Neil Diamond One Night Only

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  • @tmadsam
    @tmadsam 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    My first concert he said he was singing for the first time "I Am... I Said." I was a puddle of tears. I couldn't believe he felt like I did! I wanted so badly to go and hug him. I was 19. I'm 72 now, and thst song still hits me the same way even if I just think about it. He's a masterpiece of God's blessing to us. His artistry and talent are untouchable!

    • @juleslusman5817
      @juleslusman5817 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😰😰😰😰😰❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @juleslusman5817
      @juleslusman5817 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love” Solitary Man” one of your early recordings

  • @StephaniePoulos-l2t
    @StephaniePoulos-l2t 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Neil never disappointed. What a great sense of humor also. Wonderful to see that. ❤😂😅😊

  • @marieluisegiesel7641
    @marieluisegiesel7641 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Absolutely wonderful,love you Neil forever!

  • @johndilworth5742
    @johndilworth5742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I've lived,loved & survivied...Thank you Neil. Sorry you're not touring I wish you good health. A true muscian & star. 💥💯🥂

  • @marcyking461
    @marcyking461 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I took my youngest son to one of Neil Diamond's Christmas Concerts at the Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia in the late 1980s---early 1990s (?). It was my sons very first concert and one I am sure that he will never forget, starting with the' Laser-lit' Christmas Tree that sprouted from the floor, then shot to the ceiling with the rhythm of the songs playing in the background. It was a breathtaking memory, as I am sure it was meant to be. Neil Diamond is pure talent---the real deal---a legend in our own time. Were/aren't we lucky to be able to enjoy him in real time?

  • @margacoemans7904
    @margacoemans7904 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A verry inyeresante story you let us see thank you

  • @NancyLaVerne-lt9hr
    @NancyLaVerne-lt9hr ปีที่แล้ว +13

    ❤I love NEIL DIAMOND WITH ALL OF MY HEART WITH ALL OF MY SOUL FOREVER AND ALWAYS

  • @reginamaura6821
    @reginamaura6821 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Beautiful ❤️ Wonderful Mr.Neil Diamond ❤️

  • @victoriachinavare5535
    @victoriachinavare5535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Omg the best singer songwriter of all time. I have been listening since I was a little girl and I will be listening until I'm gone I just love him . Happy birthday to Neil on the 24of January. God bless him.🌹🙏♥️

  • @elainesatterfield888
    @elainesatterfield888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Nothing like seeing him sing this live. Such a beautiful performance and a wonderful singer
    So sad we will never see him in concert again. Praying for good health for him.

  • @reginacondez1376
    @reginacondez1376 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I never get tired viewing Neil's performances...over and over...again.😅😊

  • @celiaramirezmora8339
    @celiaramirezmora8339 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Creo que me había perdido, de todos los conciertos, de este maravilloso y espectacular cantante.
    Casi tenemos la misma edad, el es un poco mayo que yo, siempre he tenido sus discos, con la tecnología actual he podido ver sus conciertos y estoy maravillada y agradecida.
    Que Dios le siga dando vida y que conserve ,su preciosa voz.😘🤩👏👏👏

  • @NancyLaVerne-lt9hr
    @NancyLaVerne-lt9hr ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Neil Diamond can really sing but he can be funny too

  • @marym.garcia4147
    @marym.garcia4147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great job Rob Brydon. NEIIL DIAMOND .... no words!

  • @salwahanna6791
    @salwahanna6791 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I AM SALWA HANNA,MD.I WANT YOU TO FIGHT.I ADORE YOU.I FOUGHT CANCER in 1988. I wrote you a letter. You responded by letter (with a green frog). You asked me to fight. Now it is my turn to ask you to fight. MIRACLES CAN HAPPEN! You have inspired me always. Your song I AM I SAID stirred my heart because I experience the same emotion evoked by the lyrics. I am a Copt from Egypt and came to the U.S. in 1968; and I felt like a fish out of water. I was only 16. I'm praying for your healing. GOD CAN HEAR OUR PRAYERS! I am praying for you healing. GOD CAN MAKE MIRACLES HAPPEN. FIGHT ON! I LOVE YOU.

