Of my many Neil Diamond favorites, there's one album that comes out every Christmas, and I still get goosebumps when I hear the track 'Oh Holy Night', always on high volume. Neil Diamond's version of this hymn is very moving, with beautiful orchestration and gorgeous harmonies. Makes Christmas eve something special in our house every year for decades now.
Your positivity and the way you compliment people you have encountered in your life is so incredible, and if it ever became contagious we would have a much better world
My first memory of Neil Diamond: 1971, I was eleven years old. We lived close to a quite large area of open land, that we affectionately referred to as 'The Moss'. That summer, myself and a few of my friends managed to convince our parents to let us take tents, and go 'camping' on the moss. In the early hours of the first night / morning we were in our tents, I found myself unable to sleep. Therefore I was back beside the dying embers of the campfire, with the transistor radio. Neil Diamond came on singing 'Crackling Rosie'. Never really having given much attention to music, I thought ' this is pretty good' So, That was the first single that I ever bought.
Hi Lee and fellow followers! Neil Diamond has written some great music over the years. I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert many years ago and he put on a great show. I'm pretty sure we all have or are watching today's Kelly Clarkson show! There is a really cool "old dude" sitting in with the her band today playing bass. I'm betting Kelly will score higher ratings today since we're all watching! Get vaccinated, stay healthy, and have a great day all!
Neil is one of my all time favorites. Seen him in concert many times, starting in 1979. Hot August Night, Beautiful Noise, Live At The Greek, great albums. Too many to list!
Thanks Lee for playing a Neil Diamond song today…I can’t remember if I heard that song before…I’m just an old dude listening to music you know. I’m a huge fan of Neil and also of Albert Hammond…two great artists, beside of you of course….! The first song I heard from Neil Diamond was I AM I SAID I guess it was in 1970 and I was about 13 years old…I still love this song today and I still listen to some Neil Diamond song in these days…I’m listening to a lot of different music and I’m always surprised that I heard you on so much records and songs that I love without knowing that you was playing the bass on it Lee. Thanks all the music that you played over the years and for sharing it together with us here on your channel. Have a great day Lee and stay healthy and safe…peace, love and happiness to you and everyone else…take care of yourself
I was about the same age when I started listening to Neil. My sister had his Stones album. I’ve listened to that 1000’s of times, so good. 1970-71 saw so much good music created. He has Parkinson’s, and I often wonder how he’s doing. It was beautiful of him to stream his last tour.
Neil has such a distinctive and iconic voice, just love his songs❣️. Thank you Leland. Want to remind everyone that you are on Kelly Clarkson show today. Stay safe everyone 🤗 and have a great rest of your Friday 👍😉
I am a drummer. I’ve played in bands all my life. When I was young all I wanted to make it big in the music scene just to have an opportunity to play with you. Well that didn’t happen. I’m 66 years old and I still play in a worship band, which is great because the bar scene is dead except for the open mic gigs which pay nothing. So at home I enjoy playing along with songs that you played on and there is no shortage of those. Thanks for the music Lee.
Neil diamond has always been a wonderful man 💙🎶 Thank you Lee for your kind words about everyone. So nice not to hear negative all the time I've been getting my house ready for Halloween decorating the outside for the kids in the neighborhood. So don't make me get my flying monkeys😁 Everyone have a great weekend, be safe.
Always an interesting show!!! Matter of fact I’ve been here from the start and I’m gonna be here as long as Lee does it!!!!! Met some great people here also! Enjoy your weekend everyone!!!!
Another legendary artist, a great song with plenty of Bass in the mix! Neil Diamond has Parkinson’s Disease and is unlikely to tour again but a cameo appearance may be possible!?! (Never say never)
and... that's not being Lucky..Fortunate, well .yes, but you looked for it .. found it and did it.. still listening to you from the early 70's and am very fortunate to take part somehow in the fortune you made come true and shared with many of us wanting to listen
Most people see the sainted Mr. Diamond as a certain type of artist with a certain type of audience. One of the funniest things is to watch their faces when they realize just how many rockers worship him at the altar. Truly, he crossed all boundaries
Three artists 100% make me miss my dad even more Thats James Taylor, Neil Diamond & Laurence Juber. We were concert Buddys and saw JT, ND & LJ many times over. Now Bill Cinque plays a Saturday street concert in La Cresenta . Thanks for always bring us the best of the best.
