I'm 64. I remember hearing Solitary Man in 1966. That would make me 11 at the time. I thought he was kind of country a little bit. Over time, other of his songs reinforced this sense that he was from the south. Kentucky Woman, Brother Loves Traveling Show, Sweet Caroline... Now all these years later, I'm for the first time hearing him speak, and to my ears he has this Jewish New York accent. Cracks me up. I really didn't know he was Jewish. And Diamond is his real birth name.
I always thought he was a Country/Western singer when I was growing up. 'Kentucky Woman', 'Thank The Lord For The Night Time', 'Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon', sounded very country to me.
I'm really sad I missed this. He is a class act all the time. To think in the 60s he was so shy there were no published pics of him. Not until Hot August nite there abts.
No hablo inglés. Entré por darme el gusto de escuchar su voz y qué suerte que lo hice!!!!! Aunque solo entiendo palabras sueltas puedo apreciar su sentido del humor y su simpatía. Es adorable! Amo a este hombre! He disfrutado de su música desde sus comienzos y lo sigo haciendo. Tiene una voz maravillosa y sus composiciones son bellísimas!!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️
Can't believe he wasn't cast in Sopranos...he would have been brilliant. Pure class with an undercurrent of darkness...and naturally very very funny in a New York way. Great interview.
What a gentleman, for me it would intimidating to talk to someone like Neil Diamond anthough I know he is a down to earth person. He is a musical genius from Brooklyn just like Gershwin was.
Lordy, Lordy he was SO SEXY. Such a beautiful man - and an absolutely incredible single who always remained so humble and relatable. Just love him ❤️🇬🇧
Pretty Funny!! Almost Victor Borge Humor. Works all the time. And, actually , the latter a very fine pianist. ....When, he got around to it! Jay a good sport. Your lost art Neil, is comedy!! 😎💜🇩🇰🇺🇸📬🗽
I love you Nail Daimound 😁 unfortunately you are married 👰 otherwise I come to you to get married 👰 you are so hundsome, funny, sweet respectful so I like it to but I can see you only here, thank you for this monent ❤️❤️blessings 🙏
Neil Diamond was in 1977, four days on Tour in Netherland.there were problems with the Hammond organ (110 Volt America-Europe 220 Volt) I'm approached by Lou van Rees Management for a solution to my Hammond Rent.After four days I got my B3 Hammond returned with Fire Burn spots of Cigarettes.It frustrated me.They have me removed me from the Neil Diamond Fan Club because I had this listed on their site.Never Apology of Neil Diamond ;-(
I've never under stood Neil diamond appeal every one of his songs sounds the same the lyrics are drivel thee diction sounds as English is a second language. And what does crackling. Rose you're a store bought woman mean? Was she a love doll?
His lyrics are more like stream of consciousness, like many of those by Paul Simon, as opposed to good storytelling. Both NYC Jewish boys from roughly same time period. He keeps his music simple harmonically, and trades rather on the interesting richness of his voice combined with his graceful stage presence. He was a member of the NCAA champion NYU fencing team, always was light on his feet, and he knows how to dance in ways that subtly entice females.
Neil diamond your still gorgeous today ❤
Neil has a great sense of humor. A natural comedian. Long may he live in health and happiness
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Neil Diamond must be a dream to interview on a show like this. He’s so natural, and funny!
One of the best singer/songwriters in music history.
Neil Diamond is so cool. He's funny too. Love him!
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Neil Diamond will alway be a great singer
This is a very entertaining guest appearance. I enjoyed watching Neil be himself.
Neil D. is absolutley one of a kind, there will never be another like him. And Jay Leno....a class act, Him and Johnny were the best on late night TV.
GG Me hey gg me it’s me Thomas I’m still here if u were wondering
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I love the way he sings.great singer
Two great people together. Love ND's music for as long as I can remember.
I'm 64. I remember hearing Solitary Man in 1966. That would make me 11 at the time. I thought he was kind of country a little bit. Over time, other of his songs reinforced this sense that he was from the south. Kentucky Woman, Brother Loves Traveling Show, Sweet Caroline... Now all these years later, I'm for the first time hearing him speak, and to my ears he has this Jewish New York accent. Cracks me up. I really didn't know he was Jewish. And Diamond is his real birth name.
Is Neil jewish? Oh, god!
@@johnvictord8303 Yes. Very culturally influential.
He’s a Brooklyn boy.
I always thought he was a Country/Western singer when I was growing up. 'Kentucky Woman', 'Thank The Lord For The Night Time', 'Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon', sounded very country to me.
