Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Neil Diamond - I Am... I Said!!

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Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Neil Diamond - I Am... I Said!!
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[@patchesblue155]

Always loved that song. To me, it was a defiant declaration to the world that, even if he was alone and insignificant to others, he was still a person and still mattered. "I am, I said, to no one there, and no one heard at all, not even the chair" has to be one of the saddest lyrics I've ever heard. This would be a rabbit hole well worth the trip.

[@Lilbit371]

He wrote this when he first moved to LA and was struggling to get his career started. He said it is a true story of loneliness in his small apartment. Listen to his America song. Watch him as The Jazz Singer in the movie of the same name.

[@jamessexton2807]

"Solitary Man", "Cherry, Cherry", "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon", "Thank the Lord for the Night Time", "Kentucky Woman", "Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show", "Holly Holy", "Cracklin' Rosie", "Song Sung Blue", "Longfellow Serenade", "Forever in Blue Jeans", "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" (with Barbra Streisand), "Love on the Rocks", "Hello Again", "America", ..... do them! Do them all!

[@shelq3814]

Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show is my favorite!

[@connieleighton4375]

You left out play me which is beautiful

[@carladewitt1947]

@@shelq3814 Mine too!!

[@lesliegolding7159]

And Sweet Caroline!

[@baldbuthandsome]

I was an entertainer for 25 years and sang a lot of Neil songs, enjoyed performing Desiree because my wife was 14 years older than me ❤💯💯

[@xScooterAZx]

He was in "The Jazz Singer " in 1980. He played Jess Robin,the main character. Near the end he is in a sparkling blue shirt. Beautiful. He sings the song "America".

[@cindydriscoll1796]

He was meant to be a canter by his parents so i have been told. He was one in a broader sense, sang for all and uplifted for all

[@stephenstrudwick8095]

When you have a chance, you should check out "You Don't Bring Me Flowers", a duet by Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand, which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1978. Funnily enough, "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" was written by Neil Diamond with Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and was originally released by Diamond as a solo track on his 1977 album "I'm Glad You're Here with Me Tonight." Early in 1978, Barbra Streisand covered the song on her album "Songbird." These recordings were spliced together by different radio stations, creating unofficial duets, the success of which led to the studio bringing both artists together for an official duet recording. 🤩

[@grateful1609]

Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show, studio version.

[@texasron9131]

Fortunate to see this prolific singer/songwriter in Fort Worth, back in 1971 … front row seats! What a talented guy!!

[@marablemorgan8292]

This came out when I was in college!!! 1971!

[@planojag595]

My mom loved playing his music in the house while I was growing up. My favorites from Neil Diamond are Love on the Rocks, Hello Again, Forever in Blue Jeans, I Am...I Said, America, Cracklin' Rosie, September Morn, Sweet Caroline, and You Don't Bring Me Flowers (duet with Barbra Streisand).

[@theodoreritola7641]

I was 11 n 1971 when Neil D RELEASED this great song as a kid in kodiak Alaska loving life with my family , The good ol very good years

[@raymondcritchell7753]

I live in France, born in Center of Africa (Victoria Falls), grew up Loving this Song - & I've Never even heard of YOU dude; what's going on pal,,

[@audreyross5580]

He is speaking of making it big and being in LA and missing his old life back in new York. "A frog who dreamed of being a king and became one"

[@marlenemerow3769]

Yes, Neil starred in a movie called "The Jazz Singer". However, he was just a staff song writer before he began a solo career. He wrote many songs for other famous artists. He's an icon!! Do more from him please. "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" with Barbra Streisand highlights both their talents.

[@brendaguerin5423]

I had forgotton how good he is ,love his songs and voice!!!!

[@marilynrigsby6874]

Huge writer of songs❤❤Always wanted to see him live😢few chances I had couldn't get tickets without huge $$$$

[@JS-TexanJeff]

Check out Red Red Wine....originally Neil Diamond, but made very popular by UB40. Neil thanked them repeatedly for making a #1 song that he got royalties from.

[@samueltabo3390]

LOL! This song came out in 1971. Dated somewhat, but still emotional and one of his best

[@jasonremy1627]

Such a great writer and performer!

[@CindyBlecker]

Neil Diamond. … America

[@susiealles5878]

You would love Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show!

