He is teaching Christians how to be real Christians and how to give to those who need help. He too needed salvation. I love this song because I was raised in rural Carolina and we often attended tent meetings. The sick were healed, the lamed walked, the blind were made to see, and the deaf to hear. I saw it with my own two eyes. People brought pot lunch. The meetings sometimes lasted for days.
Congratulations, Neil, on your induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame- took over 40 years- it's about time you got recognized. This is a fantastic performance, showing what an entertainer he is.
@butteroffdead You missed the point of his song then. "Rich and poor, Black and white, Gay and Straight..." If you had gotten Neil and were a real fan...you wouldn't have used that word.
Me and my husband are fixing to take a long needed vacation this is one song we are going to take with us!! Anyone with any suggestions on songs i can find that is similar would love to hear from you like all music styx,foreigner,a lot of oldies just call us from the old school. Been married 32 wonderful yrs,still feels like we just met.
My Lord, I believe Neil Diamond keeps getting better & better with every performance. Neil is absolutely the best live performer on the planet today! Why can't we make more music like this rather than the "perverted filthy junk" record companies are churning out today.
I've been a fan for a long time...he still has the power to sing this song, though it was great seeing him perform it when he was a little younger.. I saw him in concert a few years ago in Toronto..wow it was memorable!. this diamond really shone that night..not to mention sparkled as he was wearing his sequined vest...
@judyrusso girl i know what you mean. Neil can captivate a crowd like no one else. I am lucky enough to have seen him twice here in Massachusetts. So yeah I can totally agree with you
Tell me, is this not the most awesome ever? Neil Diamond kicks the ass of all these so called poo stars..(take THAT lady gaga)...Neil is , and always will be, a legend
my mother tells me that my first concert ever was neil diamond. she was pregnant at the time with me, and i've loved his music since i was a kid. and yet i just discovered this song a couple years ago.
and boy am i glad i did. it's now my favorite neil diamond song. so much charisma, such fervor, such...power, in the song. the lyrics, the performance...neil is the greatest.
This is one of my favorite songs because of the part "black and white, rich & poor, gay & straight, great & small...we are God's children all"..AWESOME!!
It's really sad that more people & more religions don't believe & feel as Neil Diamond does. It's pretty sad when an entertainer has to lead the way in morals, values, anti-bigotry & not discriminating against people that aren't like them or don't believe as they do.
Neil Diamond is a great man & entertainer..I've seen him 8-9 times now!!
Very well said...many would do well to follow Neil's philosophy, and this is def a great song...I actually just put it on a CD of music I made for a fellow DJ @ my radio station, along w/a couple of his other hits (Sweet Caroline and Solitary Man, the latter being a song I've often related to! LOL).
back in the 70's disc jockeys didn't know how to categorize his music nor did they understand why concert goers liked him so much - my first recollection of "chrasima" was used to describe him - he is captivating on stage
I went to a Neil Diamond concert in Auckland, NZ. many years ago, I have never seen any artist control a crowd like he does. This remains my favourite ND song.
If you enjoy Neil Diamond try his version of "I Dreamed A Dream" from Hot August Night 2 (1987). Compare with Susan Boyle and all the others. Also, check out the change in lyrics. Video link posted above or use search.
Being from Worcester, Mass myself, I love that "Sweet Caroline" is sung at fenway. Basically we told New York that Neil belongs to Massachusetts. Sexyangelstarr My condolences about your mom and I agree he can work a crowd like no one else
ashleybound and everyone else, i so agree Neil can sing like crazy and can work a crowd like no one else. My Mom (R.I.P.) took me to see him in worcester and what a show!
this is my favorite too... Neil is the man... dont worry lol im only 21 and i love him too. yet i didnt grow up listening to him LMAO both my parents dont really care for him.
Wow!!! Neil is so amazing he is so old, but still knows how to give a good show...You go Neil!!! I want to see him in concert sometime when he comes to Sacramento.
Reminds me of my Dad. He loved this song and would sing it on the top of his lungs (only when he had a few) Only had it on the Neil Diamond Gold live album though so it was in a much faster tempo then the studio version.
