Through that distant falling angel,
that descended much too soon
19 Comments
- William j Kelly - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 3:43 am:
Neil diamond is a very talented guy, incredibly likable (in person) and has a terrific ballot name but let’s face it HE WILL NEVER GET ELECTED COMPTROLLER!!!!
- Rock n Roll High School - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 6:01 am:
Robbie Robertson produced Diamond’s 1976 LP Beautiful Noise. I have to agree that Diamond will not be elected Comptroller though.
Either will you William Kelly and also your not to likable.
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 8:19 am:
Mock all you want, but Neil Diamond puts on one of the best live performances you will ever see.
In the early 80s we took a family vacation to Colorado: three weeks in a Ford van with only a handful of 8-tracks. I am glad Neil Diamond made the list.
- William j Kelly - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 8:40 am:
Downtown, obviously you haven’t heard my rendition of sweet Caroline.
- Just An Ordinary Lawyer - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 8:52 am:
Was listening to The Last Waltz on the drive into work and this came on. Neil Diamond might not be a good comptroller candidate but he could put on one good inaugural concert
I second YDD’s emotion: Neil Diamond live is not to be missed.
For a taste of that, I highly recommend the live version of “Holly Holy” on his “12 Greatest Hits” collection. It might’ve come from the “Hot August Night” album, which once graced my own 8-track collection.
Neil Diamond is multi-generational in a class in that realm like Tony Bennett.
And his live shows, when you have the catalog of music and the enthusiasm he has, and how he works his audience, he is a performer, and in a that means.
- Sorry But He Can't Sing - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 9:34 am:
Brilliant songwriter? Absolutely. Fabulous live shows? No doubt. Is he on my bucket list of performers I have yet to see? You bet. Can he sing? Not worth sour horse manure. He has zero range, which helps account for his popularity among the karaoke crowd. Just about anyone can sing a Neil Diamond song and make it sound good, or, at least as good as the original sounds.
- William j Kelly - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 3:43 am:
Neil diamond is a very talented guy, incredibly likable (in person) and has a terrific ballot name but let’s face it HE WILL NEVER GET ELECTED COMPTROLLER!!!!
- Rock n Roll High School - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 6:01 am:
Robbie Robertson produced Diamond’s 1976 LP Beautiful Noise. I have to agree that Diamond will not be elected Comptroller though.
- Diego - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 6:51 am:
Whenever anyone speaks or hears your name, they smile. What a legacy!
- Downtown Man - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 8:01 am:
Either will you William Kelly and also your not to likable.
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 8:19 am:
Mock all you want, but Neil Diamond puts on one of the best live performances you will ever see.
In the early 80s we took a family vacation to Colorado: three weeks in a Ford van with only a handful of 8-tracks. I am glad Neil Diamond made the list.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 8:38 am:
Always a treat when you share, Rich.
Thank you!
- William j Kelly - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 8:40 am:
Downtown, obviously you haven’t heard my rendition of sweet Caroline.
- Just An Ordinary Lawyer - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 8:52 am:
Was listening to The Last Waltz on the drive into work and this came on. Neil Diamond might not be a good comptroller candidate but he could put on one good inaugural concert
- chi - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 8:58 am:
The Last Waltz is possibly (probably?) the greatest album ever made.
- Linus - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 9:02 am:
I second YDD’s emotion: Neil Diamond live is not to be missed.
For a taste of that, I highly recommend the live version of “Holly Holy” on his “12 Greatest Hits” collection. It might’ve come from the “Hot August Night” album, which once graced my own 8-track collection.
- MrJM (@MisterJayEm) - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 9:09 am:
He wrote “I’m a Believer” — that alone is accomplishment enough for a lifetime.
– MrJM
- Stones - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 9:16 am:
Never have been a fan of Neil Diamond.
Love it when you post Rolling Stones deep tracks.
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 9:27 am:
Neil Diamond’s catalog; It speaks for itself.
Neil Diamond is multi-generational in a class in that realm like Tony Bennett.
And his live shows, when you have the catalog of music and the enthusiasm he has, and how he works his audience, he is a performer, and in a that means.
- Sorry But He Can't Sing - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 9:34 am:
Brilliant songwriter? Absolutely. Fabulous live shows? No doubt. Is he on my bucket list of performers I have yet to see? You bet. Can he sing? Not worth sour horse manure. He has zero range, which helps account for his popularity among the karaoke crowd. Just about anyone can sing a Neil Diamond song and make it sound good, or, at least as good as the original sounds.
- Soccermom - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 9:36 am:
This is the only knock knock joke Soccermom ever created, and she is very proud of it.
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Dennis Sawyer and Naomi Bee.
Dennis Sawyer and Naomi Bee who?
- Soccermom - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 11:51 am:
Nobody? Really?
Dennis Sawyer face, Naomi Bee-liever….
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 11:52 am:
Soccermom, good one. It was beyond me at first, however.
- Soccermom - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 11:55 am:
As you can see, it was on point…
- Happy Joe - Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 12:02 pm:
If the hospital would have kept Davy Jones overnight he would still be alive. A 65 year old has a heart attack and he goes home?