My heart is full with joy hearing Neil Diamond. He remains my top favorite singer whose songs are intimately woven throughout the fabric of my life. You want Church Revival, Jay? Listen to Neil's Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show.

@kf9346

11 ай бұрын

"Pack-up the babies and grab the old ladies 'cause every knows, Brother's Love Travelling Show..."

@sunnystormy4973

11 ай бұрын

-#cheers-- !-

@mordrig1079

11 ай бұрын

I was just going to post this, they Must do that one.

@nickstrickland4751

11 ай бұрын

Do song sung blue a beautiful song

@JonS0107

11 ай бұрын

You need to hear Neil Diamond's "Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show" to be taken back to church.

Yeah others have said it but I add my vote to “Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show.” It’s a toe tapper and a church rocker.

@emmitstewart1921

11 ай бұрын

My vote is for Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show, too, then for a change, his Crunchy Granola Suite.

@whatwhere2018

11 ай бұрын

This, and I always think of Let the Little Boy Sing as sort of a sequel.

@kbusby4824

11 ай бұрын

Great song.

@hollyw9126

11 ай бұрын

Yes! Please do Brother Love Traveling Show!

@malexa1127

11 ай бұрын

My 1st album was Neil Diamond. The 2nd was Rolling Stones. I thought then and still think Neil is far better than Mick.

This is a masterpiece. The vocals, lyrics, orchestration, layers of instruments building up. You'll never hear music like this again. Imagine hearing this for the first time on your local top 40 AM radio station. I was 12 years old in 1969 when this came out and was blown away by it even at that young age. I still love it to this day.

Neil Diamond is the best! Diamonds are forever!🔥❤️💎

Neil Diamond did a live album called Hot August Night That was absolutely spectacular and has a version of this song that is just astonishing. The whole album is incredible.

@divinelyguided6239

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely right on! I was around 8 to 10 years old when I heard that album, it gave me goosebumps and made me cry...been a fan ever since.

@patriciamcelroy3581

11 ай бұрын

That entire album is fire, especially this song!

@redpine8665

11 ай бұрын

Yes! He really loses it in that - in a great way. Unbridled, undisciplined, all over the place - and glorious!

@deborahmedeiros7089

11 ай бұрын

I was just about to suggest that!!

@dawndeleon8009

11 ай бұрын

Yes!!!! The live holly holy is transcending.

Neil has a voice that can melt anyone’s heart and the voice men wish they could have. His vocal resonance is found only in the very few that were born gifted and not only found it, but honed in on it to perfection. Holly Holy, I am I said, Play Me are a few that embodies this notion. What a treasure this man is.

Have been a Neil fan for over fifty years. Have been to so many concerts…the last one was his 50th Anniversary concert that was cut short due to his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Glad I did not know that would be his last concert. So glad I got to see it! He is ahhhhmazing!🔥❤️💎

Jay/Amber, you'll love his "Sweet Caroline", "Song Sung Blue" and "Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show" !!!

I like Neil Diamond's earlier songs a lot. This is one of them: extremely well-crafted and flawlessly executed. Other favorites include "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon," "Solitary Man," and "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show." His " I'm a Beliver" for the Monkees was pure pop perfection!

@heatherbarth9226

11 ай бұрын

Definitely Solitary Man. ❤

@tombeyerlein3813

11 ай бұрын

*Believer

Mr. Diamond is a great songwriter. The family knows. " Brother Loves'..." deserves a listen as does my fav, "Solitary Man". ☮💜🎶

@corihulet739

11 ай бұрын

Solitary Man is also my favorite!

@sourisvoleur4854

11 ай бұрын

You felt so sorry for him! First Melinda, then Sue. Guy can't catch a break. Great song. I love his lower register in that one too.

Listen to Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show!

Excellent!!! Now you’ve got to check out his : “BROTHER LOVES TRAVELING SALVATION SHOW” Feels like you’re at an old time tent religious revival!! Amber you’ve mentioned revivals before!! You’ll feel like you’re there!!