[@terrywright8731]

One of my favorites.

[@joanallen5253]

That song gets me. I was young newly wed whose husband hated NYC. It was my home. As an only child leaving friends and family to live 700 miles away I cried when I first heard this song. Might be hard for others to see NYC that way, but being born and raised there it was home. I didn't move to LA but another place with palm trees and low rent

[@barbaraclark9423]

Coming to America … next please 😊

[@RPrice-qz8wg]

You should check out he ain't heavy he's my brother by the hollies. Quite a uplifting song.

[@baldbuthandsome]

He wrote songs for other artists too including The Monkeys, He wrote so many hits they called him the HIT MACHINE. He wrote I'm a Believer and Red Red Wine for himself but UB 40 Made it the hit it became

[@sherigrow6480]

Besides his own hits, he was a songwriter for other people as well, including I'm a Believer from the Monkees (covered in Shrek),

[@philipem1000]

Sweet Caroline Da-DA-DAH -- yeah. I believe he had 38 top tens. He wrote much music for others as well. I see a lot of others have listed some of his MANY hits... I think his later live performances show his age and health; so look for something from the 70s or 80s. Hot August Night was a live album full of bangers. You'd like Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show.

[@CharlesWalker-sf8td]

When Neil wrote this song he was going through a severe emotional problem that's why that's why singing about what he's going through and he was told that song wouldn't do anything because of the one line about no one heard not even the chair he was at the top of the world but he was so alone did he had nowhere to go and no one to talk to

[@genenekoebelin8707]

I saw him with the bishop of Albany

[@Emilie-one]

The only movie I can think of that has a singer in rhinestones and everything was Wayne Newton in the movie Vegas vacation with Chevy Chase. Was that what you were thinking of?

[@snezzevp]

Check out Forever in Blue Jeans. 🔥

[@mypie3301]

ND is OG.

[@dawnbailey910]

He has a duet with Barbara steistand

[@MichaelShipley-u7t]

Check out Cracklin’ Rose.

[@charlesstraight5499]

Is the nineteen sixties is when the rents were low.

[@alanberesford7900]

BP, You would not be the only person with a beef with Neil young, lynard and skynard called him out on Southern man, after something he said.

[@CarolHenshaw]

Neil Diamond's duet with Barbra Streisand, You Don't Bring Mw Flowers is a truly beautiful song. Always been a fan of his music.

[@christianmarler2253]

"You hardly talk to me anymore when I come through the door at the end of the day."

[@barbaramay1866]

The live performance at the Grammys is stunning. The way he looks at her and takes her hand in his makes me melt every time.

[@TheEricthefruitbat]

I was at a heavy metal concert a little while ago. Before the band took the stage, taped music was being played. When Sweet Caroline started up, an arena full of metal-heads sang along with passion! Everybody loves Neil.

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

He just retired from performing. He has Parkinson’s Disease, and recently had his farewell tour. So we can all wish him the best….

[@annemaclean6634]

It's very sad to hear that, I certainly wish him all the best. All the pleasure he's given to so many people over the years with his great music, it's a fantastic legacy.

[@willfromyadkinville]

God speed! sorry to hear that!

[@clare1061]

That news breaks my heart

[@stevejoshua9536]

Is it just me, or has there been huge amount of celebrities who have fallen victim to seriously heartbreaking sicknesses in recent years ?

[@earth2kosmickitty]

I think about him often. I grew up listening to him, and watching him on tv. He's one of my all time favorite artists. Such a beautiful man, has a beautiful soul. with an equally beautiful voice. Thank you Mr. Diamond, we love you, and may the Lord grant you strength and comfort each day. 🙏🏽💞💞💞

[@cmoplay1]

My Dad dragged me to a Neil Diamond concert, I was a typical know-it-all teen, and he was sooo old-fashioned. I whined for an hour while we drove. Then Neil Diamond shut me up. Wow, he was incredible!

[@personalcheeses8073]

Dragged not drug

[@anglosaxon5874]

@@personalcheeses8073 was going to say. Education!

[@bar5radass]

Your father shouldn’t drug you anywhere! Was CPS called?!

[@cmoplay1]

You guys are hi-larious. My grammar has always been atrocious.

