Watching this in a COLD, WET, WINDY, RAINY London town...on July 4th..Oh, to be in England, now that 'summer's' there...(my sincerest, profound apologies to Mr. Browning)...and THOROUGHLY enjoying and appreciating this young man's enjoyment and appreciation of the wonderful Mr. Diamond....saw him at a Royal Variety Performance (every November in London there's a concert, usually at the London Palladium, in front of...WELL, it used to be the Queen, but in recent years it's been Charles & Camilla, or William & Kate.. with performers from around the globe)..in the line up afterwards, where everyone's presented to the royal couple.. the Queen spoke BRIEFLY to Neil, but spent AGES (it seemed) in deep conversation with his WIFE..a common interest in horse breeding, it seemed... HILARIOUS!! 😂 Hope everyone's keeping safe and well.🎵🎶🧡
just yesterday i was telling someone about this. watching j's videos is like hanging out with a friend & sharing music with each other. i'm glad he's told us some of his favorites in return. :-)
It's the perfect match song.. The rousing build up goes quiet with little dynamic stabs, then the pre chorus builds you back up to a sudden release with a celebratory trumpet line everyone can punch the air to, followed by "good times never felt so good".. It sounds like a simple song but it's amazing! I wish I wrote it :)
Actually, it's the middle of the 8th they play this song at Fenway, but yes we Red Sox fans just can't resist singing along as soon as this song comes on over the PA system. ruclips.net/video/6U2HOIK82_k/видео.html
@@evelynguerrero12 did you see it got Javon at the very last? Wait until he's out somewhere in public this comes on and the whole crowd does it. Would love to see that reaction! 😁
This was a big hit everyone around the world knows and sings this song when it comes on lots of beer drinking and beach 🏖even at baseball games it’s kinda a theme song 🤗
Yeah? Well, I think it's a crap song. All that buildup for a wet fart of a limp chorus. Neil's a great songwriter. And apparently a great hypnotist as well, seeing as how everyone around the world loves this song when they shouldn't. But I don't. Neil's charms don't fool me. Probably because I don't drink beer or hang around the beach. And I've never been to a baseball game in my life because I live in Europe, where we're civilized.
Neil Diamond in black-face in the movie The Jazz Singer. Not his finest moment, but still loved the movie enough to see it twice at the theater. Only for Neil, and Laurence Olivier. Neil isn't an actor, but the movie has a great soundtrack.
I saw Neil Diamond in concert twice. The first time was April 1976; the second time was July 2017. I can assure you his voice was as pure and strong in 2017 as it was 41 years earlier!! He is an absolute force of nature. You must react to I Am...I Said - a brilliant song. Thanks for the great reaction, and keep them coming! The more you listen to Neil, the more you'll want to listen to Neil!!! 💖
I saw him in 1984 and 20011 on his tour in Germany. 😍 Unfortunately there is no footage from his concerts 1972 Hot August Night - but the Blu-rays from 2008 & 2012 are my favorite live concerts now. 👍🏼
Also check out his "Love on the Rocks" And if you want to see him starring in his own biopic epic, then check out "The Jazz Singer". A beautifully filmed, and superbly acted masterpiece.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE NEIL DIAMOND ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️THANK YOU!!!! YES TO EVERYTHING YOU SAID ABOUT HIM!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You need to listen to more of him as well...LOVE ON THE ROCKS/ I AM I SAID/ SOLITARY MAN/ IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN...
Yep, another good one. He sang such under the radar sexual songs that my parents never really caught on. You’ll Be a Woman Soon, Longfellow Blues is good, too. Shilo is my favorite from Neil Diamond.
Money talks - But it don't sing and dance and it don't walk - As long as I can have you here with me, I'd much rather be forever in blue jeans!! Love it 😍
Other songs by Neil Diamond are: Cracklin’ Rosie; Shilo; Cherry, Cherry; Holly Holy; Solitary Man; Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show; Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon You should also check out Neil Sedaka: Living Next Door To An Angel; Calendar Girl; Breaking Up Is Hard To Do; Oh! Carol Also, Johnny Tillotson has some pretty amazing songs: It Keeps Right On Hurtin’; Poetry in Motion; Dreamy Eyes; Send Me The Pillow You Dream On
Loving your reaction to this my friend. My wife was called Caroline and I sang this song to her for 40 years (poorly unfortunately). She passed away last year from cancer, but I still find myself singing it to her now even though she isn't here anymore ! Just to here the master singing it again and you enjoying it so much brings me joy ! It will always be timeless to so many people. Many thanks
I saw Diamond live in concert in the mid 1980s. He's maybe a better entertainer than singer, if that's possible. He sang for 3 hours straight and the crowd loved him. That concert is still one of my fondest memories.
