"Solitary Man" (1966)- Neil Diamond acoustic cover by Steve

"Solitary Man" is a song written by Neil Diamond, who recorded the song for Bang Records in late January 1966. It has since been covered many times, notably by T.G. Sheppard, Chris Isaak, and Johnny Cash. It was Diamond's debut single as a recording artist, having already had moderate (but accidental) success as a songwriter for other artist, their versions of the songs he had already written and composed were released before his own versions. This track rose to #55 on the U.S. pop singles chart, 56 on Canada RPM Top Singles chart, and #60 on the U.S. Cash Box Top 100. In a 2005 Times Online interview, Diamond said: "After 4 years of Freudian analysis I realized I had written "Solitary Man' about myself." Many thanks for watching and please comment, like, and sub for future notifications of new covers. Kindest regards.....Steve
Disclaimer: All rights reserved to the copyright owners. I do not monetize any of my covers, and only want to share my interpretation of this song for entertainment purposes only without any profit or gain.

[@emancookingandvlogs4683]

Hello my dear friend very beautiful music thanks for the sharing 👍💕💕💕💕🎉🎉🎉💖💖💖💖

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Eman for watching and your very kind words my friend! Kindest regards, Steve

[@rudolfdinges9331]

I thank you for this impressive performance........it brings back memories of teenage times. !

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks my friend for watching.... I appreciate that!! I was a junior in high school and this song came out😱. Have a great week buddy! Steve

[@DanvillRob]

You never frail! A GREAT song I hadn't thought of in 50 years! Great job, old friend!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Bob for watching... really glad you liked my ND cover.... I appreciate that my friend! Have a great weekend... Steve

[@gardengit]

Your Neil Diamond performances are just pure joy to listen... thanks so much for sharing !!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Daniel for stopping by and listening my friend, I really appreciate that!!! Glad you liked it! Have a great weekend! Steve

[@pacsun-guitar]

Really wonderful performance song!👍👍👍

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Pacsun for watching... really glad you liked it my friend!! I will check out your channel as well.... kindest regards, Steve

[@stuartclifford8795]

Another great cover Steve well done. Neil Diamond songs are so good. Thanks my friend 🙂🎸

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching Stuart.... I'm really glad you like this cover my friend 🤗. Take care and have a great rest of your weekend.... Steve

[@michaelmurphymusic]

Glad you found me, so I could find you, nice job. Solitary Man, peace, love and a little music,

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Michael for stopping by and checking out my cover... Appreciation my friend! I'll be checking out more of your channel as well... Have a great weekend, Steve

[@FlowEckurt]

Amazing performance! Have a wonderful day!😀⭐

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Kurt for listening my friend... really glad you liked it 🤗. Kindest regards and have a great week! Steve

[@fiordelis]

Thank you very much for sharing Steven, great music and nice voice, good day! Lis🎤 🤩 🌟🎶

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Lis for watching 🤗 really pleased you liked my cover.....have a wonderful week!! Steve

[@alfonsdemunter]

Hallo Steve, this is a wonderful interpretation that you bring with a lot of feeling my dear friend ! 👍👍 BIG like 6 I wish you a happy weekend ... Fons.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Fons for watching my friend.... I appreciate that 🤗. I hope you have a great weekend as well!! Steve

[@stevenkatt1204]

👏👏👏👏 Great performance and great cover Steve. One of my favs among many from Neil 💎. ✌️❤️🎶🎉

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks much Steven for your kind words my friend... it's my fav from Neil🤗 have a great Friday compadre! Steve

[@beeetleboy518]

A great song choice Steve a wonderful cover and performance excellent my friend a very enjoyable listen 👍👍🎸😎🎸BB (👍26 )

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks B B. For watching my friend..... I'm really glad you liked this cover! Got to be my favorite Neil Diamond song! Take care and have a great weekend..... Steve

[@eduardogonzalezalonso]

Great song and performance my friend Steve 👏 thanks for sharing, big like 👍. Have a nice weekend😎

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Eduard for listening my friend..... much appreciated and so glad you liked it 🤗. I love Neil diamond's music! Have a great rest of your weekend.... Steve

[@4cryingoutloud604]

Like 52. Wonderful! Such a great performance - friend!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for stopping by Sad and listening, I really appreciate that!! Really glad you liked it 🤗. Have a great week..... Steve

[@cafejuco7406]

Such a wonderful and moving performance✨ Thank you for sharing🎶 Happy week, stay safe and all the best☘️😊

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching I appreciate that... Really glad you liked it 🤗. Have a wonderful weekend as well..... Steve

[@ludwigguitar]

Another awesome Neil Diamond song choice that I like a lot. Excellently performed, with a lot of heart and soul, dear Steve. Very much enjoyed, my friend!! All the best and have a nice new week, Ludwig

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Ludwig for stopping by and listening my friend!! I do appreciate that 🤗. I enjoyed covering Neil for a while.... Now it's time to move on to some Dylan next. Hope you have a wonderful week! Steve

[@nealepinkney]

Great Steve very nice performance my friend have a lovely weekend 🎸🎵

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching Neale.... glad you liked this ND cover my friend! I love this song 🤗. Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Steve

[@darbassbasscovers]

The song and your performance are incredible, thanks for sharing. Have a good day, my friend

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Darius for stopping by and watching my friend.... I appreciate it very much.... Have a wonderful weekend! Steve

[@GNTRR]

Wonderful performance, thanks for your sharing!! Have a great weekend, dear Steve!

