My brother David was hit by a car on December 16, 1951 and I was two years old. The man got out of his car and asked me if he was heavy as I was trying to lift him in my arms. I said, "No he ain't heavy he's my brother." How strange this song is. He lived two days and died at 12:05 midnight on December 18, 1951. I never got over his death. His death created a lonely detour in my life. He was my only brother and my best friend.
my brother passed in March 2008 at 42 yrs old in a tragic snowmobile accident....missing for 3 days......was the hardest time of my life....I miss you Ed...and love u forever...see you later
As another christmas passes , followed by a new years filled with quiet voices,I tribute this to my two brothers ,who chose not to go to heaven early,but to waite for me in Graceland,They both travelled their winding roads but somehow lost their direction.Miss you today and forever Les and Frank 2001 and 2009 lost then,now with the King. xoxo
@TheLennonlegends I don't think Neil was the most handsome performer, but he does do utterly vulnerable and passionate very, very well. As for your comment, Neil was a professional panty remover and has made more albums than you have brain-cells!
That's 41 albums, just in case your about to google it (:
Neil Diamond has more depth and sincerity in interpreting any song....Here he shows justice plus the X Factor of his good looks that is always pleasing up to this point of time.....I love you Neil.....you're such a wonderful guy....
@Paul51B I agree that Diamond's singing of this song comes from the heart, but he did not write the song. It was written by Bob Russell and Bobby Scott in 1969, then made a hit by the Hollies (1969) and Neil Diamond (1970). It has been covered by many singers, sometimes in ways that divorce it entirely from the context of the civil rights movement that inspired it. I'm happy to hear this song from any performer who keeps true to its championing of social justice.
The Hollies version is great of course and I grew up thinking it was their song but Neil wrote this and when he sings it comes from the heart. This guy has written so many amazing songs and those who have covered them and made their fortune should be eternally grateful.
I gotta say,I love neil Daimond,but this song should be left to the Hollies.While Neils attempt is admirable,he doesnt come even close to the Hollies w/this one.
The Hollies OWN this song!! Allan Clarke sings it with such emotion and no other group could ever match the gorgeous Hollies harmonies! HOLLIES FOREVER!!
I do prefer The Hollies version, but I know my brother Rog would prefer to see this one... so today as I remember my dearest brother, Rog this one is for you today....I love you so much my gorgeous angel, and miss you even more <3 Char xx
Got to be one of the GREATEST singer/song writers of all time. And the music from that time period was the best. Thank God for youtube where I can still find it.
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HE DID WRITE IT!!! HE WROTE A LOT OF HITS FOR OTHERS. AND YEAH, HE WAS GORGEOUS. TOO BAD FATHER TIME HAD TO SCREW IT ALL UP. WHEN HE FIRST STARTED OUT, HE HAD THE MOST CHARMING, SHY QUALITY WHICH WAS REALLY SEXY. THEN HE BECAME ALMOST TOO CONFIDENT TO POINT THE OF ARROGANCE. OH WELL.
@apples1950 , sorry but two other guys named Bob wrote it and even two other artists released it before Neil Diamond. You can research this for yourself.
I love this version - it is emotional, I believe the words that he would carry the person, who is not a burden, as he is his brother. How many of us would say this or can say this. It makes me really think of the next person love this version.
The essence of the song, whoever sings it trancends all that is for the human race to survive. Selfishness, greed. hatred towards whoever that brother is leads to destruction.
This generation just listen idiots talking hate, problems , drugs, abuse of women, just boiling their brain to commit crime and hate nothing positive .
Oh God - no - from this great tune it gives so many covers. No one is nearly so great then the version from THE HOLLIES. Too cover this song can`t work, cause no chance to make it better then the Hollies. Sorry Neil Diamond you better have not sone this - it`s nothing.
Thanks for posing. I didn't know Neil Diamond covered this song. It's not in the same league as the Hollies, but it's nice to hear another version of a great song.
Is it my imagination, or did he take lessons from William Shatner ( Captain Kirk ). Listen the phrasing in the intro: Captain Kirk couldn't have done it any better.
@StarRiders100. Neil Diamond wrote this song! It's the Hollies who covered it. He also wrote songs for the Monkeys "I'm A Believer" also covered by Smash Mouth. Credit where credit is due...
