If there was a most beautiful mans eyes of all time contest, then ND must surely be the outright winner. Does anyone agree with me? Please vote with a thumbs up if you do.
I lost my best friend in December. He was my little brother. He was Down Syndrome and we'd been joined at the hip for 56 years. This was always my song for him. He loved to play it for me when he played records. I miss him terribly.
I'm 60 and my brother is 57 with Crones Disease, and has had about 16 or more surgeries removing his intestines, as long as he lives, I will make sure his bills are all paid ,as he can't work . He's no burden to me, He's my brother. Our parents are gone and he's all I have left of my family here in Ohio. If I have a dollar , then he has 50 cents. This song brings me to tears .I Love You brother........
This song is absolutely perfect. Neil sings it so well that I feel in another world. I lie on my bed with my head on my pillow watching the dream of my life with eyes that brighten up my life thinking of my wonderful brother who gives me so much and cares deeply for me. I am truly blessed as I think of all the things that he has done for me over the years. Greg is the only one left in my family now. I can’t thank TH-cam enough for making me so happy.
I could never sing this song without crying like a baby. Neil Diamond sings it with such confidence and emotional rawness. He is a consumate professional.
50 years ago, this year, I carried my best friend from the spot where he died to the LZ when the Crew Chief asked me if I needed help. I remembered some years before seeing a poster about Boys Town and so I answered:" No thank you, he ain't heavy, he's my brother." Just think about him every day.
2010 my uncle Lonnie Dimas Jr. Died at the age of 69. He was in the hospital, and he had told me, " he was ready to go. I told him ,it was ok." In the car, this song, "He ant heavy, he's my brother." Started playing, l started crying. Thinking of Jr. I'd heard this song a thousand times but today it had a personal feeling, to me. I didn't go home for 6 hrs. That's when l finely stopped crying. Thanks for all the fine music you've given to all of us. God bless you for sharing your God given talents w/the world & ME..
Wow that’s incredible must have been tough carrying your friend it’s good you were there for him though because although his body was dead his spirit was looking down and watching you I can’t imagine how tough that was
QUE Riqueza DE Homem NEIL DIAMOND. Tudo que CANTAVA FICAVA lindo maravilhoso na VOZ DE TROVÃO DESSE BARÍTONO. NEM CONHEÇO UM ADJETIVO PARA EXPRESSAR TANTAS QUALIDADES NUMA SÓ PESSOA. DEUS ESCANCAROU AS PORTAS DA BELEZA FÍSICA E MENTAL. ❤❤❤❤❤TE AMO MUITO MEU AMOR HÁ 60ANOS
I AGREE With Her . I I Have Always Felt That Way, Ever More So When I Found Out He Not Only Writes Most Of His Beautiful Songs But Also The Music Too ...
sunlitweb those lashes, that hair the voice! He is a gorgeous man. I saw him shortly after the Jazz singer movie. Absolutely a beautiful soul filled man.
sunlitweb agreed haha I’m 19 and I always used to listen to his cd when I was 6 or 7 to fall asleep. When my mom told me that “he’s old now” I started crying because I wanted to marry him/be his musical duo partner 😂
THIS WILL GO DOWN AS ONE OF MY FAVORITE NEIL SONGS. my brother was a huge neil diamond fan, so much that when my he passed away at a young age of 54 every song at the funeral was neil diamond. his 2 sons even did the song i am i said,as a tribute to there dad,my brother. almost 2 years have gone by and now i am finaly able to listen to neil again. thank you for posting this.
It's based upon an actual story, what I understood. About a poor African-American kid who carried his disabled brother to school every day. Upon asked why he did this, he answered: he ain't heavy he's my brother. Always makes you cry, don't it? It does me.
I've heard many different versions of this song by many different artists. But, I just can't find any that touches me as Neil's does. His timing, heart cry sound in his voice, and the fact that once he sings something, to me, it is finished! I love this version and Neil Diamond. I created an amazing design inspired by this song and copied it for framing to give an old veteren friend of mine. He cried! Thanks Neil!
@BillSmith-rx9rm i heard their version, and for many years it was the only version. but i can appreciate this one for what it is. he puts his own passion into it.... his voice is perfect for ballads so he might as well sing them.
I lost one of my brothers this morning. I am heartbroken that he's gone and I will miss him so much. Im struggling with my feelings about being glad he isn't suffering anymore. I love you brother.
So sorry for your loss. I hope your anguish is easing somewhat, although I totally understand if not. As they say, "Grief is the price... of love." The more we loved, the more we grieve.
