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Track Listings
| 1. Kol Ndire |
| 2. My Name Is Yussel |
| 3. America |
| 4. Adon Olom |
| 5. You Baby |
| 6. Love On The Rocks |
| 7. Amazed And Confused |
| 8. On the Robert E. Lee |
| 9. Summerlove |
| 10. Hello Again |
| 11. Acapulco |
| 12. Hey Louise |
| 13. Songs Of Life |
| 14. Jerusalem |
| 15. Kol Ndire/My Name Is Yussel |
| 16. America |
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It may now be hard to believe but there once was a time when Neil Diamond was considered not only big enough to open a movie but to get Sir Laurence Olivier to co-star in said movie. While the movie itself was less than a rousing success, the soundtrack was a smash--though, contrary to the title, it does not find the Elvis of soft-rock taking up jazz. Playing the part of a young Jewish cantor who follows his heart to play, well, a Neil Diamond-esque blend of R&B and rock, Diamond finds excuses to throw in some soulful singles ("Love on the Rocks" and "Hello Again"), a fluffy, uptempo slice of Stephen Foster-Americana ("On the Robert E Lee") and a topical song ("America"); padding out the soundtrack are the film-specific Jewish hymns "Adon Olam" and "Kol Nidre". Eternally consigned to a limbo between being remembered for his better moments (Live at the Greek, writing some of the Monkees' biggest hits) and for the tawdry ones ("Turn on Your Heartlight", inspired by E.T.), The Jazz Singer remains one of Diamond's best albums. --Randy Silver
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
How can put into words how this soundtrack album has affected me. It introduced me to the fabulous Neil Diamond after watching the flim of the same name. Agreed it has some rather silly tracks like " On the Robert E Lee"which although works in the film does not have the same feel good factor on audio.Kol Nidre is a very powerful track & no doubt very emotional to sing as well.
Buy it & play it loud "Hey Louise" is great I wish they had left the "Get on with it Fool" bit during the mouth organ at the beginning of the track " Summer Love" on the album.
Buy it & play it loud "Hey Louise" is great I wish they had left the "Get on with it Fool" bit during the mouth organ at the beginning of the track " Summer Love" on the album.
I have watched the film countless times & heard the soundtrack just as much. One never gets board of either,
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Mini-Disc
This is the very first Neil Diamond album my dad bought.It is the soundtrack to the film "The Jazz Singer".A very relaxing album with a few nice ballads such as "Hello" and "Love On The Rocks".A definate purchase for Neil Diamond fans!
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This is the soundtrack to the EMI movie The Jazz Singer. This soundtrack does not deserve to be associated with the movie, which has a plot so thin that a two year old could have written it. It's best therefore to ignore the travesty of a movie, but simply enjoy some of the best music to flow from Diamond's pen. The 4 set piece tracks, America, Love On The Rocks, Hello Again and Songs of Life are all expertly written and orchestrated, which is really what one demands from a Neil Diamond offering. America is a great opening track for this album, and instantly tells the listener that this soundtrack will be one of varying styles, from disco to slow orchestral smoochers and utilises any instrument and musician who happened to be walking down the recording studio's corridor. If you like your music to be organic, and straight from the heart, then this Neil Diamond offering is one to get.
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Excellent!!
Saw this film when it first came out and have it on vinyl so decided to buy it on cd.Brilliant for listening to in the car.
Published 5 days ago by S.Reed
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Neil diamond The Best
Misplaced an earlier copy of this and was so pleased that I could order another. It arrived so quickly and now sweet music throughout he house.
Published 11 days ago by Lesley
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Good quaility product
Packaged well, arrived on time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,........
Published 17 days ago by Ukla
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what can anyone say about this...its a real classic for any Neil diamond admirer, you will not be disappointed with this!
Published 1 month ago by dirty dog
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the jazz singer neil diamond
this has got to be one of neil diamonds best albums which also happens to be the soundtrack to a rare acting performance
Published 1 month ago by Lor
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Great download
I heard this in the seventies would recommend it. I enjoy good music this is worth having I have always liked this.
Published 1 month ago by Keith Lang
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favourite
i was told of this by my special friend he has the old tape version so i got this copy
Published 1 month ago by mrs j geater
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IT DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS
I bought the "TAPE" version of this cd when it first came out and virtually played it to destruction. Read more
Published 2 months ago by wiljon
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The Jazz Singer DVD
Excellent theatrical and moving film with Neil's great voice and good acting by Neil Diamond. Buy it you will love it.
Published 2 months ago by J. F. Fletcher
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The Jazz Singer - Neil Diamond
Finally bought this album to replace our vinyl version. Not in the least bit disappointed.
An oldie but a goodie !
An oldie but a goodie !
Published 3 months ago by nana081042
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