    • @PreciousRye-Green-gj1mv
      @PreciousRye-Green-gj1mv 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      ❤Yes Neil Diamond I am fighting disease in my life to but God is so much greater than anything we experience here in our life. Bless you.❤

    • @AndrewBooker-gc4fe
      @AndrewBooker-gc4fe 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      How my highest have Keith Richards had and ciggs

    • @ElizabethDavison-sr8by
      @ElizabethDavison-sr8by 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@PreciousRye-Green-gj1mvwe see

  • @janimarie
    @janimarie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    This is fantastic! I love it, love Neil more than words can say! He means the world to me even though I only got to see him perform once, I will never forget that night. He's in my heart!

    • @NancyLaVerne-lt9hr
      @NancyLaVerne-lt9hr ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Very Enjoyable Neil Diamond doesn't disappoint

  • @BillyMcDonald-z5o
    @BillyMcDonald-z5o 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Neil is just magic . . In scotland if you go to a singalong or karryoka . You no his songs are there . . I love it

  • @charlenegoodman175
    @charlenegoodman175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Charlene. Goodman.
    Neil is the . Sunshine in my heart and soul. If there were no . Neil we wouldn't have any sunshine in our lives.
    He is the best.
    I love him very much and hi songs and music.
    He is a shing star.
    God . Bless him for all the joy he brings to so many people.
    LOOVE AND HUGS
    GOD BLESS YOU NEIL
    THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU GIVE US.

  • @juliegonzaga6625
    @juliegonzaga6625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you you tube..best video..bri ngs back memories

  • @HowardPaulblasingame
    @HowardPaulblasingame 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Neil Diamond is the greatest Singer / Songwriter ever

  • @Curly-g9q
    @Curly-g9q 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you Neil for being with me most of my life, you've held my hand, my heart and my soul through my nearly 70 years, but I still feel in my early twenties when I hear you. You've helped me through happiness, sadness and loneliness. I hope you feel the love I'm sending to you, God Bless you for giving yourself to us all your life. All my love xxxxxx

  • @glendaadams153
    @glendaadams153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I know it's been almost 11 years since he fell in love with and married a beautiful woman named Katie. She lifted him out of that deep pit of despair that he'd been in since Marsha left him. He's written, in my opinion, some of his best songs since then. You go my love. I'll always be here for you whenever you need me!

  • @anamariaminisale
    @anamariaminisale 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Escucho todos los días sos mi cable a tierra te amo Nail sos unicooooo❤❤❤

  • @karenhinkle7992
    @karenhinkle7992 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My ONLY BUCKET list item is to meet Neil and shake his hand and tell him how much his music has meant to me over the years!! What a talent he is..in my opinion he is the BEST and always will be!! How can ANYONE COMPETE with this ICON..NEVER NEVER!! AND NEVER

    • @aliciaballard402
      @aliciaballard402 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Would like to see him alive in a concert never seen his concerts

    • @aliciaballard402
      @aliciaballard402 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    • @barbaramanix1705
      @barbaramanix1705 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Unfortunately Hurricane Katrina came- he was to perform in Biloxi,MS. Cancelled.

    • @ritafleitas-w3o
      @ritafleitas-w3o 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m agreed with you

  • @LoriJewel-p7g
    @LoriJewel-p7g ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you saved us one song at a time but we fall like dimonoes

  • @JanRobinett
    @JanRobinett ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best💎 ever💖💖

  • @loristitt65
    @loristitt65 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have ALWAYS loved Neil, a GREAT SINGER AND GREAT PERSON AND SONG WRITER!!

  • @coralynrojas8934
    @coralynrojas8934 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My favourite Neil Diamond songs are right here!!!
    1. What a beautiful noise!!!❤❤
    2. Maybe to night (forever in Blue Jeans, yeah) !!!🎉
    3.

  • @anamariaminisale
    @anamariaminisale 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Espectacular lastima que nunca vino a mi país Argentina pero lo escucho todos los días es mi compañía.y Nail es único en todo su voz . Su personalidad
    No habra otro igual ❤❤

  • @marydarling9436
    @marydarling9436 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love your music and you. When i hear you sing it brings back memories of a man i dearly loved who is now gone. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. May God hold you in the palm of his hand for ever.

