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| 1. Cracklin' Rosie |
| 2. I Am...I Said |
| 3. Song Sung Blue |
| 4. Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show |
| 5. Holly Holy |
| 6. Soolaimon |
| 7. He Ain't Heavy ... He's My Brother |
| 8. Stones |
| 9. Play Me |
| 10. Walk On Water |
| 11. And The Singer Sings His Song - Neil Diamond, Lee Holdridge |
| 12. Mr. Bojangles - Lee Holdridge, Neil Diamond |
| 13. Solitary Man |
| 14. Kentucky Woman |
| 15. And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind |
| 16. The Last Thing On My Mind |
| 17. Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon |
| 18. If You Go Away |
| 19. Brooklyn Roads |
| 20. Sweet Caroline |
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99 of 101 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Forgot your current image of Neil Diamond as a sparkly-shirted, Vegas cabaret superstar, these tracks from his greatest period. A cheap cd, packed full of classics (and all the right versions!), these date from a time when Diamond was a songwriter on top of his game producing fantastic, credible, contempory tracks. None of the over-produced schmaltz of the later CBS years, my only gripe is the absence of "Done Too Soon"
140 of 145 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'll be honest, I've always regarded Neil Diamond as pure schmaltz. Sparkly blue shirts undone to the navel. Cheese with cheese on top. Austin Powers sings..... I said as much to a friend some years ago and he treated me to a lengthy and impassioned monologue about the finer points of Mr Diamond's music and my lack of taste not to appreciate them. Just before Christmas, I needed a "makeweight" to qualify for free Amazon postage and decided that since £3.33 was cheaper than paying £5.00 I'd buy this album so I could show my mate, from an informed position, just who was the tasteless one. I expected a quick spool through the songs before putting Sweet Caroline and Cracklin' Rosie onto my iPod, filing it under C for car boot and ringing him up to say "Ha! You tasteless scrote!". One month later I still can't stop listening to it.
These songs may well be the cream of the crop, I don't know enough about Mr Diamond's oeuvre to tell but they all have something in common. No matter how simple they are, the arrangements are tip top quality, the musicians playing are of the highest calibre - especially drums, acoustic guitar and notably bass in Brother Love's Salvation Show - and as a band they are razor sharp and as together as it gets. Mr Diamond also has an excellent and expressive voice, which he uses to great effect. There is not a note out of place from him or the band anywhere on this album.
I think the greatest test of an album is how long you play it before you're happy to listen to something else. I played this and nothing else for a week. The second part of the test is your reaction after you've let it rest for month or so and listened again. If the songs are like old friends, familiar and worn but just as damn good you know you're onto a winner. I have. They are. Be warned, these songs are of their time - '66 - '72, I'd be lying if I didn't admit that a couple of them lean towards the cheesy side but don't let that put you off. They are catchy and pretty and you'll be humming them for weeks. A class offering, thoroughly recommended.
These songs may well be the cream of the crop, I don't know enough about Mr Diamond's oeuvre to tell but they all have something in common. No matter how simple they are, the arrangements are tip top quality, the musicians playing are of the highest calibre - especially drums, acoustic guitar and notably bass in Brother Love's Salvation Show - and as a band they are razor sharp and as together as it gets. Mr Diamond also has an excellent and expressive voice, which he uses to great effect. There is not a note out of place from him or the band anywhere on this album.
I think the greatest test of an album is how long you play it before you're happy to listen to something else. I played this and nothing else for a week. The second part of the test is your reaction after you've let it rest for month or so and listened again. If the songs are like old friends, familiar and worn but just as damn good you know you're onto a winner. I have. They are. Be warned, these songs are of their time - '66 - '72, I'd be lying if I didn't admit that a couple of them lean towards the cheesy side but don't let that put you off. They are catchy and pretty and you'll be humming them for weeks. A class offering, thoroughly recommended.
51 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
As per most of the other reviews of this CD it's a good compilation, for a ridiculously cheap price, however i really only bought this CD for "Solitary Man" and "Girl, you'll be a woman soon". Sadly both tracks are taken from the Live album "Hot August Night", though this is not indicated by the usual "(Live)" on the track listing. So be warned, if you want studio versions of these or "Kentucky woman" which is taken from the album "Gold-Live" look elsewhere.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
IDEAL DRIVING CD
I have liked several Neil Diamond tracks over the years and even sung some of them. This is a very good value CD. However, not every track is a winner. Read more
Published 22 days ago by G. R. Horne Esq
Great
Seller despatched quickly and were very cost effective. If you like Neil Diamond this is an exceptional album and one that will be enjoyed.
Published 4 months ago by Oscar 4
NOT the Best...
This is not the "best" of his work, lots of great tracks are missing and too many live versions included.
Published 8 months ago by ElZud
Old Classic
This came packaged well and on time. Every home should have this - it is a timeless classic and should be made a compulsary addition to every home - brilliant.
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. A. Painter
Great to hear the old songs again...
This is a great album at a very good priceThe Best Of (1). Hearing the old songs again, I had forgotten just how good his voice was.
5 Stars
5 Stars
Published 9 months ago by Aremess
Not great!
I bought this CD for a couple of tracks, but must admit to not being a great fan of Neil Diamond.I can't say that I'm over impressed,I wasn't aware that he had covered "He ain't... Read more
Published 10 months ago by MIKEY
a gem
quick delivery and well packaged - a 'gem' of and artist and good quality cd.
Published 20 months ago by Veerz
Neil Diamond
a pretty full selection of Neil's best work. Not all songs are versions that i would have chosen, but still worth the price.
Published on 19 Nov 2009 by Denver B. Cornett
Excellent music, exceptional value
Having recently rediscovered Neil Diamond through his 12 Songs and Home Before Dark albums, I decided I wanted to replace a similar 'best of' album I bought years ago on vinyl. Read more
Published on 14 July 2008 by Stephen B. Peddie
Not quite the best!!!!!!
A few good tracks but then a few absent tracks including 'Beautiful Noise'. Could have been worse but could have been a lot better too.
Published on 12 Jun 2008 by Mr. Darrell Lahan
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