Finally back to watching, Lee. Just working too many hours. Neil Diamond, that was a shocker when he retired due to health issues. I was privileged to see him in concert at the Pepsi Center in Denver (the Christmas show). Paid extra for the meet and greet after the concert. Neil didn't stay long after 3+ hours on stage. Hope you've been doing well. Stay well, stay safe too.
Every day is an education. Never really thought about the tambourine player so central to many Motown records. Guess it was so good it had to be somebody who specialised😊
My mother was a huge Neil Diamond fan, so his music was always playing in our house while I was growing up. She (and I, by default) got to see him live a few times and it was always a great experience. Diamond not only wrote great music, but his lyrics were also incredible. "Longfellow Serenade" and "Brooklyn Roads" come to mind immediately. Thanks for posting this, Lee. It brought back a flood of memories.
Neil Diamond produced such a wide range of songs, from singular biographical urban-scapes (Brooklyn Roads) to Hobo funk (Cracklin rosie) Mystical ballads (Lady Magdalene) and rock fantasies, amazing work!
My favorite Neil Diamond album was “Stones” - so many nuanced songs like Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne”, “If You Go Away”, “The Last Thing on my Mind”, and of course the title track. He is my Sinatra.
I'm glad to know that Neil was a great hang. I seen an interview with Neil awhile ago. It seemed as though he was dismayed at the way the music business was going.
Hello...!'m from Brazil. ...🇧🇷...Neil Diamond...great singer...🎵 .nossa, essa barba bem cultivada , deve ter mais de 2 years!...have a great day, sir.!
I truly hope Neil can get healthy enough to perform again, as he is an amazing performer and an absolute beast of a songwriter! He wrote both of the Monkeys' biggest hits, and used to do them in a medley back in the day.
Hello lee and everyone. Man, I think it soooo amazing that you know all this information. Info about Elvis AND the Beatles. The forefathers of modern music. If you ever want to know something about some singer or instrument player JUST ASK LEE. 😁😎 Great selection of songs again. I wish everybody a fun weekend.
Gorgeous playing on this track Lee. I love that upper register, melodic stuff that you're such a brilliant practitioner of. It really elevates a song. Thanks!
I have been a fan pretty much from the start. I would draw special attention to his Tap Root Manuscript and Hot August Night albums. The former for its scope of creativity and the latter as one of the great live albums.
Hot August Night was a real standout. His voice is so distinctive. When my Dad starting singing Beautiful Noise, I knew he was appealing to a different audience.
Didn’t know Neil did a version of that song. The first time I heard Don’t Turn Around was by the band Eyes on their 1990 self titled album with vocals by the great Jeff Scott Soto. That album was produced by Children of the Sun producer Spencer Proffer.
My mom LOVED Neil Diamond. This was early 70s and I was a young kid. It was weird seeing your mom have have a crush on someone. She loved Mark Spitz too!
FYI, I just saw that the Susanna Hoffs album (featuring some young unknown on bass....) is being released November 12th. First single on TH-cam is Badfinger's Name of the Game with Aimee Mann joining on vocals: th-cam.com/video/MCl3MGjCHSA/w-d-xo.html Sounds great! 👍👍👍
When I heard the title I wondered if it would be this. My first thoughts were Aswad who were a reggae band that did a cover of this. As regards Neil, mum has always been a big fan, and took her to Wembley Arena to see him. Started cussing as we got caught up in traffic as there was an international football match at the stadium. Needn’t have worried , they held up Neil’s performance as Princess Diana was in the audience!