I respect your opinion really, here's mine: I thought David A. is more talented & good @re-arranging songs etc..He can sing anyting. I like David Cook as well but I just don't see him singing Ballad, pop or R&B songs :{ when he sung ALW song you could still hear & see his style as a rocker, his voice is good too but still a Rocker to me. David A. still young, his voice & style will only get even better in yrs. to come :}
archuleta was far more well-rounded. look up the videos on here when he was a kid and won star search. he was absolutely phemomenal. he puts cook to shame.
Been thinking that all this time as well about David Cook. I want him to win, he should, he is the most versatile talent wise. I think he can bring the house down with this song. I grew up with Neil Diamond and have to say, song writing is not the same without these old timers. They still can bring out the crowd.
Have to say, I don't see why David A. is up there, he is so boring, ballad after ballad. David C. as with Carly could perform. David Cook has that talent to be able to do it all, be entertaining. If he doesn't win, American Idol is not a talent show, its a personality contest. David Cook I think can do alot of Neil's song very good, like to even see him do Holly Holy.
You like DC and that's OK, but for you to degrade DA at the same time and say that he is boring and that you don't see why he is there is classless. This year's American Idol show would be lame without Archuleta. There is a way to compliment Cook without putting down others. There is no need for that.
I agree with you about Diamond. He is one of the best! Glad to see the American Idols will be performing his music next week! I'm hoping David Cook does this song.
when NEIL does this song in concert the whole place ROCKS , STARTING SOFT AND SLOW LIKE A SMALL EARTH QUAKE , AND WHEN HE LETS GO HALF THE VALLEY SHAKES , 1 OF THE BEST CONCERTS I HAVE EVER SEEN
I have prayed for you for decades....you know Jesus....you singing proves it .....COME TO JESUS.......Neil my heart is blessed....rock on ....see you in heaven....ONE
After all these years, Neil has still got it! Saw him in concert a couple years ago, and let me tell you, he's still got it! If u get the chance, go to a show, u won't be sorry! This is CLASS with SOUL!
Nice to see the crowds enjoying it, and Neil Diamond giving it his all, but the voice is disintegrating. He's resorting to talking and yelling through the songs now. Listen to older live songs. At least the world didn't have to see Jim Morrision get old.
this manchilf of God is fantistic at any age...voice, soul, deep soul lyrics and all...wiadom comes with age...in this case...he is timeless...thanks for the post....
Morrison was an arrogant drunk who terrorized his bandmembers The Doors and didn't respect himself enough to do anything more than disinigrate on stage as a performer, as a singer and as a person all accomplished WHEN HE WAS YOUNG!!!- by '70-'71 he sucked in concert barely able to stand much less perform anything listenable -
no we didn't see Jim Morrison get old
---but read John Densmore's book Riders on the Storm
When I saw him, it was two hours of continuous songs, one after another, his band did one song while he had a drink mid concert, if you get the chance, go.
He is teaching Christians how to be real Christians and how to give to those who need help. He too needed salvation. I love this song because I was raised in rural Carolina and we often attended tent meetings. The sick were healed, the lamed walked, the blind were made to see, and the deaf to hear. I saw it with my own two eyes. People brought pot lunch. The meetings sometimes lasted for days.
Abbie102349 4 weeks ago in playlist More videos from NimrodNYC
for my money it's his best song
llabful 3 months ago
Simply AWESOME!!!!!
mattdaddyful 5 months ago
Linda Press always had MY dream job!
belleofalaska 6 months ago
Great voice - consistently a great performance...
buzzzmike 9 months ago 3
ZOMG Charlie Murphey is the drummer!
heavens2betsy00 9 months ago
I am singing back up tomorrow for this song, i hope to be this good!!
boattop 1 year ago 2
Congratulations, Neil, on your induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame- took over 40 years- it's about time you got recognized. This is a fantastic performance, showing what an entertainer he is.
sallyannlady 1 year ago 2
That is one of the best songs ever!!!!!
butterflylady02 1 year ago 2
He Just hasn't got what it takes on this song I find. Chorus is bad.
vertrok 1 year ago
He is to be called Mister Diamond from now on...<3 <3
sexyangelstarr 1 year ago 2
I have seen 4 of his shows and you just can't keep yourself in your seat. He is the best and has been for the past 40 years.
dao3rd 1 year ago 3
@dao3rd AMEN, Brother! :)
belleofalaska 6 months ago
i'm no fag but i love neil diamond
butteroffdead 1 year ago
@butteroffdead You missed the point of his song then. "Rich and poor, Black and white, Gay and Straight..." If you had gotten Neil and were a real fan...you wouldn't have used that word.
