Neil Diamond music - thoughts and emotions and passion.
This page will be a forum for expanded discussion of the ties and connections to Neil Diamond music. I will ask questions, or make statements. Hopefully other fans will respond to the format.
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Anyone know when Neil Diamond is coming to Tampa,Fla., again.
Thank you
Posted on Sep 15, 2000, 1:04 PM from IP address 205.188.193.53
REMEMBER TO EMAIL FONDCLUB@aol.com,diamondville@earthlink.net, and feedback@columbiarecords.com for THE THANK YOU AUSTRAILIA CONCERT IN 1976 TO BE RELEASED ON VHS AND DVD SEND THIS ICQ TO EVERY FAN ON YOUR ICQ LIST AND TELL EVERY FAN YOU KNOW ONLINE ABOUT THIS AS WELL AND YAHOO MESSANGER LIST AND OTHE CHAT BUDDY LISTS'.
Posted on Aug 29, 2000, 4:08 PM from IP address 63.25.139.63
When will this footage be made available? Also looking for video of 1977 "I'm Glad Your Here with Me Tonight". It is out of print and cannot find it anywhere. I have been looking for this video for over 5 years! Any ideas? Thanks!
Posted on Sep 9, 2000, 7:35 PM from IP address 205.188.196.31
If we email those emails I suggested it should go to Neil. All we do is wait to see if it happens, and if it doesn't we try again. The "I'm Glad Your'e Here With Me Tonight" video should be available on Ebay, or any other auction site. Also try locating a used video and record dealer in your area.
Posted on Sep 9, 2000, 8:50 PM from IP address 63.27.19.20
Does your VHS of the Neil Diamond Concert in 1976 in Australia have Roy Orbison in it? I am searching for a recording of Neil and Roy singing together during a 1976 Australian tour that they both did at that time in Australia. Thanks very much. Best Regards, Bob.
Posted on Oct 5, 2001, 7:17 PM from IP address 205.188.200.137
Neil will lip synch Holly Holy from the Live In America CD set and perform Cherry Cherry and Hello Again live. The filming started in Vancouver in June and July. Neil was in Vancouver in July performing for those three songs. It should be in the movie theatres sometime in February.
Posted on Sep 9, 2000, 8:54 PM from IP address 63.27.19.20
Hi, I just recently heard about Neil Diamonds' movie and have found little about it. Is it going to be a biography of him, a musical, or what? Thanks for any info you have!
Posted on Nov 20, 2000, 3:38 PM from IP address 205.188.193.28
It's about a tribute band kidnapping Neil Diamond just to have a chance to play his music with them. I heard Neil Diamond had a grand ole time acting and singing for the making of the movie.
Posted on Nov 20, 2000, 8:18 PM from IP address 63.27.19.115
THE NEW REMASTERED CD SET COMES WITH THREE ADDITIONAL SONGS THAT WERE SUNG THAT NIGHT AND INCLUDES ALL OF THE GATEFOLD PICTURES THAT WERE ON THE ORIGINAL LP. GO TO CDNOW.COM, OR TOWERERECORDS.COM AND ORDER IT ONLINE!!!!!!
Posted on Aug 24, 2000, 1:12 AM from IP address 63.27.19.169
FooBark... I'm going to have to be the one who does this for you. It's for your own good. You are still in the closet. You feel that you will appear to be more of a man by making fun of who you hold so near and dear to your heart. You once told me how you would love to run your fingers through Kenny G's ringlets and that Meatloaf really is the epitomy of "hunk." Come out darling. Be free, embrace life, once again.
Posted on Jun 5, 2000, 1:15 PM from IP address 209.242.19.124
Why is it that I have such and undesirable attraction to men like:
Neil Diamond
Yanni
Barry Manilow
Stevie Wonder
Meatloaf
Kenny G
Michael Bolton
People tell me it's wrong.. that I'm wrong. I'm called and outcased as a geek because of this terrible disease known as "butrokkalotus". I still wear leg warmers! Sorry!!
