singer, but not a musician or a songwriter. One need only look at their post S&G careers to see who was the key individual in their duo.

[@4timesnow318]

Forgettable induction speech.

[@LoveLife-wy8gt]

Paul Simon is the most over rated artist ever .

[@robmorrison1043]

Bob Malboeuf , Congratulations on the single most asinine comment ever posted on KZbin! PS catalog of songs is greater than 99 % off all artists you can ever dream of. The man has written some of the most iconic songs of his generation. If he had j it st written Bridge over troubled Water, he should be in the hall. So once again, congrats on being LOST.

[@debbiemaddox9360]

Love Life Paul Simon is one of the best writers of the 20th century. He has so many great songs and sang with one of the best if not the best singers of all times (Art Garfunkel). Paul is also one of the best guitar players ever. You better study up before you speak.

[@rogerwelsh2335]

Love Life you are 100% correct. Simon is really overrated. I’m not saying he is absolutely horrible, he just doesn’t deserve to be revered like he is

[@Skane365]

It sounds like you haven't been listening to music in the last 20 years. Almost every year there's an artist who sets a new record in the "overrated" category.

[@gavinmckenna3166]

Over rated?..come on.go and listen to Graceland or Surprise or Rhythm of the Saints or Sranger to Stranger which he recorded in his 70's.the man is a musical genius rightly revered throughout the world.an American icon.the world will be listening to Paul Simon long after you and I are gone!I didnt even mention those other over rated songs American tune,The Boxer or Bridge Over Troubled Water.an artist would be lucky to have recorded one iconic songs.Simon literally has done dozens

[@MK-bj5uo]

He is a highly over-rated and obviously jealous little man.

[@PapagenoMF]

Paul Simon is the greatest songwriter in modern history. You're insane.

[@rogerwelsh2335]

M K I totally agree. He is way overrated. Doesn’t mean he’s horrible, just way overrated

[@nolavout3025]

Just a strange sense of humour

[@servantofg-d5393]

By the way, Elvis was a Jew. If you don't believe me - look it up yourself.

[@ruthparker1140]

Weird choice for his induction. Paul Simon is a pompous little wanna be. Neil outshines him big time. And Simon is nothing without Garfunkle.

[@musicfan56708]

Ruth Parker Neil and Paul have been great friends for many,many years...Neil even performing Paul’s iconic song ‘The Boxer’ not so long ago...and Neil requested Paul for his induction.Paul Simon is one of the greatest songwriters and performers of our time and his catalogue of music is legendary.His solo work stands alongside his Simon and Garfunkel years as proof of the man’s outstanding talent.You don’t praise one artist by ripping another to shreds and Neil Diamond would hate that as he has always admired Paul so much and considered him as a mentor.You need your head examined by even thinking that,never mind writing it for anyone to read. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2KtpX-mhq9kbdE&feature=share