@darcyferrier775

11 ай бұрын

YES!

@surfpsych

11 ай бұрын

Double YES!

@beckyhalvorsen2126

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@elizabethfranco1284

11 ай бұрын

Yes oh yes !

@brendareum3771

11 ай бұрын

Do it!!

If you like Neil Diamond that much, try his Longfellow Serenade. ^_^

For a real treat you should listen to these songs as sung live on Hot August Night. They are better live than in the studio. There is way more passion.

Solitary Man..great song and his first hit from about 1965-66.

Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show, by Neil Diamond

Love me some Neil Diamond!! "Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show" next! The - Hot August Night album version

@Paladin70

10 ай бұрын

Mr. Diamond’s first name is spelled “Neil” not “Niel”. A simple Google search will show you correct spellings of people’s names. I suggest you try that next time that you’re typing a difficult four letter name like Neil.

@Paladin70

10 ай бұрын

Aw, you went in and fixed your f**k up without even thanking me for so nicely pointing it out to you. That’s not showing a little grace Karen, I mean Darcy. Damn, why do I keep mistaking you for Karen? My bad, so sad. 😟🙁☹️😢

You really need to hear "Brother loves travelin salvation show" that'll send ya back to church !!

Neil has such a fabulous catalogue, not a bad one in the batch.

@timcarr6401

11 ай бұрын

Neil, the Jewish Elvis.

If you want to really be blown away by Neil, listen to his Jonathan Livingston Seagull soundtrack. “Be” is one of my all time favorites. “Lonely Looking Sky,” and “Dear Father,” along with them being revisited -just magic. My Dad brought that home, and he would play it and tell us kids the story behind it. I always cried because the other birds were being cruel-in line with the book. But the whole album is just amazing. Every single song was composed and written by him. He won the ‘74 Grammy for Best Original Score for a Motion Picture. Please check it out.

@rhondadananay2106

Ай бұрын

Wasn’t a fan f the movie,but Neil’s soundtrack was AHHHHHMAZING! Just beautiful!🔥❤️💎

Neil Diamond's "Beautiful Noise" was the last song Mum heard as she passed away, in her bed surrounded by her kids. His music is a huge part of the soundtrack of our childhood, and we were lucky to be able to take Mum to see Neil in concert for her 70th birthday; it was her first concert. You should also check out "Morningside" "Coldwater Morning" (which still leaves me with chills even after hearing it all my life) and "Modernday Version of Love". And of course "Mr Bojangles" which still makes me cry. Pretty much anything you listen to by Neil Diamond is going to blow you away. His song writing is solid old-school story telling at its finest. Enjoy the ride ✌️

@Brandy13231

8 ай бұрын

Dedicated Diamond fans know the Bang years (get the 'Just for You' LP/CD) and yes, that falsetto in Cold Water Morning. His 'Hot August Night' got me hooked on Neil. I could fly all night long to the 4th track (8-track) or 4th side of the double LP. Go on and "Do it". Cracklin' Rosie was the first 45rpm I ever bought. I was born in '59. Time for 'Brother Love".

Neil says this is a "stream of consciousness " you don't listen to the lyrics you feel the emotions they give you.

Neil Diamond is one of those rare timeless acts. His music does not sound dated, as I was shocked to find out that the majority of his giant hits were recorded in the mid 60's. I never would have known. Neil is timeless!!

This is actually one of my all time fav Neil diamond songs. He has a touch of symphony, rock, gospel, and his powerful voice all in one. The song built and got bigger and fuller. He was a great artist, singer, song writer, performer and artist.

The live version of this song on the "Hot August Night" album is even better.

You want church revival feel? Neil Diamonds "Brother loves travelin show" is my all time favorite. You will love it.😊

One of the few singers that actually sings a better version everytime, live. Listen to all of them live on Hot August Night and Love at the Greek.