Something you have to know about Neil Diamond - his best album was the original live album Hot August Night.(from 1972). So any version of his songs taken from that album were the best. Its a classic for so many things - audio quality etc. a stunnig piece of work that was never captured on video.. So, when it comes to reacting to the famous Holly Holy - make sure you choose the Hot August Night Version. Quite a masterpiece.
I delivered mail for a bit and when I'd be walking the route or driving between stops, I was always singing Neil Diamond songs... esp. this one. Enjoyed listening to Neil with you, Jay..... Thanks for your reaction. Take care and be well. Peace.
Neil diamond was the first guy who made me want to pick up an instrument plus my first exposure to music, hes not my favorite now its billy joel but neil diamond will always be the first musician who inspired me.
I definitely have an old soul because I've been listening to this since I was 5. My parents of course listen to this and it was some of my favorites as a child. when I met my wife to be in 1990 she was 19 and I was 24. I took her to this concert and we were the youngest people there I think. I spent a lot of money on the tickets through a bookie just so I could get very very close. It was a fantastic show in the round during the Christmas holiday and he took a break in the middle of the show to sing a half hour of Christmas and Hanukkah songs. Great memories
Top male voice imo. So sexy & manly. Please listen to him sing “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Anymore”🌹. That is a gorgeous duet with Barbra Streisand. Also, “Hello Again” is a gorgeous song.
My Mom used to put on her music after putting us kids to bed. She really loved Neil Diamond. So, we'd fall asleep listening to him, Elvis, Roy Orbison, Cat Stevens, The Righteous Brothers, and other great performers. So, when I was 11 and went to my first concert of his I dozed off for a couple of songs. I think his music triggered my body into think it was bedtime. lol It was a great concert even though I missed a couple of songs. Back then everyone used a camera with a flash. Neil had allowed some of the audience that were in the back, and upper rows, to file past the stage to take pictures during the encore. The flashes from those cameras going past the stage caused a strobe light effect. It was cool.
I was waiting for him to sing "so good so good so good" before that verse came. I was about to say he's heard this song before because I always sing that part also way before it actually comes to it. 😂
My mom was terminally ill when she and my dad went to see him live. This is a beautiful memory! Their last date. God works in mysterious ways! I love this song!
hi from UK, such a smooth voice as in all his song , lots of his songs make you want to get up and dance , keeping still is not an option, we only have to watch you Jay 🤗 . when this came on the juke box in the pub where I lived , the patrons use to sing it to me , as my name was the same , embarrassing or what , it would e quite nice now 😊 .
I will be humming this for ages lol, its a bright and happy song sung by a fantastic singer. He was huge in the UK and this got a lot of radio time. You get so involved in the music you listen to and watching you its like I'm heading it for the first time. Take care my friends, God bless you all Mary-Ellen UK
This man is a genius song writer as well as an exquisite singer..had the pleasure of seeing him in concert in the 70's..just like the records..what a voice..what a showman.. love him!!!
I honestly get such a kick out of your reactions! You find something good in every song and I am always impressed that you will give any song a chance. You are a blast to watch so thank you. Luv from Canada 🇨🇦
Sung at the rugby games in Twickenham and in the pubs after the match. Cries out for audience participation! Lots of great stuff down in the Neil Diamond rabbit hole, 🥰
In 2007, Diamond revealed that his inspiration behind "Sweet Caroline" was actually written about a young Caroline Kennedy. Kennedy, who was no more than 12 years old at the time, was pictured on a magazine cover riding a horse. Diamond felt a connection to the picture. and sang the song to her at her 50th birthday celebration in 2007.
Heard this covered in a bar in Dayton for the first time screaming "BAH BAh bah" with the rest of the crowd since the cover band didn't have a trumpet.