[@StevenEarney]

@@GNTRR Thanks very much for watching my ND cover my friend! I'm really glad you liked it Aisoke 🤗. Have a great weekend! Steve

[@federocontrerafarruquin6336]

Wonderfull performance my friend 💯60👍😊🙋🎸🎶🎤🎸🎶🎸🎤💯

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Federo for watching my friend.... really glad you liked my cover!! Sorry getting back to you so late your comment must have eluded me somehow.. apologies 😥. Have a wonderful week! Steve

[@kickoran]

Excellent performance Truly, this is a beautiful cover song that you sang until the end of the show Bravo

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching Ruli.... Really glad you liked it my friend! Kindest regards and have a great week! Steve

[@totskiesalazar4878]

Oh... another beautiful music that you shared to us Steve. I really appreciate your whistling talent... I love it 🖐️😊🎸🎤🎧🍺🍺🍺❤️✌️🎉

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Totskie for listening my friend.... Really glad you liked my cover 🤗🤗. Take care and hope you have a wonderful week! Steve

[@-LyDia.Of-France]

This song is superb! I love the rhythm! Magnificent interpretation as always!! I no longer speak of your special voice, you know that!!! Thumbs up 31 Steve ! LyDia ♫♪♫

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Lydia for watching my friend.... I really appreciate your support and your kind words 🤗. Really glad you like this ND cover. Have a wonderful rest of your weekend! Steve

[@HarshasRecipe]

Wonderful performance and nice song, played so beautifully, thanks for sharing👍❤

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Harshas... I appreciate you stopping by and glad you liked this cover! I've been checking out your recipes as well... They look delicious! Kindest regards and have a great week! Steve

[@JimmysBasementStudio]

Wow !!! Great Cover Steve !!! Neil Diamond has so many great songs, Awesome Whistl'n part also !!! You nailed it my friend!!!🎸🎙

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Jimmy for watching... Really glad you like this Neil Diamond cover my friend... It's my favorite song of his 🤗 have a great weekend.... Steve

[@joelpainset]

j'adore Neil Diamond, compositeur très prolifique qui a créé de superbes chansons ! bravo à toi pour cette belle reprise réussie ! j'ai adoré ! amitiés musicales !

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Joel for stopping by and watching my friend! Play glad you like my Neil Diamond cover 🤗 Appreciation!!! Have a great rest of your Wednesday....... Steve

[@tracybrusman9538]

Ah....."Solitary Man"..such a great song! Love your version Steve!👍Happy friday!!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Tracy for listening my friend.... really pleased you liked this cover 🤗. Have a wonderful weekend... Steve

[@KyleCastroTheDrummerBoy090613]

Excellent cover of yours my dear friend Steve!! Sweet vocal of yours!! Love and respect Kyle!! 😊🥁🇵🇭

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Kyle for watching.... I appreciate that I'm really glad you liked my cover..... Have a great weekend! Steve

[@marklindseykirkmanorganist5681]

Great Neil Diamond song that I've never heard. Fantastic singing and playing friend Steve!!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Mark for stopping by .... really glad you liked this cover my friend!! I appreciate that..... Have a great rest of your week, Steve

[@bretbrinker]

Another great Neil Diamond cover, Steve! Well done my friend. Enjoy your upcoming weekend!! :-)

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks so much Bret for watching my friend... glad you liked this ND cover my friend...my favorite song if his. Hope you have a great weekend.... regards, Steve

[@gingersnap6183]

Fantastic cover, Steven! Neil Diamond had so many great songs, I enjoyed hearing your cover of this one 😊

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Amy for listening my friend..... appreciation 🤗🤗. Kindest regards and have a great weekend! Steve

[@jamesmarcal]

Beautiful cover, Steve! The guitar and voice sound great! Loved the whistle!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much James for stopping by my friend!! I appreciate that and glad you liked it.... I've seen Neil Diamond in concert many times over the years... Is 83 now. Hope you have a great week, Steve

[@jamesmarcal]

@@StevenEarney thank you Steve, have a great week too! James

[@kennethbuttle8690]