If anyone feels the way I do, please send me an EMail at:
bellah_vampire@yahoo.com
Rokk on soldiers!
Bellah!
Posted on Jun 5, 2000, 12:57 PM from IP address 208.3.109.130
I can't agree with everyone on your list, but I know why Neil Diamond and Barry manilow have such an appeal. Their music and words contain a passion for life and put into words the feelings of lonliness and longing for love we've all experienced. But, for me, there is just no singer who can do it all as does Neil Diamond! He's like a fine wine or cheese-he only gets better with age.
Posted on Nov 20, 2000, 3:35 PM from IP address 205.188.193.28
Why is it that I have such and undesirable attraction to men like:
Neil Diamond
Yanni
Barry Manilow
Stevie Wonder
Meatloaf
Kenny G
Michael Bolton
People tell me it's wrong.. that I'm wrong. I'm called and outcased as a geek because of this terrible disease known as "butrokkalotus". I still wear leg warmers! Sorry!!
If anyone feels the way I do, please send me an EMail at:
bellah_vampire@yahoo.com
Rokk on soldiers!
Bellah!
Posted on Jun 5, 2000, 12:57 PM from IP address 208.3.109.130
I am both a manilow and diamond fan. Both of these men are very very talented. Both are very different from one another. Give Manilow a chance he gives a great, great performance.
Posted on Jun 10, 2001, 9:42 AM from IP address 64.12.103.163
I must confess! When I was a kid, I would lock myself in my room and put a pillow in front of my mouth just to say, "We're coming to AMERICA!!... TODAY!!" with all my heart and passion. There! I said it!!
I also love Barry Manilow!
Rokk on soldiers!
Bellah
Posted on Jun 5, 2000, 12:20 PM from IP address 208.3.109.130
a)the music.
b) the band.
c)the lyrics.
d) Neil's passion.
e) Neil's voice.
f) Neil's entertainment factor.
g) Neil's looks.
h) All of the above.
i) all the above plus ___________.
j)none of the above. ____________.
Posted on Aug 14, 1999, 7:36 AM from IP address 205.188.192.154
You have hit on good quality's of ND.
His music is easy to listen to.
His lyrics are soul searching.
You can hear the passion in his voice(what a voice!) ;+0
His looks are nerve tingling.
His new CD is great,has enough of his own personality put into the singing to make me want to listen to it all the time!
Posted on Aug 27, 1999, 10:18 AM from IP address 209.123.114.8
I have loved Neil for the last 30 years. As a newly married bride I was warmed by his music while stationed overseas with my husband. Twenty-four years ago I was diagnosed with a cancer with the prognosis poor. I looked to Neil's lyrics time and time again and I felt the wonder of his words and music and I felt renewed. Throughout the last many years I have had a total of 6 bouts with the same cancer and I still turn to his music for comfort and I do get it. It a way he is my healing process and I always will be faithful and grateful to Mr. Neil Diamond!
Posted on Sep 28, 1999, 8:16 PM from IP address 209.122.217.16
I have also loved Neil for more than 30 years and I agree with you on his lyrics. They are really inspiring and give you strength.
When I got married I included his songs in the video of the wedding party and today, even my daughters dance to the rythm of his songs.
I hope you get better every day and keep that faith in love and life. I'm sure you'll make it!
Posted on May 14, 2000, 4:27 PM from IP address 64.76.4.10
I have also loved Neil for more than 30 years and I agree with you on his lyrics. They are really inspiring and give you strength.
When I got married I included his songs in the video of the wedding party and today, even my daughters dance to the rythm of his songs.
I hope you get better every day and keep that faith in love and life. I'm sure you'll make it!
