"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!
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.
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.
To properly listen to Neil you have to turn off the lights, get comfortable (preferably laying in the floor) and prepare yourself to be a different person when you get up. You can't just have him playing in the background and think you have heard Neil. You don't listen to Neil, you experience Neil. Once you have entertained him for a private concert in your home and cried or sang when appropriate, you have finally heard Neil.
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... 🌿🌿🌿
LOVE HIM!!!!! His fans & Barbara Streisand fans actually put the record ""You Don't Bring Me Flowers" together & it went as they say today ""Viral"" so much so that they, Neil & Babs did an unscheduled appearance at some award show [[Grammys??] & BLEW everyone away!!! It is avaiable - yopu should react to that!!!! THANKS for doing Neil!!!!
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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".
Red Red Wine is a song that comes to mind of Neil Diamond but it is so slooow! In the 80's British reggae group UB40 brought out their version which is a must listen Also, as a boomer and we just appreciated the great music! Had no way of knowing the words til now lol - singing about a chair ffs! Anyhow, this generation is all about the meaning of songs - just enjoy them for what they are
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. 🤩
I was fortunate enough to see him in concert, early 1990s. He was showing his age, but his voice was still as strong and as clear as it was in the 1970s. I saw a few of his stages a decade or so later and could hear his voice lost much of it's 'texture' for lack of a better word, he still sounded good but age finally caught up with his vocal cords. Back around 1972/73 I fell in love with his voice and I think his Taproot Manuscript, Moods, and Hot August Night (live) albums are my favorites.
Your desire to understand the lyrics makes you forget when the song came out. This was released in 1971 so I'm pretty sure rents were low back then in Los Angeles. Neil Diamond is the bomb. I wore out my 'Hot August Night' album...had to buy a new one.
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).
Neil's in the house! I saw him live 3 times. Absolutely fabulous! So many songs, so little time, but if you want to be knocked off your feet, I recommend Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show, also, Done Too Soon
Mr. Neil Diamond is superb, great and outstanding. An amazing artist, writer and singer. I'd be shocked if you haven't heard any Neil songs....either the ones he wrote and performed or that he wrote for other artists.
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.
Movie The Jazz Singer had some great music. Got to see him in concert several times in the 80s and 90s. Always a great experience. Back in the day when you got in line for tickets the night before. They handed out numbers for you get in line later. One time a friend had a much lower number than me. He invited me to get in line with his group. On my way out with my tickets, I went to the end of the line and gave the woman my number, giving her chance to get tickets before they sold out. She was nearly in tears.
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.
What you need to know, other than Sweet Catoline, first and foremost is "America" (and certianly the story of that song) Then...Forever in blue jeans. Thank you for this reaction!
I grew up with Neil Diamond's Hot August Night album on repeat. My parents loved his music and I do too. Still have his albums, Tap Root Manuscript, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Beautiful Noise.
Neil was the songwriter and The Monkees were the original artist for "I'm a Believer" -- a song that you probably only know from the movie Shrek. If you are not familiar with The Monkees, they were a hit TV show in the 60s about a young music band in an attempt to cash in on the Beatles craze at the time. The Monkees was a sitcom and the band was fictious at the start, but later they went on to be a real band and have a lot of hits. MTv had a Monkees marathon back in the 80s that introduced The Monkees to a new generation of fans and they had a resurgence as a result.
Love how prolific you are with the videos and your willingness to show (not ignorance) but appreciation for singers/songs which are part of the Great American Songbook. Can't tell you how big Diamond was in the 70s. There was a song in the top 10 every couple of months (some he wrote for others). Holly Holy in a live concert video would be tremendous for you, I suspect. Best.
He wrote "I'm a Believer" that The Monkees had a huge hit with. Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show, Jonathon Livingston Seagull, You don't Bring me Flowers, Love on the Rocks, Cracklin' Rosie, Girl, You;ll be a Woman Soon, and so many, many more.
React to some of Neil's early hits. Just a few of classic Neil Diamond hits are "Cherry Cherry", "Solitary Man", "Holly Holy"....wow, the list is just too long. And yes, his duet with Barbra Streisand "You Don'T Bring Me Flowers" is gold!
Relatively unknown are the songs Neil Diamond sang as the soundtrack for the movie version of Jonathan Livingstone Seagull (book by Richard Bach). Really great songs!