  • @joycewhittenburg7234
    @joycewhittenburg7234 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I had not heard your new song about love, You got it again Neil. My husband/love of my life has been gone nearly nine years and I never stop thinking about him. I have gotten through the hard grief and live a very happy life on the memories we made. Your songs just bring my memories back when we were making them. You are so loved by millions and you probably affect them like you do me. I pray your sickness gives you time to make perfect memories with your wife and children. I’m only a year older than you and I’ve been a fan our whole lives. ❣️👏🇺🇸🙏🏻

    • @butterball1651
      @butterball1651 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @joycewhittenburg7234 "SAME" ..the "love of my life", is gone now also, and we shared such an affections for Neil Diamond . Listening to his music now, brings so much comfort
      Neil called his fans "his people". He was correct. He's woven himself into the fabric of our lives, song, by everlasting song. He was able to tame the savage beast with that voice, and those eyes.

  • @LindaInigo
    @LindaInigo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love the song of Neil Diamond I am, I said,it’s superb, really fantastic ❤️

  • @vaskarmitra3491
    @vaskarmitra3491 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    A very distinctive voice.
    Not comparable with the other singers.
    Recognizable at once when you hear.
    Style is unique.
    Many will forever remember him even when he is no more.
    For heart's keep.

  • @juliegonzaga6625
    @juliegonzaga6625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for sharing..I love this singer song writer
    So humble and human. It's 2022 God bless him

  • @jamesdavison2927
    @jamesdavison2927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of THEE BEST EVER
    in my top 10 faves
    AND MY TOP 10 IS FULL OF LEGENDARY ACTS
    LEGEND OF LEGENDS
    NEIL FOREVER
    I'm ashamed to say I've never seen him live, but I've watched TONS of his concerts
    thank you so very much for posting this

  • @ruthcarter3505
    @ruthcarter3505 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    74 and he's Fantastic ...keep going Neil....I love you

  • @juleslusman5817
    @juleslusman5817 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello again Neil Diamond
    😢 Ithink about you every night every night.
    I am-an MD from S Africa & followed your rilliant career & music lyrics. Since1961 Your records 🎉 we’re some of the first I ever Purchased. “Forever in Blue Jeans Yeah.”
    When I emigrated toUSA 1986. My dream was to attend
    A live concert in 1992 with you performing 😮 at the Colloseum in L A with friends I fulfilled my dreams& graduated as an MD in 1987 the rest is just history I love following you in Colorado,on your Ranch have always wanted to live / visit a dude ranch in the west On y bucket List. I trust you a beat this Parkinson’s disease. 😊

  • @rockyhudson3346
    @rockyhudson3346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just keeps on going making great music !. What a great man !

  • @DonnaWhitsitt
    @DonnaWhitsitt 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    He is a man of God Bless him I’m keeping he and his wife in my prayers

  • @misabelgarciaruiz5618
    @misabelgarciaruiz5618 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    pero que bonito verte enseñando tus bonitas raíces, eres el mejor cantante ,mejor persona te conozco hace bueno desde 1980 , envidio a la gente que te rodea, pero que lujo ,tengo tus vídeos tus películas,. te mando bess ,cuidate ,que Dios te cuide y te ampare. de todo mal Neil Diamond me gusta tu nombre tu voz ,es muy bonita te nace de dentro es llena ,eres el mejor relaciones públicas de ti mismo te vendes con la verdad , vales mucho tanto como muchos Diamantes juntos , te quiero guapo soy Isabel Garcia de España en Ibiza

  • @susisusanne4381
    @susisusanne4381 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    What for men is never found in this world again!!!

  • @loristitt65
    @loristitt65 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ever the ENTERTAINER!!!

  • @SandraCannon-k5f
    @SandraCannon-k5f 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love you and your music 🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶

  • @retumas
    @retumas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    LOVE..THE GREAT END FOREVER NEIL..Brasil LOVE NIEL..

  • @kengreen1343
    @kengreen1343 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I can't remember when I first fell in love with Neil Diamond and his songs!!!! His music has inspired me throughout difficult and happy stages of my life . I have been a 2nd tenor in the Peterborough Male Voice Choir (UK) for over 7years and can truly say that Neil has been my main role model that led me to joining the Choir !! Thank you so very much Neil..

