Neil Diamond

Neil Diamond

1941-01-24

Biography

Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. As a successful pop music performer, Diamond scored a number of hits worldwide in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. According to David Wild, common themes in Diamond's songs are "a deep sense of isolation and an equal desire for connection. A yearning for home – and at the same time, the allure of greater freedom. The good, the bad and the ugly about a crazy little thing called love." As of 2001 Diamond has sold 115 million records worldwide, including 48 million records in the U.S. In terms of Billboard chart success, he is the third most successful Adult Contemporary artist ever, ranking behind only Barbra Streisand and Elton John. Though his record sales declined somewhat after the 1980s, Diamond continues to tour successfully, and maintains a very loyal following. Diamond's songs have been recorded by a vast array of performers from many different musical genres. Diamond was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984, and in 2000 he received the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award. On Monday, March 14, 2011, Neil Diamond was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Description above from the Wikipedia article Neil Diamond,  licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Saving Silverman

Saving Silverman

5.7

The Last Waltz

The Last Waltz

7.6

The Jazz Singer

The Jazz Singer

5.9

Keeping Up with the Steins

Keeping Up with the Steins

5.2

Neil Diamond: Greatest Hits Live

Neil Diamond: Greatest Hits Live

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The Dancing Man of L.A.

The Dancing Man of L.A.

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Holiday Greetings from ’The Ed Sullivan Show’

Holiday Greetings from ’The Ed Sullivan Show’

6.0

Neil Diamond: Solitary Man

Neil Diamond: Solitary Man

8.0

Neil Diamond : Live At the Greek Theatre 1976

Neil Diamond : Live At the Greek Theatre 1976

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Neil Diamond - The Thank You Australia Concert

Neil Diamond - The Thank You Australia Concert

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An Audience with Neil Diamond

An Audience with Neil Diamond

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BBC In Concert: Neil Diamond

BBC In Concert: Neil Diamond

7.0

Neil Diamond: The Christmas Special

Neil Diamond: The Christmas Special

10.0

Neil Diamond - Hot August Night III

Neil Diamond - Hot August Night III

8.0

Neil Diamond: Under a Tennessee Moon

Neil Diamond: Under a Tennessee Moon

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Neil Diamond: BBC Electric Proms

Neil Diamond: BBC Electric Proms

7.0

…Sings Neil Diamond

…Sings Neil Diamond

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Neil Diamond at the BBC

Neil Diamond at the BBC

4.0

Neil Diamond: I’m Glad You’re Here with Me Tonight

Neil Diamond: I’m Glad You’re Here with Me Tonight

9.0

Neil Diamond: Live 1976

Neil Diamond: Live 1976

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