@skshum, me too. This is one of those redundant cover versions with a useless interpretation which is nice for the artist himself, but noone else cares about it.
This man is the best singer song writer that ever existed--seen him twice in concert and to this day he is the best performer i have ever seen--God bless Neil
Neil was a hunk back in the 1960's and 70's. Smoldering good looks, eyes that held you spellbound, and a great writer and interpreter of songs (60's and early 70's). By the time he signed to Columbia, the songs and performances went downhill. Today, Diamond has become a bit flashy and tacky - rather like a big slab of Las Vegas cheese. I'll take the dark, brooding, and introspective Neil Diamond of the the 60's and early 70's.
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Oh darn it all - why don't we all have a painting in the attic! Neil is sooo handsome here - tall, gorgeous, great hair, sexy eyes and lips. Yummo! Why do we have to lose our looks .. ... oh well thank goodness for videos!
Ein Song, der schon mehr als 30 Jahre alt ist - und bis heute nichts von seiner Faszination verloren hat - genauso wenig wie sein Sänger. Man hängt immer noch an seinen Lippen und lässt sich verzaubern ...
I just lost my brother a few hours ago AND this song came to mind spontaneously. I will forever remember him when I hear this. We LOVE YOU RALPH may your spirit live on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Hollies version is much better known and charted far higher (Hollies to #3 UK, #7US vs ND#20US) yet the Hollies version is merely light and pretty and one could easily wonder what the song means while in this version Neil Diamond gives an emotional rendition that gives goosebumps. There are few songs he has done which the power and feeling in his voice is conveyed so marvelously. Sometimes the most powerful performance is the most restrained and here the performance is just right.
@artistjoh I would have to disagree with you. I am a huge admirer of ND, and he is extremely talented, but the version done by the Hollies is filled with emotion and is very powerful. This version is lush by comparison. ND gets the nod for songwriting and no one could sing any of his songs (hits) quite like him.
I totally agree. I hadn't ever seen the BBC concert videos and just recently looked up ND on youtube. I can't get enough of him. He is so beautiful. We are blessed to have him and blessed to be living in the age of youtube. I fell in love with his music at age 14, and that was in 1971. No wonder I was in love with him.
@alumcreek1 The Hollies piss all over this, the key they play it in gives Clarke the ability to sing it with passion. I love Neil but he bores me in this tune compared to Hollies......
Great performance, sexy voice and very handsome man, I always loved him. Still, at 03:10, OUCH ! that's way out of tune... but no one sings out of tune as well as Neil Diamond...
Great performance, sexy voice and very handsome man, I always loved him. Still, at 03:10, OUCH ! that's way out of tune... but no one sings out of tune as wll as Neil Diamond...
While I have always liked Neil Diamond, I have to say he killed this song. Nobody does this song like the Hollies. I give Neil a 6 for a good try at this song. His style of singing this song makes me think of William Shatner and that is NOT good! lol
In all fairness, having seen Neil live at least 4 times, this is *not* the best performance he's given of this song. Listen to the album version, or try to find a later performance. As much as I love The Hollies' version, Diamond's is by far my favourite.
I love you too, thank you.
shadoe1975 1 week ago
Hey, Chris!!! Your NOT Heavy....Your my brother!!! ANd I love you, little one.
ForlornSuicide 2 weeks ago
I miss my brother, too. He went to heaven Oct 13, 2003. RIP, dear Randy!
sregiani1 2 weeks ago 2
My brother David was hit by a car on December 16, 1951 and I was two years old. The man got out of his car and asked me if he was heavy as I was trying to lift him in my arms. I said, "No he ain't heavy he's my brother." How strange this song is. He lived two days and died at 12:05 midnight on December 18, 1951. I never got over his death. His death created a lonely detour in my life. He was my only brother and my best friend.