  • @sharon21382
    @sharon21382 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Just saw his 50 Year Anniversary concert last month. The man sounds as good as he was in the 70's. A voice like no other.

  • @Ravyne
    @Ravyne 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    His voice is still as powerful as it was the first time I heard him at the age of 8 (1974). And it still hits me in my heart and in my soul. I love Neil!

  • @pattipie1004
    @pattipie1004 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Neil is fabulous and always has been. I love an artist that writes and performs his own music... Then there's Jackson Browne another man after my heart with his words with such brilliance and deepness. both I have been lucky enough to see. Neil twice and Jackson 4X over a span of 30 years. music is the language of Truth and feelings. July 15th in Eugene Oregon... Where I just moved.. I have my ticket for James Taylor. another wonderful writer musician. music makes the world go round and comforts when the heart is hurting. I miss you Mom rip and to keep the music going down here. love me

  • @rosamarodriguez4675
    @rosamarodriguez4675 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The best of tthe best ever

  • @MichelleMcNick
    @MichelleMcNick ปีที่แล้ว +4

    King of Romantic songs. ❤❤.

  • @LindaInigo
    @LindaInigo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I am Lyn Inigo, I love Neil’s song I am I said

  • @ritafleitas-w3o
    @ritafleitas-w3o 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Omg imposible stop hearing him I love your voice and your líricos got inside my heart and souls One hug for you Mr Nail Gid bless

  • @bettinahansen7630
    @bettinahansen7630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This diamond shines forever♥️

  • @cherylklespies7188
    @cherylklespies7188 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fantastic person fantastic singer ❤

  • @NancyLaVerne-lt9hr
    @NancyLaVerne-lt9hr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a awesome ConÇertw

  • @barbaramanix1705
    @barbaramanix1705 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My absolute favorite!!!!

  • @josephiineparmiter7821
    @josephiineparmiter7821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Only got to see him once at Ipswich. Absolutely marvellous performer. Have always loved him. Sending love and best wishes for his health ❤

    • @LoriJewel-p7g
      @LoriJewel-p7g ปีที่แล้ว +1

      god bless neil diamond i hope you really are in gods world setting up camp

    • @LoriJewel-p7g
      @LoriJewel-p7g ปีที่แล้ว +1

      not dead

  • @dawnsmith5283
    @dawnsmith5283 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    just love him still even at 73 we're both old now but his music is just great

  • @PatriciaGonzalez-lp5gd
    @PatriciaGonzalez-lp5gd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Único e irrepetible, lo mejor de lo mejor, espléndido Neil Diamond ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @aliciaballard402
    @aliciaballard402 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful singer composer and writer of his own songs

  • @alicelamastus8094
    @alicelamastus8094 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks for sharing....so awesome, many many great memories ❤️🎉🎶May God continue to bless Neil Diamond ! ❤️🎶🎉

  • @margacoemans7904
    @margacoemans7904 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have loving Partands

  • @sharonbruno7873
    @sharonbruno7873 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One way to still see him sing, hope he misses us like we miss him.

    • @butterball1651
      @butterball1651 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh no no 😢 I (so much) hope not

  • @ruthcarter3505
    @ruthcarter3505 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    he's like fine wine .....he gets better with age

  • @DonnaWhitsitt
    @DonnaWhitsitt 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love to hear about your childhood and where you lived with your parents and siblings Love where you parents are dancing

  • @jurgenlutze1270
    @jurgenlutze1270 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Juergen LutzeIt is a great moment to listen to one of the best singers in the world.

  • @KathleenWells-e7o
    @KathleenWells-e7o 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love you Neil. I've lost my husband 30years ago but your song reminds me of the happy times with him. Every time you came to 🇬🇧 he always brought me two tickets to see you. One for your first night and one for your last night,what happy memories I have. It brings my happiness back my time with him. God bless you Neil❤❤

  • @rebekahtannehill6972
    @rebekahtannehill6972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very touching to watch and enjoy! Love his music!

  • @johnboysv
    @johnboysv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The soundtrack of my life!

  • @rosinagarnica2762
    @rosinagarnica2762 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    me encantan sus canciones eres lo maximo Neil me gusta tu voz .-

  • @veralucindamathias5506
    @veralucindamathias5506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Neil. The Best.