Other songs to check out: Sweet Caroline Cracklin' Rosie Kentucky Woman Song Sung Blue Forever in Blue Jeans Cherry, Cherry Play Me America September Morn
there is just one word for Neil Diamond..STELLAR... the best of the best. You could always count on him for a top ten song at some point in my childhood. LOVE and miss him.
He was in high school choir with Barbara Streisand!! Please react to You Don't Bring Me Flowers. Each did a version. A DJ did a mashup. It got so much airplay they actually recorded a duet of the song. Holly Holy, Pretty Anazing Grace, Sulaiman, Shiloh, so many .... You gotta dive, man.
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
I'm 51 years old and this is one of my all-time favorite songs. I tear up almost every time I hear it, for several reasons. The power of his voice is amazing, nostalgia, and it rings true as I have meandered my way through adulthood. Thanks BP!
❤ Hi Black P! 😅 The movie you referred to in the intro is The Jazz Singer! Great movie! And yes at some point in the movie he wears a blue rhinestone suit!! I think one of the songs from the soundtrack is America. A few other songs that are awesome are "Holy Holy", "Song Sung Blue" and a duet with Barbara Streisand, "You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore". Too many to list!! And it's funny how many times I have heard ... and sung along with this song and never caught the "rents are low" part!! That's why I love reaction videos. I always pick up something new and/or just a new perspective about a song that I've heard a million times!! Luv ya! 😊❤❤
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
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.
Solitary Man, Brooklyn Roads, Shilo, What a Beautiful Noise, Forever in Blue jeans, Play Me, Gitchy Goomy, Soole Mon, are some of the songs I think about. BUT, the song you referred to where he wore a sparkly blue shirt was America from a movie he was in about him being a cantor in a family that came here from Germany during the Holocost era. Oh, and also Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show, etc.
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
I’m sitting here talking to you, like you’re gonna hear me. Telling you the movie is The Jazz Singer and I just saw you talking about Sweet Caroline in another video. I really like Solitary Man.
"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!
Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show is my favorite!
You left out play me which is beautiful
@@shelq3814 Mine too!!
And Sweet Caroline!
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 ❤💯💯
Neil Diamond COMING TO AMERICA
It's just "America"
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Live from the movie!
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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.
Neil Diamond "Play Me"
With Shirley Bassey on her show. Brilliant.
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.
Hot August Night is probably the best ever live recorded album you could listen to. The man is just an incredible performer.
Neil Diamond - America 🇺🇸
To properly listen to Neil you have to turn off the lights, get comfortable (preferably laying in the floor) and prepare yourself to be a different person when you get up. You can't just have him playing in the background and think you have heard Neil. You don't listen to Neil, you experience Neil. Once you have entertained him for a private concert in your home and cried or sang when appropriate, you have finally heard Neil.
Truth
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...
🌿🌿🌿
LOVE HIM!!!!! His fans & Barbara Streisand fans actually put the record ""You Don't Bring Me Flowers" together & it went as they say today ""Viral"" so much so that they, Neil & Babs did an unscheduled appearance at some award show [[Grammys??] & BLEW everyone away!!! It is avaiable - yopu should react to that!!!! THANKS for doing Neil!!!!
@@hollypinkley I have always liked that Song. Kinda sad but it’s also So Beautiful, Emotional.
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.
I've always loved Neil Diamond since the early 70's! I suggest listening to 'America"
Absolutely!!! It was played everywhere. Still brings pride to what our country was about.
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).
I agree. I was going to suggest July 4th would be a great time for a reaction to "America".
@@rebeccacurtis6680 Yes! Definitely a good suggestion for Independence Day! 🇺🇸❤
Another vote for this
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.
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.
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.
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".
Red Red Wine is a song that comes to mind of Neil Diamond but it is so slooow! In the 80's British reggae group UB40 brought out their version which is a must listen
Also, as a boomer and we just appreciated the great music! Had no way of knowing the words til now lol - singing about a chair ffs!
Anyhow, this generation is all about the meaning of songs - just enjoy them for what they are
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
Saw him over 30 years ago at The Forum (LA)! Amazing singer, songwriter and performer. One of my all-time favorites!!