@hereforit170

2 ай бұрын

They MUST hear him live!!!

You can never go wrong with Neil. He has so many hits & so many hits he wrote for others. He is my dream concert to go to... ❤️

@1cajun59

11 ай бұрын

My wife and I were fortunate enough to see him twice

@Rosedach

11 ай бұрын

Yes, also Jimmy Buffet and Bob Seger will be on that list.

@cheriekirchner1931

11 ай бұрын

I was lucky to see him twice when he came to Australia - many years apart. He was magnificent both times.

FYI, The Monkees "I'm A Believer & A Lil Bit Me, A Lil Bit You". Neil wrote 'em.

I would add my vote for 'Brother Love's Travelin' Salvation Show' as a must listen. The live version from his Hot August Night album is definitely the one!!

@caryriggs5719

11 ай бұрын

Once you hear Holy Holy from Hot August Night you never want to hear the studio version

I echo what so many people have said, you must, must, MUST, hear Brother Loves Travelling Salvation Show and it must be the live version. It will blow you away

My vote is definitely for "Brother Love's Traveling salvation show" . That's an awesome Neil Diamond song. "Thank you Lord for the night time" is another great one

I love when amber works through the lyrics and tells what's going on and what the song is about. She's always paying attn.

@surlechapeau

11 ай бұрын

Yes!! 💯🎯

@dianne6155

11 ай бұрын

reminds me of the movie music and lyrics. he’s about the music she’s about the lyrics 💜

@hereforit170

Ай бұрын

She’s so insightful and brilliant.

A couple slower songs of his are "Brooklyn Roads" and "Shiloh", two of my favorites.

Kentucky Woman Cherry Cherry Girl, You’ll be a Woman Soon Solitary Man Forever In Blue Jeans Red, Red Wine Song Sung Blue Sweet Caroline…. SO MANY GREAT SONGS. ❤

Two years after he wrote it, Neil Diamond said this about Holly Holy when introducing it at a concert in 1971: “This song is a stream of consciousness song. Which means, essentially, you never listen to the lyrics. You just listen to the feelings that they convey. And that’s why, to me, it has magic. But you can’t listen to it. You just have to feel it.“ Jay, ***If you really want a "down-by-the-water church revival" song from Neil, watch his riveting performance of "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show" next.*** kzread.info/dash/bejne/oJx7r8-mlJyvqNY.html

@missst4063

11 ай бұрын

Personally, I prefer the studio version. I think the buildup is better - the live performances all seem rushed to me.

@jstmez

11 ай бұрын

Good concert but I like the later ones and where the crowd HAS to lift their hands. Even this old person with an injured back has to stand for it.

@fly_speck_cafe

10 ай бұрын

Shoe-gazing music before it was shoe-gazing.

Your going to have to react Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline, they still sing it at every Boston Red Sox home games.

You need to listen to the live version from the “Hot August Night “ album from 1972. You will not be disappointed. Makes this version sound tame, talk about a showman!

One of my all time favorites. It was the first song on side 4 of his best ever album "Hot August Night". This song followed by "I am, I Said" and "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show" is one of the best album sides. One other song from that album you should look into, even though it never was a big hit, is "And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind", one of the most romantic songs ever.

@idalily3810

11 ай бұрын

The 3 side has some great stuff, too. Play Me, Canta Libre, Morningside, and Cracklin' Rosie, if I remember it right.

@anahills3836

10 ай бұрын

I love "I Am, I Said"!

Brother love's traveling show should be next especially if you want to here more scratch in his voice! It's a doozy!

I recommend watching the live version video, from 1973 I believe, he really rips the last part of the song. He also really rips in Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show.

@dlhunt3905

11 ай бұрын

I just checked and the live version was actually from 1971, via a small, intimate performance for the BBC. There's also a video of his Brothers Love performance from the same set. His studio performances, while great, are typically more subdued and less raw than his live versions, more so than with most performers.