  • @BUFFALObills-4
    @BUFFALObills-4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    😊😅😮😢😂 diamond forever

  • @mariacasamento6683
    @mariacasamento6683 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    He is the greatest entertainer, just love him

  • @bandfan217
    @bandfan217 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Still writes and sings with the same passion he's always had!

  • @jothompson5401
    @jothompson5401 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    great concert and Neil's background

  • @albertoorellanamoreno315
    @albertoorellanamoreno315 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ERES UN GRANDE NEIL NO TE MUERAS NUNCA ÍDOLO IRREPETIBLE MAESTRO!!!!

  • @aliciaballard402
    @aliciaballard402 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Neil diamond beautiful singer in composer of his own songs

  • @kevinrobertson4392
    @kevinrobertson4392 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Neil's mum was a beautiful lady

  • @carolynchoo9682
    @carolynchoo9682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Stumbled upon this when i was looking for music from my youth, to accompany me through a powerpoint presentation that was going nowhere. Was happily singing along and cleared the work with a breeze! Thank you for sharing the recording! Neil sounds just as great as ever!

  • @timn4554
    @timn4554 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Is and always will be one of a kind. Just incredible.

  • @judithgrierson1742
    @judithgrierson1742 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    i love you Neil

  • @martheseciantar7177
    @martheseciantar7177 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great show, Thanks :) Love you Neil from Malta xx

  • @niranjanamoolenaar7338
    @niranjanamoolenaar7338 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Shining Diamond forever, amazing, send NEIL Love And Light ❤️

  • @marlinhardin1853
    @marlinhardin1853 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Neil diamond you are truly a friend .

  • @NancyLaVerne-lt9hr
    @NancyLaVerne-lt9hr 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    He looks wonderful

  • @shalimarsgirl
    @shalimarsgirl 9 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    LOVE HIM AND HIS MUSIC! Like the finest of wines, he just gets better and better with age. Thanks for this great video. With love from Canada, Evy

  • @Sweetcaroline-j7g
    @Sweetcaroline-j7g หลายเดือนก่อน

    Luv it I am sweet caroline

  • @anesiapdoprado886
    @anesiapdoprado886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really like it so much

  • @berndhofmann7459
    @berndhofmann7459 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    ich finde er wird von jahr zu jahr besser-vor allem das album melodyroad erinnert mich stark an den "alten" neil-anfang der 70er-great music-i love it. :-))

  • @ruthcarter3505
    @ruthcarter3505 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He's still THE BEST

  • @mikemichaels1509
    @mikemichaels1509 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    love that unique voice

  • @repulyol8445
    @repulyol8445 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love you NEIL DIAMOND

  • @tedhurban
    @tedhurban 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Neil is a real Diamond

  • @robertrez2278
    @robertrez2278 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    He is still one of best artist in the world: NEIL DIAMOND!--"If You Know What I Mean"

  • @waynekoehler9504
    @waynekoehler9504 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love melody road

  • @ruthmcadam
    @ruthmcadam 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This post is superb. Thank you for sharing it. It's the first time I have seen it. He still has the pipes!!!! I am wondering where his long time bassist Reinny Press & his wife Linda (one of Neil's longtime backup vocalists) are.

  • @gavinrego4735
    @gavinrego4735 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Best male voice in music ever heard

    • @DavidDiamond56
      @DavidDiamond56 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      YES!
      DIG!

    • @tedhurban
      @tedhurban 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      No NO that was Roy Orbison amen

    • @DavidDiamond56
      @DavidDiamond56 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ted Hurban Roy had a unique voice and falsetto one of the greats indeed! but how do you rank the best - impossible

    • @LuisMartinez-ow7oo
      @LuisMartinez-ow7oo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No one can't reache at him I mean Neil Diamond.

    • @realdiamondshow
      @realdiamondshow 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course one of the best...along with his song writing and performance....But, vocal alone? No, I would go with Nat King Cole.

  • @gunnarlinde9464
    @gunnarlinde9464 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    unbeleavable.voice.we 3 brothers.love him.

  • @butterball1651
    @butterball1651 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love to see a real interview

  • @WerderNick
    @WerderNick 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice! Amazing! Quite interesting. Thanx.....