FIRST TIME REACTING TO | NEIL DIAMOND "AMERICA" REACTION
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I was not born in America so this song resonates powerfully with me.
Freedom is worth everything.
Neil Diamond, one of Brooklyn's best exports, is often called "The Jewish Elvis." Listen to all of his stuff. You won't be disappointed.
Absolutely
God bless this Brother
I preferred Neil and I feel he was a bit more versatile. I believe he's covered 5 generations now.
The Jewish Elvis, but Neil wrote all his own music. One of the greatest songwriters of all time.
Jewish Elvis never heard that, but I understand what they mean. 😂
Used to do all my exercises to this song. It's from the movie The Jazz Singer. The old man you see plays his dad. That is Lawrence Olivier. ❤❤❤❤❤ He wrote it in tribute to his grandmother who came to America.
Great movie. Been a huge fan since the release of Sweet Caroline.
There's another Neil Diamond performance of this on YT (Live At The Greek Theatre / 2012) that is well worth a look.
It’s actually a remake of the 1927 version which starred Al Jolson and was semi autobiographical. It’s the first talking picture, although there were some scenes that were silent. Neil Diamond is from Brooklyn and is Jewish but his father wasn’t a cantor.
Sitting next to Sir Laurence Olivier is Lucie Arnez ( Lucy and Desi 's daughter)
This is from a movie. The Jazz Singer. Neil starred in it. It was amazing! It also starred Lucille Ball’s daughter, Lucie Arnaz, along with the great Lawrence Olivier. The music in the movie was SO great!
Sir Lawrence Olivier, and Lucie Arnaz are the ones that the camera keeps zooming in on, in the audience.
I was just going to mention this! Great song and great movie!! I haven't seen the movie in YEARS, but loved watching it growing up!
not as good as saving silverman
Coming home from desert storm in 1991 , they played this song when my ship USS Saratoga past the rock of Gibraltar into the Atlantic ocean head back to MayPort Florida. I didn't realize how much I truly love this country till that moment.
Thank you for your comment and thank you so much for your service. My dad was a 3 war vet and I was raised to treasure being an American.
You're very welcome Kate , God bless you and yours.
@@kateg7298 My pops was too. He said you never realize how good you have it until you leave it. After he retired from the Navy, he never left the US again.
"The bravery of being out of Range". R.W.
@@Jb-Raja very true my friend , if you're going to war; the Navy is the safest route. We (USS Saratoga) still managed to have 23 men lose their lives in the 8 months we deployed , 21 on one day ...
You're right about both. Neil Diamond IS a total showman. But not quite this glam. This clip IS from a movie. The Jazz Singer (1980). I haven't seen it since I was a kid at camp, but as I recall Neil Diamond plays a young man who is the son of a cantor. His father wants him to follow in his footsteps and he wants to sing - - well - - I guess Jazz. As I recall it was a very good movie; I've only thought of it again in recent years since I started watching reactions to this song. It's a beauty. He wrote it in honor of his immigrant grandparents. Hope you enjoy it. BTW, interesting tidbit alert: this gentleman went to the same high school (Erasmus in Brooklyn) as Barbra Streisand. They were in different classes and didn't know each other too well, but they WERE both in the school chorus. Thanks for reacting to this. All the best!!
So, yep. The people they keep focusing on in the audience are the characters of his father (the late Sir Laurence Olivier) and I'm pretty sure the woman is his wife or girlfriend (played by Lucie Arnaz). In the movie, I think this is when the father finally goes to see his son do what he loves to do.
Some more great Neil Diamond (this is a VERY deep well, as in addition to his own performances and recordings, he's written a sh*tload of songs for other singers, the list is long). For songs that he wrote that he himself is famous for performing, I'd start with Love on the Rocks, Sweet Caroline, Hello, Again and the song I literally had in my head for hours at work today (it's what I get for watching reaction videos over breakfast) Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show (with the live opening intro/monologue - - it's interesting). Anyway, and yes, Ellis Island / Statue of Liberty. Neil's grandparents were Jewish immigrants who left Eastern Europe during the anti-Jewish pogroms - - here they came to be able to worship freely. He meant this song very deeply. Great reaction. Yes, his outfit is totally badass.