Funny how I've been collecting all of Neil's UNI stuff (still need a good HOT AUGUST NIGHT) and I even have some of his Bang material to be watching your video on working with him, Lee... -- o-\ : D /-o
I just subscribed to your channel, I am glad that I did. I am 61 years old, been into music since I was 3 years old. I like what you say sir. If I could ever meet any musicians, I'd love to meet The New Colony Six from Chicago, they were on Centaur Records
Man….Carlos had a DEEP pocket. What a crying shame. I’m reminded of Russ while listening to him on drums here - that laid back feel yet right on time. Just so damn good. Perfect actually!
I'm putting in this comment early in the video, so I don't know if Lee will mention it later, but one special thing about Neil is that he gets NONE of the profits from the merch. ALL of his merch profits are donated to various charities. Jus a classy guy.
I have a band,could you send me a video talking about my band called show all brazilians here to know your name in music and great bass player that you are
Of my many Neil Diamond favorites, there's one album that comes out every Christmas, and I still get goosebumps when I hear the track 'Oh Holy Night', always on high volume. Neil Diamond's version of this hymn is very moving, with beautiful orchestration and gorgeous harmonies. Makes Christmas eve something special in our house every year for decades now.
Your positivity and the way you compliment people you have encountered in your life is so incredible, and if it ever became contagious we would have a much better world
Well put
Morning Lee and everyone, what a great way to start a Saturday morning down here in NZ, Lee, Neil Diamond and a steaming cup of Joe. ☕☕😎
I love Neil diamond's songs. Every album I have of his is always a joy to listen to!
My first memory of Neil Diamond:
1971, I was eleven years old. We lived close to a quite large area of open land, that we affectionately referred to as 'The Moss'.
That summer, myself and a few of my friends managed to convince our parents to let us take tents, and go 'camping' on the moss.
In the early hours of the first night / morning we were in our tents, I found myself unable to sleep. Therefore I was back beside the dying embers of the campfire, with the transistor radio.
Neil Diamond came on singing 'Crackling Rosie'. Never really having given much attention to music, I thought ' this is pretty good'
So, That was the first single that I ever bought.
Hi Lee and fellow followers! Neil Diamond has written some great music over the years. I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert many years ago and he put on a great show. I'm pretty sure we all have or are watching today's Kelly Clarkson show! There is a really cool "old dude" sitting in with the her band today playing bass. I'm betting Kelly will score higher ratings today since we're all watching! Get vaccinated, stay healthy, and have a great day all!
I saw Kelly’s show…Leland & his Dingwall looked sharp.
Great Bowie tune to open the show🎶👍
lee you are a lucky/smart man to have never been divorced. one of your stellar accomplishments. the jazz singer always sounds great.
Neil is one of my all time favorites. Seen him in concert many times, starting in 1979. Hot August Night, Beautiful Noise, Live At The Greek, great albums. Too many to list!
Thanks Lee for playing a Neil Diamond song today…I can’t remember if I heard that song before…I’m just an old dude listening to music you know. I’m a huge fan of Neil and also of Albert Hammond…two great artists, beside of you of course….! The first song I heard from Neil Diamond was I AM I SAID I guess it was in 1970 and I was about 13 years old…I still love this song today and I still listen to some Neil Diamond song in these days…I’m listening to a lot of different music and I’m always surprised that I heard you on so much records and songs that I love without knowing that you was playing the bass on it Lee. Thanks all the music that you played over the years and for sharing it together with us here on your channel. Have a great day Lee and stay healthy and safe…peace, love and happiness to you and everyone else…take care of yourself
I was about the same age when I started listening to Neil. My sister had his Stones album. I’ve listened to that 1000’s of times, so good. 1970-71 saw so much good music created.
He has Parkinson’s, and I often wonder how he’s doing. It was beautiful of him to stream his last tour.
Maybe it was mentioned in the commentary but the song is from Neil Diamond’s ‘Lovescape’ album, I believe 1991 or 1992.
and .. A full day of music with great musicians..❤😊 What a dream for many of us..specially in these times.
