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50 Year Anniversary World Tour (Neil Diamond)
50 Year Anniversary World Tour is a Neil Diamond tour that marked the 50th Anniversary of Diamond's first hit single, "Solitary Man," released in 1966. It began in Fresno, California on April 7, 2017, and concluded at The O2 Arena in London on October 19, 2017. The tour began just after the March release of a 50-song, three-disc career-spanning box set titled ''Neil Diamond 50 – 50th Anniversary Collection.'' The Oceania tour was announced on November 10, 2017 and cancelled on January 22, 2018, after Diamond announced he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Set list # "In My Lifetime" # "Cherry, Cherry" # " You Got to Me" # " Solitary Man" # " Love on the Rocks" # " Hello Again" # " Play Me" # "Song Sung Blue" # " Beautiful Noise" # " Desiree" # "Dry Your Eyes" # " If You Know What I Mean" # "Forever in Blue Jeans" # "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" # "Red Red Wine" # "I'm a Believer" # "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" # " Brooklyn Road" # " Stones" # " Be" # " Lonely L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Diamond
Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. He has sold more than 130 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. He has had ten No. 1 singles on the Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts: " Cracklin' Rosie", "Song Sung Blue", " Longfellow Serenade", " I've Been This Way Before", "If You Know What I Mean", " Desirée", " You Don't Bring Me Flowers", " America", " Yesterday's Songs", and " Heartlight". Thirty-eight songs by Diamond have reached the top 10 on the '' Billboard'' Adult Contemporary charts, including "Sweet Caroline". He has also acted in films, making his screen debut in the 1980 musical drama film '' The Jazz Singer''. Diamond was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984 and into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011, and he received the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000. In 2011, he was an honoree at the Kennedy Center Honors, and he received the Grammy Lifeti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Don't Bring Me Flowers
"You Don't Bring Me Flowers" is a song written by Neil Diamond with Alan and Marilyn Bergman for the daily TV sitcom ''All That Glitters''. The song was intended to be the theme song, but Norman Lear, the show's creator, changed the concept of the show and the song was no longer appropriate. Diamond then expanded the track from 45 seconds to 3:17, adding instrumental sections and an additional verse. The Bergmans contributed to the song's lyrics, which tell the story of two lovers who have drifted apart while they "go through the motions" and heartache of life together. In 1977, Diamond released the album ''I'm Glad You're Here with Me Tonight'', which included the track "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" as a solo performance. 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 them together for an official duet recording, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show (song)
"Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show" is a song written and recorded by Neil Diamond which appeared as the opening track on the eponymous album. Released as a single in early 1969, it hit number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart. Background The song tells the story of Brother Love, an evangelist who travels from town to town preaching. In the middle of the song, Diamond gives a sermon in typical evangelical style. The original 45 mix of the title cut differs from the album version. Aside from being in mono, extra reverb is used throughout the whole song. Neil Diamond's voice was overdubbed onto the lead vocal, creating a harmony. A tubular bell part were added following the phrase "Take my hand in yours...". The fade-out of the song is longer, with a louder horn section and a rattling tambourine part. All of Diamond's CD compilations have used the album mix. '' Billboard'' described the single as a "powerful piece of rhythm material with a potent lyric." ''The New Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cracklin' Rosie
"Cracklin' Rosie" is a song written and recorded by Neil Diamond in 1970, with instrumental backing by Los Angeles session musicians from the Wrecking Crew, including Hal Blaine on drums, Larry Knechtel on keyboards, Joe Osborn on bass, Al Casey on guitar and Gene Estes on percussion – arranged by Don Randi. The song was included on Diamond's album ''Tap Root Manuscript''. In October 1970 the song became Diamond's first American No. 1 hit within the Billboard Hot 100, and his third to sell a million copies. It was his breakthrough single on the UK Singles Chart, reaching No. 3 for four weeks in November and December. ''Billboard'' ranked the record as the No. 17 song of 1970. It also reached No. 2 in both the Australian Singles Chart and the Irish Singles Chart. Its best performance was in New Zealand, where it stayed at No. 1 for five weeks at the end of the year. The single version released by Uni Records was in mono, while the album version from ''Tap Root Manuscript'' was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Caroline
"Sweet Caroline" is a song written and performed by American singer Neil Diamond and released in May 1969 as a single with the title "Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)". It was arranged by Charles Calello, and recorded at American Sound Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. Inspiration Diamond has provided different explanations for the song's origins. In a 2007 interview, Diamond stated the inspiration for his song was John F. Kennedy's daughter, Caroline, who was eleven years old at the time it was released. Diamond sang the song for her at her 50th birthday celebration in 2007. On December 21, 2011, in an interview on CBS's ''The Early Show'', Diamond said that a magazine cover photo of Caroline as a young child on a horse with her parents created an image in his mind, and the rest of the song came together about five years after seeing the picture. However, in 2014 Diamond said the song was about his then-wife Marcia, but he needed a three-syllable name to fit th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Am