[@_Common_Logic_]

@@anglosaxon5874 - You might want to give your reply a second look before you suggest "education" to others. You made the EXACT same mistake the O.P. did and added another TWO just for good measure. Irony in it's purest form.

[@jameswalling8395]

He's had 10 #1singles and sold 130 million records, so you got a lot more Neil to react to .

[@christineobrien7707]

And he will not be disappointed!😎👍

[@donaldduck2139]

@@christineobrien7707 is what I said at the start of this one...

[@ahwhite2022]

Problem is he started with the best. Tough to go up from here. Plenty of good ones, but nothing like this.

[@highpath4776]

Plus things sung by others - UB40 Red Red Wine, The Monkees ( must be at least two / three in their singles )

[@kristinemckee9279]

“I Am” is the most powerful statement you can put out into the universe.

[@jmat5857]

Agree. I immediately thought of all the folks feeling alone in the world or who are considering harming themselves. In today’s vernacular, YOUR LIFE MATTERS.

[@justinbartee7997]

Also the shortest grammatically correct sentence possible in the English language, I believe.

[@robertmooney571]

Dude......................Sweet Caroline! One of the most iconic songs of all time. I know you've heard it.

[@PamMyers-ze4ry]

Neil Diamond was my eldest sister's favorite artist. She was never able to see him in concert but in 1986 we drove from Ohio to Atlanta, GA to not only see him once, but twice. She passed away in 1987 and I will always remember the adventure we shared. Neil puts on the best concert and is impeccable live. 2 1/2 hours of nothing but straight entertainment!

[@patswanson2870]

I was able to see his concert in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. 2 1/2 hour show.

[@CindyMoore-te2yj]

My first and only concert was him, pure love

[@Angel-rq3pi]

In an interview he was asked about that .... He said he does every show like it's his last. Consummate professional

[@melissatomlin13]

Brother love traveling salvation…live

[@virginiacroce5849]

Yup. Please do Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show!!!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Sweet Caroline,Coming to America, Cherry Cherry, A Little Bit Me,Shiloh, Red Red Wine,Play Me, Cracklin Rose,September Morn, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Anymore with Barbara Streisand.

[@richardfromtexas]

Also add Forever in Blue Jeans

[@JanArmstrong-rt2nh]

Love crackling rose,which is a song about drinking wine with the nick name crackling rose,.saw him in concert in Sydney Australia many years ago.

[@karencolley-smidt864]

My Mom loved Neil Diamond. We had his song "Song Sung Blue" at her funeral. Everyone there was singing it.

[@hazcatsophia]

I always thought it was “Song Song Blue”. 😂 I was too little. Haha

[@longhaullulu4814]

He's got a great song that will get you feeling like you are in church. It's called Holly Holy.

[@dagmar.6954]

One of my favorite singer songwriters spanning many decades. He had tons of hit songs. "I Am, I Said" is one of my favorite songs by Neil. It is almost an autobiography of his life & fame. He wrote the song "I'm A Believer" which became a big hit for the Monkees in 1966. Other great songs are "Cherry, Cherry", "Kentucky Woman", "Red Red Wine", "Shilo", "Solitary Man", "Holly Holy", "Cracklin' Rosie", "Song Sung Blue", "Longfellow Serenade", "Desirée", "Forever In Blue Jeans", "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" etc. I was privileged to see him live in concert twice.

[@MundoDragon]

There it is. Finally, Red Red Wine gets some love other than that out of context UB40 version!

[@stephenstrudwick8095]

"Solitary Man" is the definitive early Neil Diamond song. It made the charts in 1966. "Cherry, Cherry" and "Kentucky Woman" are also early classics! Diamond was also a songwriter in the legendary Brill Building. He wrote a number of hits in the 60s for the Monkees, including "I'm a Believer", "A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You", and "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)".

