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* And it was more than being holy, it was less than being free…

Through that distant falling angel,
that descended much too soon

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 1:24 am

Comments

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!!!!

Comment by William j Kelly Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 3:43 am
Robbie Robertson produced Diamond’s 1976 LP Beautiful Noise. I have to agree that Diamond will not be elected Comptroller though.

Comment by Rock n Roll High School Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 6:01 am
Whenever anyone speaks or hears your name, they smile. What a legacy!

Comment by Diego Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 6:51 am
Either will you William Kelly and also your not to likable.

Comment by Downtown Man Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 8:01 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.

Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 8:19 am
Always a treat when you share, Rich.

Thank you!

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 8:38 am
Downtown, obviously you haven’t heard my rendition of sweet Caroline.

Comment by William j Kelly Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 8:40 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

Comment by Just An Ordinary Lawyer Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 8:52 am
The Last Waltz is possibly (probably?) the greatest album ever made.

Comment by chi Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 8:58 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.

Comment by Linus Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 9:02 am
He wrote “I’m a Believer” — that alone is accomplishment enough for a lifetime.

– MrJM

Comment by MrJM (@MisterJayEm) Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 9:09 am
Never have been a fan of Neil Diamond.

Love it when you post Rolling Stones deep tracks.

Comment by Stones Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 9:16 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.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 9:27 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.

Comment by Sorry But He Can't Sing Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 9:34 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?

Comment by Soccermom Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 9:36 am
Nobody? Really?

Dennis Sawyer face, Naomi Bee-liever….

Comment by Soccermom Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 11:51 am
Soccermom, good one. It was beyond me at first, however.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 11:52 am
As you can see, it was on point…

Comment by Soccermom Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 11:55 am
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?

Comment by Happy Joe Wednesday, Jan 21, 15 @ 12:02 pm