I remember when I first found out that little old man I had watched when I was little was Laurence Olivier! I was gobsmacked! I haven’t seen an actor who could so completely hide himself in a character the way he could. Best actor I’ve ever seen. His Richard III change the way I see evil, because he was so vile and charming! How he pulled that combination off I’ll never know!
Yes this is based on the movie The jazz Singer I love Neil Diamond for over 50 I've been to and it brings me such joy to reacting to him. Keep listening to Neil Diamond you will totally fall in love ❤️❤️❤️
When the Statue of Liberty was re-dedicated in July 1986 (after three years of having it cleaned up and renovated), this song was part of the festivities.
Every song he sings is equally wonderful. His concert was the best I ever attended.
I agree! Live in concert he is amazing, one of the best I’ve been to.
From the first time I heard this, I thought it should be our national anthem.
I have a friend who came from El Salvador and she tears up every time she hears this song. Shoot , so do I.
If you want to know this man's effort...as far as the work he puts into each performance... just listen to his song "Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show" from the live album "Neil Diamond: Gold - Live at the Troubador" (the best version of the song...if you can find it.) You can hear the sweat pouring off his face as he belts it out. (Not literally, of course.)
Another fantastic song from The Jazz Singer..."Love On the Rocks"
You should make sure you don't miss that one.
I’ve always loved Neil’s version of Both Sides Now on the Gold album. And the opening song on that album, Lordy, absolutely smokes.
This was Neil Diamond at the height of his powers. The Jazz Singer was a powerful movie. There were lots of dramatic conflicts and a lot of really great music. Please, please, please do Brother Loves Travelling Salvation Show! That song is one of Neil's early hits in the sixties and it will take you to church. I promise you'll be pulling out the church flag for that one. I've seen him in concert three times, but I would not go to see him again. The voice is no longer what it was, and I want to remember it at it's best. He wrote nearly every song he sang. He did a few covers, and wrote songs for other groups too. He wrote I'm a Believer for the Monkees, and Red Rubber Ball, and several others. I'm a diehard fan, and have been for over 50 years.
He retired from touring in 2018 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. It looks like he’s made a couple of appearances since then, and I think he sang a song at one of them, but at 82 he’s not up to doing a concert, especially with his high standards. Thank God we live at a time when music can be recorded and enjoyed by all decades later.
I share the same passion for music and Neil Diamond's voice...my favorite singer-songwriter
I saw him in concert in the early 1980's. This was his opening song. He rose up from under the stage and started belting out this song - Goosebump moment - plus he was wearing a bright white shirt with beaded fringes down each sleeve and they had every spotlight on him! Very magical! I had great close up floor seats because I went to the concert with Neil Diamond's drummer's cousin! We also had backstage passes for after the show to visit with her cousin , the drummer. Didn't get to meet Mr. Diamond but it was still cool going backstage! That drummer also happened to be Elvis Presley's drummer as well. He was a pretty well known drummer! His name was Ronnie Tutt.
this song and singer NEIL DIAMOND are greatness 😍😍😍😍one of the few songs that bring tears to my eyes😢😢😢
This is a scene from the film "The Jazz Singer" if you haven't seen it, it's well worth watching it. Neil Diamond is a fabulous singer/songwriter ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
As the proud son of an immigrant, this always reminds me of my father coming to this, the Greatest Nation, America.
"The Greatest Nation"??? not even close
@@seanwilliams9443 maybe it is to him, that comment really wasn't called for
@@seanwilliams9443 if it's his take how is it stupid, you might not agree and that's fine but it's kinda a dick move to act like that ya know?