Great job Steven. I enjoy your performances very much.🤗

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Ken for listening.... really glad you liked it my friend! I wanted to give Neil Diamond his due and respect 🤗. Have a great weekend.... Steve

[@marcguenoun-coversfingerst1609]

Hi Steve, great cover and sound with your takamine, bravo and big like. Have a blessed week my dear friend

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Marc.... I really appreciate you watching my friend!! Really glad you liked it.... Have a great rest of your Wednesday! Steve

[@zimmee]

I love that song Steve and you do it very nicely. All the very best my friend 🤗🎼

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Zimmy for listening my friend, I'm really pleased you liked it buddy. Hipe you have a wonderful weekend!! Steve

[@Ellenmendenhall]

Fantastic, ☺️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏✌🏼❤️

[@Ellenmendenhall]

So well done! ☺️

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Ellen for watching.... really glad you liked it my friend!! Thought I would give Neil his due! Regards, have a great weekend..... Steve

[@cracottin777]

You're in your Neil Diamond period and that suits you very well! Well done

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Marianne!!! He has so many great songs! Neil 83 years old now with great Musical on Broadway called "A Beautiful Noise". Happy Friday!!!

[@garyschafer-thepickinpilot9010]

Great job on this, Steve. I'm a big Neil Diamond fan and this sounds terrific, my friend 👏👏🎸🎸❤❤

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Gary.... really glad you liked this cover my friend! I appreciate that... 🤗. Hope you have a great Friday and weekend! Steve

[@DocVIImusic]

Great guitar work on this Steve... I enjoyed your interpretation on this Neil Diamond song. Have a great beginning of June!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Dave for listening my friend.... I appreciate that 🤗. Have a great weekend and June as well!! Take care, Steve

[@LayilaFaon]

Very moving and emotional performance ❤

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Layila for stopping by and listening.... I really appreciate that! I'm really glad you enjoyed my cover 🤗. Kindest regards....... Steve

[@JefLBoyd2312]

Excellent my friend sounds fantastic

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Jef for watching my friend.... I'm really glad you liked this ND cover my friend!! Appreciation 🤗. Have a great weekend! Steve

[@sharonhamama]

Wonderfull cover steve! i love neil diamond, it's perfect, love it !

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching Sharon.... really glad you liked it my friend! I've seen him in concert over the years many times. Take care and have a great week! Steve

[@kareeme7]

Awesome job as always brother. Thanks for teaching me another great Neil Diamond song and as always the music history and most importantly the whistle solo. From this Solitary Man to another, I wish you peace and a fantastic sunny weekend.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Kareem for watching my friend.... This is one of my favorites from ND. I'm glad you liked it buddy and have a great weekend as well 👍👍👍. Steve

[@TravelHungryForLife]

Thanks again sounds great have the best weekend cheers

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for listening my friend...I. appreciate that..... Have a great weekend as well! Steve

[@katodiaz4867]

Love the song and your performance 👌👍👏👏🫡

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Kato for stopping by... I'm really glad you liked this cover my friend! Kindness regards and have a great week! Steve

[@LeeroysMusicalJourney]

Another classic. Well done Steve. Enjoyed that. You’re an excellent whistler too mate 👍👌🥂

[@StevenEarney]

Thank you kindly for watching Leeroy.... I do appreciate you stopping by my friend! I love ND's music 🤗. Hope you have a wonderful weekend... Steve

[@antoniosmusic]

Great take on the song and very true to the original song’s aesthetic and atmosphere. Liked the whistling bit too 👏

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Antonio for stopping by for a listen my friend! Really glad you liked it..... Kindest regards and have a great weekend, Steve

[@maryelizabethreynoldsprice2135]

STANDING OVATION!! Steve, I must say That was simply outstanding I love me some Neil Diamond and you sure know how to do him right. I have just opened up this computer here and you were the first thing that popped up so what a great start to my day. And I love the whistling with your picking. It's just so clear and beautiful.Thanks for sharing !!!! Keep On Rocking!!!WOO WOO!!!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Mary for watching my friend.... really glad you liked my ND cover. This is my favorite song from him🤗. Hope you have a wonderful Friday and weekend!! Steve

[@maryelizabethreynoldsprice2135]

@@StevenEarney it's my pleasure to listen to you and I hope you have a wonderful Friday and weekend as well .Rock on!!