Posted on May 14, 2000, 4:30 PM from IP address 64.76.4.10
HI THERE , MY NAME IS JOHN HARRIS FROM WATERBURY , CONN , I TOO HAVE ENJOYED NEILDIAMONDS MUSIC FOR THE PAST45 YRS, I AM 52 AND ALWAYS TRYING TO GO ONNEILS WEBSITE TO FIND OUT WHEN HE IS GOING TO COME TO CONNECTICUT AGAIN , LAST YEAR , HE HAD A CONCERT AT THE HARDFORD CIVIC CENTER , AND IT WAS SOLD OUT IN 2 DAYS , HE CAME TO CONN, ON DEC,10TH, AND NEARLY EVERY DAY I CHECK WITH CONCERT HALLS , NEWS PAPERS YOU NAME IT AND I CHECKED , WITH NO LUCK , IF THERE IS ANY WAY YOU CAN HELP ME , I WILL PAY ALL YOUR EXPENSE TO SEE HIM AGAIN !! PLEASE HELP ME , THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP
JOHN W. HARRIS U.S.M.C.
Posted on Aug 8, 2000, 4:15 PM from IP address 205.188.193.181
hi john-i have not had any luck either finding out when neil is coming 2 denver again-if u have any info at all please email me-i am also 52 & my 18yr old son just started linguistic school as amember of the army-r u a career person?
Posted on Mar 10, 2001, 2:48 PM from IP address 216.160.143.217
I too am a huge Neil Diamond fan. It started over 30 years ago when i babysat for my cousins little boy. The only music he had was Neils and that was it. My cousin has since passed away and when I listen to Neil I think of my cousin. I have been to numerous concerts ans have just about every album, tape or CD. I just wanted to share my special thoughts of Neil Diamond's wonderful and inspiring music. Thanks for listening.
Posted on Feb 14, 2001, 5:06 PM from IP address 205.188.200.41
I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO NEIL DIAMOND SINCE I WAS ABOUT
2-3 YEARS OLD, IT STARTED OUT I LISTENED TO HIM, BECAUSE IT MADE ME FEEL CLOSER TO MY FATHER, WHO WHICH LOOKS ALOT LIKE HIM. THEN WHEN I HAD ALOT OF TROUBLE TIMES IN MY LIFE, IT SEEMED TO ME THAT NEIL WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT LISTENED, AND DID NOT ASK ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL. I HAD A SERIOUS CAR WRECK IN 1992, AND WAS PRONOUNCED AS A DOA. I STAYED IN A SECONDAIRY COMA FOR 3 MONTHS, AND MY PARENTS SAID THAT THE ONLY PERSON I WOULD RECONIZE WAS NEIL DIAMOND. HE PUTS SO MUCH INTO HIS MUSIC. IT MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE RIGHT THERE WITH HIM AS HE SINGS IT. I JUST HOPE THAT I AM LUCKY ENOUGH ONE DAY TO FINALY MEET THE MAN, AND JUST WALK UP TO HIM AND GIVE HIM ONE SINGLE RED ROSE AND TELL HIM HOW MUCH I'VE ENJOYED HIS MUSIC AND I WILL ALWAYS ENJOY IT.
BY THE WAY, I GOT A RECENT PICTURE OF HIM TODAY, AND I THINK HE LOOKS THE BEST THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN HIM.
THIS IS THE SECOND PICTURE I HAVE OF HIM, AND HOPEFULLY I WILL GET ONE EVERY YEAR THAT HE PERFORMS.
IF ANYONE KNOWS WHEN HE WILL BE GOING ON HIS NEXT TOUR I WOULD BE MORE THAN GREATFUL. WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHEN HE WILL BE BACK IN ATALANTA GEORGIA.
LOVE,
CHERYL ROGERS
Posted on May 25, 2001, 6:19 PM from IP address 24.216.44.15
Hi My name is harvey and I too am a huge fan of neil diamond. I have been told that I sound just like him when I sing....I am looking for the sheet music for "If You Go Away"
sure hope you can help
Thanks...Harvey
Posted on Dec 20, 2001, 3:04 AM from IP address 24.138.14.34
You only left out one thing as far as I'm concerrned. Neil is all you named and more-it is his ability to touch our hearts and emotions with the words that say the way we have or do feel in lonley times and passion for finding happiness.