@hereforit170

4 ай бұрын

He’s one of a few artists that I always prefer his live versions. He delivers.

Neil Diamond's 'Brother Love's Traveling Show' will take you to church and get you moving in your chair, too!

Y’all NEED to listen to Neil Diamond’s Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show (Preferably Live) ❤ Neil Diamond is such a unique, talented singer and song writer. He is one of my favorites 💕 I wish y’all would have reacted to his live version of this song. This was a good reaction! Can’t wait to see the next Neil Diamond reaction-Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show! ❤

Soolaimon ... that's it. That's my whole comment.

Ready for Brothers Love's Traveling Salvation Show......maybe he opens with Holly holy?????❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

Hard to believe this is something you could hear on the radio… LOVE this song AND Neil Diamond.

@MIKECNW

2 ай бұрын

Why?

Thank for Holly Holy. As others have said Brother Love is my vote for the next Neil song.

Hot August Night was a secret delight for me back in 74. Usually listened to blues rock like Clapton, Johnny Winter, Jeff Beck etc, but I loved Neil’s voice.

This is a song that sweeps you up and carries you away to a better world for that little time you listen to it. I love his song "Play Me." A great love song with one of the most beautiful melodies I've ever heard. "Desiree" is another great, upbeat, classic hit.

@jeanniea3437

11 ай бұрын

You are the sun, I am the moon You are the words, I am the tune Play Me

@jayritchie851

11 ай бұрын

"Play Me" is musical heaven.............

@leesakowski9145

9 ай бұрын

​@@jeanniea3437Pretty sure Play Me is about his relationship with his guitar. Verses are Neil talking while the chorus is the guitar. Exquisite song and quite spiritual.

@jeanniea3437

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, @leesakowski9145 , never realized that before. I love the song!

One of my favourite singers of all time. Such a very distinctive voice. Love me a bit of Neil.

When an artist makes it as big as Neil Diamond, his/her songs get bigger. The background music has 60 musicians in it. Neil Diamond is the 1st artist that I fell in love with. The voice, the lyrics, the arrangements; for the folk/pop/singer-songwriter genres, they simply don't come better!

THIS SONG HAS A DEEP, HAUNTING VIBE AND GLAD YOU CHOSE IT, AND ENJOYED IT :)

@earth2kosmickitty

11 ай бұрын

Same here! This is one of my all time fave ND songs! I always get emotional, chills and goosebumps from his music, so powerful!!!! 🥰 I hope you guys also explore his iconic song, "Play Me" that he performed a duet with Dame Shirley Bassey on her show years ago! It is simply beautiful!!!!

@sunnystormy4973

11 ай бұрын

-why the caps ?-

@justjack0715

11 ай бұрын

@@sunnystormy4973 I AM SHOUTING MY JOY OF COURSE!!!!!!! 😆😆😆😆

@poetjenoetje

11 ай бұрын

Yes and it was used in the series Midnight mass.

Omg, I cannot hear Neil Diamond without thinking of my friend from high school. He was a huge Dead head (literally, conceived at Woodstock, and his "how I spent my summer" report in the fall at the beginning of school was always "me and my family traveled with the Dead.") In his early 20s, he worked at a place that, as their company Christmas party, was taking everyone to a holiday Neil Diamond concert. He wasn't going to go at first ("not my music, not my scene,") but we tried to convince him to go. "They're renting a limo, all your work friends are going-- just go and be social. I'm sure you'll find a way to have at least a little fun!" The next day, we asked, "so, how was the show?" He looked around, then said so no one else could hear, "It. Was AMAZING!!!" The more he talked, the less self-conscious he became, and by the end, he didn't care who heard him sing Neil's praises-- "Neil's quite the showman-- best show I ever saw. EVER!!!" A convert of the highest order!!! Neil RULES!!! 🥰 I would love to see y'all react to Love on the Rocks or Sweet Caroline

@terri2494

11 ай бұрын

That is so funny! Makes you wonder how many other people have missed out on ND because they thought they knew what he was about but they were completely mistaken. That’s actually kind of sad but I’m glad your friend went to the concert. In a way I think it would be cool to go without expecting anything and then being blown away by the music and the showmanship. I hope he had a chance to go later as a fan who was more familiar with the songs.