[@rubyslippers8215]

Add in "Crackling Rosie" and "Play Me." The Monkees songs are fantastic, too. Such an amazingly talented singer/songwriter. I absolutely love all his music except for one song I absolutely cannot stand.😲.Just one. I won't mention which one it is - I don't want to get hit with an ⚡!🤣

[@annemaclean6634]

I love Neil Diamond, what a voice! This takes me right back to the 1970s, such a great song. Another fav song is 'Sweet Caroline' which is sung a lot by English football fans at matches!! Apart from that, so many other fantastic songs such as 'Song Sung Blue', 'Forever in Blue Jeans', 'Beautiful Noise' and 'Solitary Man'. He is a great song writer as well as an amazing singer! 😊😊

[@philipem1000]

Sweet Caroline is often sung at US Football Games too.

[@annemaclean6634]

@@philipem1000 I'm sure it will be sung plenty times at the Euros 2024 in Germany!! 😊😊

[@stephenstrudwick8095]

Lets just say the 1980 film remake of "The Jazz Singer" won't be remembered as a shining moment in Neil Diamond's acting career. But the film's soundtrack is terrific, and became Neil's biggest selling album in the US. So many great songs; "America", "Love on the Rocks", "Summerlove", "Hello Again", etc. "Hello Again" was the song used in the film Saving Silverman.

[@BB-yh5rd]

There are two kinds of people in this world, those who love Neil Diamond and those who don't. This is a great song.

[@billboth6572]

And those who don't are wrong, or don't know they actually do like him

[@jeffstumpf9129]

Or those who don't care either way. He’s okay; I don't love him or hate him.

[@lloydbraun6026]

He was originally a song writer for the famous Brill Building just like Carol King. Look into the history of the Brill Building, a fascinating story

[@flarica64]

True. i love him and my former boss (a man) hated him. I used to tease him telling him that I was going to give him ND's CD's as a present. LOL

[@BB-yh5rd]

@@flarica64 Real men can admit they privately love at least 5 Neil Diamond songs.

[@lgarnes1]

Neil was pure poetry. I grew up to this gorgeous music.

[@EvansCustomGuitars]

Neil Diamond... Straight outta Brooklyn.

[@deannap8155]

So many awesome songs! A few of my favorites: Solitary Man, Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show, Crackling Rosie, Coming to America... He is such a wonderful singer.

[@reneeeiier4818]

Remember, he is comparing rent in LA to rent in NYC, where the only reasonable rent is in rent controlled apartments. No, LA rent wasn't even reasonable when my mother attended UCLA in the late '50s.

[@philipem1000]

In the time he wrote this rents in LA were pretty reasonable. I lived there in 1970s. Rents are low was pretty much true.

[@AlwaysWatching666]

Neil Diamond COMING TO AMERICA

[@RunetteHamilton]

It's just "America"

[@AlwaysWatching666]

@@RunetteHamilton o ok

[@unity1016]

Live from the movie!

[@AlwaysWatching666]

@@RunetteHamilton oh

[@danrieke9988]

With my wife dying of cancer, and I suffering from nervous system disorders, we are right there with you, Neal. God Bless you, brother.

[@AlexHernandez-yb9rx]

I ❤ Neil Diamond. He has such a beautiful voice and his music is so original and beautiful. More Neil Diamond for sure, like Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show, Shiloh, America (would be good for 4th of July), Play Me, Forever in Blue Jeans, Cherry Cherry, and duet with Barbara Streisand “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” 🌸 ❤. He has so many songs he’s written. Such a beautiful voice and his music is just amazing. I saw Neil Diamond live many years ago, and he did put on a good show ❤

[@jannaromine5908]

I've always loved Neil Diamond since the early 70's! I suggest listening to 'America"

[@normaedietrich9410]

Absolutely!!! It was played everywhere. Still brings pride to what our country was about.

[@terri2494]

Watch the video from the movie “The Jazz Singer”. The woman and old man they keep showing in the audience are his girlfriend (played by Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz of the sitcom “I Love Lucy”) and his father ( played by the legendary Sir Laurence Olivier).

[@rebeccacurtis6680]

I agree. I was going to suggest July 4th would be a great time for a reaction to "America".

[@terri2494]

@@rebeccacurtis6680 Yes! Definitely a good suggestion for Independence Day! 🇺🇸❤

[@erinhansen2110]

Another vote for this

[@MsZumbah]

Hot August Night is probably the best ever live recorded album you could listen to. The man is just an incredible performer.

