He sure does ! I know he’s super talented but I’ve never been a big fan. Not an anti-fan , just not a follower. (My mom loved him !) Even so , he really does it justice. Of course he’s a consummate professional in the music biz but it’s still super impressive that ND is right in front of him ! , and Neil doesn’t seem to be one bit nervous about it .
This version is a crime because of the ‘rents are low” lyric. Makes sense in the original 1971 context of comparing LA rents to NY rents where Diamond is from. But if the reference point is now modern Alabama, referring to modern LA as having low rent is very divorced from reality. Makes me so mad I rewatched 4 times😉
@SigFigNewton it's a lyric, written years ago. Not to be compared to present times. Mr. Richie's version was magnificently performed, and therein lies the wonderfulness of the songs longevity. Kudos Mr. Diamond. Hopefully his play, currently running on Broadway, will prove that statement correct, even with the rents AND prices of the tickets to go see the play/musical.❤
Lionel Richie's voice, Neil Diamond's expressions, & Meryl Streep's reaction to both transformed a brief musical tribute into an immensely moving moment. 💙🗿
Amazing Lionel Richie. He is a true blessing on the planet not only as a musician but as a real Human. He is paying tribute to a legend in the true sense. Meryl Streep watching out for Neil’s reactions are priceless moments.
Right I just wish the version of the song will be longer without cutting that much of the lyrics , Lionel is a genious to made fhat much in such a short version and sang so beautifull.
Neil Diamond is one of my favorite artists. His voice and style are so distinctive that not many can successfully take on one of his hits. But, Lionel Ritchie can do anything and make it look easy. Beautiful tribute!
Yes, I´m surprised he does such a good job. But if Otis Redding were still alive, he would sing every song like noone ever before. And he would have written the most wonderful songs. It´s such a pity he left at such a young age.
I just had to keep listening to this over and over. Lionel Richie's voice is a true treasure. The man can sing anything and make it his own. It's like you have never heard it before.
Theses men are treasure’s is their own right. Whom ever choose Richie made fabulous choice. Lionel voice did justice to the song. But Neil reaction was the bested than the ovation the song got.
Neil Diamond’s facial expression says everything you need to know about Lionel Richie’s performance. Especially Meryl Streep looking at Neil while he leaned forward. Lionel Richie did an amazing job singing this great song. Can we just marvel at these two music legends. I wish Lionel Richie was able to sing a full version of this song.
I love how Neil leans forward and you can see he is listening intently and obviously is extremely happy with Lionels tribute. Beautiful song and two of my favourite singers.
Neil Diamond is leaning forward because Lionel Richie is singing the wrong lyrics. What a slap in the face to grandstand someone else's lyrics on their tribute ceremony. Lionel wouldn't like someone changing his lyrics to Dancing in the Driveway or Sadie, I'm your knight in rusty armour. Get it?
@@SigFigNewton I'm Trudy, Trudy in love with you. Oh what a feeling when you're peeing in the backyard. You have made me what I am, and I am bored. Lionel has great lyrics. Neil should do his tribute. I could help..
After listening to this I listened to the original one in Madison Square Garden by King N. Diamond himself...!!! Masterpiece... No one can come close...what voice, throw, elegance... One gets transported...!!!!
I was never a Lionel Ritchie fan--didn't pay much attention to him back in the day--but this rendition of this song blew me away. Total respect for him. He's obviously a tremendous talent and performer.
Watching this again six yeats later. Lionel Ritchie rendition sounds good. However the song requires a humbleness which Neil Diamond does so well. Nobody does it better! ❤️🙋♀️
So many wonderful tears and laughter, thank you Neil and thank you to one who gave us ,”Lady”. Being born in 1949 I have been so fortunate to hear Neil Diamonds thoughts to be sung by Lionel Richie . May you both live long and prosper to teach our new ones…. Bob
This show is unbelievable! The most amazing group of the best music and artists of our lifetime. I’m 66, and still in love with these fantastic artists. Love love love
Wow Im came across this while listening to Lionel Ritchies songs. Part of me feel sad listening to his songs and the memories of how simple life was back then and how music was still being discovered. I miss those days 😪
WOW !!!! What an honor !!! Being chosen to sing one of the most famous songs ever recorded as a tribute to Neil Diamond, in the Kennedy Center, to Neil himself. You cannot doubt, by his emotions, that Neil approved of the way Lionel Ritchie performed his timeless classic, "I Am, I Said" !!! Well done Lionel Ritchie, and Thank you Neil Diamond !!!