I was on a trip with a little best friend tinkerbell.i didn't know she was ill we listened to his greatest hits for hour while i drove.they tell she will be lucky To be alive by christmas. When she Will leave this earth neil diamond will be playing . So sad to see my little silverback yorkie go. Neil diamond is The greatest singer on the planet.
I have heard Neil Diamond virtually all my life. And he literally lives breathes feels each song he has sung! He has that rare raw yet soft tonal quality that can never be copied. OK yes I ama die hard fan and I love his voice! Sheer magic!
You don't have to be so aggressive man just be grateful that that you Love this beautiful Man like I do. Who cares about what the others think about him. I will Love him till my dying day... I Love and adore him in these BBC Concerts, he is at the prime of his time, this is the time I fell in Love with him, the early 70's.I am eternally grateful for you tube so I can watch him whenever I feel like it, and that is usually at least once a day. Thanks and bye for now....
Dit lied heeft me in mijn hart geraakt, alle leed,die ik heb meegemaakt, ik moet weer huilen.dank je voor dit lied,ik draag dit lied op aan mijn ouders en. Mijn twee gestorven zussen! Marian.
Think about it Luclys. He ain't heavy, he's in heaven now, and will LIFT you up to be with him when it is that certain time in the future. You, my dear, will now have to do the heavy lifting, of life, to do the things he did not accomplish in his time here. When your work is done, he will ask God to take you to be with him. Your friends will help you. Your brothers' spirit will help you even more. Trust your spirit and love.
Had the honour of saying hello and shaking Neil Diamond, s hand last september 2015,during a four day visit to New york city,a true gent .In my opinion the greatest singer song writer of all time.
I am so sorry about your brother. My heart goes out to you. I lost a brother too, many many years ago, to suicide. It never heals, and I still miss him, 43 yrs later. Please accept my sincere condolences.
De inhoud van dit lied, geeft me een gevoel van verdriet. Ik, die dacht ,dat ik mijn zus alleen kon verzorgen,ik die dacht ,dat ze nog zeker 20 jaar zou leven!!51 jaar geworden, dit lied is voor Josephien!!!! Love you Josephien.
What a song and what a man. This song is timeless, especially those who have disabled or sick siblings and those who have suffered loss of their love ones.
I played this at my brothers funeral, he was my best friend my strength my joy my all. He gave me a ring and told me that if the time came to sell it to do so but i said i never would. But this year 2012 i had to do the unthinkable and sell the ring. But i no how he felt about material items but it still hurts but we were hungry. I love u so much Sam and the pain of loosing u will never get easy. So much that we did together and this song will always bring me closer to u.
I'm sorry for your loss. I too lost my brother. Unless you've lost a sibling you cannot imagine the grief. they came from the same place you did and your made of the same stuff. no one is closer to you. May both our brothers rest in peace with the knowledge of how much they are loved
The essence of the song, whoever sings it trancends all that is for the human race to survive. Selfishness, greed. hatred towards whoever that brother is leads to destruction.
Aloha Neil Diamond and ulead123 !!!! Thank you so much for posting this iconic song, "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother." Am now 78 yrs. old now, and have followed your career as a teenager. Only recently have been bold enough to post comments on U Tube on how you have affected my life. Please take care of yourself and Katie !! Your humble fan, Robert S.J. Hu August 8, 2020. I also ask that everyone help us survive this Covic-19 pandemic that is running amok. I pray to God to help us every single day. Our children and their children lives are at stake. Me ke aloha pumehana, Robert S.J. Hu
When Neil Diamond went on tour in 2001, he added this song to the concert in tribute to our troops, firemen, police officers, teachers...etc. His version, is imo, the best. It has feeling, and you can feel it.
"He Ain't Heavy" was composed by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. It was introduced to the Hollies in the summer of 1969 while residing in London and the record was released on September 1, 1969. featuring the piano talents of Elton John, and with lead singer Allan Clarke providing a heartfelt rendition of the lyrics. The US release was 3 months later - December 1, 1969... But what the hell... Neil does a wonderful interpretation.
Im 700 this song came out in popularity during the civil rights movement. My uncle arranged its music for his entire marching band of the university of Minnesota to play on the football field at halftime. We always became somber when its message resounding. Actually it refers to the brotherhood of all mankind. Of course it was wartime then, soldiers were carrying their injured fellow soldiers drafted with them in Viet Nam. The word "brother" penetrates in our hearts reaching across race boundaries & differences. Not necessarily a sibling.
I lost my baby brother a few hours ago. Damn it.!!!!! I love you Joel.. fly high and don't look back!!! I'll be standing on a mountain shouting a cold and broken hallelujah.. Leonard Cohen
What a captivating performer....no auto-tune, no melodyne, no synths, no loops.....it isn't going to get much better than this. Hope the Today show can get him out to the plaza again this year.