[@donaldriddle230]

You can't go wrong with Neil Diamond. But besides I Am, I Said, and Sweet Caroline, my favorite song of his will always be Coming to America!!

[@briansommerville5477]

hot august night, from beginning to end. perfection!

[@rebeccamcvey8600]

Yes Favorite Neil album. Also like Brooklyn Roads.

[@alexharbison4411]

Nice reaction. Deep rabbit hole here with 70+ songs that charted and 130 million albums sold. Not 130 million+ dollars worth but 130 million+ albums.

[@mimigina7439]

Forever in Blue Jeans is a favorite of his songs. ❤

[@coltaine503]

Back in the day, "serious" listeners of music would never admit they listened to Diamond. But they all pretty much did. He was the guilty pleasure.

[@philipem1000]

Nah, John Denver was the guilty pleasure. Never met anyone who didn't likes something by neil diamond...

[@colinhildreth5701]

Yes here in NZ it was the same. Wasn't cool to say we liked Neil Diamond ... But we still sang his songs at parties non the less, with the encouragement of a few brews

[@hazcatsophia]

My parents listened to him when we were kids in the 70s.

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

"HOT AUGUST NIGHT" is a double album of Neil's finest "live" recordings ever! Backed with a full orchestra he performed many of his hits with engineering that featured brilliant sound!

[@bubsmomma]

Neil is the man! I own all of his albums on vinyl - around 20 I think. His live stuff is way way better than his recorded stuff. He comes alive in front of an audience. Hot August Night, a live 2 disc album, is my favorite album of all time of any artist. Saw him 3 times in his prime even though I don't go to a lot of concerts.

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

@bubsmomma • My comment praised "Hot August Night" as well! I agree to this day, his "live" recordings really do come alive! Neil in his finest hour!

[@kenneth2875]

Wikipedia-I Am... I Said", which took Diamond four months to compose, is one of his most intensely personal efforts, making reference to both Los Angeles and New York City. Diamond told Mojo magazine in July 2008 that the song came from a time he spent in therapy in Los Angeles. He said: It was consciously an attempt on my part to express what my dreams were about, what my aspirations were about and what I was about. And without any question, it came from my sessions with the analyst. In the same month, he told Q that the song was written "to find [him]self" and added, "It's a tough thing for me to gather myself after singing that song." But Diamond has also given another inspiration for this song: an unsuccessful tryout for a movie about the life and death of the comedian Lenny Bruce. Author David Wild interviewed Diamond for a 2008 book and he discussed how his efforts to channel Lenny Bruce evoked such intense emotions that it led him to spend some time in therapy.

[@maryannturton9830]

He's not called Neil DIAMOND for nothing...💎Stellar voice!🎙🎶

[@joe.man.]

The 2001 American comedy Saving Silverman features characters who are fans of Neil Diamond

[@rbodee]

"America", "Love On The Rocks", "Hello Again", "Cracklin' Rosie", is a good start to this rabbit hole of hits.

[@pw3770]

The man was something live. He would perform for hours and get the crowd going like crazy. Everybody up, singing and dancing. Was amazing!! People would be there with their children and parents. Multi generations just loving the show. He's one of a kind!!!

[@beverlybrown2673]

This song was released in 1971. Neil had hits in the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. The movie he starred in and did the music for was a remake of The Jazz Singer.

[@elaine8013]

Brooklyn born and raised of immigrant parents. This is my favorite of his songs. Deep. I can understand the feeling being from East Harlem yet now living in Texas.

[@pamelalee1508]

Neil Diamond was born in Brooklyn 1/24/1941..to Jewish immigrants from Poland...he received a $9 acoustic guitar for a birthday gift...and at age 15 wrote his first song 'Hear Them Bells'...while singing at his High School there was a classmate he wouldn't formally meet for another 20 years..that was Barbara Streisand... In 1958 Neil entered NYU pre-med to become a doctor but medicine didn't interest him as much as music..he dropped out at the end of his junior year just 10 credits shy of graduating.. music became his world..working in and around music..writing and performing... Throughout the years he had ups and downs.. appearances on Dick Clark's American Bandstand..and in 1966 recorded his first album... Neil also made appearances on other variety shows..wrote music for other groups/singers and even musical scores for films as well as a short foray into acting... however acting wasn't his strength and decided to stick to music... Neil was well loved for his musc and still today new listeners are drawn to his melodic style... 🌿🌿🌿

[@maryshaw5578]

Neil Diamond "Play Me"

[@paulsparks7035]

With Shirley Bassey on her show. Brilliant.

