MAY I HAVE EVERYONE'S ATTENTION PLEASE! Rock & Roll's history includes a number of examples such as this - songs that literally years to become hits. You remember Neil's own "Red Red Wine"? UB40 charted with a cover version twice - in 1984 and again in 1988.
Charlie Rich also comes to mind. Not long after he made it big with "The Most Beautiful Girl", one of his former labels reissued singles from the 60s to cash in on his newfound popularity.
Say what you wanna say 'cos if you let her go you always know you blew it.. Tell her just how much you love her and that no other could do what she does to you ♥
@eydie57 The song "Do It" was originally released on the LP "The Feel Of Neil Diamond" in 1966. Bang Records released the song as a single in 1970, and it charted at #36. The song can also be found on the compilation LP "Do It!", also released by Bang in 1970.
i first got into pop music in 1970 and this song was in the "top 40" in 1970. but you say it's a song from 1966. why would my my local radio station play it as a top 40 song in 1970?
@dev3n well, because that was in 1970 and it was KICK AM and the radio station doesn't exist anymore. i was just wondering if there is maybe a reason that a radio station would do that? i mean, the other songs were current at that time. it's just weird.
@eydie57 "Do It" was one of several Neil Diamond songs---"Solitary Man" was another---that were re-released later after he changed labels and became a huge star. So yeah, it was a 1966 tune that actually became a hit in 1970.
@eydie57 I know it is from 1966. I have the original album (which is no longer available to purchase in any form.) This was my favorite album as a kid.
@eydie57 Do It originally was the 'B' side of Solitary Man as released 1966 on Bang Records. Neither side made the top 40. Neil Diamond went to Uni Records 2 years later, and Bang tried to capitalize on his popularity in 1970 by re-releasing Shilo/La Bamba, Solitary Man / new 'B-side' The Time Is Now, I'm a Believer/Crooked Street,The Long Way Home/Monday Monday, and Do It with new 'B-side' Hanky Panky. Do It did THEN make top 40 in January, 1970, when as the 'A' side now it hit #36. DAVEDJ
@jnfan2011 you are a little late to the party. several people have already explained to me that the song was originally recorded in 1966 and then was re-released in 1970, when it was already a four year old song. i get it!
@eydie57 - You should change your nic to bricks57. No doubt you're a few bricks short of a load. If you knew how to read you'd realize that I was sticking up for you because dev3n was rude to you by telling you - Why do you ask me? Ask your local radio host instead. dev3n
@wintercat2 why are you yelling at me and calling me names? i said thank you for being nice after dev3n was rude. do YOU know how to read? can you not read my comment to you thanking you? you aren't in a position to call anyone names. you are a bit of a brick your own self. i take back my thank you.
@eydie57 - Who's yelling, Capital letters mean yelling. moron. And if you read your own comment. " thank you for being nice. i disregard people who are rude. i figure it's just the way they were raised. no one taught them manners. thanks again" it could have been a sarcastic shot at me. Which is the way I took it
@eydie57 - I apologize for the Moron dev3n, Losers like this shouldn't have a channel when they treat people like shit. The reason why your local radio station played it as a top 40 hit in 1970 is because the song was re-released in 1970. Something the Moron who posted this song wouldn't know because he's too stupid.
@wintercat2 No, I don't know the answer. In 1970 my dad was 4 years old - how the frack would I know why eydie57's local radio station played Do It back then? You are the one being an asshole.
@dev3n No, I agree with wintercat2. You can say what you need to say, but you didn't have to be so rude about it. Everything that needs to be said; you can pick the nice way or the mean way. Twice now you have picked the mean way. This song kicks butt !!
@wintercat2 thank you for being nice. i disregard people who are rude. i figure it's just the way they were raised. no one taught them manners. thanks again.
Thanks for this posting. All Neil Diamond songs takes me back to my hometown- Durban, South Africa. Neil Diamond was always a favourite on our radio stations - LM Radio, Radio 5, Port Natal(Forces Favourite), Springbok Radio. Those were the good old days.
Too bad our radio stations have become a medium to sell things only. The mandate for entertaining has been forgotten. This beauty of a song should be shared and enjoyed by others as well. A great big thanks to people like you, Mr Diamond and YouTube.
MAY I HAVE EVERYONE'S ATTENTION PLEASE! Rock & Roll's history includes a number of examples such as this - songs that literally years to become hits. You remember Neil's own "Red Red Wine"? UB40 charted with a cover version twice - in 1984 and again in 1988.
Charlie Rich also comes to mind. Not long after he made it big with "The Most Beautiful Girl", one of his former labels reissued singles from the 60s to cash in on his newfound popularity.
Mcnzlea 1 month ago
This Loser posted the following, then deleted it cause he realized he was a hypocrite.
dev3n has replied to your comment on Neil Diamond - Do it:
@wintercat2 So much hate
wintercat2 2 months ago
Say what you wanna say 'cos if you let her go you always know you blew it.. Tell her just how much you love her and that no other could do what she does to you ♥
online1164611 8 months ago
@eydie57 The song "Do It" was originally released on the LP "The Feel Of Neil Diamond" in 1966. Bang Records released the song as a single in 1970, and it charted at #36. The song can also be found on the compilation LP "Do It!", also released by Bang in 1970.
rocknrollroy2007 1 year ago
this remains one of his greatest, though greatly under appreciated as well as under played; so short and yet so powerful; an absolute classic
aershamus 1 year ago
this remains one of his greatest, though greatly underappreciated as well as under played; so short and yet so powerful
aershamus 1 year ago 2
Happy 70th Birthday, Solitary Man !!