Thank you for your kind words. Still hoping and praying that I will one day find my brother. He disappeared in 1971 and had only been out of the Marine Corp for almost a year. I will never give up trying to find out what happen to him. Thanks again for the kind words, it helps to know that there are people out there that care. We as humans should care about each other, that is my prayer..
Got to be one of the GREATEST singer/song writers of all time. And the music from that time period was the best. Thank God for youtube where I can still find it.
My brother passed away 10 years ago this coming May, and he was heavy (weight wise) but there is nothing he wouldn't have done for me, or anyone, he had the biggest heart of anyone, save for maybe my father that I have ever known. I am sorry for the loss of your brother.
This song has always been so special for me, especially sung by Neil Diamond. I was 13 when I lost my brother in a traffic accident. Now I’m 56, and he still travels with me. Because “no burden is he to bear, we’ll get there, for I know, he ain’t heavy, he’s my brother”..... that sentence always relates to me so much.
I agree, you guys! A stunner, I know I am 30 years younger than him, I still had/have a crush on him, and would date him. Even still today he is quite beautiful, but but also in a more respectable way. Gotta respect Mr. Diamond. He is a legend!!!
THIS SONG IS ABOUT LOVING/HELPING, WALKING WITH FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER WHY NOT OFFER A HELPING HAND INSTEAD OF TEARING EACH OTHER APART.
I see your comment 6 years alter and I agree 100% with your comment. Let's NOT let the GOVT and media divide us as they try to slowly enslave the massive re 'C-vid etc :)
The Hollies OWN this song!! Allan Clarke sings it with such emotion and no other group could ever match the gorgeous Hollies harmonies! HOLLIES FOREVER!!
Recording made at the BBC studio with audience, much nicer environment to sing with feelings, close to your people, rather than a hall with 30 or 40,000 spectators, miles away, just a field of heads! I was there, at the studio. I remember those deep beautiful eyes, telling us a story in that song. At every stage of his life, Neil had a strong, but kind and gentle personality. That is what came through. His children are lucky to have Neil as their dad. Hope life will always treat you well. We are thinking of you. 😉
His exprexion on his face, and does eys, whene he sings this song !!! You feel this song , in combination with his Amazing voice !!!!! Mister Neil Daimond !!!!!!!
I was 12 in 1972 when my brother and I were in a WALKATHON for (the boys home) . I became tired after 16 miles of heat and fatigue. My brother put me on his back and when people asked if he was tired he'd say "He's not heavy he's my brother". Yesterday I carried my brother's coffin to his final resting point as the military buggle played. Someone asked me if I was tired from carrying him and I said "he's not heavy he's my brother".
I've had a picture with the same title hanging on my wall for over 60 years. My brother's funeral in beginning in a few minutes. Every time I see the picture or hear this song I think about him and the love I have for him.
wheeling your wheelchair you werent heavy, you were my brother. Love you and miss you bro. Left us 13/10/11 after loosing the battle with cancer. Love you always, Fiona.xxxxx
I saw him live when I was 15 at our local Elk’s Hall so close I could touch him. He sounds exactly the same in person. What an incredible talent. At 14 I knew I was watching history.
Saw this giant on stage last year in Munich, he hasnt lost anything of his voice! We had a blast in the audience, thousands went home in deep satisfaction. In this song he is not half the voice of The Hollies but who cares. ;)
whity72 we bought tickets as a birthday present for my mum who seen him the first time he came out in the mid 70's thinking it would be his last tour..unfortunately he announced due to health he wasnt able to do the tour...my mum passed on her live neil to me and have found it so sad to see time catch up with another legend a little too soon..
Neil Diamond has more depth and sincerity in interpreting any song....Here he shows justice plus the X Factor of his good looks that is always pleasing up to this point of time.....I love you Neil.....you're such a wonderful guy....
God bless you. I lost one of my brothers a few months ago and I was with him like you are with your brother. He was no burden to me. He was a blessing to have. I was like his mother despite the fact I am younger than he was. I miss him so much. Keep helping him. I admire people like you !!! God bless you !!!
So sorry to hear about the loss of your brothers. David and I were also most like twins, only 16 months apart. We did everything together and I never had much time to know him as an adult. He was 23 years old when he disappeared and had only been out of the Marines for approx. 1 year. Thank you for sending the note to me and may God bless you and your family also. Thanks for caring....