Neil Diamond, a class act! I had the honor of seeing, hearing, and feeling a "LIVE" performance of his. A few years later I had the privilege of seeing, hearing, and feeling yet another, "Class Act" with Lionel Richie. 😎✌
I love these Tribute shows so that famous singers and musicians can be Honoured. Lionel did an excellent performance for Neil Diamond well done Mr Richie!
there is something very special about Neil Diamond and i`m lost for words right now...but the great songs and performances and smiles and happiness/joy that Neil has brought to this music loving world for over 40 plus years... i would say possibly greater than Dylan and Young and any other big name artists....hail to the king....and i say that because Neil Diamond wrote his songs....Elvis sang cover tunes etc etc
This song has nothing to do with Alabama. New York City born and raised. LA's fine but it ain't home. New York's home, but it ain't mine no more. Attention Lionel. No exceptions.
If people would ever see the love and respect artist have for one another like this, and treat stranger like this, we would get to that place we could only dream about
You said it Capt Matt !! Lionel did a heart warming show with Kenny Rogers . You could see the love and respect they shared ! If music be the food of love , play on ! There are so many black entertainers I've enjoyed over the years and still do ! Why can't we all show each other we are ALL brothers and sisters . It's time to get it together people !
This song was so brilliantly reinterpreted! Like many people have already said, I am so curious as to how Lionel would have approached the second verse and the chorus. This song is so profound and deep that there is something so existential about it. What a brilliant poet and musician!!
Well said! Now this is top artistry and only legends like Lionel can pull it off effortlessly. Lionel's interpretation and nuanced expressions animates the song into a living and moving vessel of timelessness message that was penned decades ago by Neil. Super performance ❤. NB: This kind of agile artistry can also be found in "Dr Feel-good" by Fantasia where she struts among the audience. Next also is that medley tribute by Aretha Franklin and Theo Peoples for Levi Stubbs/The Four Tops. Brilliant!!
I have idolized this man my entire life,Kris is the most enchanting sexist sweetest man lve ever layed eyes on he has been my crush for the past 40 years. Hearing about his passing left an ache in my heart. Rest in peace you were loved.
Grew up with Neil Diamond. No one can sing his songs but him. No one else has his passion, conviction or cry. Truly gifted to sing and make it hit your heart.
OMG...THE GREAT N.D. understood and wrote a wonderful song about how you can "never leave home/past). THX to Lionel, he honored, respected, & acknowledged the message!!! ..
Only fitting a king honor a king. Both names almost eternal. Really astonishing how they have had this kind of success for decades and generations, even this moment. GOD bless them.
🦋This song is so beautiful a kind Soul had to have written it. Two of the best people in the music industry Lional Richie and Neil Diamond now show's me a true artist. Then I love to hear Lional Richie unique vocals he's so creative he knows how to capture an audience through his lyrics so powerful and so gently soothing to the heart. God Bless you both for being here for us the fans who love's you both🦋☝️
I feel so blessed to have shared this time on the planet, to experience these guys bringing their blessing to us all..thank you both..wouldn't have missed this for anything..
I'm almost 68 those two together what beautiful harmony the love they had for each other. Kenny Rogers I still listen to all your songs and with Lionel Richie and I've also listened to him also but this one together !! RIP Kenny Rogers and God bless his beautiful twin boys and beautiful wife. I saw him at SIU and the pictures of him and his family they showed I'll never forget🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Thank you for sharring. This was my husband,s favourite singer n i love it too. Good mememories remembering the song n i m remembering my husband , as he is enjoying with Jesus. God bless you.