WetStudios2010 1 year ago 3
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@WetStudios2010 Damn you like some shitty music. What a laugh!
JesusismySavior888 1 year ago
Me and my husband are fixing to take a long needed vacation this is one song we are going to take with us!! Anyone with any suggestions on songs i can find that is similar would love to hear from you like all music styx,foreigner,a lot of oldies just call us from the old school. Been married 32 wonderful yrs,still feels like we just met.
jingles842 1 year ago 2
My Lord, I believe Neil Diamond keeps getting better & better with every performance. Neil is absolutely the best live performer on the planet today! Why can't we make more music like this rather than the "perverted filthy junk" record companies are churning out today.
del1rn 1 year ago
I really enjoy his videos. He puts so much soul into his songs.
architecturalguy 1 year ago
Aint that what hes there for......? Reach out!
ashleybound 1 year ago
Neil will always and forever be the BEST singer and performer...this song should be this countrys Anhtem...We are God's children all...enough said
ashleybound 2 years ago
I've been a fan for a long time...he still has the power to sing this song, though it was great seeing him perform it when he was a little younger.. I saw him in concert a few years ago in Toronto..wow it was memorable!. this diamond really shone that night..not to mention sparkled as he was wearing his sequined vest...
judyrusso 2 years ago
@judyrusso girl i know what you mean. Neil can captivate a crowd like no one else. I am lucky enough to have seen him twice here in Massachusetts. So yeah I can totally agree with you
ashleybound 2 years ago
Tell me, is this not the most awesome ever? Neil Diamond kicks the ass of all these so called poo stars..(take THAT lady gaga)...Neil is , and always will be, a legend
ashleybound 2 years ago 3
Great Great
FreneticKey 2 years ago
my mother tells me that my first concert ever was neil diamond. she was pregnant at the time with me, and i've loved his music since i was a kid. and yet i just discovered this song a couple years ago.
and boy am i glad i did. it's now my favorite neil diamond song. so much charisma, such fervor, such...power, in the song. the lyrics, the performance...neil is the greatest.
DiabloGuapo 2 years ago
reach out your hand... that's what it's there for, baby
4L60E 2 years ago
Amen!
cenlanurseguy 2 years ago
THIS is why I love Neil Diamond.....Rich and poor, Black and white..Gay and straight..We are ALL God's Children!!!!
EvilSam2008 2 years ago 2
This is one of my favorite songs because of the part "black and white, rich & poor, gay & straight, great & small...we are God's children all"..AWESOME!!
It's really sad that more people & more religions don't believe & feel as Neil Diamond does. It's pretty sad when an entertainer has to lead the way in morals, values, anti-bigotry & not discriminating against people that aren't like them or don't believe as they do.
Neil Diamond is a great man & entertainer..I've seen him 8-9 times now!!
utahnite 2 years ago 3
Very well said...many would do well to follow Neil's philosophy, and this is def a great song...I actually just put it on a CD of music I made for a fellow DJ @ my radio station, along w/a couple of his other hits (Sweet Caroline and Solitary Man, the latter being a song I've often related to! LOL).
WhatsAYak 2 years ago
Utah....well said!
judyrusso 2 years ago
back in the 70's disc jockeys didn't know how to categorize his music nor did they understand why concert goers liked him so much - my first recollection of "chrasima" was used to describe him - he is captivating on stage
mslily51 2 years ago
I went to a Neil Diamond concert in Auckland, NZ. many years ago, I have never seen any artist control a crowd like he does. This remains my favourite ND song.
gsf67 2 years ago
I sooooo agree Neil can work a crowd like no one else and this is my FAVE Neil song...he basically owns the crowd everytime huh?
ashleybound 2 years ago
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If you enjoy Neil Diamond try his version of "I Dreamed A Dream" from Hot August Night 2 (1987). Compare with Susan Boyle and all the others. Also, check out the change in lyrics. Video link posted above or use search.
