when is Neil Diamond gonna meet James Taylor

Posted by Evan on Monday, 08/5/2013 @ 08:19am

Saw Neil as part of his 50th Anniversary tour last night, and I must say I was more than blown away. At 76 years of age, that man can still perform. I mean, he has it. Let me explain: first off he, of course, performed most of his hits as expected. This was the first concert in an indoor arena that I attended where people actually sat behind the stage, thus not getting a great view, obviously. There was not much of a backdrop. But Neil went behind the stage and did some verses to 'the back people' and even led them in a sing-a-long in a few of his tunes. That showed he really appreciated everyone who paid the money to see him. Neil was really showing he had no signs of slowing down, health wise, as he was moving like he was 40 years younger. He even performed his song "I'm a Believer", which we all know was made famous by the Monkees.

I'm really glad he's in the HOF. Like they always say, "Better late than never..." and I believe it was Neil that said, 'better to get the honor while you're alive!'. This icon is worthy of many accolades possible. If you haven't seen him yet, do it.

Posted by Jason Voigt on Thursday, 04/13/2017 @ 23:18pm

Glad you saw him, Jason. Hope to see him myself.

Posted by Paul in KY on Friday, 04/14/2017 @ 07:38am

Some sad news about Neil Diamond who apparently has Parkinson’s Disease. He has given the world so many wonderful songs and I hope he gets better.

Here’s an article from CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/neil-diamond-retires-parkinsons-disease/.

Posted by Nick on Monday, 01/22/2018 @ 23:55pm

It is sad--for him to be disabled as he is, and for us to lose another performer to the ages.

Posted by Joe on Tuesday, 01/23/2018 @ 10:03am

I take issue with Neil Diamond's induction. His early sound was a clever, catchy hybrid of rock and easy listening music which was enjoyable but over the years he mellowed out and became too much of a cornball. Another artist in the same vein is Leo Sayer.

Posted by StunningStocktaker on Wednesday, 08/7/2019 @ 15:21pm

Happy 80th birthday to Neil Diamond.

Posted by Robin on Sunday, 01/24/2021 @ 15:05pm

I saw Neil Diamond live in 2012 and he was still able to put on a brilliant show. I'm sorry to hear he was forced into retirement a couple of years back. At least he made it into the R&R hall of fame, albeit a few years too late!!

Now we need Harry Chapin, Gordon Lightfoot and Bread inducted.

Posted by KentuckyWoman on Saturday, 02/5/2022 @ 12:23pm

If anybody took any photos at Neil Diamond concerts in the 1970s of comedian ALBERT BROOKS, I'd love to hear from you. Especially if there are pics of Neil and Albert together. Post a comment and I'll send you my email.

Posted by Doug on Wednesday, 06/22/2022 @ 20:21pm