God bless you and your family.I dont know what that would be like.This was the last song played at one of my brothers funeralalmost 4 years ago and today we said goodbye to anther brother to the neil song "HELL YEAH" neil is so insperatinal/
On this day in 1917 {December 12th} Father Edeward J. Flanagan opened Boys Town in a run-down Victorian mansion in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. It was his belief that every child could be a productive citizen if given love, a home, an education, and a trade... Fifty three years and two days later on December 14th, 1969, Neil Diamond's covered version of "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother*" entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #68; and six weeks later on December 13th, 1970 it peaked at #20 {for 2 weeks} and spent 11 weeks on the Top 100... * In 1943, Boys Town adopted as its image and logo a picture of a boy carrying a younger boy on his back, with the caption "He ain't heavy, Father, he's my brother"...
Only Neil's version leaves me in tears! The Hollies are more uplifting whereas Neil slays me emotionally. I imagine him comforting a suffering soul of beauty.
Our parents are deceased and I'm living with my brother who has a terrible case of Bipolar Disorder which makes him abusive and cruel sometimes. . I'll tell you....HE'S HEAVY....but he's still my brother and I'm going to continue carrying his load and mine. Hopefully he'll go to treatment soon. This song was one of the best things that came out of the 60's.
This man has the most beautiful voice in the world!!!!Not even Frank Sinatra. the sweetest, more honey like,I love you Neil Diamond forever,xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
i was born in the 70's but grew up in the 80's and so i missed neil diamond great songs..now i love listen to his songs..what a master ..great vioce ..beautiful eyes..too HE WAS A HOTTY.!!! HAHAHA..
I lost my brother 4 yrs ago to diabetis, He was heavy and he is still my brother. We both love neil and my daughter did a video of him io this song. I know he is in heaven still listening to Neil. Love you Bro. Love you Neil.
I’m 64. I have stage four bone cancer. I don’t have many days left. I’ve discovered who my real brothers are.
Good luck brother the Lord God will take care of you
God bless your beautiful precious heart and soul
May God be with you.
God bless you in this time of sickness let the blood of Jesus Christ carry to heaven and beyond if you leave this world my friend.Robert D.Pearson II
How are you a year later?? 🥺 my dad has Mets cancer.
If there was a most beautiful mans eyes of all time contest, then ND must surely be the outright winner. Does anyone agree with me? Please vote with a thumbs up if you do.
Totally agree, you just melt into those eyes, and he can sing!!!!
Yes totally agree 👍
Sinatra.
beautiful eyes....but there are many others too....my mother loved him.
Maurice gibb first. Neil is a good second.
I lost my best friend in December. He was my little brother. He was Down Syndrome and we'd been joined at the hip for 56 years. This was always my song for him. He loved to play it for me when he played records. I miss him terribly.
I'm 60 and my brother is 57 with Crones Disease, and has had about 16 or more surgeries removing his intestines, as long as he lives, I will make sure his bills are all paid ,as he can't work . He's no burden to me, He's my brother. Our parents are gone and he's all I have left of my family here in Ohio. If I have a dollar , then he has 50 cents. This song brings me to tears .I Love You brother........
+Dennis Hoskins To help both of you, help him get disability, that is why you and he paid into it for 55+ years.
+Joe Jon , actually he never worked that long to collect, so he just gets S.S.D, not S.S.I.......Thanks for your kind post
+scottyrocks9 ....Thank-You Scotty.....
+Dennis Hoskins You're a good citizen...love you!
Thank-You all....I appreciate your comments Have a Great Day everyone.....Dennis
This song is absolutely perfect. Neil sings it so well that I feel in another world. I lie on my bed with my head on my pillow watching the dream of my life with eyes that brighten up my life thinking of my wonderful brother who gives me so much and cares deeply for me. I am truly blessed as I think of all the things that he has done for me over the years. Greg is the only one left in my family now. I can’t thank TH-cam enough for making me so happy.
Neil Diamond songs pull me through difficult days of my training as a nurse 40years ago . I still listen to hi songs and enjoy them.
I could never sing this song without crying like a baby. Neil Diamond sings it with such confidence and emotional rawness. He is a consumate professional.
Yes, indeed - in his early years, I would have believed every word he said/sang, a master of persuasion. Later on, he became a perfect entertainer.
50 years ago, this year, I carried my best friend from the spot where he died to the LZ when the Crew Chief asked me if I needed help. I remembered some years before seeing a poster about Boys Town and so I answered:" No thank you, he ain't heavy, he's my brother." Just think about him every day.
2010 my uncle Lonnie Dimas Jr. Died at the age of 69. He was in the hospital, and he had told me, " he was ready to go. I told him ,it was ok." In the car, this song, "He ant heavy, he's my brother." Started playing, l started crying. Thinking of Jr. I'd heard this song a thousand times but today it had a personal feeling, to me. I didn't go home for 6 hrs. That's when l finely stopped crying. Thanks for all the fine music you've given to all of us. God bless you for sharing your God given talents w/the world & ME..