The legend of Mr Neil Diamond.....and then Lionel Richie....WOW........my skin crawled with goose-bumps…..my heart beat with the bass....my soul vibrated with the vibrato.....brilliant!
Just so you know, Neil Diamond has been my all time favorite singer my whole life. A long time. Thats why I was pissed about the way he sang the song. And my comment still goes. He should have sung it the way it was written. And nobody knows how he really felt. I couldnt tell one way or another and Ive watched him for years.
This was not the time or place for Lionel Richie to screw up Neil Diamond's signature song. The look on his face said, YOU SOB. Very inconsiderate to sing the wrong lyrics. Get someone who knows the song. Not some grandstanding self absorbed arrogant elite as Lionel Richie.
That is why he is in my top 5 All Time Best Male singers. Lionel is a great song writer and a vocalist. So glad to have been in the same lifetime as Lionel Richie , Michael Jackson; Whitney Houston.
I love to hear and watch Lionel Richie, he has an amazing way of putting his twist to other people’s song but doing a beautiful job. The Great Lionel Richie but he never acts like that. Great job Lionel.
Holy smokes... Lionel really does this song justice.
Give a listen to Nick Fradiani's live acoustic cover....It's even better than Lionel Ritchie's imo
He sure does ! I know he’s super talented but I’ve never been a big fan. Not an anti-fan , just not a follower. (My mom loved him !) Even so , he really does it justice. Of course he’s a consummate professional in the music biz but it’s still super impressive that ND is right in front of him ! , and Neil doesn’t seem to be one bit nervous about it .
Wonderful !
Vonderbar !
Completely agree. They are both legends in the music industry.
If you can get Lionel Richie to sing one of your songs you’re a success!
I would never let Lionel Richie screw up the lyrics to a song I wrote. He is an arrogant SOB.
Everything about this is perfect.
Lionel’s version, Neil’s admiration, Meryl’s look.
All true ! I love LR’s phrasing on this song.
this version is a crime.......
for only being 2.26 long.
truly magnificent!
❤
This version is a crime because of the ‘rents are low” lyric.
Makes sense in the original 1971 context of comparing LA rents to NY rents where Diamond is from.
But if the reference point is now modern Alabama, referring to modern LA as having low rent is very divorced from reality.
Makes me so mad I rewatched 4 times😉
@SigFigNewton it's a lyric, written years ago. Not to be compared to present times. Mr. Richie's version was magnificently performed, and therein lies the wonderfulness of the songs longevity. Kudos Mr. Diamond. Hopefully his play, currently running on Broadway, will prove that statement correct, even with the rents AND prices of the tickets to go see the play/musical.❤
i totally agree
Oh shit ❤❤❤love this beautyful oldies always the best❤❤❤🙏🙏
Lionel Richie's voice, Neil Diamond's expressions, & Meryl Streep's reaction to both transformed a brief musical tribute into an immensely moving moment. 💙🗿
It was also cool to see Yo-Yo Ma and Barbara Cook both react positively to the performance.
Meryl Streep's reaction sucks....she is a nothing when it comes to Neil...
Meryl Streep looks absolutely fascinated. ❤ The look she gives these men? Lovely.
Lionel Richie was the best choice for that song ❤
Except Richie didn't know the lyrics. Right in front of Neil, on his special tribute award program.
Lionel just oozes with class and singing talent. A legend in himself and just a great human being. Need more like him.
Very well said!!!! 100 percent agree
@Lionel Richie I'll never stop listening! You are a timeless treasure!
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You got that right ge was class both solo and with the Commadors
Lionel Richie is the perfect voice for this song ❤️
Amazing Lionel Richie. He is a true blessing on the planet not only as a musician but as a real Human. He is paying tribute to a legend in the true sense. Meryl Streep watching out for Neil’s reactions are priceless moments.
He could sing the phone book.
Meryl Streep has a reckoning with Creator God coming. No praises from me to her for sure.
Maybe he is. I must say he did a good job with this song except he didn't sing all the lyrics. Anyone know why?