Y'all have to react to Neil's movie y'all!!! The Jazz Singer. Yes, he's the star in it!!

So sorry that you will never get to see this amazing performer in concert. I recommend listening to one of his most introspective songs for something completely different: "Yes I will" from his Serenade album. It's absolutely sublime. It's truly a fan's song as those who only know his hits won't have heard of it.

My Mom had this album when I was a kid and I remember being so fascinated by this song. Thank you for listening to it! On a sad note - I'm sure you saw we lost Sinead O'Connor today. I think you've only done one song of hers thus far. Could you please check out "I Am Stretched On Your Grave." That would be most appropriate to honor her, I think. Thanks, guys!

"Holly Holy" was Neil Diamond's 19th single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking @ #6. It entered the chart 11/1/69 and charted for 14 weeks. At that point in time, it was Diamond's 4th Top 10 single. "Cherry, Cherry," "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon," & "Sweet Caroline" were the first 3. Between 1970 to 1982, Diamond would add another 9 Top 10 hits for a Total of 13 (including 3 #1s).

@alexandervasel6845

11 ай бұрын

Sweet Caroline is such a good crowd participation song! Love the Pitt football game video!!!

I was raised listening to Neil Diamond. He's just incredible

Sweet Caroline and Solitary Man are two of his most iconic songs. ❤

@Pushindazees

11 ай бұрын

I can't believe they haven't reacted to Sweet Caroline yet!!!

Love on the Rocks,Hell,Yeah,The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind,September Morn,I’m a Believer….soooo many more. Everyone worth falling in love with!🔥❤️💎

One of his iconic performances is Sooliamon/Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show from Hot August Night 1974.

Great song that gives you Neil’s vocal diversity. But! As I commented once before, you need to listen to him more in live format. His live albums and the versions of the songs will blow you away. He uses that “gravely” voice more often, and it’s awesome to here it followed by the smooth, crooning voice. What a talent. Unfortunately we will never here him again in concert. Thankfully there are tons of performances recorded for us to enjoy for decades to come. More Diamond!!!!

This really brings back memories! "Shilo" is my personal fave but if you want to hear more gravel in his voice, check out "Brother Love's Travelin' Salvation Show". Either one from his live album Hot August Night would be preferable. Another great reaction guys!

Hot August Night, greatest live album of all time.

@jogman262

7 ай бұрын

"Tree people out there, God bless ya I'm singing for you too. Are you still there tree people?"

Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show is awesome! much Love Blessings and Peace

Well if you love the church vibe listen to BROTHER LOVE TRAVELING SALVATION SHOW!

Please try his song- solitary man

I'm a 45 years old man, and when i was a child, my father used to played this album ( hot august night) when we traveled to the beach every year!

Neil Diamond has a lot of slower love songs. "Play Me" "The Grass Won't Pay No Mind" "Love on the Rocks" "I am I Said" "Hello Again" "September Morn" "Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon: and his duet with Barbara Sterisand "You Don't Bring Me Flowers' Some other good ones from Neil "Song Sung Blue" "Forever in Blue Jeans" "Cherry Cherry" and my favorite might be "Morningside"

@terri2494

11 ай бұрын

I don’t think I’ve seen a reaction to “Morningside”. I’ve always loved that one, even though it’s sad. Another slower favorite of mine is “Brooklyn Roads”.

@crystalred2566

11 ай бұрын

Oh all of those are so good! Thank you for reminding me!!

@folkmusic99

11 ай бұрын

Another vote here for "Morningside." One of the most powerful and gripping songs you'll ever hear.