Been to every Chicago concert. Last one was his 50th Anniversary concert which was cut short to his diagnosis to Parkinson’s disease. Went to Boston to see the opening of his play,Beautiful Noise…the story of his life. Heading to see it on Broadway. How many living artists get to see their accolades while they are still living. He is Ahhhhmazing! Keep checking his music….Song Sung Blue,Traveling Salvation Show,Live on the Rocks,Hell,Yeah!,they go on and on…he is the master!
This song is amazing. I have a great memory from a long time ago back in the late 90s. My sis, my brother, a few friends and I went to bowling alley. The place was completely packed and had the whole 80s retro thing going. Disco balls, flashing lights, blacklights, DJ..... etc..... The DJ puts on this song and everybody starts singing together. We were all strangers but everyone came together for one song and sang it together. One of the greatest memories I have. Thanks for reacting to this
This song is so reminiscent of my highschool junior band experience back in the 90's. I played sax in junior band and I spent so much of this song jealous of the trumpet section hehehe But Neil is soo sooo awesome, I love so many of his songs
He wrote most of his music. Sweet Carolina sung at bars, baseball games, and more. When in a concert it is like a revival. I have every one of his records and cd. Two soundtracks he did I love too. Johnathon Livingston Seagull and the 1980's The Jazz Singer
Can you believe this is a favorite at Octoberfest? Sung while standing on the trestle seats or tables, raising a beer to the ‘so good’ , a thousand voices together.
I read an article where they asked how many people listened to music while making love and the majority did. Then they asked who they listened to and most said...Neil Diamond. Sweet Caroline BAH BAH BAH, good times never seemed so good SO GOOD, SO GOOD, SO GOOD, etc. if you’re in a bar. Listen to a live version!
GET IN!!! You keep bringing it. My wife n i LOVE ya channel. Cheers fella. I know you'll get round to "love on the rocks" eventually.. Another great effort. Well done!!!
I was privileged to see him in concert when he was in his 70's. He was still a great entertainer - the entire audience would sing the chorus of Sweet Caroline with him. It was so awesome!
Javon..I ran into you doing a reaction video about two weeks ago. I haven't stopped listen to the music and watching your reactions since. Your honest. I love your energy and you just lay it down as you call it. I'm a grandma but I have had the pleasure of seeing hundreds of concerts and performances for the last 42 years. I love music, every kind. It is the background of my life. I will give every thing a chance and I find some in every song I can relate to! 2 weeks ago out if the blue I just my hearing in both ears. I had a infection in a different part of my body and I woke up one morning deaf. I am now on medication that is supposed to bring back my hearing. The doctors and I are all puzzled on how this could happen. I just discovered that if I put on headphones and turn up the volume I can hear music. Soon as I found this out I put you on my phone and I can't stop listening to you, the music, and it brings me hope that hopefully soon my hearing will return. I will listen to you and your reactions everyday. Thank you for your honest take on performances and music of all fashions. I have been passing your name and your show to all my friends and family. I will continue to do so even when (fingers crossed) my hearing returns. Thank you. I'm so happy I rolled to one of your reviews! Keep it going. I sm going to request a song for you to listen to and review. It is Mental Heath awareness month and the song Bent by Matchbox 20 is a great song about someone who realizes they have some issues. Thank you again. La Verne Rembiwski Boise, Idaho
During lockdown Neil did a special recording of this song on social media. He changed the lyric you don't touch me ,I won't touch you, specially to warn against coronavirus..legend. Also check out Love On The Rocks, slower tempo but amazing vocal by Neil
Some PR people sold that story years ago, but it's not true. It's about his second wife. Here's his comments on that. www.cnn.com/2014/10/20/showbiz/music/neil-diamond-sweet-caroline/index.html#:~:text=For%20years%20the%20lore%20has,%2C%20Tennessee%2C%20for%20a%20session.
The build-up is to me like feeling the sunrise on a cold morning. You feel it first on your face, then slowly it feeds the rest of your body. Wholesome!
If you’ve ever been around more than 5 drunk people at one time, I 100% guarantee that you have heard this song!
TRUTH!!😄🍻
😂Yess!!