What is "priceless" about it?? What bullshit ! Lionel Richie is a joke.
@@larryhamsing4140 Time limitations for the show.
We just don't have songwriters like this any more. What words, what a voice! Lionel Richie did justice, without a doubt!
That is ridiculous.
Right I just wish the version of the song will be longer without cutting that much of the lyrics , Lionel is a genious to made fhat much in such a short version and sang so beautifull.
Songs back then (not all) had a bit more class.
This is a great rendition of Neil Diamond's song.❤
One of the only vocal artists who can sing a Neil Diamond song to Neil Diamond and knock it out the park.
Neil Diamond is one of my favorite artists. His voice and style are so distinctive that not many can successfully take on one of his hits. But, Lionel Ritchie can do anything and make it look easy. Beautiful tribute!
Yes, I´m surprised he does such a good job. But if Otis Redding were still alive, he would sing every song like noone ever before.
And he would have written the most wonderful songs. It´s such a pity he left at such a young age.
Lionel blew it and successfully called attention to himself on Neil Diamond's special night. Poor choice of someone to honor another singer.
💯 !!!
Well said; thank you!
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Only Lionel Richie could sing this song so well.
@@randallgreen6746 With his gorgeous crushed velvet voice.👌😘
Next best bet would be Billy Joel
Lionel Richie & Neil Diamond. So glad some of our legends are still with us.
Beautiful. We don't get this type of talent anymore. Voice smooth like butter.
Absolutely true
I just had to keep listening to this over and over. Lionel Richie's voice is a true treasure. The man can sing anything and make it his own. It's like you have never heard it before.
This was not his to make his own. Oh what a feeling, the chips are dancing on the ceiling
It's a Brilliant song&Lionel Richie was most certainly the man for the Job..Neil Diamond was very impressed..
New York City born and raised, New York's home but it ain't mine no more. Get it right or don't sing it.
Me too ! I cant find the whole song sang by Lionel :-(
@@carolmanning1333 sing true or don't sing
Theses men are treasure’s is their own right. Whom ever choose Richie made fabulous choice. Lionel voice did justice to the song. But Neil reaction was the bested than the ovation the song got.
Neil Diamond’s facial expression says everything you need to know about Lionel Richie’s performance. Especially Meryl Streep looking at Neil while he leaned forward. Lionel Richie did an amazing job singing this great song. Can we just marvel at these two music legends. I wish Lionel Richie was able to sing a full version of this song.
Breathtaking, Lionel did this song justice, indeed, 2024
Wow. And I was a huge fan of Lionel also. ❤
I love how Neil leans forward and you can see he is listening intently and obviously is extremely happy with Lionels tribute. Beautiful song and two of my favourite singers.
its perfecte
You shoulda seen my reaction to Meryl Streep’s reaction to Neil Diamond’s reaction to Lionel Richie.
It got quite a reaction outa my cat.
Neil Diamond is leaning forward because Lionel Richie is singing the wrong lyrics. What a slap in the face to grandstand someone else's lyrics on their tribute ceremony. Lionel wouldn't like someone changing his lyrics to Dancing in the Driveway or Sadie, I'm your knight in rusty armour. Get it?
@@carolmanning1333 you kidding?
@@SigFigNewton I'm Trudy, Trudy in love with you. Oh what a feeling when you're peeing in the backyard. You have made me what I am, and I am bored. Lionel has great lyrics. Neil should do his tribute. I could help..
After listening to this I listened to the original one in Madison Square Garden by King N. Diamond himself...!!! Masterpiece... No one can come close...what voice, throw, elegance... One gets transported...!!!!
Such a beautiful person to pay tribute to Neil Diamond ❤
I was never a Lionel Ritchie fan--didn't pay much attention to him back in the day--but this rendition of this song blew me away. Total respect for him. He's obviously a tremendous talent and performer.
Aww❤❤"I am...I said." 🍓
Watching this again six yeats later. Lionel Ritchie rendition sounds good. However the song requires a humbleness which Neil Diamond does so well. Nobody does it better! ❤️🙋♀️
I love Lionel Richie’s version of this song!! He has an amazing voice!!!
