Neil Diamond - The Essential Neil Diamond

Artist:

Diamond, Neil

UPC:

696998568129

See Also:

Frank Sinatra - Duets II

Description:

Personnel includes: Neil Diamond (vocals, guitar); Barbara Streisand (vocals).
Producers include: Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwhich, Tommy Cogbill, Tom Catalano,
Neil Diamond.
Compilation producers: Neil Diamond, Al Quaglieri.
Engineers include: Phil Ramone, Brooks Arthur, Armin Steiner.
Recorded between February 1966 and October 2001. Includes liner notes by David Wild.
Digitally remastered by Joseph M. Palmaccio (Sony Music Studios, New York, New York).
Audio Mixers: Ron Hitchcock; Bernie Becker.
Liner Note Author: David Wild.
Recording information: Centroplex, Baton Rouge, LA (02/??/1966-10/28/2001); Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA (02/??/1966-10/28/2001); The Forum, Los Angeles, CA (02/??/1966-10/28/2001); The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, CA (02/??/1966-10/28/2001); Van Adel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI (02/??/1966-10/28/2001).
Photographers: Tom Bert; Neal Preston.
2001 gave Neil Diamond fans plenty to cheer about. A new album of all-original studio material (THREE CHORD OPERA), a speaking and singing cameo in the bawdy film SAVING SILVERMAN, and the hit-packed anthology THE ESSENTIAL NEIL DIAMOND. This two-disc set chronologically traces the Brooklyn native`s career path over the span of four decades. Packed with mono versions of classic `60s hits, Disc One alone would be a considerable canon for the average musician, thanks to songs like "Solitary Man," "Cracklin` Rosie," "Song Sung Blue," "Kentucky Woman," "Girl, You`ll Be A Woman Soon," "Sweet Caroline," and "I`m A Believer." For Diamond, this was just a start, as he leapt to MOR god-like status via his duet with fellow Erasmus High alumnus Barbra Streisand ("You Don`t Bring Me Flowers") and other sentimental sides including "Heartlight," "Love On The Rocks," "September Morn," and the patriotic anthem "America".
A number of in-concert cuts quickly dispel any doubts that Diamond`s skills are equally as impressive on stage as they are in the studio. One listen to live favorites like "He Aint` Heavy He`s My Brother," "Shilo," and "Brooklyn Roads" cinches Diamond`s legacy as an American musical treasure.

Track Listing:

DISC 1:

1. Solitary Man - (mono)
2. Cherry, Cherry - (mono)
3. I Got the Feelin` (Oh No, No) - (mono)
4. Kentucky Woman - (mono)
5. Girl, You`ll Be a Woman Soon - (mono)
6. You Got to Me - (mono)
7. Red, Red Wine - (mono)
8. Thank the Lord for the Night Time - (mono)
9. I`m a Believer - (mono)
10. Sweet Caroline
11. Song Sung Blue
12. Holly Holy
13. I Am...I Said
14. Cracklin` Rosie
15. Play Me
16. Morningside
17. Crunchy Granola Suite
18. Brooklyn Roads
19. Soolaimon - (previously unreleased)

DISC 2:

1. America
2. Hello Again
3. Love on the Rocks
4. Captain Sunshine - (previously unreleased)
5. He Ain`t Heavy, He`s My Brother - (previously unreleased)
6. Medley: Yes I Will/Lady Magdalene: Yes I Will / Lady Magdelene - (previously unreleased)
7. Shilo - (previously unreleased)
8. Brother Love`s Traveling Salvation Show - (previously unreleased)
9. If You Know What I Mean
10. Beautiful Noise
11. You Don`t Bring Me Flowers
12. Desir¿e
13. Forever in Blue Jeans
14. September Morn
15. I`ve Been This Way Before
16. Yesterday`s Songs
17. Heartlight
18. Headed for the Future
19. You Are the Best Part of Me

Album Information

Release Date:

12/04/2001

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Label:

Sony Music Distribution (USA)

Catalog Number:

85681

Original Release Year:

2001

# of Discs:

2

Studio/Live:

Mixed

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Guest Artist:

Barbra Streisand

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