Watching this in a COLD, WET, WINDY, RAINY London town...on July 4th..Oh, to be in England, now that 'summer's' there...(my sincerest, profound apologies to Mr. Browning)...and THOROUGHLY enjoying and appreciating this young man's enjoyment and appreciation of the wonderful Mr. Diamond....saw him at a Royal Variety Performance (every November in London there's a concert, usually at the London Palladium, in front of...WELL, it used to be the Queen, but in recent years it's been Charles & Camilla, or William & Kate.. with performers from around the globe)..in the line up afterwards, where everyone's presented to the royal couple.. the Queen spoke BRIEFLY to Neil, but spent AGES (it seemed) in deep conversation with his WIFE..a common interest in horse breeding, it seemed... HILARIOUS!! 😂 Hope everyone's keeping safe and well.🎵🎶🧡
SO true!!
Lol!! True story
Do you realize how many friends you have that you have never met listening with you?😊
just yesterday i was telling someone about this. watching j's videos is like hanging out with a friend & sharing music with each other. i'm glad he's told us some of his favorites in return. :-)
I wanted to hit the heart button, then realized I wasn't on FB.
Sung by the crowds at football and baseball games.....always a crowd favorite.
Played at every Idaho Steelheads hockey game. So fun!
Started at Fenway though
Cricket too
Everyone forgets about the game and just sings
It's the perfect match song.. The rousing build up goes quiet with little dynamic stabs, then the pre chorus builds you back up to a sudden release with a celebratory trumpet line everyone can punch the air to, followed by "good times never felt so good".. It sounds like a simple song but it's amazing!
I wish I wrote it :)
"Sweet Caroline (bah, bah, baaaah!) Good times never seemed so good (So good! So good!! So good!!)"
I prefer it without the added so good so good so good ...spoils it now when singing it live
@@michaeljones155 yes
Lewis YOU are a gamer!!!
7th inning stretch at Fenway Park, the crowd sings this song.
yea, was a huge Sawx fan until I stopped watching sports
Actually, it's the middle of the 8th they play this song at Fenway, but yes we Red Sox fans just can't resist singing along as soon as this song comes on over the PA system.
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@@johnkendall6558 love it when the crowd does the "pom pom pom" part of the song.
@@evelynguerrero12 did you see it got Javon at the very last?
Wait until he's out somewhere in public this comes on and the whole crowd does it. Would love to see that reaction! 😁
@@johnkendall6558 SO GOOD, SO GOOD!
This was a big hit everyone around the world knows and sings this song when it comes on lots of beer drinking and beach 🏖even at baseball games it’s kinda a theme song 🤗
Seventh inning stretch at Red Sox games.
Also sang at futball game stadiums in Ireland.....
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@@cnatview makes sense, big connection between Ireland and Boston.
Yeah? Well, I think it's a crap song. All that buildup for a wet fart of a limp chorus. Neil's a great songwriter. And apparently a great hypnotist as well, seeing as how
everyone around the world loves this song when they shouldn't. But I don't. Neil's charms don't fool me. Probably because I don't drink beer or hang around the beach.
And I've never been to a baseball game in my life because I live in Europe, where we're civilized.
teppolundgren you have a right to your opinion ✌🏻
All I can say is, Neil Diamond is the man. He just quit touring due to Parkinsons disease.
Oh no! Very sad. Everyone can't be Michael J. Fox I'm sorry to say. 😢
Bill Fairbanks I’ve seen him three times in concert. No one like him.
Sorry to hear that.
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Oh I didn't know that. So sad 😞
NOTHING like the magic of the great Neil Diamond. I could listen to him all day long!!!
Finally, the legend!
Now you need to do "America"!
The live version.
Neil Diamond in black-face in the movie The Jazz Singer. Not his finest moment, but still loved the movie enough to see it twice at the theater. Only for Neil, and Laurence Olivier. Neil isn't an actor, but the movie has a great soundtrack.
@@transcan1 And why was he in blackface? Not as a comic farce. Let's keep things in context.
@@dherman0001 True, but it felt wrong then too, and I was only in my teens at the time.
@@transcan1 Nothing wrong about it. It wasn't derogatory in any way.
@@dherman0001 Just the idea that the character would fool an audience in a black club playing in black-face. Let's agree to disagree.
