Glory Road Neil Diamond

[ChihuahuaboyDH]

Wanted to know, which way to go? Louisiana? New York City? They wanted the answer. They'd ask of me, "Friend, have you seen Glory Road? Say friend, I got a heavy load and I know Glory Road's waiting for me.". Rest my load now, one more...Glory Road...won't set me free. Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da. Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da. Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da (fade out).

[ChihuahuaboyDH]

Caught me a pickup down from Seattle through to L.A.. Seems like those folks go chasin' a new star every day. Ain't gonna stay Nevada, through Wyoming, Colorado, I'm on my way! Friend, have you seen Glory Road? Say friend, I got a heavy load and I know Glory Road's waiting for me. Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da...Met so many others...da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da.

[ChihuahuaboyDH]

Wearin' my high boots, got all my worldlies here in a sack. Lookin' for somethin', knowin' that it ain't here where I'm at, ain't lookin' back, I'm comin'...Ride by thumbin'...Get by bummin', I'm on my way! Friend, have you seen Glory Road? Say friend, I got a heavy load and I know Glory Road's waiting for me. Da, da,da,da,da,da,da,da,da,da,da. Da, da, da, da,da,da,da,da,da,da,da,da.

[ChihuahuaboyDH]

Like "Brooklyn Roads" on Neil's previous LP "VG&S", another autobiographical account told in "Glory Road". Neil stated in interviews that he did in fact live in Wyoming growing up, as he spent his youth moving around parts of the U.S.. The lyrics remind me of the scene in "The Jazz Singer" where he becomes somewhat of a vagrant after storming out of a music session in a huff, taking odd jobs while down on his luck & penniless right before Jess's "second coming" as a performer.

Bravo, Neil!

[PetroWagenaar]

this sooths my soul tx Niel....your voice like always so easy to listen to, I am so suprized after all these years I still remember all the words...

[FireflyRSA1]

No..you are all wrong!!! The best version is by the Legend..Mr Neil Diamond ~ 2011 World Tour ;-)

[abnmpblue]

In my opinion, Neil's version, this version, is far superior to any I've heard. His voice flows through it in pure emotion. Smooth and easy. He compliments the words with his wonderful voice and near perfect melody.

[luleyton1]

Our life is our own Glory road

[2639007]

Great Song .......But the Best Version has to be by ARTHUR ALEXANDER...Superb!

[Isi2O12]

i am astonished how good this version of the song is ...even better than i had it in my mind

[hawkman266]

Only the King of Diamonds could sing this melody in such a mellow and sweet style.

[johncuschieri]

love neil's version of this song.

his own inimitable style just nails this beautiful song

ta for the posting

[raggedsoldiers]

@johncuschieri

Hadn't heard this one before,,, really good, but Scott Walker's version rules!!

[morningsideish]

@raggedsoldiers

Neil Diamond wrote the song and his own interpretation of his own song is far better as it is sung as it was intended, I made a similar comment regarding red red wine against UB40's version, how can a cover be better than the original, I know its all about opinions but it is just ludicrous to suggest that

[raggedsoldiers]

@morningsideish its a wonderful song and arrangement ,,, Scott used exactly the same arrangement.... no deviation from the phrasing that I hear,, its just that Scott's voice is superior to Neil Diamonds my opinion anyway.

[CrazyIsCool1]

great song! am I the only person who thinks he did a better job on the Love at the Greek album?

[HardLovinLoser]

just gonna post-- he does a better job of it on one of the live album Is it Love at The Greek? must be...

[fabrosin]

Beautiful song...!!

[ThirdMother]

One of his best. Rather underrated in his catalogue.

[KisameHoshigaki12]

Thanks for posting. I love this song. First heard it in the move, WUSA. Guess I've just dated myself. Loved that move also.

[justmusicandme]

Listen to the youtube Everly Brothers version. They did a wonderful 1969 cover of this beautiful Neil Diamond favorite.

[brightchance]

THANK YOU FOR THIS SONG!!!!

[HapanDragon]

It is one of my favorite songs, but as an second-language speaker i don`t get the lyrics. What does he mean with the "glory road"? Why does he go on to this journey?

[justmusicandme]

HapanDragon: I always pictured him as a lonely guy with a past, hitchhiking with his guitar across the country.

[gvmabrk]

Anyone who's soul and memories are not deeply moved by all this music says ,my sincere sympathies.

[musicenvy1]

Amen!

[Crynoutloud]

One of my many favorites of the man. Thank you for posting.

[spw1888]

The best song the legend does. Love this track

[donnadiana123]

I forgotton how much I loved this song when I was younger. I think I sold the album but still have many others of his early ones. He was one of the great singer songwriters of the 60s/70s/80s.