[@Charlieg01]

Well done Sir hip hip!!!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks Charlie.... appreciation my friend! Hope to catch your live today 🤗. Have a great Friday and weekend !! Steve

[@ColourfulEnergy]

Awesome cover, well sung and played. I enjoyed it very much. Big like🔥Have a wonderful day!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching .... really glad you liked this ND cover my friend 🤗. Much appreciated! Have a great rest of your week!! Steve

[@KarenMHouseofChill]

Very nice Steve! Great to hear and see you! I've never heard this one, but I enjoyed it!!!🤗

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Karen for listening my friend!! I'm really glad you like this song... Have a great Friday and hope to see you live Saturday night 👍👍. Steve

[@TheClagga96]

Awesome to hear your cover this one Steve! Suits your vocals and ND certainly knew how to write great songs 👍🏻

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Charlie for listening.... really glad you liked this ND cover my friend!! Prob my fav song of his🤗. Have a wonderful weekend 👍👍. Steve

[@DEDE-os7qs]

Great Steve😊

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Andre for watching... Glad you liked it my friend 🤗. Have a wonderful weekend, Steve

[@HollywoodVirtualAudio]

Big like and subscribe 🎉🎉🎉 Excellent cover. Diamond has so much wonderful material ❤

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching my ND cover.... Really glad you liked it!! Kindest regards, Steve

[@mithoo1234]

I was just listening to Neil Diamond as a friend uploaded a guitar instrumental....Lovely performance it was sounded extremely mellow ...Soothing rhythm added a lot to the song...Regards Khalique...{:-)

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Khalique for listening my friend!! I appreciate that.... I've seen him in concert many times over the years! Great performer....he's 83 now. Have a wonderful week... Steve

[@BruceLande]

Good one Steve. Keep em coming 🤠😎Even whistling! Listening to the end. 👌👍👍Have you on nonotifications my new friend so will listen to all you do.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for listening Bruce... I really appreciate that! Glad you like this Dylan cover. He's got so many songs. Have a great week.... Steve

[@DEDE-os7qs]

Enjoyed your version dear Steve😊

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Andre.... I'm really glad you liked my rendition my friend! Kindest regards and have a great week! Steve

[@RalphandMichelle]

Enjoyed your version very much!

[@StevenEarney]

Many thanks Ralph for listening my friend....super glad you enjoyed this cover!! Hope you have a great week...... Steve

[@olavbrynildsen]

Hi Steven. A great tune. Very well performed👏👌💯🎵🎶🎸. Enjoyed listening and a big 👍62. You got a new supporter. Best wishes from Norway. All the best Olav

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching Olav... I really appreciate it and your kind words my friend! I will check your channel out as well!! Have a great day and a nice weekend... Steve

[@JacobTShipley]

Well done! Love it

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for stopping by Jacob and listening my friend!! I really appreciate that 🤗. Kindest regards and have a great rest of your weekend! Steve

[@jenfi42]

Excellent cover Steve 👍 🎶 Have a nice weekend. Jenfi

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Jenfi for listening my friend.... I appreciate that and glad you liked it. My Neil Diamond favorite🤗. Hope you have a great weekend.... Steve

[@jenfi42]

@@StevenEarney thanks my friend 🙏

[@ChangoGuitarras]

Beatiful cover Steve, great job in voice, esa Takamine suena genial, like friend

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Chango for watching my friend!! I appreciate that and your kind words 🤗🤗. Hope you have a great week.... Steve

[@recreepy]

You've truly impressed me-well done!

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for stopping by and watching my friend!! I really appreciate that.... Glad you liked it 🤗. Kindest regards, Steve

[@PixandthePixies]

Great Song and interpretation Steve 🤗 It's maybe the Song I like more by Neil Diamond, though I love Johnny Cash version. Have a great weekend 😊

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Pix for watching my friend!! I'm really glad you liked my ND version.... Johnny Cash version is great too! I hope you have a great rest of your weekend...... Steve

[@CHOEYGMUSIC]

This is awesome Steven! Great playing and singing, you flow that rhythm so well. Awesome cover man, subscribed!:)

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much ChoeyG for stopping by my friend and listening!! I appreciate that and really glad you liked this cover..... Thanks much for subbing 👍👍 Keep on rockin buddy!!! Steve

[@VArchiveYTT]

Great video 👍👍Liked 46

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for watching.... I'm really glad you liked it my friend! Kindest regards, Steve

[@pompei.musicteacher]

Fantastic sound and performance! Big like

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much for stopping by and watching my friend.... I appreciate it and glad you liked my cover 🤗. Kindest regards, Steve

[@COWBOYBARNMAN]

Sounding good! I think I said it before, you do Neal Young songs very well.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Cowboy.... appreciation my friend! My favorite Neal Diamond song for me sure!!! Have a great weekend..... Steve

[@albertocanevali2338]

Great Steve..If you like to hear my new video..Hero (Crosby-Collins)...good thing...

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much Alberto for stopping by and watching my friend.... appreciation... I'm glad you liked my cover! I stopped by and listened to your Hero cover.... Sounded awesome! Kindest regards my friend and have a great weekend! Steve

[@DJRhinoShow]

Beautiful song my friend. Great rendition. Thank you for sharing. Happy weekend.

[@StevenEarney]

Thanks very much DJ..... I appreciate that my friend 🤗. Hope you have a great weekend as well! Steve