Go Lionel always love those sounds
2 great singers 👌i like both singers ❤
That’s what makes him great
He didn't sing the entire song!
Lionel does better than Neil.
I am love this I am 75 makes me feel young again
First time I've seen Lionel do a cover, and damn, he nails it, and more.
Have you seen the tribute to Kenny Rogers. You must see if, if you haven’t ❤
@@sharinmythoughts2510 : where? Get the link for us, please.
To have Lionel Richie sing your song is an honor.
No the honour is for Lionel Richie to sing from Neil Diamond my utmost Legend of ALL TIME but was well done.
Wow that is all I can say!
Not if he doesn't know the lyrics
@@sylviasimpson3280 Concodo plenamente contigo!
This is one of the most beautiful tributes there ever. Time for Lionel Richie to get his own.
Suddenlysim S Please visit www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/ and nominate Lionel Richie. I just did! He deserves it.....
This year. December 2017!
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@@bettyachieng726 thank you 👏🏼👏🏼
Yes he has well deserved one
Loved how Lionel added his own personality to this, while still managing to keep it so Neil
Es preciosa
WOW THAT'S SOOOOO BEAUTIFULLY DONE. GREAT JOB 👍. WOW JUST WOW. 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💯💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I love hearing Lionel Richie sing. His voice how he carries his words is just awesome
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He's got amazing voice 👌😍💕💜
I lisen to Lionel Richie every day he´s realy a very good singer .
He is perfect! A great combination of diction and feeling!!!
Two of the absolute BEST voices and men. Neil Diamond and Lionel Ritchie! Legends!!! And Lionel did justice to Neil’s amazing song! Awesome! 👏🏼 🎉❤
This is a really good rendition by Lionel Richie,he added his own touch,while maintaining it's original quality.. Excellent performance!
One of the greatest performances ever and most never even heard it! The mentioning of Tuskegee really brings it home.
So many wonderful tears and laughter, thank you Neil and thank you to one who gave us ,”Lady”. Being born in 1949 I have been so fortunate to hear Neil Diamonds thoughts to be sung by Lionel Richie . May you both live long and prosper to teach our new ones…. Bob
Here I am rewatching ! ❤️
Thank you Lionel Ritchie. I love your version of Neil Diamond's song. 👏👏👏
Yes. This is my favorite version what a unique voice. How are the Ada ?
This show is unbelievable! The most amazing group of the best music and artists of our lifetime. I’m 66, and still in love with these fantastic artists. Love love love
What a storyteller voice.. thank you sir Lionel for a beautiful rendition of yours.
❤
Wow Im came across this while listening to Lionel Ritchies songs. Part of me feel sad listening to his songs and the memories of how simple life was back then and how music was still being discovered. I miss those days 😪
Wow...just wow!! He tore that song up!!!! 👏👏👏👏
Even though I don’t agree with most of the people present honoring Neil Diamond….this was absolutely beautiful! I love Neil Diamonds music!
WOW !!!! What an honor !!! Being chosen to sing one of the most famous songs ever recorded as a tribute to Neil Diamond, in the Kennedy Center, to Neil himself. You cannot doubt, by his emotions, that Neil approved of the way Lionel Ritchie performed his timeless classic, "I Am, I Said" !!!
Well done Lionel Ritchie, and Thank you Neil Diamond !!!
Karl Matthews
Great job , Neil loved it
I am thinking this is Lionel's next single! Not quite Neil Baritone but it is GREAT!
A great song by Niel Diamond but I love the way Lionel Richie sang it.
Lovely tribute ro Neil
Caution!!! don´t let Lionel take your song because he gets to two or three higher levels. Long life to Lionel.
Neil seems happy to hear Lionel’s version.
Of all Neil’s songs, this is my favorite. 💜💜💜
Snooky D hello 👋
How are you doing
I love listening to Lionel's version. How are you Spooky ?