Greatest job in the world. Musician.
Neil has such a distinctive and iconic voice, just love his songs❣️. Thank you Leland.
Want to remind everyone that you are on Kelly Clarkson show today.
Stay safe everyone 🤗 and have a great rest of your Friday 👍😉
I am a drummer. I’ve played in bands all my life. When I was young all I wanted to make it big in the music scene just to have an opportunity to play with you. Well that didn’t happen. I’m 66 years old and I still play in a worship band, which is great because the bar scene is dead except for the open mic gigs which pay nothing. So at home I enjoy playing along with songs that you played on and there is no shortage of those. Thanks for the music Lee.
Neil diamond has always been a wonderful man 💙🎶
Thank you Lee for your kind words about everyone. So nice not to hear negative all the time
I've been getting my house ready for Halloween decorating the outside for the kids in the neighborhood.
So don't make me get my flying monkeys😁
Everyone have a great weekend, be safe.
Always an interesting show!!! Matter of fact I’ve been here from the start and I’m gonna be here as long as Lee does it!!!!! Met some great people here also! Enjoy your weekend everyone!!!!
Hello Mr. Sklar, always a pleasure to listen to you
Lee I am currently watching you on Kelly........Love "Let's Dance".........and the Gold Dingwall looks and sounds Great!!!!!!
Wow! Sounds great! A legend! You're a legend yourself! Thanks for sharing your journey!
Another legendary artist, a great song with plenty of Bass in the mix! Neil Diamond has Parkinson’s Disease and is unlikely to tour again but a cameo appearance may be possible!?! (Never say never)
Very nice song by Neil and you with the band!. Neil has a great voice!
and... that's not being Lucky..Fortunate, well .yes, but you looked for it .. found it and did it.. still listening to you from the early 70's and am very fortunate to take part somehow in the fortune you made come true and shared with many of us wanting to listen
Most people see the sainted Mr. Diamond as a certain type of artist with a certain type of audience. One of the funniest things is to watch their faces when they realize just how many rockers worship him at the altar.
Truly, he crossed all boundaries
I know the members of U2 are huge Neil Diamond fans.
Three artists 100% make me miss my dad even more Thats James Taylor, Neil Diamond & Laurence Juber. We were concert Buddys and saw JT, ND & LJ many times over. Now Bill Cinque plays a Saturday street concert in La Cresenta . Thanks for always bring us the best of the best.
Finally back to watching, Lee. Just working too many hours. Neil Diamond, that was a shocker when he retired due to health issues. I was privileged to see him in concert at the Pepsi Center in Denver (the Christmas show). Paid extra for the meet and greet after the concert. Neil didn't stay long after 3+ hours on stage. Hope you've been doing well. Stay well, stay safe too.
Thank you for this one: 18+ months in and still coming up with these gems.
Gawd blessya guvn'r.
A Sklarite tribesman in London.
Every day is an education. Never really thought about the tambourine player so central to many Motown records. Guess it was so good it had to be somebody who specialised😊
Always loved his voice.
His duet with Barbara Streisand " You don't bring me flowers"❤️
@Ann Caswell as well as pretty much all of his early stuff, just loved "Be" and "Love on The Rocks"
So unmistakeable ! Thank You as always!
👋👋 Kelly Clarkson is liking Leland Sklar on bass today!
My mother was a huge Neil Diamond fan, so his music was always playing in our house while I was growing up. She (and I, by default) got to see him live a few times and it was always a great experience. Diamond not only wrote great music, but his lyrics were also incredible. "Longfellow Serenade" and "Brooklyn Roads" come to mind immediately.
Thanks for posting this, Lee. It brought back a flood of memories.
Just finished Kelly Clarkson show, awesome job Leland😎👍❣️
Lol…. Funny at work. Sweet Caroline was sung to me at times. Nice memory.