@jeanniea3437

11 ай бұрын

I love his song "Play Me." Beautiful guitar music and lyrics, " You are the sun,I am the moon. You are the words,I am the tune. Play me."

And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind, my absolute favorite ND song.

The Grass Won't Pay No Mind by Neil Diamond. ❤

Next Neil song has to be "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show"!

Love this!!! Thank you for this! I loved Neil Diamond since I was 10 yo and he is still my favorite artist! That was 52 years ago!!

Man, Neil diamond‘s voice is butter for your ears!

Try Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show and Blood Sweat & Tears "God Bless the Child"!! You end up missing some of the best songs because they were not played on radio because they were too long like "Fresh Air" QSMS.

Neil Diamond is amazing in concert. Seen him back in the mid 90s in Ohio, and it blew me away. He was in the round where the stage revolved in a circle. Saddens me to hear that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's. There's only one Neil Diamond.

This is easily one of Neil's best. Longfellow Serenade is another great song. Then again its Neil Diamond he could sing the back of my medicine bottle and it would sound fantastic.

Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show

For a Jewish man, Neil Diamond is very respectful of other religions. He respects patriotism and righteous living. You may wonder about that, but it's true. Learn about him. He's a good man.

Ah, OLD school Neil Diamond! I say old but he was very young! My mom was a huge fan when I was a sprog, and we had a number of his albums. So I've been hearing this song since it first came out in 1969 and I was 8 years old. He goes to church so well, with the swelling gospel choir, as you hear here. Another great gospel choir song is Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show.

Listen to beautiful sound. Written in New York with his daughter.

The hot august night live i think is his best album of all. His best songs at the peak of his talent shows in this album. He is one of the greats.

Play Me and I Am I Said two great songs by Mr. Diamond

"Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show" is an ode to the country gospel tent revivals. He really delivers the goods with this one. "Holly, Holy" is great but just an appetizer to Brother Love's full meal!

yes! finally another Neil Diamond song. Good choice. If you like the roughness of his voice near the end of the song, you would have been amazed by the live version of this song from the 1972 album Hot August Night. If you can, I'd suggest listening to "Cherry, Cherry" or "Crunchy Granola Suite" from that landmark album.

You guys really owe it to yourselves to listen to the version from his 1973 "Hot August Night" live album. It was performed at The Greek Theater in L.A., and it's very likely the most intense performance I've heard from him. Amazing tone, and a great example of "channeling". 😳😎

Watching Amber react to 70's songs brings joy to my heart!

Neil Diamond was such incredible showman. Sometime you two should listen to his live LP Hot August Night. I think you will love it. 🙂

Neil Diamond-Sweet Caroline-one of his greatest hits and a great love song.

I love Neil Diamond & I have everything he ever recorded. No one can beat his love songs. I once dated a man that traveled a lot. Whenever he had the chance to call, I would answer the phone and hear Neil Diamond starting his beautiful love song, "Hello Again". What a beautiful way to wake up.

My late mother loved Neil Diamond. She would put his music on when we did our weekend chores, and blast it. 😊

You are both truly diverse music lovers. This song touches me, too.

Hot August Night!! You have to listen to Holy Holly into Brother Love's Traveling Salvation show on the live album Hot August Night!

I very rarely get so lost in an artist's music and voice as much as I do Neil Diamond's. If you haven't yet reacted to "I Am I Said", you NEED to. That song still blows me away after all these years!

You can't go wrong with Neil Diamond. So many great songs

My favorite of his and possibly his most popular is sweet Caroline

@blackblake3658

11 ай бұрын

In Boston.

I have always loved, “love on the rocks “ and “hello again.”

This song makes me feel soul deep!!😇 Nice pick. Maybe next one will be "Cherry, Cherry" Live . Thanks.😎

Awesome. Neil Diamond is always great. Then there's an amazing one-hit-wonder, Andy Kim, who sounded exactly like Neil Diamond on his #1 hit song is "Rock Me Gently". You will love it.

Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show. Neil Diamond!!!