Abbie102349 3 weeks ago 3
My brother David Wayne Waggoner has been missing for 40 years and when I hear this song I think of him. I love you David wherever you are.
dianaruth10 3 weeks ago 3
My brother David Wayne Waggoner has been missing for 40 years and when I heAr
dianaruth10 3 weeks ago
my brother passed in March 2008 at 42 yrs old in a tragic snowmobile accident....missing for 3 days......was the hardest time of my life....I miss you Ed...and love u forever...see you later
nancysjourney 3 weeks ago 3
As another christmas passes , followed by a new years filled with quiet voices,I tribute this to my two brothers ,who chose not to go to heaven early,but to waite for me in Graceland,They both travelled their winding roads but somehow lost their direction.Miss you today and forever Les and Frank 2001 and 2009 lost then,now with the King. xoxo
MrDVDLAY 4 weeks ago 2
lost my brother at 19 miss him every day i live for u my brother xx happy new year love u xx
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i just have to say this is for mike , from pat-steve & dennis we love & miss you..see you when i get there love always
steve123234 4 weeks ago
what a fuzzball faget
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@TheLennonlegends I don't think Neil was the most handsome performer, but he does do utterly vulnerable and passionate very, very well. As for your comment, Neil was a professional panty remover and has made more albums than you have brain-cells!
That's 41 albums, just in case your about to google it (:
spotonz 1 week ago
Neil Diamond has more depth and sincerity in interpreting any song....Here he shows justice plus the X Factor of his good looks that is always pleasing up to this point of time.....I love you Neil.....you're such a wonderful guy....
crystalpristine 1 month ago 2
lol, Neil was born to sing songs like this
dreamtransmissions 1 month ago
Never heard Neil's recording before. I've always liked the Hollies version but this was truly exceptlonal.
tommyboo21 1 month ago
@Paul51B I agree that Diamond's singing of this song comes from the heart, but he did not write the song. It was written by Bob Russell and Bobby Scott in 1969, then made a hit by the Hollies (1969) and Neil Diamond (1970). It has been covered by many singers, sometimes in ways that divorce it entirely from the context of the civil rights movement that inspired it. I'm happy to hear this song from any performer who keeps true to its championing of social justice.
jdstripes 1 month ago
The Hollies version is great of course and I grew up thinking it was their song but Neil wrote this and when he sings it comes from the heart. This guy has written so many amazing songs and those who have covered them and made their fortune should be eternally grateful.
Paul51B 1 month ago
I gotta say,I love neil Daimond,but this song should be left to the Hollies.While Neils attempt is admirable,he doesnt come even close to the Hollies w/this one.
PMazz115 2 months ago
The Hollies are the best, a great song always finds it's singer.
donpilkinton 2 months ago
The Hollies OWN this song!! Allan Clarke sings it with such emotion and no other group could ever match the gorgeous Hollies harmonies! HOLLIES FOREVER!!
heymaryann1 2 months ago
I do prefer The Hollies version, but I know my brother Rog would prefer to see this one... so today as I remember my dearest brother, Rog this one is for you today....I love you so much my gorgeous angel, and miss you even more <3 Char xx
CharPahl 2 months ago
Yes, sure the Hollies to be preferred... Nice to see a handsome young Neil Diamond's take on it though, of course!
JohnGLewis1964 2 months ago
love u gavin my bro who died to young 19 love u for ever xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Got to be one of the GREATEST singer/song writers of all time. And the music from that time period was the best. Thank God for youtube where I can still find it.
rockabilly541 3 months ago 7
worse diamond prank ever
huntersingle 3 months ago
all the words have meaning!
pipeorgan52 3 months ago
Goosebumps! Awesome song! Amazingly sung! Message for all ages.
carolsaghir 3 months ago 2
Great music!!!! great artist~~
CEBLlady1 3 months ago 5
@rocknrolldaddio noo neal wrote it for the hollies to sing
JamieE606 4 months ago
Neil must have been on downers here.
infinera06 4 months ago
@infinera06 - You saw that too! I was post the very same thing. He's on another planet!
FredericaBimble 3 months ago
Maravilha !!! Tanta sensibilidade, tão longe dos esgotos que lançam em nossos ouvidos. Meu querido irmão Breno, para você que se foi e gostava desta música.
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Neil has always been, and will always be, the epitome of sexy....
qtbabe127 4 months ago in playlist red, red, wine, neil diamond
@afterthefox song*
JamieE606 4 months ago
@afterthefox he wrote the son originaly for the hollies
JamieE606 4 months ago
@JamieE606 What? Bobby Scott & Scott Russell wrote the lyrics in '69.
rocknrolldaddio 4 months ago
@rocknrolldaddio Sorry correction, Bob Russell.
rocknrolldaddio 4 months ago
Love it, now I am gonne listen to the version of the Hollies
JanMelet 4 months ago
Great song, thanks for posting! :)
usamericamade 4 months ago
Such a voice it,ll gives me the creeps so beautifull!!!...
stekel60 4 months ago
Thumbs up if you think this version sucks compared to the Hollies!!