Every one of these videos is a lesson in loving all types of art, artists and the process of creating music..Thanks
Love ND!! What a fantastic artist!! Thank you Mr.S!!
Ah.... Neil is one of may all-time faves. Thanks for posting this gem, Lee!
I can't begin to calculate how many times I played the Solitary Man 45 back in the day. A big fan ever since.
Always loved Neil. My Dad did too!
Neil has one of the most iconic voices in music.
Neil Diamond produced such a wide range of songs, from singular biographical urban-scapes (Brooklyn Roads) to Hobo funk (Cracklin rosie) Mystical ballads (Lady Magdalene) and rock fantasies, amazing work!
Walked by the TV 15m ago, wife was watching Kelly Clarkson show and saw you holding down the bass!
My favorite Neil Diamond album was “Stones” - so many nuanced songs like Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne”, “If You Go Away”, “The Last Thing on my Mind”, and of course the title track. He is my Sinatra.
Leland, don't stop, please, I am hocked to Your channel.
Oh, ya! Another of those unmistakable voices! Nice to hear your bass up front, too.
Stay safe and stay well!
I alway remember Neil Diamond's voice
Thanks for sharing Leland, peace.
I'm glad to know that Neil was a great hang.
I seen an interview with Neil awhile ago.
It seemed as though he was dismayed at the way the music business was going.
Many are..........
There's a music business...?
@@markcass4700 so they tell us, however, I don't believe a word of it myself.😎
@@markcass4700 more business than music
@@sceiron1 well hi there!
Hello...!'m from Brazil. ...🇧🇷...Neil Diamond...great singer...🎵
.nossa, essa barba bem cultivada , deve ter mais de 2 years!...have a great day, sir.!
A reggae version of this by the band Aswad was a hit in the UK.
I truly hope Neil can get healthy enough to perform again, as he is an amazing performer and an absolute beast of a songwriter! He wrote both of the Monkeys' biggest hits, and used to do them in a medley back in the day.
I know that he wrote "I'm a Believer". What was the other song?
@@leekosmin8788 Daydream Believer was his too.
@@brettmarlar4154 No, Daydeaem Believer was by John Stewart
@@dennismccunney4462 if he didn't write it, he at least covered it as some point, as I know I saw him do it as part of the medley.
@@dennismccunney4462 I saw John Stewart play Daydream Believer in London.
Hello lee and everyone. Man, I think it soooo amazing that you know all this information. Info about Elvis AND the Beatles. The forefathers of modern music. If you ever want to know something about some singer or instrument player JUST ASK LEE. 😁😎
Great selection of songs again.
I wish everybody a fun weekend.
Gorgeous playing on this track Lee. I love that upper register, melodic stuff that you're such a brilliant practitioner of. It really elevates a song. Thanks!
Saw you play on
Kelly Clarkson
Let's Dance ! 👍
I have been a fan pretty much from the start. I would draw special attention to his Tap Root Manuscript and Hot August Night albums. The former for its scope of creativity and the latter as one of the great live albums.
The Neil Diamond Christmas Album always cracked me up.
I'm a guitarist since 7 years old,leard to play the double bass seeing you in the band of phil collins.That's 1990 i have VHS tape and on DVD
“divorced, living in The Valley” ….that could be an hysterical video
Working on it............
Good evening Leland.. It's nearly 20.00 hours here in Barcelona.. Have a great day.
Air tambourine. Cool 😎
Good stuff!
Just catching up a day or two.
Thank you, Lee! 🙏🤍🙏
Hot August Night was a real standout. His voice is so distinctive. When my Dad starting singing Beautiful Noise, I knew he was appealing to a different audience.
Evening Lee and all
Greetings from Epping,UK
Cheers Barry 🎸
Didn’t know Neil did a version of that song. The first time I heard Don’t Turn Around was by the band Eyes on their 1990 self titled album with vocals by the great Jeff Scott Soto. That album was produced by Children of the Sun producer Spencer Proffer.