I saw Neil Diamond in concert twice. The first time was April 1976; the second time was July 2017. I can assure you his voice was as pure and strong in 2017 as it was 41 years earlier!! He is an absolute force of nature. You must react to I Am...I Said - a brilliant song. Thanks for the great reaction, and keep them coming! The more you listen to Neil, the more you'll want to listen to Neil!!! 💖
I'm sure he was amazing. Someone on here is very negative. What do they know😔
I saw him in 1984 and 20011 on his tour in Germany. 😍
Unfortunately there is no footage from his concerts 1972 Hot August Night - but the Blu-rays from 2008 & 2012 are my favorite live concerts now. 👍🏼
Neil Diamond's "Shilo" is a standout song. It is one of those "if you love her let her go" songs.
shilo is magnificent
@@j3ss75 Yes! Finally, someone else recommends this. 3
Please do BROTHER LOVE'S TRAVELING SALVATION SHOW and FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS by Neil Diamond also!!!!!!!
Yes!!!!! Those are amazing songs
For the longest time I was singing The Wrong lyrics instead of forever in Blue Jeans I would sing" Reverend blue jeans!"
@@rosiebeardshaw658 I can hear that, too! I thought the Moody blues Ride My Seesaw was rise mighty sword.
@@rosiebeardshaw658 Me, TOO!!!🤣😂😂
Oh you Sweet Man what a great choice. LOL I just love Neil Diamond
With over 100 million records sold worldwide, Neil Diamond is one of the best-selling musicians of all time. An American Music Icon.
Definitely need to do a live version of this song to get the audience participation in the chorus
Also check out his "Love on the Rocks"
And if you want to see him starring in his own biopic epic, then check out "The Jazz Singer". A beautifully filmed, and superbly acted masterpiece.
David Individual Absolutely!!!!
I love "Love on the Rocks", it's hauntingly beautiful!
Went to that movie on my honeymoon! Loved every song on that album.
I believe one on the best live performers ever. Please react to “Holly Holy” live. ruclips.net/video/Ero_zy_O3fA/видео.html
The Jazz Singer was first released in 1927. The remake done in 1980 is the one Neil was in, and it wasn't about him.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE NEIL DIAMOND ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️THANK YOU!!!! YES TO EVERYTHING YOU SAID ABOUT HIM!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You need to listen to more of him as well...LOVE ON THE ROCKS/ I AM I SAID/ SOLITARY MAN/ IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN...
All fantastic choices!!!
I'll tell you where you've heard it before.
EVERYWHERE!!
O wow one of my favourites so nice. He has such a great voice. Forever in blue jeans please please. Wow 😊😊💖
Yep, another good one. He sang such under the radar sexual songs that my parents never really caught on. You’ll Be a Woman Soon, Longfellow Blues is good, too. Shilo is my favorite from Neil Diamond.
Yes Forever in blue jeans 👖
Money talks - But it don't sing and dance and it don't walk - As long as I can have you here with me, I'd much rather be forever in blue jeans!! Love it 😍
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Other songs by Neil Diamond are: Cracklin’ Rosie; Shilo; Cherry, Cherry; Holly Holy; Solitary Man; Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show; Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon
You should also check out Neil Sedaka: Living Next Door To An Angel; Calendar Girl; Breaking Up Is Hard To Do; Oh! Carol
Also, Johnny Tillotson has some pretty amazing songs: It Keeps Right On Hurtin’; Poetry in Motion; Dreamy Eyes; Send Me The Pillow You Dream On
👏👏👏👏 great post!:edit can I add calendar girl to Sedaka too.
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Love Neils music
Spencer Nelson. Song Sung Blue is another Neil Diamond song. My mom could understand some English and this song used to make her cry so much.
Loving your reaction to this my friend. My wife was called Caroline and I sang this song to her for 40 years (poorly unfortunately). She passed away last year from cancer, but I still find myself singing it to her now even though she isn't here anymore ! Just to here the master singing it again and you enjoying it so much brings me joy ! It will always be timeless to so many people. Many thanks
I'm so sorry for your loss. I think she can hear you singing her song. ❤😊✌🏽
Neil Diamond...Brother Loves Travelin' Show....you'd get into that !!!
the ultimate "feel good" song - impossible not to smile when you hear it
His whole Hot August Night (live) album is a masterpiece.