@@Samurai_Stoner Thank you for your input
@@seanwilliams9443 I feel like this is meant to be condescending...
Neil Diamond is another legend. Thus song still gived me goosebumps everytime i hear it.
This was from a movie called The Jazz Singer.
Neil was such a showman. This goes way back!
The original "The Jazz Singer" was the first "talkie" movie. It ended the silent movie era. It starred Al Jolson in the title role. Of course, Neil can really wear the hell out of a sequined shirt.
Neil Diamond was touring in 2001. The Brooklyn boy scheduled his NY homecoming at Madison Square Gardner for October of 2001. It was only a few weeks after 9/11. My parents purchased tickets months prior. They debated whether to go out of fear, but with a strong NYPD presence, they went. On the backdrop of the stage was the American Flag drapped with a Black Ribbon. And it was this song that he opened the concert. Everyone was on their feet, singing with tears of sadness and pride. I wish I was there. To this day they still speak of this concert as a moment they will never forget.😢❤
Listen to the prologue of Neil's legendary Hot August Night concert. The build-up is magnificent. You will love it! Neil Diamond is one of the most successful artists ever, yet remains in my opinion grossly underrated. What a voice, what a charisma on stage. This man broke attendance records wherever he performed, all over the world. Fabulous!
He knows how to do it! He’s a master, the best there will ever be!❤️♥️💕
Yes , he's talking about coming to America he was an immigrant,his family are immagrants!! He is so proud to be an American!!❤❤
You definitely need to see the movie. At this point the audience had no idea who this character was. This was like his introduction to the world. I saw him in Detroit in 2001 and this song was the intro to the concert - it was about a month after 9-11. We were screaming.
Hi! Love your reactions! Neil Diamond is so talented, I think you will really enjoy reacting to him. I was lucky enough to see him in Houston in 1976, and he really did have the audience on their feet clapping and having a ball and I think this was the song that did it. Others are "Sweet Caroline", "Holly Holy", "Play Me", and "I am, I said", just toname a few. It's easy to get carried away! LOL
He wrote this for The Jazz Singer, which came out in 1980. But he’s such an incredible performer with so many fantastic songs, his audiences were always very enthusiastic.
@@terri2494 I've seen clips from his Glastonbury concert. He was almost 80 when he did it. There was a crowd of about 100,000 people singing Sweet Caroline with him. The enthusiasm (from the crowd, the backup singers, the band and Neil himself are just electric. It looks like it was such a fun show.
Please react to Neil’s duet with Shirley Bassey…Play Me. That sparkling red outfit…Diamond necklace and melting adoring gazes. Shirley was asked upfront she fell in love with Neil…she said she fell in love with his Diamond necklace. She can have the necklace!🔥❤️💎
Neil Diamond is awesome one of my favorite live albums "Hot August Night I got it on vinyl as a kid and also have it on cd and listen to it all the time he has so many great songs
This song never fails to give me goosebumps.
Neil Diamond could write songs hes voice this guy is a legend
You would never know it by all of the hatred that abounds today, but there was a time, not that long ago when we, as Americans were proud to be that beacon of light that everyone wanted to touch! We recognized that diversity actually made us stronger as a country, as a society. I'm afraid too much damage has been done to tarnish that benevolent nature that used to thrive within us. We are jaded now.
So truly spoken I’m am scared of the thought they we could be in chains. I grew up loving this country and was a time so very proud to let my eyes gaze up the White House not now, we are tarnished and I feel sick about it daily. We have to get back to center quickly.
You nailed it. Yes. An anthem. This song came out when I was a child, and it moved me then. Great song, and awesome reaction.
He always had the best orchestra and presentation.
He was basically a good songwriter with a good looks and distinctive voice and he had to be trained to be a performer which he did really well.
This is from the new version of the "Jazz Singer". The young woman and old man pictured are his co-stars, Lucy Arnez, and Sir Lawrence Olivie.