Wow,,thats heavy,was he your brother?
Wow that’s incredible must have been tough carrying your friend it’s good you were there for him though because although his body was dead his spirit was looking down and watching you I can’t imagine how tough that was
@@jimmybrown2904 He was my best friend. He was my brother -in-arms.
@@rudifischer648 , I’m so sorry Rudi. God bless you, man.
I'm 64. I never had brothers,but this song fills my heart,I like it very much ,thank you for ever Mr N Diamond..
Its not about siblings
@@kathrynbencriscutto507
QUE Riqueza DE Homem NEIL DIAMOND. Tudo que CANTAVA FICAVA lindo maravilhoso na VOZ DE TROVÃO DESSE BARÍTONO. NEM CONHEÇO UM ADJETIVO PARA EXPRESSAR TANTAS QUALIDADES NUMA SÓ PESSOA. DEUS ESCANCAROU AS PORTAS DA BELEZA FÍSICA E MENTAL. ❤❤❤❤❤TE AMO MUITO MEU AMOR HÁ 60ANOS
My sister saw him when he looked like this. She was right up front at a concert. She said he was the most beautiful man she had ever seen.
Michael Pantyhose Lol, he has that effect on people.
I AGREE With Her . I I Have Always Felt That Way, Ever More So When I Found Out He Not Only Writes Most Of His Beautiful Songs But Also The Music Too ...
not just HIS music. He wrote a great deal of the music produced in the 70's PERIOD
sunlitweb those lashes, that hair the voice! He is a gorgeous man. I saw him shortly after the Jazz singer movie. Absolutely a beautiful soul filled man.
sunlitweb agreed haha I’m 19 and I always used to listen to his cd when I was 6 or 7 to fall asleep. When my mom told me that “he’s old now” I started crying because I wanted to marry him/be his musical duo partner 😂
Eu assisto todos os dias,por muitas horas Amo essa canção, amo essa voz,esses olhos,esse artista ❤❤❤❤❤❤
THIS WILL GO DOWN AS ONE OF MY FAVORITE NEIL SONGS. my brother was a huge neil diamond fan, so much that when my he passed away at a young age of 54
every song at the funeral was neil diamond. his 2 sons even did the song i am i said,as a tribute to there dad,my brother. almost 2 years have gone by and now i am finaly able to listen to neil again. thank you for posting this.
Neil famona é judeu
It's based upon an actual story, what I understood. About a poor African-American kid who carried his disabled brother to school every day. Upon asked why he did this, he answered: he ain't heavy he's my brother.
Always makes you cry, don't it? It does me.
You are great Neil. Keep it up. I am a great fan of yours. I think that you are the
greatest performer of all time.
Shari
What a voice, unique.
Noone sings like this amazing, beautiful man
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Vesna💐💐
I've heard many different versions of this song by many different artists. But, I just can't find any that touches me as Neil's does. His timing, heart cry sound in his voice, and the fact that once he sings something, to me, it is finished! I love this version and Neil Diamond. I created an amazing design inspired by this song and copied it for framing to give an old veteren friend of mine. He cried! Thanks Neil!
@BillSmith-rx9rm i heard their version, and for many years it was the only version. but i can appreciate this one for what it is. he puts his own passion into it.... his voice is perfect for ballads so he might as well sing them.
Simplemente fabulosa interpretación. Gracias Neil. Saludos desde Mexico.
Neil, if you ever read YT comments and ever feel doubt, just know that you’ve given hope to untold MILLIONS around the world when they needed it.
É o olhar DELE QUE É enigmático, apaixonante,misterioso, lindo demais EM TODOS OS SENTIDOS. AMEI e contínuo AMANDO NEIL DIAMOND PRA SEMPRE. ❤❤❤
Met Neil at the Beverly Wilshire after the 1984 Academy Awards. One of the nicest gentleman I've ever encountered.
My Brother took his life at 17 and this song makes me wish he was here so I could carry his pain and help him 😢
I lost one of my brothers this morning. I am heartbroken that he's gone and I will miss him so much. Im struggling with my feelings about being glad he isn't suffering anymore. I love you brother.
So sorry for your loss. I hope your anguish is easing somewhat, although I totally understand if not. As they say, "Grief is the price... of love." The more we loved, the more we grieve.
So sorry for your loss
I lost my baby brother two weeks ago, and I don’t know how to deal with it.