WORMINYA 5 months ago
Niel is great singer and song writer but neither Niel or the Hollies wrote this song. Google it. It was Bobby Scott and Bob Russell.
firebird74521 5 months ago 2
the Hollies made this song...
afterthefox 5 months ago
check out myself in i know..leonardo .i know .. it not as slick as mr 'neil" but hey enjoy it anyways..
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AllThatYouSense 5 months ago
Songs with meaning and sung so well. Thanks for posting.
coronet72 5 months ago
HE DID WRITE IT!!! HE WROTE A LOT OF HITS FOR OTHERS. AND YEAH, HE WAS GORGEOUS. TOO BAD FATHER TIME HAD TO SCREW IT ALL UP. WHEN HE FIRST STARTED OUT, HE HAD THE MOST CHARMING, SHY QUALITY WHICH WAS REALLY SEXY. THEN HE BECAME ALMOST TOO CONFIDENT TO POINT THE OF ARROGANCE. OH WELL.
apples1950 5 months ago
@apples1950 , sorry but two other guys named Bob wrote it and even two other artists released it before Neil Diamond. You can research this for yourself.
Poppies34 5 months ago
feels it,as if he'd written it,...
wobblypoopantsplop 5 months ago
I love this version - it is emotional, I believe the words that he would carry the person, who is not a burden, as he is his brother. How many of us would say this or can say this. It makes me really think of the next person love this version.
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waandom13 6 months ago
The essence of the song, whoever sings it trancends all that is for the human race to survive. Selfishness, greed. hatred towards whoever that brother is leads to destruction.
sanlorenzoruiz1 6 months ago
I lost my younger brother five years ago , I still and always will miss him, he'll always be in my heart forever.
andreah53 6 months ago
I think Neil Diamond sings it well,I Think we all have a story to tell ,who will listen to my story and who will believe me any way.?
kathygeoff1 6 months ago
He ain't heavy he's my bro.........
kellystanners 6 months ago
OH NO!! HE JUST FUCKED UP THAT SONG!!! WHAT A WORLD WHAT A WORLD!!!
pincheguerro 6 months ago
@pincheguerro I HOPE you never have to lose a BROTHER
jasperbrandweer 6 months ago
This generation just listen idiots talking hate, problems , drugs, abuse of women, just boiling their brain to commit crime and hate nothing positive .
Great song and great singer !
Tostito12345 6 months ago
Lwlw
shondajean69 6 months ago
Eye candy !
scruffybum1 6 months ago
This is a great version....we just got spoiled by the excellent version by The Hollies......
terrryc 6 months ago
1:35
ChrasLOL 6 months ago
Best version ever is Kelly Gordon's, now finally on Youtube...
Nothing compares.
Domegood33 6 months ago
he sucks...nothing near the original!!
dangerbarron 6 months ago
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Never been a fan...never will be...sorry.
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mickywoz 6 months ago
Oh God - no - from this great tune it gives so many covers. No one is nearly so great then the version from THE HOLLIES. Too cover this song can`t work, cause no chance to make it better then the Hollies. Sorry Neil Diamond you better have not sone this - it`s nothing.
ALFMAN55 6 months ago
Thanks for posing. I didn't know Neil Diamond covered this song. It's not in the same league as the Hollies, but it's nice to hear another version of a great song.
Is it my imagination, or did he take lessons from William Shatner ( Captain Kirk ). Listen the phrasing in the intro: Captain Kirk couldn't have done it any better.