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. 🤩
I was fortunate enough to see him in concert, early 1990s. He was showing his age, but his voice was still as strong and as clear as it was in the 1970s. I saw a few of his stages a decade or so later and could hear his voice lost much of it's 'texture' for lack of a better word, he still sounded good but age finally caught up with his vocal cords. Back around 1972/73 I fell in love with his voice and I think his Taproot Manuscript, Moods, and Hot August Night (live) albums are my favorites.
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.
"You hardly talk to me anymore when I come through the door at the end of the day."
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.
I love his " Porkiepine pie " ‼️ awesome ‼️ and " Sweet Caroline "‼️🤗
Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show, studio version.
Your desire to understand the lyrics makes you forget when the song came out. This was released in 1971 so I'm pretty sure rents were low back then in Los Angeles. Neil Diamond is the bomb. I wore out my 'Hot August Night' album...had to buy a new one.
Yeah, in ‘75, rent on my 2 bedroom apartment was $400/month.
Neil Diamond Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show! Awesome song!
A must react to!
Fortunate to see this prolific singer/songwriter in Fort Worth, back in 1971 … front row seats! What a talented guy!!
This came out when I was in college!!! 1971!
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).
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,,
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
I knew you would enjoy his wordplay. He is a master
Neil's in the house! I saw him live 3 times. Absolutely fabulous! So many songs, so little time, but if you want to be knocked off your feet, I recommend Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show, also, Done Too Soon
The tree people!!
OF ALL THE PEOPLE ON THIS PLANET, NEIL WAS BORN TO HAVE A MICROPHONE IN FRONT OF HIM.
Mr. Neil Diamond is superb, great and outstanding. An amazing artist, writer and singer. I'd be shocked if you haven't heard any Neil songs....either the ones he wrote and performed or that he wrote for other artists.
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"
I got to see Neil Diamond live in L.A. in the 80s. The place was packed and he put on one hell of a show.
I saw him in concert three times - awesome. His catalog is unbelievable- includes I’m a Believer by the Monkees
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.
I had forgotton how good he is ,love his songs and voice!!!!
Huge writer of songs❤❤Always wanted to see him live😢few chances I had couldn't get tickets without huge $$$$
The “Chair” is referring to the therapist not listening to him. Amazing singer songwriter. He has a huge songbook.
Movie The Jazz Singer had some great music. Got to see him in concert several times in the 80s and 90s. Always a great experience. Back in the day when you got in line for tickets the night before. They handed out numbers for you get in line later. One time a friend had a much lower number than me. He invited me to get in line with his group. On my way out with my tickets, I went to the end of the line and gave the woman my number, giving her chance to get tickets before they sold out. She was nearly in tears.
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.
I'm 46 years old and absolutely love Neil Diamond. Even his last album (2016 I think) called Melody Road ❤❤❤❤
Saw Neil Diamond "In The Round" concert in Cincinnati, Ohio. Can't remember the year, but the concert was awesome. ❤
What you need to know, other than Sweet Catoline, first and foremost is "America" (and certianly the story of that song) Then...Forever in blue jeans. Thank you for this reaction!
Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show…please DO IT. 💕
I grew up with Neil Diamond's Hot August Night album on repeat. My parents loved his music and I do too. Still have his albums, Tap Root Manuscript, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Beautiful Noise.
LOL! This song came out in 1971. Dated somewhat, but still emotional and one of his best
Also Neil Diamonds Comming to America!
Neil was the songwriter and The Monkees were the original artist for "I'm a Believer" -- a song that you probably only know from the movie Shrek. If you are not familiar with The Monkees, they were a hit TV show in the 60s about a young music band in an attempt to cash in on the Beatles craze at the time. The Monkees was a sitcom and the band was fictious at the start, but later they went on to be a real band and have a lot of hits. MTv had a Monkees marathon back in the 80s that introduced The Monkees to a new generation of fans and they had a resurgence as a result.
Love how prolific you are with the videos and your willingness to show (not ignorance) but appreciation for singers/songs which are part of the Great American Songbook. Can't tell you how big Diamond was in the 70s. There was a song in the top 10 every couple of months (some he wrote for others). Holly Holy in a live concert video would be tremendous for you, I suspect. Best.
Such a great writer and performer!
More Neil. 🙏
My fave is Shiloh. Heartbreakingly beautiful
He wrote "I'm a Believer" that The Monkees had a huge hit with. Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show, Jonathon Livingston Seagull, You don't Bring me Flowers, Love on the Rocks, Cracklin' Rosie, Girl, You;ll be a Woman Soon, and so many, many more.