The smitten girl is Lucy Arnaz…daughter of the infamous Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The older gent is Lawrence Olivier,who play his father in the movie. He wanted Neil to become a cantor in the Jewish temple. Great movie you need to see it!
Neil Diamond and his parents were immigrants to America and he is so patriotic for America freedoms!❤❤
Neil wrote this song for his grandma,who came to this country by boat when she was 11 years old! He always showed her pucture and paid tribute to her at his concerts!
Yes this was from his amazing movie “The Jazz Singer.” I grew up listening to Neil Diamond. He was a favorite of my parents. Great reaction. Check out his duet with Barbara Streisand “You don’t bring me flowers.” (Album version not live-you get a clearer listening experience) And another song from The Jazz Singer “Hello Again” just to name a few ❤
This song wouldn't work today. Our country has lost its way. Neil Diamond always brings me back to a simpler time.
This song is about America's once great belief of ACCEPTING immigrants vs, for example, a state's (texas) governor trying to drown them. Your declaration that America 'has lost its way' is very true. But you are wrong about HOW and WHY it's true.
All the more reason we need to elevate this song back to prominence to remind ourselves about what our Country stands for and what it is about.
I’ve been fortunate to travel to so many countries and loved it and enjoyed the culture/the sites. But coming HOME to America; 🇺🇸 I always felt almost a sense of joy! We are a land of every nationality and my ancestors came to either escape persecution and/or find opportunity. We all had to work hard but the opportunities were open to us. Also so many immigrant groups faced prejudice and it took time; so long a time… but where else could you go where that wasn’t the case? HOPE
You are so right!
Please don't believe that yes this country is off track but hasn't yet completely lost it's way... You must have some kind of faith in our country because without faith and hope in all of us this country will be LOST!
There is no explanation for the performances Neil Diamond would give. It definitely gives Elvis vibes. No one sings like Neil Diamond.
Neil is great he has a whole bunch of great stuff. PLAY ME is probably my favorite song from him it's sooo good thx...♡
I did see him in concert with a friend (and grown kids) and we acted like kids!! You never miss for audience participation when he starts Sweet Caroline. What a showman!! America was the cherry on top for The Jazz Singer. I have the Soundtrack CD and there are many very memorable songs.
Would love for you to react to Neil performing Hell,Yeah and The Story of My life. These songs are underplayed and he does them magnificently!🔥❤️💎
The smitten kitten in the audience is played by Lucy Arnaz the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz of I Love Lucy,
LOVE me some Neil Diamond!! Thanks, Brit.
Scene from The Jazz Singer. Woman is Lucy Arnez Daughter of Lucille Ball) Man you thought unhappy is Sir Laurence Olivier. Neil Diamond sang this song written for the Bicentennial in 1986. Inspired y his grandmother who immigrated to the United States
Check out the movie. You will love it Enjoy Neil Diamond singing "Love on the rocks," and many other songs he wrote for the movie he started-in.
Neil could sing the phone book to me and I’d be happy!🔥❤️💎
JAZZ SINGER...This movie came out in 1980.....I was a senior in college........I was mesmerized the minute I saw him for the first time. I've seen him in concert 5 times......AMAZING performer over the last 40+ years....... INCREDIBLE song writer and INCREDIBLE singer. He's AMAZING.....
BTW.....Lucy Arnaz plays his lover/wife and OMAR SHARIF plays his father.
I love Neil Diamond. Times have sadly changed, i cant imagine wanting to leave my county to go to the States.
36th most dangerous country in the word..
Also, it helps when you think & feel the song (the history) of the song.
The movie is The Jazz Singer about a young Jewish man whose father wants his son to be the Canter in their Synagogue but he wants to sing his own songs on stage.
