PLAY ME - Neil Diamond

Is it surprising that this song, released in May 1972, became an almost instant superhit?
Perhaps it's one of your favourite songs too. But is it easy to interpret or explain the meaning of the song? Many have, in fact, put up their own interpretation of this song in different forums; some think Neil is talking about his guitar in this apparent love song, others mention religious connotations.
Well, just as works of art - like paintings that are open to the viewer's own interpretation - I hope you will interpret this song according to your own response to the song. Whether that be emotional, inspiring, romantic or spiritual, I believe as a fan you cannot overlook the unmatched voice of this singer, the melody and his unique singing style.

[@carle8608]

Neil, thank you for the beautiful music. This song is still wonderful after all these years……

[@Nas18]

Yes Carle, it is and will always be wonderful. Thank you for your comment.

[@sahmed508]

Heard this song after a long time. Nostalgic!👌

[@Nas18]

Thank you for the comment! So glad to have brought the song back to you and really great to see that you enjoyed it :)

[@joseluisindovino1882]

una de las mejores canciones de NEIL DIAMOND gracias gracias gracias

[@Nas18]

Thank you for your comment. Yes, you are so right, it is one of his best

[@user-gd1dm7zi2b]

Das Lied ist so schön und Neil singt es mit viel Gefühl. Das Video passt perfekt. Danke Nas. 🤗

[@Nas18]

@@user-gd1dm7zi2b - Schönen Dank Eva! Do hast es so treffend gesagt daß Neil es mit so viel Gefühl gesungen hat. Und vielen Dank für das Kompliment zum Video🥰

[@narareisdasilva9729]

Linda demais essa música, amo muito e nunca canso de ouvir Neil Diamond !!!😍❤💎❤👏👏👏👏

[@Nas18]

sim, graças a Deus por fãs como você (yes, thank God for fans like you!)

[@didiwongo]

Beautiful video. Thanks so much. I have always loved this song ❤

[@Nas18]

Thank you so much for your appreciation, I don't think there is a single fan who does not love this song.

[@mariaisabelgarciaborges1917]

Es todo un placer escuchar esta canción ..

[@Nas18]

Gracias por tus palabras, tan ciertas. (Thank you for your words, so true)

[@evaengel6299]

Wonderful Song 🥰❤️🌹✨💫🌟⚡

[@Nas18]

Absolutely agree, I think it's the favourite song of many fans :)

[@hebegabanineves8706]

K lindezaa de música ! Neil sempre amooooo

[@susansapp6136]

When you dig down to the bottom of this, accepting all of life (and for many, it may have the lure of a relationship), it begins by luring anyone into what was laying beside him. It was the music. Relationships are important, but the music will take you. Very, VERY VERY deep. It is the eternal language understood by all ... and it always will be. You don't need to speak a particular language, it still moves you. It haunts you. It springs up like new flowers in springtime, with a new glow for your next encounter. Love, war, pain, religion, joy ... all of it is in the music.

[@Nas18]

Hi Susan - what a beautiful description and interpretation of music, of the essential role it plays in so many areas of life. Music certainly binds us, no matter how far apart we are physically. Thanks for recognising all this and for commenting.😊

[@user-gd1dm7zi2b]

Mit Musik kann man alles sagen. Sie bleibt und das ist so gut. ❤❤❤😊

[@anninacoricello4704]

Non riesco a percepire il significato della canzone, ma riesco a tradurre per me le sensazioni che mi trasmette, romanticismo puro. Una dichiarazione d'amore. Meravigliosamente profonda ed emozionante, come "I am...said"

[@Nas18]

Only the songwriter can explain the full meaning of a song. But basically most of Neil's songs are about love, maybe this one has something to do with a sense of guilt. But it is enough to appreciate his voice and the melody he has created with the words.

[@luciacj7280]

❤

[@anamariahurtado6972]

Romanticismo puro!!! Hermoso!!! Gracias!!! ❤️❤️

[@Nas18]

Yes, he is a romantic soul, and some of us relate to that :)

[@anamariahurtado6972]

@@Nas18 Very romantic soul, thank you for sharing ❤️

[@bennieerasmus4375]

Love it 💎

[@Nas18]

Hi Bennie, thank you so much for your comments, truly appreciated!

[@ildaortiz2658]

Bello el bella canción, me recreo escuchando te siempre

[@Nas18]

Si, uno de sus mejores (yes, one of his best)

[@keithsymons5708]

Such a beautiful love song

[@Nas18]

You are right, one of his best :)

[@58joana]

Your video is very beautiful and the photos you if Neil are of "my Neil ", in the sense that they show him like I think he was in those inspired days. Very well chosen, indeed! As for the meaning of the song, well, as you wisely say, it can have several different meanings for different people. To me it is a stream of consciousness ( to use his own phrase). I don't even attribute a meaning to it. Rather a feeling! This song makes me really feel! The same with some other four or five of his early songs. They spark or ignite something inside me. This doesn't happen with all his songs. I truely believe that there was some kind of devine intervention when he wrote some songs. I think the photo at 1:49 captures exactly what I mean! So glad you pisted this! TY❤

[@Nas18]

Thanks so much for your comments, Joanna. It really pleases me that you found the video beautiful and that it brought back memories of "your Neil", that is wonderful :) I agree with much of what you say esp. about it being a "stream of consciousness" song, one that essentially makes one "feel" - which itself imparts meaning to the song. Please keep visiting, your comments are much appreciated :)

[@cindyblankfield1961]

Nas thanks for the beautiful 😍 post

[@cindyblankfield1961]

I've been a FAN of Neil's since the beginning he moves me to a different place 😌

[@Nas18]

@@cindyblankfield1961 Hi Cindy - thanks so much for your comments. So glad you liked the video!

[@Nas18]

@@cindyblankfield1961 - Yes Cindy, he does seem to have the power to do that to so many of his fans. You are special yourself if you are his fan :)

[@mariajosecanadarodrigo3936]

Una de sus mejores canciones ,sin dudarlo

[@Nas18]

absolutamente! :)

[@luciacj7280]

❤