Meweardesign 2 years ago
I find that funny too. You'd think that it would be played at the Yankees Stadium, or the Mets Stadium, whichever was closer to Brooklyn.
cueball61089 2 years ago
Being from Worcester, Mass myself, I love that "Sweet Caroline" is sung at fenway. Basically we told New York that Neil belongs to Massachusetts. Sexyangelstarr My condolences about your mom and I agree he can work a crowd like no one else
ashleybound 2 years ago
Oh on a side note: I found it funny that Sweet Caroline is played at Red Sox Games. GO SOX sorry Ny fans had to throw that in there lol
sexyangelstarr 3 years ago
ashleybound and everyone else, i so agree Neil can sing like crazy and can work a crowd like no one else. My Mom (R.I.P.) took me to see him in worcester and what a show!
sexyangelstarr 3 years ago
one powerfull voice
bj3us 3 years ago
i cant spell either lmao
bj3us 3 years ago
im 52 and he has one o the captivaing voicea i have ever heard
bj3us 3 years ago
my fav!
Gymnasticmanatesrok 3 years ago
Everytime i hear this song, its just soooooo uplifting.......he knows how to work a crowd!
ashleybound 3 years ago
AWESOME...HE'S STILL GOT IT!
vaccinationnation 3 years ago
lo primero que me enseñaron al venir a estados unidos fue esta cancion en mi clase de speech...gracias mrs. whitehawk!!!....ooo sorry thank you
sisisinonono 3 years ago
que gran cancion,para un gran musico.
talcahuanochile 3 years ago
Makes my glitchy heart glad lol. better go take my meds :)
Ginia1963 3 years ago
I love Neil. What a man!
shutterbugk8 3 years ago
Omg This is my favorite neil diamond song! Im only 24 but I grew listening to him because of my mom
ashleybound 3 years ago 3
this is my favorite too... Neil is the man... dont worry lol im only 21 and i love him too. yet i didnt grow up listening to him LMAO both my parents dont really care for him.
xXVanillaBlueXx 3 years ago
I grew up listening to him too...my parents had a bunch of his albums. This is one of my favorites of his.
txstatehorncat 3 years ago
Wow!!! Neil is so amazing he is so old, but still knows how to give a good show...You go Neil!!! I want to see him in concert sometime when he comes to Sacramento.
tmariebluesky 3 years ago
Reminds me of my Dad. He loved this song and would sing it on the top of his lungs (only when he had a few) Only had it on the Neil Diamond Gold live album though so it was in a much faster tempo then the studio version.
LukeL007 3 years ago
always a fun song to listen to
Jendromeda 3 years ago
I respect your opinion really, here's mine: I thought David A. is more talented & good @re-arranging songs etc..He can sing anyting. I like David Cook as well but I just don't see him singing Ballad, pop or R&B songs :{ when he sung ALW song you could still hear & see his style as a rocker, his voice is good too but still a Rocker to me. David A. still young, his voice & style will only get even better in yrs. to come :}
mizzltm 3 years ago
archuleta was far more well-rounded. look up the videos on here when he was a kid and won star search. he was absolutely phemomenal. he puts cook to shame.
Aharleygyrl 3 years ago
Been thinking that all this time as well about David Cook. I want him to win, he should, he is the most versatile talent wise. I think he can bring the house down with this song. I grew up with Neil Diamond and have to say, song writing is not the same without these old timers. They still can bring out the crowd.
majesticbob2007 3 years ago 2
majesticbob2007, I so agree with you. David Cook all the way.
ennaorepots 3 years ago
Have to say, I don't see why David A. is up there, he is so boring, ballad after ballad. David C. as with Carly could perform. David Cook has that talent to be able to do it all, be entertaining. If he doesn't win, American Idol is not a talent show, its a personality contest. David Cook I think can do alot of Neil's song very good, like to even see him do Holly Holy.
majesticbob2007 3 years ago
You like DC and that's OK, but for you to degrade DA at the same time and say that he is boring and that you don't see why he is there is classless. This year's American Idol show would be lame without Archuleta. There is a way to compliment Cook without putting down others. There is no need for that.
muzakid31 3 years ago
One of my ALL TIME favorites..Seen him in concert 3 times..First was at AUBURN UNIVERSITY (The REAL University of Alabama)when I was in school there.
Cruise2enjoy 3 years ago
Keep on dreamin'. lol Roll TIDE ROLL!