I was on a trip with a little best friend tinkerbell.i didn't know she was ill we listened to his greatest hits for hour while i drove.they tell she will be lucky
To be alive by christmas. When she
Will leave this earth neil diamond will be playing . So sad to see my little silverback yorkie go. Neil diamond is
The greatest singer on the planet.
Hands down, the greatest version of this song I have ever seen or heard.
This iz more then a pop song, it is a poem
Wat hij zingt is waar, je doet alles voor je geliefde, familie of vrienden, dat is liefde. Liefs marian
I have heard Neil Diamond virtually all my life. And he literally lives breathes feels each song he has sung! He has that rare raw yet soft tonal quality that can never be copied. OK yes I ama die hard fan and I love his voice! Sheer magic!
You don't have to be so aggressive man just be grateful that that you Love this beautiful Man like I do. Who cares about what the others think about him. I will Love him till my dying day... I Love and adore him in these BBC Concerts, he is
at the prime of his time, this is the time I fell in Love with him, the early 70's.I am eternally grateful for you tube so I can watch him whenever I feel like it, and that is usually at least once a day. Thanks and bye for now....
Surely ,one of d most beautiful human being on earth .....diamond forever.
Dit lied heeft me in mijn hart geraakt, alle leed,die ik heb meegemaakt, ik moet weer huilen.dank je voor dit lied,ik draag dit lied op aan mijn ouders en. Mijn twee gestorven zussen! Marian.
He is the most beautiful man I've ever seen and his voice fills my heart and soul with joy. Thank you Neil love you.
He sang with utmost sincerity. The regulations and changes in pitch, delivery and emotion are as if he is talking to us.
Yes, he’s a brilliant performer/actor. Spot on!
Think about it Luclys. He ain't heavy, he's in heaven now, and will LIFT you up to be with him when it is that certain time in the future. You, my dear, will now have to do the heavy lifting, of life, to do the things he did not accomplish in his time here. When your work is done, he will ask God to take you to be with him. Your friends will help you. Your brothers' spirit will help you even more. Trust your spirit and love.
Had the honour of saying hello and shaking Neil Diamond, s hand last september 2015,during a four day visit to New york city,a true gent .In my opinion the greatest singer song writer of all time.
So jealous; he’s a legend.
I have been a nurse in the state mental health system for over 20 years, And I often think of this song while I am at work.
I am so sorry about your brother. My heart goes out to you. I lost a brother too, many many years ago, to suicide. It never heals, and I still miss him, 43 yrs later. Please accept my sincere condolences.
De inhoud van dit lied, geeft me een gevoel van verdriet. Ik, die dacht ,dat ik mijn zus alleen kon verzorgen,ik die dacht ,dat ze nog zeker 20 jaar zou leven!!51 jaar geworden, dit lied is voor Josephien!!!! Love you Josephien.
What a song and what a man. This song is timeless, especially those who have disabled or sick siblings and those who have suffered loss of their love ones.
I played this at my brothers funeral, he was my best friend my strength my joy my all. He gave me a ring and told me that if the time came to sell it to do so but i said i never would. But this year 2012 i had to do the unthinkable and sell the ring. But i no how he felt about material items but it still hurts but we were hungry. I love u so much Sam and the pain of loosing u will never get easy. So much that we did together and this song will always bring me closer to u.
This is not just a song. And more; is a prayer ... Thank God someone wrote for the soul of reflection. Excites me so much every time I hear it ...
I'm sorry for your loss. I too lost my brother. Unless you've lost a sibling you cannot imagine the grief. they came from the same place you did and your made of the same stuff. no one is closer to you. May both our brothers rest in peace with the knowledge of how much they are loved
This is the most terrific song that he has done-in my opinion. It is inspiring.
The essence of the song, whoever sings it trancends all that is for the human race to survive. Selfishness, greed. hatred towards whoever that brother is leads to destruction.
This song is what life is about
Aloha Neil Diamond and ulead123 !!!! Thank you so much for posting this iconic song, "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother." Am now 78 yrs. old now, and have followed your career as a teenager. Only recently have been bold
enough to post comments on U Tube on how you have affected my life. Please take care of yourself and Katie !!
Your humble fan, Robert S.J. Hu August 8, 2020. I also ask that everyone help us survive this Covic-19 pandemic that is running amok. I pray to God to help us every single day. Our children and their children lives
are at stake. Me ke aloha pumehana, Robert S.J. Hu
When Neil Diamond went on tour in 2001, he added this song to the concert in tribute to our troops, firemen, police officers, teachers...etc. His version, is imo, the best. It has feeling, and you can feel it.
My brother David Wayne Waggoner has been missing for 40 years and when I hear this song I think of him. I love you David wherever you are.