The girl/soman they keep showing in the video and movie is Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. They were very famous in the 50's and 60's
Can never get enough of Neil Diamond
My 7th grade year I was taking American History. It was 1982. My teacher set up a 3 screen slide show. Yes, actual slides and screens. The presentation was about America. They played this song for the music. When it got to him singing “America: My Country this of thee”and saying “Today!”, it was amazing. They had all 3 screens flashing at different times with the musics and photos. My little 12 year old mind was blown. My kids would think that was medieval in today’s standards. As I type on my iPad with my AirPods in, I still remember sitting in that class and being blown away with that slide show and this song!
Yes, Neil Diamond starred in a 1980 remake of the film The Jazz Singer about a Jewish cantor who longs to sing popular music. The older man in the audience is Laurence Olivier playing his very traditional father, and next to him Lucie Arnaz (daughter of Lucy & Desi) plays his agent and love interest.
The song is about his grandmother escaping to United States of America, at the time she was nine years old, she was not a grandmother yet that's what this is about Neil Diamond was born and raised in Canada.
Brooklyn, NYC, might take issue with this claim. Born and raised there, graduated from Erasmus High School.
I was fortunate to have seen him in concert at the Hollywood (FL) Sportatorium on November 22, 1982. This was his opening song and... after his set and two encores...was his 32nd and closing song. After over forty years, I can still feel the pulsing vibes and remember seeing the American Flag unroll behind him! Thank you for the memories.
Saw him in Baltimore in the 90’s; best concert I ever went to. Never go wrong with Neil.
Definitely an awesome showman and I love this song and I am I said 😊😊😊
I love Neil Diamond. When I was 20, he was impossibly old and corny. Then I was 30 and he was someone talented and outspoken and a little mysterious. Then at 40, it was WHOA he's amazing. Now, honey, he can be 80 and bald or frail or anything and I still think he's one hell of a man. He can reach right into you and grab you with that rich voice and that presence and delivery. He has written so many hits for so many bands and artists. He's a once in a generation talent.
Great talent , Neil and Elvis. No better show men , they held the audience in the palm of there hand.
Saw him in his prime. Probably the best concert I ever saw. He was a showman!
This is a great song! I grew up on Mr. Neil. My aunt was in love with him, [her era]. Cherry Cherry, and Cracklin' Rosie are very nostalgic for me too. He is talking about immigrating to America. Women used to bring roses to his concerts and throw them on stage.
The movie is indeed The Jazz Singer, and it's fantastic!! You MUST watch it! My favorite song from the movie is Hello Again. You can listen to him for days on end - you won't find a bad song. Simply the very best singer/songwriter ever.
Neil was amazing and he was backed up by an ahhhmazing band. They were like family!🔥❤️💎
He was my moms favorite back in the day, she loves Neil so i grew up with as all his music. Theres a Broadway show in New York about his life n the guy playing the part of Neil also grew up listening to Neil because he was his dads favorite n hes fabulous, he sounds lust like him so iam taking my mom to see it for Mother's Day ❤️
Neil has a very distinct and sexy sound to his voice! Never sat down at one of his concerts,and I’ve been to MANY!
He has performed America at the Statue of Liberty and the White House on the Fourth of July!
Britt you should have seen him perform this in concert The audience was swept with emotion when he sang this.
I had the pleasure of seeing this man in concert twice. His songs range from the spectacle of this song-America and Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show to the lovely poetry of I Am I Said. He is a prolific songwriter. He sure knows how to put on a show! He’s partial to those sparkly shirts! Enjoy.
The duet with Shirley Bassey was Play Me…so stinkin sexy!
Britt, I think you would really like Neil Diamond’s 1971 BBC concert. I think Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show and Holly Holy are outstanding.
From the movie The Jazz Singer. Saw it three times when it came out, I had a huge crush on Neil Diamond and he was definitely eye candy in the movie.
I saw him in concert. It was a Great concert. So glad I had the chance... Yes, great movie the Jazz Singer...