It is for these and other reasons that I stood up to applaud him while the others remained seated. Thank you very much Mr. LIONEL 🕊️
Neil Diamond, a class act! I had the honor of seeing, hearing, and feeling a "LIVE" performance of his. A few years later I had the privilege of seeing, hearing, and feeling yet another, "Class Act" with Lionel Richie. 😎✌
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@scottwilliams1709ciao Scott! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🌅
Wow wow wow. 🤩 Brilliant. Have always been a fan of Neil Diamond, this was excellent
everything Lionel sings is great! He is a talent beyond comparison.
Hi Gail💐💐
I just saw him in Portugal, I LOVED IT!!!!!
I love these Tribute shows so that famous singers and musicians can be Honoured. Lionel did an excellent performance for Neil Diamond well done Mr Richie!
Big ditto to that!
You were my youth. I saw you in Chicago several years. A dream came through. Thank you.
What a tribute!!
Neil was obviously impressed and touched at Lionel 's cover.
Wow, I was.!!!!!!
there is something very special about Neil Diamond and i`m lost for words right now...but the great songs and performances and smiles and happiness/joy that Neil has brought to this music loving world for over 40 plus years... i would say possibly greater than Dylan and Young and any other big name artists....hail to the king....and i say that because Neil Diamond wrote his songs....Elvis sang cover tunes etc etc
Nobody interprets this song better than Lionel Richie. He has my vote hands down.
This song has nothing to do with Alabama. New York City born and raised. LA's fine but it ain't home. New York's home, but it ain't mine no more. Attention Lionel. No exceptions.
The only thing to make this better would’ve been a longer version! Nice job, Mr. Richie! 😃 👍
If people would ever see the love and respect artist have for one another like this, and treat stranger like this, we would get to that place we could only dream about
You said it Capt Matt !! Lionel did a heart warming show with Kenny Rogers . You could see the love and respect they shared ! If music be the food of love , play on ! There are so many black entertainers I've enjoyed over the years and still do ! Why can't we all show each other we are ALL brothers and sisters . It's time to get it together people !
Neil diamond's fantastic song has been recreated by Lionel Richie. Awesome job
This song was so brilliantly reinterpreted! Like many people have already said, I am so curious as to how Lionel would have approached the second verse and the chorus. This song is so profound and deep that there is something so existential about it. What a brilliant poet and musician!!
He left just enough for you to be wanting more and left you exactly where he wanted us to be about pondering those questions about the 2nd verse...
Well said! Now this is top artistry and only legends like Lionel can pull it off effortlessly. Lionel's interpretation and nuanced expressions animates the song into a living and moving vessel of timelessness message that was penned decades ago by Neil. Super performance ❤.
NB: This kind of agile artistry can also be found in "Dr Feel-good" by Fantasia where she struts among the audience.
Next also is that medley tribute by Aretha Franklin and Theo Peoples for Levi Stubbs/The Four Tops.
Brilliant!!
@@lifehacks1019 Only Richie can screw up this beautiful song
I have idolized this man my entire life,Kris is the most enchanting sexist sweetest man lve ever layed eyes on he has been my crush for the past 40 years. Hearing about his passing left an ache in my heart. Rest in peace you were loved.
Unbelievable I have no words Lionel Richie you have completed yourself... you are just simply amazing
Amazing 💖💖 brilliant 💖
Grew up with Neil Diamond. No one can sing his songs but him. No one else has his passion, conviction or cry. Truly gifted to sing and make it hit your heart.
OMG...THE GREAT N.D. understood and wrote a wonderful song about how you can "never leave home/past). THX to Lionel, he honored, respected, & acknowledged the message!!!
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Beautiful rendition of Neil's classic song! Hearing Lionel sing is really a blessing.
Only fitting a king honor a king.
Both names almost eternal. Really astonishing how they have had this kind of success for decades and generations, even this moment. GOD bless them.