StarRiders100 6 months ago
@StarRiders100. Neil Diamond wrote this song! It's the Hollies who covered it. He also wrote songs for the Monkeys "I'm A Believer" also covered by Smash Mouth. Credit where credit is due...
maraetian2000 6 months ago
@maraetian2000 e Ain't Heavy... He's My Brother" is a popular music ballad written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. .... get your facts right
davidCThomewood13 6 months ago
Funny comment below about Neil "out of tune" yeah right, never misses a note, could sing in his sleep!
eddied111 7 months ago
your sibling ain´t always right, but it´s always your sibling
MisterHermanMudget 7 months ago
out of tune
kelolla123 7 months ago
I'm not necessarily a fan of his rendition.. I guess It's Alright though. Great song, great voice.
hunghillary 7 months ago
@hunghillary which rendition do you think is the best? i love this song, wouldn't mind hearing someone else's version
nanditeplus 7 months ago in playlist 60sish
he is very talented great voice
TheDeborah829 7 months ago
we are our brother's keepers
greenpilgrim50 7 months ago
why can't more guys have this look these days? its so sexy!
windstorm1000 8 months ago 22
@windstorm1000 Like the Hollies for their harmonies. Love Diamond for his awesome theatricality.
johnboy28 4 months ago
@windstorm1000 right.
primusinterpares99 3 months ago
I think he does this song credit,he makes it his own,as he did with Cohen's Suzzane.No dissrespect to Cohen or the hollies meant. love theirs too .
kneeldiamond 8 months ago 2
Prefer Hollies by far
skshum 8 months ago 27
@skshum Yeah, I'm a fan of Neil's. But, the Hollies version is a little better.
Jermybug 8 months ago 2
@skshum he was my ridin brother weve ridden our harleys everywhere cancer got him i miss you buba
mrwarmth100 5 months ago
@skshum, me too. This is one of those redundant cover versions with a useless interpretation which is nice for the artist himself, but noone else cares about it.
whity72 4 months ago
@skshum So do I for this one, but its a song that is great, no matter whom does it.
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Neil Diamond wrote it
CuriousKimification 4 months ago
@skshum never knew they did this...
jnfan2011 3 months ago in playlist red, red, wine, neil diamond
So so many times I have heard this song...........sweet
Harley0525 8 months ago
@berrygirl1964 Ew!
ConzenEW 8 months ago
I like the voice of Neil Diamond amazing....
mrsemms143 8 months ago
still prefer the hollies version- but not by much! ND is a class act.
aascendant 8 months ago
da e unul dintre cei mai buni si in mod cert cel mai longeviv!
lauracodreanu1 8 months ago
this one goues out to u grandad :)
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@maysongbird he IS sexy and very much still
tuneplayme 8 months ago
@maysongbird He IS sexy, and very much still....
tuneplayme 8 months ago
MERCI Neil ... nous l'avons beaucoup écouté à partir du 11.05.1971 ... +André Lamoureux ... était mon frère .... RIP XOX XOX XOX
merio0269 8 months ago
R.IP Neil Diamond :( January 24, 1941-May 8th, 2001
ddr122 8 months ago 2
@ddr122 Neil Diamond is still alive. He is touring in Europe.
yeagerballentine 8 months ago
@yeagerballentine Not yet, but he will start his europe tour pretty soon...
tuneplayme 8 months ago
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neil is an idiot
NamIsIll 9 months ago
@NamIsIll Boy, that took a lot of time for cognitive reasoning and reflection!
greenwich1754 9 months ago
@NamIsIll you are o motha faka!
jimacos333 8 months ago
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no buddy he just knows he's the shit no problemo with that
brosrstupe 8 months ago
Neil is and was the greatest!!!!!
102569 9 months ago 3
This man is the best singer song writer that ever existed--seen him twice in concert and to this day he is the best performer i have ever seen--God bless Neil
hkljfdhjsgv 9 months ago
Most beautiful eyes EVER
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jimmyb227 9 months ago
He is sooooooo fine! Beautiful eyes great lips.
TheStarite 9 months ago
He is sooooooo fine!
TheStarite 9 months ago
Beautiful! The audiences were so appreciative and polite back then!
hanafri8 9 months ago 2
Neil was a hunk back in the 1960's and 70's. Smoldering good looks, eyes that held you spellbound, and a great writer and interpreter of songs (60's and early 70's). By the time he signed to Columbia, the songs and performances went downhill. Today, Diamond has become a bit flashy and tacky - rather like a big slab of Las Vegas cheese. I'll take the dark, brooding, and introspective Neil Diamond of the the 60's and early 70's.
twowaystreet101 9 months ago 2
the most wonderful eyes...wow
suuzq35 10 months ago
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i do a neil diamond show. uh huh I do.