I remember this song as a kid of like... 9, I believe. ...this song was everywhere. Some of us believed hard in what we were taught. They called it the Great American Melting Pot... A notion of a country and culture built of many cultures and beliefs, and we celebrated that people wanted to break free of their old traditions in their homelands to share in the opportunity we had, here. I know it was naïve. I know terrible things had happened here, in the U.S., and were still happening at the time, but we had hope. We had dreams... I still believe in that notion, even if nobody else will. That's my America.
"Love on the Rocks" is another great song from Neil Diamond
I enjoy the "full orchestral sound", use of the violins helps set it off. Neil Diamond has been setting the tone for decades. Yes, this was from The Jazz Singer.
So you're starting to like Neil Diamond, huh? If you keep listening to his music you'll start to love the guy. You won't be able to help it. Great voice, talented singer and musically brilliant. Luckily he has a huge list of awesome songs to discover. I'd recommend one but it really doesn't matter. While I may have my favorites, he's never recorded a bad soong.
I was a Tree People at the Greek Theater on August 24, 1972. I'll never forget it. I was just a street kid with my pals. We heard the music and climbed the one tree outside that had it's branches over the wall into the open air theater. There was like 12 or 13 of us,not moer. We all crawled out into those branches and he waved to us in recognition.
He mentions us in the Hot August Night album.
* So many people claim to beTree People that the tree would have broken it's branches trying to hold them all.
I saw Neil in concert when I was about 12-13, still to this day after about 20 concerts I've seen, Neil was hands down the best concert I've ever seen
He starred in the movie The Jazz Singer which told his story that began a 50+ year singing career. This is the final performance from The Jazz Singer. His Dad was played by Sur Lawrence Olivier and the smitten girl was The daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
Neil wrote this song for his grandmother who came to this country by boat when she was eleven years old!
The scene for this song "America" is the finale of 'The Jazz Singer' (1980).
This was Neil's first (and last) leading movie role. It was the third re-telling of the story. The first in 1927 was the first talking movie, with musical scenes. The second was in the 1950s.
The story revolves around a young Cantor in New York, who wishes to use his musical gifts in modern music rather than leading his synagogue in the holy songs of the Jewish faith. His father, his grandfather, and back for several generations were Cantors. So Yusel Robinovich, using the name Jess Robin, makes a bid as a singer-songwriter, against the wishes of his elderly father. Things come to a head when Jess has been cut off from his father and community but must still return to sing "Kol Nidre" on Yom Kippur seeking his own atonement with his father. At least in this version of the story.
The people that were being cut back to were Jess's girlfriend and father. The girlfriend was played by Lucie Arnaz, the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz (of 'I Love Lucy' fame). The father was played by one of the titans of British theater and films, Lord Laurence Olivier (Academy Award-winning actor and director).
There are several great songs written by Diamond for the film: "Hello Again", "Love On The Rocks", "Summerlove", and "You Baby Baby" (a fun song that unfortunately happens in a scene that is just not kosher...sorry, bad pun!). The first three I list are just amazing!!!
Please react to more.Neil Diamond. Play Me,Beautiful Noise,Hallelujah,Morning has Broken,Hell,Yeah,Story of My Life,The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind,Song of Life,Love on the Rocks!….so many. Go down thatNeil Diamond Rabbit hole…you will not regret it
Hot duet with Shirley Bassey singing duet…Play Me. Talk about giving cherished looks…red glitz…this has it all!
My all time favorite performer. Saw him in concert twice in the early eighties. This song is from his movie "The Jazz Singer". Listen to more of his music and you will understand why people love this man.
Yes, it is from the movie "THE JAZZ SINGER" the young woman you saw is LUCY ARNAZ (daughter if Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz from the old "I LOVE LUCY" comedy series) and she plays Neil's "wife" in the movie. The older gentleman sitting next to her is Sir Lawrence Olivier who is playing Neil's FATHER. They are Jewish in the film (and Neil IS Jewish in real life) and his "father" doesn't approve of him becoming a pop singer, he wanted his son to be a CANTOR ( a cantor sings and leads prayers for the members in the congregation) It's one of my FAVORITE movies and the songs in it are wonderful.
