I’ve been listening to 12 Songs by Neil Diamond. I caught a snippet of “Hell Yeah” on the radio a couple of weeks ago and stopped to listen, trying to recall which vintage Diamond this was, as I didn’t recognise it. Only on listening did I realise that this was a new track from a new album. Yet this is Diamond in vintage form. His latter recordings have not been especially memorable, but listening to the haunting melodies of “Oh Mary” and “Save Me A Saturday Night” reminds me of the songs I grew up with.
Diamond has returned to his roots with this album; simple, catchy melodies with a minimalist acoustic accompaniment. It works beautifully and takes me back to another time and another place.
Anyone who can recall “Song Sung Blue”, “Beautiful Noise” and “Love On The Rocks” – not to mention “Sunday Sun”, “Forever In Blue Jeans” and “Sweet Caroline” will love this album. I do.
Oh and it lies, there are 14 songs… 😉
I love Neil Diamond. Thanks for the notification regarding his new release – what a convoluted sentence that was
Longrider replies: Indeed – Neil Damond is ideal listening for my more mellow moments. 😉