@NeilDiamond-nf7zr lol
🦋This song is so beautiful a kind Soul had to have written it. Two of the best people in the music industry Lional Richie and Neil Diamond now show's me a true artist. Then I love to hear Lional Richie unique vocals he's so creative he knows how to capture an audience through his lyrics so powerful and so gently soothing to the heart. God Bless you both for being here for us the fans who love's you both🦋☝️
I cannot skip , its exactly word for word my childhood upbringing xxxx xxxxx
Ritchie’s rendition of this song makes me teary and more than makes up for all his own songs combined.
Damn Lionel looks good. These Kennedy Center Tributes are some of the best concerts available.
These two have the upmost respect between them. Legends
Oh wow he nailed it perfectly with style and grace ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
That was so beautiful and emotional it put tears in my eye . Thank you both.
Man !
This brought tears !
Neil really appreciated this !
Trinidad & Tobago.
West Indies.
A legend honoring a legend..Wow!! What a beautiful rendition..what a performance. Well done Lionel Richie..keep watching this 2020.
You are incredible
I feel so blessed to have shared this time on the planet, to experience these guys bringing their blessing to us all..thank you both..wouldn't have missed this for anything..
I'm almost 68 those two together what beautiful harmony the love they had for each other. Kenny Rogers I still listen to all your songs and with Lionel Richie and I've also listened to him also but this one together !! RIP Kenny Rogers and God bless his beautiful twin boys and beautiful wife. I saw him at SIU and the pictures of him and his family they showed I'll never forget🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
A fantastic Tribute to Neil Diamond by a Great Singer, cannot get any better than this. God Bless
Thank you for sharring. This was my husband,s favourite singer n i love it too. Good mememories remembering the song n i m remembering my husband , as he is enjoying with Jesus. God bless you.
The legend of Mr Neil Diamond.....and then Lionel Richie....WOW........my skin crawled with goose-bumps…..my heart beat with the bass....my soul vibrated with the vibrato.....brilliant!
Two of the best male singers ever, Neil Diamond and Lionel Richie. What a great tribute, done with Lionel Richie style!
Oh Richie don't get tired of ❤❤❤❤
Just so you know, Neil Diamond has been my all time favorite singer my whole life. A long
time. Thats why I was pissed about the way he sang the song. And my comment still goes. He should have sung it the way it was written. And nobody knows how he really felt. I couldnt tell one way or another and Ive watched him for years.
Lionel is spectacular as always!! Been listening to him for 35 years.
So prou of Lional Richie a true Alabamian from Tuskegee and proud he's such an icon a great musician and from my home state.
This was not the time or place for Lionel Richie to screw up Neil Diamond's signature song. The look on his face said, YOU SOB. Very inconsiderate to sing the wrong lyrics. Get someone who knows the song. Not some grandstanding self absorbed arrogant elite as Lionel Richie.
Imagine hearing the lyrics you wrote performed by a consumate performer absolute bliss,Thank you Neil and Lionel
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Imagine hearing another artist ruining your song. He was a bad choice. Jennifer Nettles sang Neil's song perfectly, no adlibs.
That is why he is in my top 5 All Time Best Male singers. Lionel is a great song writer and a vocalist.
So glad to have been in the same lifetime as Lionel Richie , Michael Jackson; Whitney Houston.
We love you with all our hearts Neil Diamond! Love from an enthusiastic Elvis fan from Istanbul Turkey!
Lionel Richie is the man. Neil diamond is a classic. What an honorable tribute.
Amazing performance by Lionel which was so close to how Neil sang it. Just sounded perfect.
Wonderful! No surprise there. ❤
Still one of the smartest songs ever written
Nicely done Lionel..
..Neil looked pleased too...but Neil rocks it!❤❤❤❤❤
Loving it ! Great tribute. to Neil Diamond from another great favorite singer! 😎
Hello friend, how are you doing, I hope you are safe over there?
Word!!!!!!
The best part of the whole Neil Diamond KCH. THAT voice for THAT song ❤️
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I love to hear and watch Lionel Richie, he has an amazing way of putting his twist to other people’s song but doing a beautiful job. The Great Lionel Richie but he never acts like that. Great job Lionel.