fab4fan4ever64 1 year ago
ANNOUNCED TODAY... Neil HAS been inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame !! Congratulations, Neil !!
fab4fan4ever64 1 year ago 20
i first got into pop music in 1970 and this song was in the "top 40" in 1970. but you say it's a song from 1966. why would my my local radio station play it as a top 40 song in 1970?
eydie57 1 year ago
@eydie57
Why do you ask me? Ask your local radio host instead.
dev3n 1 year ago 2
@dev3n well, because that was in 1970 and it was KICK AM and the radio station doesn't exist anymore. i was just wondering if there is maybe a reason that a radio station would do that? i mean, the other songs were current at that time. it's just weird.
eydie57 1 year ago
@dev3n - You don't know the answer say so instead of being the asshole that you are. Moron.
wintercat2 2 months ago
@eydie57 "Do It" was one of several Neil Diamond songs---"Solitary Man" was another---that were re-released later after he changed labels and became a huge star. So yeah, it was a 1966 tune that actually became a hit in 1970.
joefax530 1 year ago
@joefax530 thank you. i was really confused. i do love the song.
eydie57 1 year ago
@eydie57 I know it is from 1966. I have the original album (which is no longer available to purchase in any form.) This was my favorite album as a kid.
BroadwayBarberShop 1 year ago
@eydie57 Do It originally was the 'B' side of Solitary Man as released 1966 on Bang Records. Neither side made the top 40. Neil Diamond went to Uni Records 2 years later, and Bang tried to capitalize on his popularity in 1970 by re-releasing Shilo/La Bamba, Solitary Man / new 'B-side' The Time Is Now, I'm a Believer/Crooked Street,The Long Way Home/Monday Monday, and Do It with new 'B-side' Hanky Panky. Do It did THEN make top 40 in January, 1970, when as the 'A' side now it hit #36. DAVEDJ
Multi1628 1 year ago 2
@eydie57 this song IS from 1966 - I have it on my old vinyls of Neils'...it's NOT from 1970.
jnfan2011 7 months ago
@jnfan2011 you are a little late to the party. several people have already explained to me that the song was originally recorded in 1966 and then was re-released in 1970, when it was already a four year old song. i get it!
eydie57 7 months ago
@eydie57 - You should change your nic to bricks57. No doubt you're a few bricks short of a load. If you knew how to read you'd realize that I was sticking up for you because dev3n was rude to you by telling you - Why do you ask me? Ask your local radio host instead. dev3n
wintercat2 2 months ago
@wintercat2 why are you yelling at me and calling me names? i said thank you for being nice after dev3n was rude. do YOU know how to read? can you not read my comment to you thanking you? you aren't in a position to call anyone names. you are a bit of a brick your own self. i take back my thank you.
eydie57 2 months ago
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@eydie57 - Who's yelling, Capital letters mean yelling. moron. And if you read your own comment. " thank you for being nice. i disregard people who are rude. i figure it's just the way they were raised. no one taught them manners. thanks again" it could have been a sarcastic shot at me. Which is the way I took it
wintercat2 2 months ago
@eydie57 - I apologize for the Moron dev3n, Losers like this shouldn't have a channel when they treat people like shit. The reason why your local radio station played it as a top 40 hit in 1970 is because the song was re-released in 1970. Something the Moron who posted this song wouldn't know because he's too stupid.
wintercat2 2 months ago
@wintercat2 No, I don't know the answer. In 1970 my dad was 4 years old - how the frack would I know why eydie57's local radio station played Do It back then? You are the one being an asshole.
dev3n 2 months ago
@dev3n No, I agree with wintercat2. You can say what you need to say, but you didn't have to be so rude about it. Everything that needs to be said; you can pick the nice way or the mean way. Twice now you have picked the mean way. This song kicks butt !!
fab4fan4ever64 2 months ago
@wintercat2 thank you for being nice. i disregard people who are rude. i figure it's just the way they were raised. no one taught them manners. thanks again.
eydie57 2 months ago
Very Spector-esque. Was he involved in this?
rb62470 1 year ago
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fab4fan4ever64 1 year ago 7
@fab4fan4ever64 when he is inducted a great travesty will be reversed. this man is talent personified.
eydie57 1 year ago
Thanks for this posting. All Neil Diamond songs takes me back to my hometown- Durban, South Africa. Neil Diamond was always a favourite on our radio stations - LM Radio, Radio 5, Port Natal(Forces Favourite), Springbok Radio. Those were the good old days.
jewellers100 1 year ago 2
This is my FAVORITE Neil Diamond song, but I love everything he does.
jbrandiwine 1 year ago
The perfect 2 minute song from one of the best ever at putting a musical hook in your brain. Hear it and you want to hear it agian.
2rjswan 2 years ago 11
Thank you for posting this song. I have a lot of Neil Diamonds records and cd's. I think this is a beautifil song. Thank you again
musicman5374 2 years ago
Thank you for uploading this gem of a song.
Too bad our radio stations have become a medium to sell things only. The mandate for entertaining has been forgotten. This beauty of a song should be shared and enjoyed by others as well. A great big thanks to people like you, Mr Diamond and YouTube.
mangobrother 2 years ago
OMG, I can't believe no one has listened to this song and commented on it! I LOVE NEIL DIAMOND!!! MARRY ME, NEIL!!!
MOLLYryaiMOON 2 years ago