I Am or I'm may refer to: Language and literature * " I Am that I Am", a common English translation of the response God used in the Hebrew Bible when Moses asked for His name ** I am (biblical term), a Christian term used in the Bible * "I Am" (poem), an 1848 poem by John Clare * '' I Am: Eucharistic Meditations on the Gospel'', a 1912 book by Cabrera de Armida Film and television * ''I Am'' a 2005 Polish film directed by Dorota Kędzierzawska * ', a 2009 Russian film with Oksana Akinshina * ''I Am'' (2010 American documentary film), a film by Tom Shadyac * ''I Am'' (2010 American drama film), a Christian-themed film by John Ward * ''I Am'' (2010 Indian film), an anthology film by Onir * ''I Am'', a 2011 Indian documentary film by Sonali Gulati * ''I Am'' (2012 film), a documentary film about 32 SM Town K-pop artists * '' I Am...'' a 2019-2021 Channel 4 anthology television series * "I Am." (''Lovecraft Country''), a 2020 television episode Music Performers * I Am (Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holly Holy
"Holly Holy" is a song written and recorded by Neil Diamond with instrumental backing provided by the American Sound Studio house band in Memphis. Released as a single on October 13, 1969, it was a successful follow-on to " Sweet Caroline", reaching #6 on the U.S. pop singles chart by December. p. 88. The song also reached #5 on the Easy Listening chart. It became a gold record and then eventually a platinum record. A work with a spiritual focus, "Holly Holy" was influenced by gospel music and was Diamond's favorite of the songs he had written to that point. pp. 65–66. "Holly Holy" was later included on Diamond's November 1969 album '' Touching You, Touching Me''. It has been included in live versions on Diamond's '' Hot August Night'' (from 1972) and '' Greatest Hits: 1966–1992'' (from 1992) as well as various compilations. Chart history Weekly charts Year-end charts Other versions Produced by Clancy Eccles in 1970, the song was an instant success for Jamaican ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tap Root Manuscript
''Tap Root Manuscript'' is the sixth studio album recorded by Neil Diamond, released in October 1970. It was one of the most experimental albums he ever recorded, featuring rock music fused with prominent African sounds and instruments. The album was a commercial success, going Gold in three months, eventually certified Platinum by the RIAA. The album's success was powered primarily by " Cracklin' Rosie", his first number 1 single, with help from Diamond's cover of "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", which rose to number 20. The latter song had been a major hit for the Hollies the previous year. While the first side of the LP contained five pop rock songs, Side Two was a conceptual suite of related songs expressing an African theme, titled "The African Trilogy". Within this suite was the song "Soolaimon", which rose to number 30 in the US. The 19-minute suite saw African folk styles twined with blues and gospel elements to create what Diamond called "a folk ballet". This effort pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
September Morn (album)
''September Morn'' is the thirteenth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond. Released in 1979, the album includes a disco version of the Motown song "Dancing in the Street" and a remake of "I'm a Believer". The title track was an international chart hit, and became Diamond's 30th Top 40 hit in the U.S. The song peaked at number 17 on the U.S. ''Billboard Hot 100'', number 14 on the ''Cash Box'' Top 100, and number 7 on ''Record World''. In Canada, it peaked at number 15. The song was a much bigger hit on the Adult Contemporary charts, reaching number two in the U.S. and spending two weeks at number one in Canada. "September Morn'" ranks as the 90th biggest U.S. charting single of 1980. ''Cash Box'' called "September Morn" a "lushly orchestrated ballad hatbuilds from a simple piano line to a full-blown chorus." Track listing Personnel * Neil Diamond – vocals, guitar * Tom Hensley – piano, keyboards * Bob Gaudio – piano * Alan Lindgren – pian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Livingston Seagull (album)
''Jonathan Livingston Seagull'' is the soundtrack album to the 1973 American film ''Jonathan Livingston Seagull'', recorded by singer-songwriter Neil Diamond and produced by Tom Catalano. The album marked Diamond's return to Columbia Records, and grossed more than the film itself. It was Diamond's ninth studio album, and his first album after his successful 1972 live album '' Hot August Night''. It won the 1974 Grammy as Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special. '' Irvine Herald'' reviewer Willie Freckleton said that "Be" is "classical Diamond singing a very powerful ballad." Track listing Charts and certifications Neil Diamond's previous album "Serenade" and "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" have earned combined 27 gold discs in Australia. As of September 1976, the soundtrack was bigger success than the movie and it grossed 12 million dollars (movie grossed 2 million dollars). Weekly charts Year-end charts Sales and certifications ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stones (Neil Diamond Album)
''Stones'' is the seventh studio album by Neil Diamond, recorded and released in 1971. It was one of the biggest hit recordings of his career. The conductors and arrangers were Lee Holdridge, Marty Paich and Larry Muhoberac. The cover photo was taken at Luxford House, Crowborough, East Sussex. The house was occupied at the time by rock music manager Tony Stratton-Smith. Early copies of the LP album featured a picture label and a unique version of the cover with a grommet-string style closure on the back. The cover itself was styled as an envelope that opened from the top. This was later abandoned and replaced with a standard side-opening sleeve. Inspired by the experience of a failed screen test for a film about rebel comic Lenny Bruce, " 'I Am...I Said' would ultimately turn out to be the single most challenging and time-consuming song that iamondever wrote." And while "it took four months every day, all day...It was a daily battle to put that song on paper...but when it w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velvet Gloves And Spit
''Velvet Gloves and Spit'' is the third album by Neil Diamond. His first for MCA's Uni label, it included three low-charting singles: "Brooklyn Roads" (No. 58), "Two-Bit Manchild" (No. 66) and "Sunday Sun" (No. 68). Upon its initial release in 1968, the album had 10 songs. After the success of Diamond's next three albums, it was re-issued in October 1970 with a new sleeve and included a remake of " Shilo", a song that had previously been recorded for Bang Records and had appeared on the preceding album, '' Just For You''. His motivation for doing this was the release of the song as a single by his old record label with a new backing track and different vocal take recorded at Chips Moman's American Studios in Memphis, and its chart position at No. 24 outselling Diamond's concurrently released single "Until It's Time for You to Go", which reached No. 53. The album sleeve states that "Much credit for 'The Pot Smoker's Song' must go to the kids of Phoenix House in New York City. Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