Posted on Nov 20, 2000, 3:42 PM from IP address 205.188.193.28
I would like to talk with the many fans who have a special place in their hearts for Neil and his music. There are so many of us, but we all keep it inside until we meet another who knows how we feel. This is the place to read how others feel and to tell your story. What songs are particularly special to you? What situation was helped by the music? Don"t be fearful. In NO MAGIC WANDS I laid it all on the line to help others . You can do the same - help yourself, help me, and help the many others. Thank you. I will leave this forum up for a while and I appreciate input. Best wishes. Sincerely, Bevely Nichols
Posted on Jul 21, 1999, 6:18 AM from IP address 205.188.192.151
In my book I detail the importance of Neil Diamond's music in my life. In chapter 2 I am particularly specific about "I Am, I Said." I have an irrational fondness for "September Morn" also, althiough the fondness is not really irrational. My life began on a September morn in 1949. There was plenty of concern that this child would not survive the birth process. But I did. In 1978, on THAT September morn, I survived because of Neil Diamond's words, music, and passion. That day marks the beginning of the second half of my life, which was virtually a rebirth of this child. If you are familiar with my book, you know what I mean, BUT I did not make an issue of the September morn connection in the book.
What are the experiences and Neil Diamond music which holds a special bond to you? Anybody and everybody is welcome to respond. This will be the discussion forum for at least ten days.
Sincerely, Beverly Nichols
Posted on Jul 16, 1999, 5:50 AM from IP address 205.188.195.54
I find your story very touching. I was not expected to make it either. Also my mom went thrugh alot of trouble just to get the spark going so I could be formed. I find that Neil Daimonds music has got a spark going inside of me . I have became a novice musician which Neil has inspired.
Posted on Jul 16, 1999, 9:06 AM from IP address 207.175.130.30
In 1978, I was 14 years old and had a very small circle of friends, but a large family. That Christmas a friend gave me a copy of You Don't Bring Me Flowers, a song I loved on the radio. Listening to the album, I quickly found a new favorite, Forever in Blue Jeans. It was my anthem at the time. The following spring my older sister asked what music I would like for my birthday. I told her I liked this new singer, Neil Diamond. She laughed, and for my birthday I received her old copy of Hot August Night. After one playing, I was hooked. There was just SOMETHING about the way Neil sounded, that I felt, Here is someone that understands. I Am...I Said became my absolute favorite, as it remains.
Years go by, new Neil songs come, and my collection of old stuff grows, as my feeling of comradery with this man and his fans also grows. I identify myself as a fan. I go to college and face some VERY tough times, crying into the phone to my parents that I am not like everyone else at OSU. Neil's music was constantly on my stereo and in my mind. I quit college because it was just too hard to deal with----my grades are fine, but I have NO friends and I cannot understand the college ways of life.
Years go by, I work at a daycare, introducing babies to JLS, toddlers to Gitchy Goomy, and preschoolers to I Am the Lion. In 1986, I attend my first concert and revel in the fact that I have found a place I belong. Other concerts follow and I realize I feel closer to the people at these concerts---strangers--than people I work with every day, even closer than I do to most of my family. Time passes, life grows more complicated.......
Finally, last year a family crisis leads me to discuss these feelings with my doctor, and I am diagnosed with mild depression. I am prescribed Paxil, an antidepressant. Within a month, something AMAZING happens. The world seems to physically grow brighter, as if I had been wearing sunglasses and taken them off.
I have now accepted the fact that I needed Neil's music all my life to tell me that I was not alone. Others are out there, just as surely as Jonathan Seagull found others that could understand him.
I thank God for sending me Neil's music.
I thank Neil for being, and for letting me know it is ok to be different.
I thank Neil's fans for understanding and accepting those that ARE different.
And I thank you, Bev, for sharing your story and letting me share mine.
Teresa Noel
Posted on Jul 18, 1999, 10:02 PM from IP address 209.240.200.23
Come talk to me anytime. I found Neil because he was put in my life. Now he is so deep inside of me he will never be away from me. You live life as it comes -Neil sang- Life ain't easy - but it's not that bad.
Posted on Aug 16, 1999, 4:14 PM from IP address 205.188.195.57