You are never alone if you reach out to the I AM the Alpha and Omega
Movie is The Jazz Singer. Love him. Great reaction as always. 💖🙋♀️
Neil Diamond. … America
You would love Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show!
React to some of Neil's early hits. Just a few of classic Neil Diamond hits are "Cherry Cherry", "Solitary Man", "Holly Holy"....wow, the list is just too long. And yes, his duet with Barbra Streisand "You Don'T Bring Me Flowers" is gold!
Coming to America is a banger as well.
Relatively unknown are the songs Neil Diamond sang as the soundtrack for the movie version of Jonathan Livingstone Seagull (book by Richard Bach). Really great songs!
He wrote the music for a very inspirational film based on a book called Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Be is amazing.
Other songs to check out:
Sweet Caroline
Cracklin' Rosie
Kentucky Woman
Song Sung Blue
Forever in Blue Jeans
Cherry, Cherry
Play Me
America
September Morn
Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show. Good Fun!
One of my favorites.
Such a unique voice and meaningful lyrics 😍❤❤
there is just one word for Neil Diamond..STELLAR... the best of the best. You could always count on him for a top ten song at some point in my childhood. LOVE and miss him.
deep deep rabbit hole. Most of his songs are about failed romance. His first hit was Solitary man, a great song
Neil Diamond was in the movie " The Jazz Singer" great movie!
He was in high school choir with Barbara Streisand!! Please react to You Don't Bring Me Flowers. Each did a version. A DJ did a mashup. It got so much airplay they actually recorded a duet of the song. Holly Holy, Pretty Anazing Grace, Sulaiman, Shiloh, so many .... You gotta dive, man.
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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
check out Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show, live version - also Neil Diamond
September Morn is my favorite!!
This is probably my fave Neil
Diamond song. 🥰
Neil Diamond was my first concert in January of 1969. Bob Seger
and Kenny Rogers opened. He raised an extremely high bar for all subsequent concerts.
This is epic tune 🎉🎉
I'm 51 years old and this is one of my all-time favorite songs. I tear up almost every time I hear it, for several reasons. The power of his voice is amazing, nostalgia, and it rings true as I have meandered my way through adulthood. Thanks BP!
Coming to America … next please 😊
My favorite ND song. I put this in the top ten songs of all time by any artist. 🩷❤️🔥🔥😍
❤ Hi Black P! 😅 The movie you referred to in the intro is The Jazz Singer! Great movie! And yes at some point in the movie he wears a blue rhinestone suit!! I think one of the songs from the soundtrack is America. A few other songs that are awesome are "Holy Holy", "Song Sung Blue" and a duet with Barbara Streisand, "You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore". Too many to list!! And it's funny how many times I have heard ... and sung along with this song and never caught the "rents are low" part!! That's why I love reaction videos. I always pick up something new and/or just a new perspective about a song that I've heard a million times!! Luv ya! 😊❤❤
Neil Diamond is an icon! He has so many awesome songs. Love your reactions!
For sure you have heard “Sweet Caroline” at a ballpark somewhere….that’s Neil!
HIS CONCERT ( HOT AUGUST NIGHT) IS GREAT IF CAN .🕊🕊🕊
Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show and Love on the Rocks are my favorites from him. I really think youd like Brother Loves
I like your shirt.
You should check out he ain't heavy he's my brother by the hollies. Quite a uplifting song.
now you are getting into the gangsta's of rock music
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
Besides his own hits, he was a songwriter for other people as well, including I'm a Believer from the Monkees (covered in Shrek),
Gotta react to Forever in Blue Jeans!🎙🎶👖
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.
I am not Neil Diamond's biggest fan, and I hope never ever to hear "Sweet Caroline" again, but this is an awesome song.
"They come to America"
Solitary Man, Brooklyn Roads, Shilo, What a Beautiful Noise, Forever in Blue jeans, Play Me, Gitchy Goomy, Soole Mon, are some of the songs I think about. BUT, the song you referred to where he wore a sparkly blue shirt was America from a movie he was in about him being a cantor in a family that came here from Germany during the Holocost era. Oh, and also Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show, etc.
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
I’m sitting here talking to you, like you’re gonna hear me. Telling you the movie is The Jazz Singer and I just saw you talking about Sweet Caroline in another video. I really like Solitary Man.
I saw him with the bishop of Albany