[@ksborder]

First album I ever bought with my own lawn mowing, babysitting money.

[@julianatomasek9793]

me too!!! pulling weeds!!

[@robertskae]

One of my favorite live albums of all time neil diamond Hot August Night check it out

[@bearballin]

Neil Diamond is legend! Not only is he one of the most prolific songwriters to come out of the 60s New York "Tin Pan Alley", he's one of the most engaging performers to grace the stage. His double live LP, Hot August Night, is in my top 5 live concert recordings.

[@stephaniewarthen]

Now yah gotta do America! Will get your heart pumping!

[@lauriefrancisco1084]

Another prolific songwriter, and I’ve always loved his voice!

[@tracygoode3037]

Neil Diamond is one of the greatest story tellers EVER

[@aaronmelling3186]

❤ "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show" (studio version) and "Solitary Man" are 🔥. I'm sure you will love them.

[@nancyhawkes3531]

Rents were low in the 1960 s I’m lost and can’t even say why What a great line. Love this song. Seen him in concert three times Fabulous show

[@normaedietrich9410]

You are so very lucky.

[@airbrushaaron666]

Neil Diamond - America 🇺🇸

[@davidburnett93]

I love it when you find out you didn't know you knew. As an older bloke tuning in from Australia, I'd love it if you had a set day of the week for a " return to the rabbit hole " show for artists like Neil Diamond or Billy Joel etc, who have such great back catalogues of timeless classics.

[@runningdeer2111]

One of the greatest performers, writers, and singers of all time! His catalog of songs is huge. One of the greatest all time live albums is the 1972 Hot August Night Live album. Masterpiece. I hope you do more of his songs.

[@ladygator19831]

A coworker of mine called one Friday evening after we left work and asked if I wanted a pair of Neil Diamond tickets in the round. I said heck yeah! In my opinion, he’s a classic!!!

[@barbaramay1866]

He ran/flew from LA to the Boston Red Sox Opening Day right after the Boston Marathon bombing, so he could sing Sweet Caroline LIVE. The Sox have played Neil’s recorded version in the 8th inning for over 27 years now. It was a horrendous tragedy and Neil wanted to do “something” to show honor and respect. It meant so much to all New Englanders. This was the same day Big Papi took the mike and said to the world, “This is our f*cking city! Four years after his Parkinson’s diagnosis, he returned to Fenway in June of 2022 to sing Sweet Caroline still again at 82 years old! How can anyone not love this man? 💕🌈

[@davidmoss2548]

Neil Diamond is one of the greatest American singer/songwriters of all time. Period. I don't like to repeat myself. Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show, Holly Holy, Cherri Cherri.

[@aliciahager2961]

Holly Holy, Kentucky Woman, Coming to America (just think of the Statue of Liberty). He's been around for a long time, deserves huge accolades for his songwriting, lyrics and performances.

[@classicrocklady6288]

Brother Loves Travelling Salvation Show

[@susanrossy5180]

I love Neil Diamond . You got that right. Sweet Caroline is a great tune!

[@amputeeright]

My late mother was a huge Neil Diamond fan. She had a chance to meet him a month before she passed away, and he was kind and charming. I always think of Mom when I hear his music, and they are happy memories.

[@missq3989]

Neil Diamond is the Man. Hot August Night is one of the best albums of all time . We played " Crunchy Cranola " amongst other , of my Dads favourite tracks at his Funeral .

[@ricksurratt9034]

He has such a fantastic voice, smooth

[@personalcheeses8073]

No gravelly

[@cerisewilson4088]

Neil Diamond did a song with Barbara Streisand called You Don’t Bring Me Flowers live on the Grammys, it’s a banger.

[@karenglenn6707]

Oh so many memories of my darling dad when I was a teenager in the 70’s and only listened to rock music. He had Hot August Night and used to play it and I grew to love it. My dad has been gone for 18 months and I miss him so much, this has made me cry. Such a great song by an amazing artist.