Neil Diamond is a wonderful singer . God bless Neil always !!!!
Neil Diamond made this song and the songwriters some REAL money. Come on, give the guy credit he deserves
"He Ain't Heavy" was composed by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. It was introduced to the Hollies in the summer of 1969 while residing in London and the record was released on September 1, 1969. featuring the piano talents of Elton John, and with lead singer Allan Clarke providing a heartfelt rendition of the lyrics. The US release was 3 months later - December 1, 1969... But what the hell... Neil does a wonderful interpretation.
Im 700 this song came out in popularity during the civil rights movement. My uncle arranged its music for his entire marching band of the university of Minnesota to play on the football field at halftime. We always became somber when its message resounding.
Actually it refers to the brotherhood of all mankind.
Of course it was wartime then, soldiers were carrying their injured fellow soldiers drafted with them in Viet Nam.
The word "brother" penetrates in our hearts reaching across race boundaries & differences.
Not necessarily a sibling.
I lost my baby brother a few hours ago. Damn it.!!!!! I love you Joel.. fly high and don't look back!!! I'll be standing on a mountain shouting a cold and broken hallelujah.. Leonard Cohen
So sorry for your loss. I know it's been years since you posted this, but your post moved me.
Je hebt gelijk Brian,hij zingt vanuit zijn hart,jij hebt het prachtig weergegeven.love you marian.
What a captivating performer....no auto-tune, no melodyne, no synths, no loops.....it isn't going to get much better than this. Hope the Today show can get him out to the plaza again this year.
Thank you for your kind words. Still hoping and praying that I will one day find my brother. He disappeared in 1971 and had only been out of the Marine Corp for almost a year. I will never give up trying to find out what happen to him. Thanks again for the kind words, it helps to know that there are people out there that care. We as humans should care about each other, that is my prayer..
Neal is truly singing this about someone in his life just look at his face at the end it is really heart felt
Got to be one of the GREATEST singer/song writers of all time. And the music from that time period was the best. Thank God for youtube where I can still find it.
My brother passed away 10 years ago this coming May, and he was heavy (weight wise) but there is nothing he wouldn't have done for me, or anyone, he had the biggest heart of anyone, save for maybe my father that I have ever known. I am sorry for the loss of your brother.
13 years later I see your comment and am very sorry for your loss!
I miss my brother, too. He went to heaven Oct 13, 2003. RIP, dear Randy!
Played this song at my brother’s funeral. This is exactly how I feel about him. Miss him very much.
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This song has always been so special for me, especially sung by Neil Diamond. I was 13 when I lost my brother in a traffic accident. Now I’m 56, and he still travels with me. Because “no burden is he to bear, we’ll get there, for I know, he ain’t heavy, he’s my brother”..... that sentence always relates to me so much.
I agree, you guys! A stunner, I know I am 30 years younger than him, I still had/have a crush on him, and would date him. Even still today he is quite beautiful, but but also in a more respectable way. Gotta respect Mr. Diamond. He is a legend!!!
THIS SONG IS ABOUT LOVING/HELPING, WALKING WITH FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER WHY NOT OFFER A HELPING HAND INSTEAD OF TEARING EACH OTHER APART.
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Ok, calm down :) The all caps text comes across as screaming.
I see your comment 6 years alter and I agree 100% with your comment. Let's NOT let the GOVT and media divide us as they try to slowly enslave the massive re 'C-vid etc :)
The Hollies OWN this song!! Allan Clarke sings it with such emotion and no other group could ever match the gorgeous Hollies harmonies! HOLLIES FOREVER!!
The way he sings this song really shows how strong and rich his voice is.
Recording made at the BBC studio with audience, much nicer environment to sing with feelings, close to your people, rather than a hall with 30 or 40,000 spectators, miles away, just a field of heads! I was there, at the studio. I remember those deep beautiful eyes, telling us a story in that song. At every stage of his life, Neil had a strong, but kind and gentle personality. That is what came through. His children are lucky to have Neil as their dad. Hope life will always treat you well. We are thinking of you. 😉
His exprexion on his face, and does eys, whene he sings this song !!!
You feel this song , in combination with his Amazing voice !!!!!
Mister Neil Daimond !!!!!!!
I was 12 in 1972 when my brother and I were in a WALKATHON for (the boys home) .
I became tired after 16 miles of heat and fatigue.
My brother put me on his back and when people asked if he was tired he'd say "He's not heavy he's my brother".
Yesterday I carried my brother's coffin to his final resting point as the military buggle played.
Someone asked me if I was tired from carrying him and I said "he's not heavy he's my brother".
what a man I can't stop saying this he's soooo beautiful....