Unfortunately there is no film footage from 1972 - but he released great live concerts from 2008 & 2012 on Blu-ray. 😍👍🏼
"So Good , So good , So good" Fist Pump!!
Saw him in concert I am so grateful for the memory he is such a great performer
I saw Diamond live in concert in the mid 1980s. He's maybe a better entertainer than singer, if that's possible. He sang for 3 hours straight and the crowd loved him. That concert is still one of my fondest memories.
I saw him with my parents in the 70s...I didn't want to go but ended up liking it...I was just a kid.
You are so fortunate to have seen him live. I envy you
Memphis, mid 70"s. 8 till 11. Never forget it
Something you have to know about Neil Diamond - his best album was the original live album Hot August Night.(from 1972). So any version of his songs taken from that album were the best. Its a classic for so many things - audio quality etc. a stunnig piece of work that was never captured on video..
So, when it comes to reacting to the famous Holly Holy - make sure you choose the Hot August Night Version. Quite a masterpiece.
This is played at Fenway Park, Boston Red Sox games, seven inning stretch song. Everyone in the stands will sing along.
I delivered mail for a bit and when I'd be walking the route or driving between stops, I was always singing Neil Diamond songs... esp. this one. Enjoyed listening to Neil with you, Jay..... Thanks for your reaction. Take care and be well. Peace.
Neil diamond was the first guy who made me want to pick up an instrument plus my first exposure to music, hes not my favorite now its billy joel but neil diamond will always be the first musician who inspired me.
Live - Soolaimon/Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show from Hot August Night Album recorded at the Greek Theater. It's a winner!
After you listen to this song it sticks in your head forever! Check out Love On The Rocks
I definitely have an old soul because I've been listening to this since I was 5. My parents of course listen to this and it was some of my favorites as a child. when I met my wife to be in 1990 she was 19 and I was 24. I took her to this concert and we were the youngest people there I think. I spent a lot of money on the tickets through a bookie just so I could get very very close. It was a fantastic show in the round during the Christmas holiday and he took a break in the middle of the show to sing a half hour of Christmas and Hanukkah songs. Great memories
Top male voice imo. So sexy & manly. Please listen to him sing “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Anymore”🌹. That is a gorgeous duet with Barbra Streisand. Also, “Hello Again” is a gorgeous song.
"Hello Again" is one of those that stays with you...
Texas Lyoness... You just named my top male and female voices!
both beautiful songs
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My Mom used to put on her music after putting us kids to bed. She really loved Neil Diamond. So, we'd fall asleep listening to him, Elvis, Roy Orbison, Cat Stevens, The Righteous Brothers, and other great performers. So, when I was 11 and went to my first concert of his I dozed off for a couple of songs. I think his music triggered my body into think it was bedtime. lol It was a great concert even though I missed a couple of songs. Back then everyone used a camera with a flash. Neil had allowed some of the audience that were in the back, and upper rows, to file past the stage to take pictures during the encore. The flashes from those cameras going past the stage caused a strobe light effect. It was cool.
He is a genius. He wrote and sung his music. Fantastic voice.
"America" & "Love On The Rocks", are really good; just to quickly name a couple. THE MAN CAN SING!!
I was waiting for him to sing "so good so good so good" before that verse came. I was about to say he's heard this song before because I always sing that part also way before it actually comes to it. 😂
I saw him in concert with my mom, great memories!! You gotta check out America another one of Neil's greatest hits! 💖
Coming to America is a great Neil Diamond song
Ah, the #1 most requested karaoke song of all time. Sing it with me. 🎶 🎼 🎵
Yeah, you heard it in every bar in the USA any time they have 🎤 open karaoke.
Maggie May was Rod Stewart, but another great one by Rod Stewart was The Killing of Georgie, but it is sad.
I saw Neil in concert just a couple years ago-he still sounds wonderful. The whole crowd singing along to every song. It was great!
You are so lucky to have been able to see him perform live. I would have loved to but I could never afford the cost of the trip.
Never grow tired of Neil!
My mom was terminally ill when she and my dad went to see him live. This is a beautiful memory! Their last date. God works in mysterious ways! I love this song!