My mom LOVED Neil Diamond. This was early 70s and I was a young kid. It was weird seeing your mom have have a crush on someone. She loved Mark Spitz too!
FYI, I just saw that the Susanna Hoffs album (featuring some young unknown on bass....) is being released November 12th. First single on TH-cam is Badfinger's Name of the Game with Aimee Mann joining on vocals:
th-cam.com/video/MCl3MGjCHSA/w-d-xo.html
Sounds great! 👍👍👍
Watching you on Kelly's show. Be back to listen to you.👩💜🎵🍂
I knew a Tony Vega. In Houston. He was an awesome performer .
When I heard the title I wondered if it would be this. My first thoughts were Aswad who were a reggae band that did a cover of this.
As regards Neil, mum has always been a big fan, and took her to Wembley Arena to see him. Started cussing as we got caught up in traffic as there was an international football match at the stadium. Needn’t have worried , they held up Neil’s performance as Princess Diana was in the audience!
Funny how I've been collecting all of Neil's UNI stuff (still need a good HOT AUGUST NIGHT) and I even have some of his Bang material to be watching your video on working with him, Lee... -- o-\ : D /-o
Evening Leland and everybody.
@Ann Caswell, morning Ann. 🖐
'Hot August Night' was the Neil Diamond album that did it for me.
I just subscribed to your channel, I am glad that I did. I am 61 years old, been into music since I was 3 years old. I like what you say sir. If I could ever meet any musicians, I'd love to meet The New Colony Six from Chicago, they were on Centaur Records
Thank you Lee!!
Diane Warren is possibly the least known of all prolific songwriters of our era.
Man….Carlos had a DEEP pocket. What a crying shame. I’m reminded of Russ while listening to him on drums here - that laid back feel yet right on time. Just so damn good. Perfect actually!
Got to talk to Neil in Belfast ---really nice person.
Thanks for #736. Hope you're well and are not experiencing hot rod-envy....
Great video. Thanks
Thank You! :)
I just subscribed to your channel. Love these stories.
By the way, looking forward to seeing you next Friday, up in Berkeley (at least they've listed you on the bill). 'till then., cheers!
Today is my birthday..I get to watch Lee on TV today..Pretty cool stuff..
Happy birthday, cuz!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JAMES.....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...
And many mooorrreee!
All my best wishes, lee
@@lelandsklar6363 nice! 🙂
Feliz cumpleaños, carnalito! Los mejores deseos de parte de un servidor.
Happy Birthday James!
Hello Lee 🖐🏻 how are you, saludos desde México gracias por seguir haciendo tus vídeos 👏🏻
😎👍❤🖖
Love Brother
Saw you rockin with Kelly today. 👍
Short and Sweet...
Leland... the Rock and Roll Hall of fame takes a backseat to your knowledge...
Arooo! 🐶🐶💕💖
Great Great Song
I saw that first picture and his name and thought for sure we were about to get some bad news.
Ok have to like band Caixa Amplificada name in portuguese, why in english Amplified box band ok
You mentioned working on a Christmas album. Why not spend some time in December revisiting all your Christmas work?
Albert Hammond, the same that sang It Doesn't Rain in California?
Is this the same Albert Hammond who recorded "It Never Rains In Southern California" and many other songs?
👍🏻
Hey Lee who did you always dream of working with and then eventually get the chance to work with them?
I'm putting in this comment early in the video, so I don't know if Lee will mention it later, but one special thing about Neil is that he gets NONE of the profits from the merch. ALL of his merch profits are donated to various charities. Jus a classy guy.
The real deal!
Were you ever involved in his “Jonathan Lvingston seagull” project?
I have a band,could you send me a video talking about my band called show all brazilians here to know your name in music and great bass player that you are
Send me info as to band name etc. I will see what I can do.
Evening Leland
Hi!
See you tomorra
Just watched the Kelly Clarkson show. Was great to see you on TV. Wish it was more. What sort of crap was her musical guest?
Did not see it and the guest was on tape. Never saw them.