He ain't heavy. He's my Brother!!! Thank You for sharing.
Wonderful version of this great great song in my personal opinion.
I've had a picture with the same title hanging on my wall for over 60 years. My brother's funeral in beginning in a few minutes. Every time I see the picture or hear this song I think about him and the love I have for him.
great song for my 3 beloved brothers...
thanks for being there always ...
God bless
wheeling your wheelchair you werent heavy, you were my brother. Love you and miss you bro. Left us 13/10/11 after loosing the battle with cancer. Love you always, Fiona.xxxxx
I saw him live when I was 15 at our local Elk’s Hall so close I could touch him. He sounds exactly the same in person. What an incredible talent. At 14 I knew I was watching history.
Best voice in America.....
his face is so interesting to watch during this just the feelings and emootions that run across it
I forgot how beautiful he was ...
Saw this giant on stage last year in Munich, he hasnt lost anything of his voice! We had a blast in the audience, thousands went home in deep satisfaction. In this song he is not half the voice of The Hollies but who cares. ;)
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whity72 we bought tickets as a birthday present for my mum who seen him the first time he came out in the mid 70's thinking it would be his last tour..unfortunately he announced due to health he wasnt able to do the tour...my mum passed on her live neil to me and have found it so sad to see time catch up with another legend a little too soon..
Neil Diamond has more depth and sincerity in interpreting any song....Here he shows justice plus the X Factor of his good looks that is always pleasing up to this point of time.....I love you Neil.....you're such a wonderful guy....
Your brother is blessed to have you and you in turn are blessed to have him....
MERCI Neil ... nous l'avons beaucoup écouté à partir du 11.05.1971 ... +André Lamoureux ... était mon frère .... RIP XOX XOX XOX
God bless you. I lost one of my brothers a few months ago and I was with him like you are with your brother. He was no burden to me. He was a blessing to have. I was like his mother despite the fact I am younger than he was. I miss him so much. Keep helping him. I admire people like you !!! God bless you !!!
So sorry to hear about the loss of your brothers. David and I were also most like twins, only 16 months apart. We did everything together and I never had much time to know him as an adult. He was 23 years old when he disappeared and had only been out of the Marines for approx. 1 year. Thank you for sending the note to me and may God bless you and your family also. Thanks for caring....
He sings with such feeling. So glad I got to see him before he stopped travelling for concerts.
God bless you and your family.I dont know what that would be like.This was the last song played at one of my brothers funeralalmost 4 years ago and today we said goodbye to anther brother to the neil song "HELL YEAH" neil is so insperatinal/
On this day in 1917 {December 12th} Father Edeward J. Flanagan opened Boys Town in a run-down Victorian mansion in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. It was his belief that every child could be a productive citizen if given love, a home, an education, and a trade...
Fifty three years and two days later on December 14th, 1969, Neil Diamond's covered version of "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother*" entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #68; and six weeks later on December 13th, 1970 it peaked at #20 {for 2 weeks} and spent 11 weeks on the Top 100...
* In 1943, Boys Town adopted as its image and logo a picture of a boy carrying a younger boy on his back, with the caption "He ain't heavy, Father, he's my brother"...
Only Neil's version leaves me in tears! The Hollies are more uplifting whereas Neil slays me emotionally. I imagine him comforting a suffering soul of beauty.
I will always love you. My English teacher played you for me. It was the first music I ever heard:)
That's what they do. They show you something to move your heart.
this one tears me up just lost my brother he was born on christmas day great singer and guitarist smoked too much and weed too i miss him
I felt like some music by Neil Diamond today. That's the simple truth of the matter.
Our parents are deceased and I'm living with my brother who has a terrible case of Bipolar Disorder which makes him abusive and cruel sometimes. . I'll tell you....HE'S HEAVY....but he's still my brother and I'm going to continue carrying his load and mine. Hopefully he'll go to treatment soon. This song was one of the best things that came out of the 60's.
It is what Jesus taught us to do and he modeled it for us.
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This man has the most beautiful voice in the world!!!!Not even Frank Sinatra. the sweetest, more honey like,I love you Neil Diamond forever,xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
i was born in the 70's but grew up in the 80's and so i missed neil diamond great songs..now i love listen to his songs..what a master ..great vioce ..beautiful eyes..too HE WAS A HOTTY.!!! HAHAHA..
OMG! I want to see him in concert again...amazing man.
Thank you so much for sharing. Love him so much forever, forever and ever.!!!
I lost my brother 4 yrs ago to diabetis, He was heavy and he is still my brother. We both love neil and my daughter did a video of him io this song. I know he is in heaven still listening to Neil. Love you Bro. Love you Neil.