YES, THIS SONG is about IMMIGRATION, especially from Europe. My Paternal grandparents immigrated to the US from HUNGARY in the early 1900's, as so many did from a lot of the eastern European countries during that time. They sailed into New York City harbor past the Statue of Liberty to Ellis Island, where immigrants to the U.S were processed. "AMERICA" appears at the end of the movie "THE JAZZ SINGER." You should seek it out and watch it sometime. SAD NOTE, Neil Diamond is now suffering from Parkinson's Disease, and I just saw Neil on a segment about him last week. He is a shell of himself, and is not really performing any more. SO many of our stars have Parkinson's Disease (Like MICHAEL J. FOX - who starred in the "BACK TO THE FUTURE" trilogy of movies, among others and TV shows as well.) I am so glad I was able to see Neil Diamond live in concert in the early 2000s, he always put on a GREAT show.
those coming with freedom in their hearts. coming the right way like a good neighbor does. coming to give, not just take the way freedom lovers do. and why this resonates with me. my italian ancestors came to america in 1859 and helped build a community beside their neighbors, neighbors of different nationalities, and make me so proud of their contribution!
He has a fantastic repertoire of great songs! Try Beautiful Noise or. Cracklin’ Rosie.
Neil Diamond is so talented that he has a fabulous song that he wrote named "Crunchy Granola Suite." Yes, it's about Granola and it sounds great, and it's so much fun.
Yes!!! Love it! And “Porcupine Pie”.
@@terri2494 and red, red wine too
He wrote this song to honor his grandma who came to this country by boat when she was eleven years old! Does this at every concert!
The Video is from the Movie the Jazz Singer. Neil is a Jewish American and the song is a tribute to the Ellis Island immigrants from the early 20th century.
It's a tribute to all immigrants. But yes, it was definitely inspired by his own grandparents.
You absolutely HAVE to hear his Love on the Rocks. His deep tone just resonates right through you
You should check out Neil’s version of Hallelujah,Morning Has Broken,The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind,Beautiful Noise…even his vast collection of Christmas songs. He was invited to entertain at the White House for two Christmas concerts during the Obama years. They had impeccable taste! He is ahhhhmazing! The Song of Life,Love of the Rocks….sooooo many!
Have been to at least thirty Neil Diamond concerts…three hours of uninterrupted Heaven,no opening acts…no intermissions! Never sat at one of his concerts!🔥❤️💎
Neil Diamond has always been a favorite of mine. I have never heard a bad song from him and I’ve been a fan 3/4 of my life and I’m 60!!
Was able to see him in the mid 90's and all I can say is mind blowing. He has also been diagnosed with Parkinsons. Yes I am a concert junkie. That concert is in my top 5
#Brittreacts Fun fact: Neil's outfits were specially design to be electrically charged. By changing the setting on the charge that would change the color of the outfit. Made for very easy changes between songs, by stepping behind a curtain or stage equipment he could change the color of his outfit based on the next song. We saw a Neil Diamond tribute artist in Branson, MO that goes as far to be authentic that he also has one of these outfits and makes his live shows amazing.
The movie was "The Jazz Singer" ; the actress in the audience, Lucy Arnez; the old actor next to her, Sir Lawrence Oliver. This was the climatic scene for the movie.
This video is taken from the movie "The Jazz Singer" made in the late 70's. Some of Neil's greatest hits among hundreds are I am I said, Sweet Caroline, Holly holy, You don't bring me flowers, Morningside, Forever in Blue Jeans, Brother Love's traveling salvation show, Cracklin Rosie, Hello, Shiloh and many many more. They are all good.
Loved your reaction!!! This is a powerful song! Thank you for playing it!