Riding around in an old van just singing along, those were the days!
Forever in blue jeans great song by Neil
hi from UK, such a smooth voice as in all his song , lots of his songs make you want to get up and dance , keeping still is not an option, we only have to watch you Jay 🤗 . when this came on the juke box in the pub where I lived , the patrons use to sing it to me , as my name was the same , embarrassing or what , it would e quite nice now 😊 .
Check out "I Am, I Said". Brilliant song by Neil Diamond.
React to "I Am I Said"
By NEIL DIAMOND it is his best song you will love it. 🌟👍
I will be humming this for ages lol, its a bright and happy song sung by a fantastic singer. He was huge in the UK and this got a lot of radio time. You get so involved in the music you listen to and watching you its like I'm heading it for the first time. Take care my friends, God bless you all Mary-Ellen UK
You need to listen to more if his music.
Another amazing song!! Enjoy! 👍
Neil Diamond is a great sing along musician I think that's what is so appealing about him, and the lyrics are so clean and nice
This man is a genius song writer as well as an exquisite singer..had the pleasure of seeing him in concert in the 70's..just like the records..what a voice..what a showman.. love him!!!
I honestly get such a kick out of your reactions! You find something good in every song and I am always impressed that you will give any song a chance. You are a blast to watch so thank you.
Luv from Canada 🇨🇦
One of THE voices of the 60’s and 70’s ! Such a rich voice! Many many wonderful hits! Glad you enjoyed this! Great reaction👍
Sung at the rugby games in Twickenham and in the pubs after the match. Cries out for audience participation! Lots of great stuff down in the Neil Diamond rabbit hole, 🥰
In 2007, Diamond revealed that his inspiration behind "Sweet Caroline" was actually written about a young Caroline Kennedy. Kennedy, who was no more than 12 years old at the time, was pictured on a magazine cover riding a horse. Diamond felt a connection to the picture. and sang the song to her at her 50th birthday celebration in 2007.
That’s kind of creepy 😳
Heard this covered in a bar in Dayton for the first time screaming "BAH BAh bah" with the rest of the crowd since the cover band didn't have a trumpet.
Been to every Chicago concert. Last one was his 50th Anniversary concert which was cut short to his diagnosis to Parkinson’s disease. Went to Boston to see the opening of his play,Beautiful Noise…the story of his life. Heading to see it on Broadway. How many living artists get to see their accolades while they are still living. He is Ahhhhmazing! Keep checking his music….Song Sung Blue,Traveling Salvation Show,Live on the Rocks,Hell,Yeah!,they go on and on…he is the master!
Next song you should listen to is”I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher.
His Red Red Wine is a real classic.
A lot of bands play this at football games. The crowd always sings it.
This song is amazing.
I have a great memory from a long time ago back in the late 90s.
My sis, my brother, a few friends and I went to bowling alley. The place was completely packed and had the whole 80s retro thing going.
Disco balls, flashing lights, blacklights, DJ..... etc.....
The DJ puts on this song and everybody starts singing together.
We were all strangers but everyone came together for one song and sang it together.
One of the greatest memories I have.
Thanks for reacting to this
Neil is one of the greatest. Not many singers can stay musically relevant for almost 60 years.
His songs are so smooth and catchy!
I Am I Said is another great one
Neil did not sing Maggie May. That is Rod Stewart
Nice to see a cool young guy liking my cool old guy. He's been making me smile for fifty years.
This song is so reminiscent of my highschool junior band experience back in the 90's. I played sax in junior band and I spent so much of this song jealous of the trumpet section hehehe
But Neil is soo sooo awesome, I love so many of his songs
This was the first Neil Diamond song that I remember I was around 12 😁
Our NC anthem. Every band in NC must play this song at least once in every game. Love this song
Neil Diamond......
Dry Your Eyes
From the Last Waltz concert !
He wrote most of his music. Sweet Carolina sung at bars, baseball games, and more. When in a concert it is like a revival. I have every one of his records and cd. Two soundtracks he did I love too. Johnathon Livingston Seagull and the 1980's The Jazz Singer
This song gets played at every Idaho Steelheads hockey game - the crowd always joins in. So fun!