I agree with you about Diamond. He is one of the best! Glad to see the American Idols will be performing his music next week! I'm hoping David Cook does this song.
dianeinscore 3 years ago 2
Neil still rocks big time
Foxover50 3 years ago
One of the greatest songs of all time!
amichip 3 years ago
never listen to him until i said david spade in a movie do him his voice is awsome but his body moves are all wrong should have doneit 30 years ago
ricfip 3 years ago
same here....thats where i first heard of neil diamond
ShortyGotClass94 3 years ago
same here....thats where i first heard of neil diamond
ShortyGotClass94 3 years ago
He DID do it 30 years ago!!! And still going strong.
boomers66 3 years ago
Have seen Neil Diamond 5 times in concert ... he is awesome. Would gladly pay 500 more times if I had the opportunity to see him.
luvmycarpet69 3 years ago
Neil rocks my face off!
ndbluedevil 4 years ago 2
when NEIL does this song in concert the whole place ROCKS , STARTING SOFT AND SLOW LIKE A SMALL EARTH QUAKE , AND WHEN HE LETS GO HALF THE VALLEY SHAKES , 1 OF THE BEST CONCERTS I HAVE EVER SEEN
pineryguy 4 years ago 3
Neil is Simply the Best show on earth...PLEASE TOUR SOON........
gman0064 4 years ago 8
I have prayed for you for decades....you know Jesus....you singing proves it .....COME TO JESUS.......Neil my heart is blessed....rock on ....see you in heaven....ONE
jordan04n 4 years ago
COME TO JESUS!!!!!!You "ROCK". Is that what they say these days NEIL!!!!!!! Missed you!!!!)ONE
jordan04n 4 years ago
Saw him in San Diego I think 2 years ago.He brought down the house! DO NOT miss him if you ever get another chance to see him,he is better than ever!
mightyspuds 4 years ago
After all these years, Neil has still got it! Saw him in concert a couple years ago, and let me tell you, he's still got it! If u get the chance, go to a show, u won't be sorry! This is CLASS with SOUL!
Jrweiser8 4 years ago
Neil still rocks! Love him.
RavenL4 4 years ago
Yeah, you gotta quit while your ahead, it's
embarassing.
derrell445 4 years ago
you're embarassing - listen to his new CD 12 Songs 1995 = best music I've heard in ages and best ND music in 15 years -
Detroitertoo 4 years ago
I love this song in Lost and Found with David Spade!!! David Spade is hilarious
TBLightning35 4 years ago
NEIL ROCKS!!! Can't wait to see him in concert again soon! He does an excellent job for being 66 years old!
mikerolfes 4 years ago
Nice to see the crowds enjoying it, and Neil Diamond giving it his all, but the voice is disintegrating. He's resorting to talking and yelling through the songs now. Listen to older live songs. At least the world didn't have to see Jim Morrision get old.
jctilman 4 years ago
Funny, he still sounds and looks good to me!!
bessbyron 4 years ago
this manchilf of God is fantistic at any age...voice, soul, deep soul lyrics and all...wiadom comes with age...in this case...he is timeless...thanks for the post....
jordan04n 4 years ago 3
Morrison was an arrogant drunk who terrorized his bandmembers The Doors and didn't respect himself enough to do anything more than disinigrate on stage as a performer, as a singer and as a person all accomplished WHEN HE WAS YOUNG!!!- by '70-'71 he sucked in concert barely able to stand much less perform anything listenable -
no we didn't see Jim Morrison get old
---but read John Densmore's book Riders on the Storm
and man - being around him sure got old!
Detroitertoo 4 years ago
That is his inner soul you hear....
jordan04n 4 years ago 7
The Best!!!! Neil's talent is Awesome!!!!
Anyone who's feeling down oughtta listen to listen to some of his stuff or watch these clips--you can't help but feel better!
JORDAN3005 4 years ago
Rock on Neil,you are awesome as always!!
245JUDI 4 years ago
Thanks for posting. Neil puts on the best one man show!
FLYBOY3869 5 years ago
When I saw him, it was two hours of continuous songs, one after another, his band did one song while he had a drink mid concert, if you get the chance, go.
frb01 5 years ago
I love Neil, in 2004 in Dallas great show I even went for the too shows :-) He Rocks!!!
ACDCDIO 5 years ago
^_^! Thank you for posting this! I've been looking for a Neil Diamond video.
luvondarox 5 years ago
I've always liked this song. I hope to see Neil in concert sometime. He has so many great songs.
blackkeno 5 years ago
The real King of Pop
nacell 5 years ago
...thank you very much...
jordan04n 4 years ago 2
One of my faves "live"... :)
CheapLick 5 years ago