He’s funny and cute and talented and kind. I wish they could clone him.
Not only a great singer but a funny guy too.
I'm really sad I missed this. He is a class act all the time. To think in the 60s he was so shy there were no published pics of him. Not until Hot August nite there abts.
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No hablo inglés. Entré por darme el gusto de escuchar su voz y qué suerte que lo hice!!!!!
Aunque solo entiendo palabras sueltas puedo apreciar su sentido del humor y su simpatía. Es adorable!
Amo a este hombre! He disfrutado de su música desde sus comienzos y lo sigo haciendo. Tiene una voz maravillosa y sus composiciones son bellísimas!!!
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️
I believe ; that he is just wonderful no matter what he does.
Not only a great Singer, but a funny guy too
He always honors others
Neil Diamond class act
Can't believe he wasn't cast in Sopranos...he would have been brilliant. Pure class with an undercurrent of darkness...and naturally very very funny in a New York way. Great interview.
You seem to know well the Soprano’s style. How come?
He’s absolutely so cute here!
I love Neil.
who dont
Always been a big fan of both Neil and Jay . Nice interview.
I ‘m very fond of him one of the most great artists, humble, likable personality he got it all😊❤️🙏
Ele é maravilhoso desde sempre e pra sempre!
I really love.him.
What a man such talent
Not only a great singer, funny too🤣
What a gentleman, for me it would intimidating to talk to someone like Neil Diamond anthough I know he is a down to earth person. He is a musical genius from Brooklyn just like Gershwin was.
Wicked sense oh humor!
I could see the real 'Neil' come through in this chat..
Nail es unico y es perfecto sencillo y simpático y tiene una voz muy particular.lo amo es de mí generación y soy de Argentina ❤
Mi primer CD. Y original aún lo conservo.
Neil was very funny while chatting with Jay Leno. ❤
Neil Diamond você é Lindo demaaaaaaaaaaaaaaais!!! Ti amo...bye bye
Lordy, Lordy he was SO SEXY.
Such a beautiful man - and an absolutely incredible single who always remained so humble and relatable. Just love him ❤️🇬🇧
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Pretty Funny!! Almost Victor Borge Humor. Works all the time. And, actually , the latter a very fine pianist. ....When, he got around to it! Jay a good sport. Your lost art Neil, is comedy!! 😎💜🇩🇰🇺🇸📬🗽
Sooo funny and talented!❤❤❤❤
I love you Nail Daimound 😁 unfortunately you are married 👰 otherwise I come to you to get married 👰 you are so hundsome, funny, sweet respectful so I like it to but I can see you only here, thank you for this monent ❤️❤️blessings 🙏
Me gustas porque te vendes muy bien, no tienes rival, en nada bess , cuidate guapo
I miss you Jay Leno!!
Mark Kiski the Weather Report from KTLA 5 AND NEIL DIAMOND you can see almost the same like brothers
Mr Voice of Amerika.👍💕
I love lady Magdalene
I'm so bad about correcting misspelled words on RUclips.
Music theory ❤️🎶
Neil Diamond is too funny!'😂
Shame he's married now. The lucky lady!
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Funny
😮WOW ! The Bars in the old "Solitary man" video just destroyed me ..😂😂 How off the mark can u get ! 😅
Funny! HA!!!!
Neil Diamond was in 1977, four days on Tour in Netherland.there were problems with the Hammond organ (110 Volt America-Europe 220 Volt) I'm approached by Lou van Rees Management for a solution to my Hammond Rent.After four days I got my B3 Hammond returned with Fire Burn spots of Cigarettes.It frustrated me.They have me removed me from the Neil Diamond Fan Club because I had this listed on their site.Never Apology of Neil Diamond ;-(
No freedom of speech with him, bad guy
I've never under stood Neil diamond appeal every one of his songs sounds the same the lyrics are drivel thee diction sounds as English is a second language. And what does crackling. Rose you're a store bought woman mean? Was she a love doll?
Haha.....you're a rare one who doesn't like Neil....he's one of the few greats. Wonder who you like....
His lyrics are more like stream of consciousness, like many of those by Paul Simon, as opposed to good storytelling. Both NYC Jewish boys from roughly same time period. He keeps his music simple harmonically, and trades rather on the interesting richness of his voice combined with his graceful stage presence. He was a member of the NCAA champion NYU fencing team, always was light on his feet, and he knows how to dance in ways that subtly entice females.
Cracklin rose was slang for a bottle of wine.
listen to lady magdalene. see if it's drivel.