My generation had the best music of all times! so happy to see your reaction to the sounds we grew up with! Love it!
Bee Gees Guilt with Barry and Barbara Streisand
What a classic. How wonderful is Neil? Here in Australia, down under we would say; Bloody marvellous effort that!
Can you believe this is a favorite at Octoberfest? Sung while standing on the trestle seats or tables, raising a beer to the ‘so good’ , a thousand voices together.
This song is played during the 7th inning stretch at a ton of baseball parks! It started at Fenway Park with the Red Sox. A great singalong song!
I read an article where they asked how many people listened to music while making love and the majority did. Then they asked who they listened to and most said...Neil Diamond. Sweet Caroline BAH BAH BAH, good times never seemed so good SO GOOD, SO GOOD, SO GOOD, etc. if you’re in a bar. Listen to a live version!
'Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show' is pretty great.
I literally grew up listening to that song. It was my dad's absolute favorite song.
GET IN!!! You keep bringing it. My wife n i LOVE ya channel. Cheers fella. I know you'll get round to "love on the rocks" eventually.. Another great effort. Well done!!!
Neil Diamonds love on the rocks is my fav song.x
"Hot August night " was the biggest hit of the early '70s. Party album.
It was live and amazing quality.
So good! So good! So good! My first album won from a radio call in show was Neil Diamond.
Watch the Neil Diamond movie "The Jazz Singer" great movie...
My parents played this all the time on car rides in the late 90s. Got me hooked on the classics
I was privileged to see him in concert when he was in his 70's. He was still a great entertainer - the entire audience would sing the chorus of Sweet Caroline with him. It was so awesome!
I remember my friend and I riding our bikes,we were 11 summer of 1969,We had our little basket with a radio in and Sweet Caroline was playing...
Javon..I ran into you doing a reaction video about two weeks ago. I haven't stopped listen to the music and watching your reactions since. Your honest. I love your energy and you just lay it down as you call it. I'm a grandma but I have had the pleasure of seeing hundreds of concerts and performances for the last 42 years. I love music, every kind. It is the background of my life. I will give every thing a chance and I find some in every song I can relate to! 2 weeks ago out if the blue I just my hearing in both ears. I had a infection in a different part of my body and I woke up one morning deaf. I am now on medication that is supposed to bring back my hearing. The doctors and I are all puzzled on how this could happen. I just discovered that if I put on headphones and turn up the volume I can hear music. Soon as I found this out I put you on my phone and I can't stop listening to you, the music, and it brings me hope that hopefully soon my hearing will return. I will listen to you and your reactions everyday. Thank you for your honest take on performances and music of all fashions. I have been passing your name and your show to all my friends and family. I will continue to do so even when (fingers crossed) my hearing returns. Thank you. I'm so happy I rolled to one of your reviews! Keep it going. I sm going to request a song for you to listen to and review. It is Mental Heath awareness month and the song Bent by Matchbox 20 is a great song about someone who realizes they have some issues. Thank you again.
La Verne Rembiwski
Boise, Idaho
So good so good so good!!! 🎼🎤🎼🎹
Hey brother you have a really honest reaction appreciate it Neil Diamond one of the best
During lockdown Neil did a special recording of this song on social media. He changed the lyric you don't touch me ,I won't touch you, specially to warn against coronavirus..legend. Also check out Love On The Rocks, slower tempo but amazing vocal by Neil
This song was written about Caroline Kennedy, president Kenne
Dy,s daughter
Some PR people sold that story years ago, but it's not true. It's about his second wife. Here's his comments on that.
www.cnn.com/2014/10/20/showbiz/music/neil-diamond-sweet-caroline/index.html#:~:text=For%20years%20the%20lore%20has,%2C%20Tennessee%2C%20for%20a%20session.
Marian Jablonski He flip flops all the time about who he wrote for.
The build-up is to me like feeling the sunrise on a cold morning. You feel it first on your face, then slowly it feeds the rest of your body. Wholesome!
There’s a movie about his life Called “The Jazz Singer”. One of the better movies I have ever seen. Just beautiful.
Neil has a great voice!
I just discovered you today and now I'm making a whole new playlist of songs that I've forgotten about 😂😍 so thank you
That was a great pic man! Thanks. I'm glad that you like diverse music.