@eljay378... as far as I am concerned you are an idiot... Diamond looks very touched by Richie making it his own--- a VERY big complement to the poignancy of the moment and the song in my opinion...
Nice version. But YouTube Neils live from new York all those who think Lionels is "better". It's different and good... But stop yourself there. Neils is grand, and that is that. Nothing compares. It's an American classic... Like Bridge over Troubled Water, or Stand by your man, some songs can't be covered better... To best an original in most cases the original has to be marginal w potential/ is that what u think this song was from Neil Diamond? Seriously just stop yourself. Neils look was - pl
1. They are friends. 2. As much as I love Neil Diamond, nobody has ever sung this song better that Lionel Richie. And 3. Neil enjoyed Lionel's performance. You could see it in his face. So please find something else to complain about.... like children starving in Africa!
Actually the fact that he's doing that is not unusual. There are a lot of performers that have covered this that have done the same and it's an honor to Neil that they feel that much of connection with the song to do that. I think you can tell by Neil's expression that he was more than ok with the performance.
Considering how far back Neil Diamond and Lionel Richie go, Lionel should be allowed to sing it any which way he pleases. I know Neil Diamond isn't complaining. Great song, very well done!!!
Nice tribute to Neil, I loved the arrangement. But when "honoring" the song writer don't personalize the song with the name of your home state and city. The original lyrics were important to keep in tact on this particular special night I think. But overall, a very nice job by Mr. Richie!
a master tributing a master
bbmatty 2 weeks ago
@eljay378... as far as I am concerned you are an idiot... Diamond looks very touched by Richie making it his own--- a VERY big complement to the poignancy of the moment and the song in my opinion...
WOWCollectibles 3 weeks ago
neil looks like he wants to bitch slap lionel for changing his lyric. that was disrespectful. he should be sued.
eljay378 3 weeks ago
linda voz e otimo interprete
terezinha341 1 month ago
Nice version. But YouTube Neils live from new York all those who think Lionels is "better". It's different and good... But stop yourself there. Neils is grand, and that is that. Nothing compares. It's an American classic... Like Bridge over Troubled Water, or Stand by your man, some songs can't be covered better... To best an original in most cases the original has to be marginal w potential/ is that what u think this song was from Neil Diamond? Seriously just stop yourself. Neils look was - pl
neocant1 1 month ago
Damn that was good
LUTHERPC 1 month ago
1. They are friends. 2. As much as I love Neil Diamond, nobody has ever sung this song better that Lionel Richie. And 3. Neil enjoyed Lionel's performance. You could see it in his face. So please find something else to complain about.... like children starving in Africa!
zelmanzelman 1 month ago
Wow , That was a super tribute by Lionel Richie . What a voice . Nice Post!!
JazzzDrummer 1 month ago 16
FANTASTIC TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND, JUST AS HE DESERVES...
SUPERB SINGER LIONEL, VERY GOOD REALLY.. BUT NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER... BETTER THAN NEIL... I'M SORRY... THINGS ARE AS THEY ARE...!!!!!!.
VERY WELL INTERPRETED, GREAT WORK,
BUTA NEIL IS NEIL, A VERY SPECIAL SINGER, DIFFICULT, VERY DIFFICULT TO MATCH... FROM Madrid-SPAIN: NEIL YOU ARE AND WILL BE UNIQUE IN ALL SENSES.
rosfelrub 1 month ago
Actually the fact that he's doing that is not unusual. There are a lot of performers that have covered this that have done the same and it's an honor to Neil that they feel that much of connection with the song to do that. I think you can tell by Neil's expression that he was more than ok with the performance.
cyberlucy 1 month ago
Considering how far back Neil Diamond and Lionel Richie go, Lionel should be allowed to sing it any which way he pleases. I know Neil Diamond isn't complaining. Great song, very well done!!!
darreno1450 1 month ago
I didnt like that he changed the words for himself I didnt care for that, he kind of started out sounding like Kenny Rogers
onmydwdrumsagain 1 month ago
Brilliant Tribute to the Song by a brilliant Singer love you Lionel xx
50pollybull 1 month ago
Nice tribute to Neil, I loved the arrangement. But when "honoring" the song writer don't personalize the song with the name of your home state and city. The original lyrics were important to keep in tact on this particular special night I think. But overall, a very nice job by Mr. Richie!
thunderbunny813 1 month ago
LOVE LOVE LOVE TY so much for posting it =) I think Lionel did an amazing job on this cover.
skeet4prez 1 month ago
This is better than Neil himself.
soonerce 1 month ago
I love this so much, two of my favorite singers...
LoveLionel 1 month ago
awesome
headlessindian 1 month ago