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MrSpringtime22 10 months ago
I don't think i ever noticed his eyes till now.
therealsum0kat 10 months ago
The Hollies cant be beat. but this version is good.
14ParkWayDrive14 10 months ago
he,s even better today.
7466309change 10 months ago
my brother
sawaterra 10 months ago
Brilliant. There is no other word for it.
yeovilman1 10 months ago
Who doesn't understand..who fudge yourselves
anagaray45 10 months ago
another great song, and artist, a beautiful song,
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I Love this song, Thanks for Posting. We play all these great classics and more at
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TOMMYTOMA4 10 months ago
This has to be the one ND song which sends shivers down my spine! It is just so beautifully amazing how he sings it!
Debbiegemini 10 months ago
Oh darn it all - why don't we all have a painting in the attic! Neil is sooo handsome here - tall, gorgeous, great hair, sexy eyes and lips. Yummo! Why do we have to lose our looks .. ... oh well thank goodness for videos!
Dana888dana 10 months ago
Ein Song, der schon mehr als 30 Jahre alt ist - und bis heute nichts von seiner Faszination verloren hat - genauso wenig wie sein Sänger. Man hängt immer noch an seinen Lippen und lässt sich verzaubern ...
Eisfee2011 10 months ago
LMAO..There isn't a gay bone in my body...but I must admit..dude has some pretty ass eyes,,,,
Acousticsoul215 10 months ago 2
neil now I am understand
MrBill2466 11 months ago
will you be my brother... as long as your not islam
seechig 11 months ago
will you be my brother
seechig 11 months ago
this foo is wakk
w1ckedl0cc 11 months ago
...Great tune, and great version!!...
SandGs72 11 months ago
Neil's got the patent on sexy smoldering bedroom eyes - omg I can feel a flush coming on.
lynjef7 11 months ago
I think I need CPR now!
ReinaAntilles 11 months ago
You are wonderful..............
Apriljahr 11 months ago
Wonderful voice, magnificent song!
PERFECT!
birdmania2006 11 months ago
Reminds me of my brothers in arms.... SWIFT AND BOLD....
doedoe1 11 months ago
wow
SaveyourSavior 11 months ago
He looks like he wants to fall asleep!! This is ok but I still like the hollies much more!!Cheers
BOLLOCKS1968 11 months ago
I just lost my brother a few hours ago AND this song came to mind spontaneously. I will forever remember him when I hear this. We LOVE YOU RALPH may your spirit live on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MyPortland1 1 year ago
@MyPortland1 sorry for your lost
Julian7507 1 year ago
@MyPortland1 sorry for your lost, but this music es wonderful and ever will be in the soul and heart
MGALVAO68 11 months ago
beautiful. Maybe should have been more uptempo - ? Beautiful sentiment.
humanbeing524 1 year ago
my eyes are just as great
davedln 1 year ago
OMG HIS FUCKING EYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
greentrollqueef111 1 year ago
@greentrollqueef111 sooo true I wish I had those eyes
kyolym 11 months ago
Neil is great, I'm a big fan and he does well on it, but the Hollie's version is THE BEST FOR SURE!
D7J7W7 1 year ago
The Hollies version is much better known and charted far higher (Hollies to #3 UK, #7US vs ND#20US) yet the Hollies version is merely light and pretty and one could easily wonder what the song means while in this version Neil Diamond gives an emotional rendition that gives goosebumps. There are few songs he has done which the power and feeling in his voice is conveyed so marvelously. Sometimes the most powerful performance is the most restrained and here the performance is just right.
artistjoh 1 year ago
@artistjoh I would have to disagree with you. I am a huge admirer of ND, and he is extremely talented, but the version done by the Hollies is filled with emotion and is very powerful. This version is lush by comparison. ND gets the nod for songwriting and no one could sing any of his songs (hits) quite like him.
anakina1 1 year ago
We sang this song for our Jazz choir and I did the solo. Would love it if you guys checked it out at 6carriers
Thanks
6carriers 1 year ago
I totally agree. I hadn't ever seen the BBC concert videos and just recently looked up ND on youtube. I can't get enough of him. He is so beautiful. We are blessed to have him and blessed to be living in the age of youtube. I fell in love with his music at age 14, and that was in 1971. No wonder I was in love with him.
KarinPage 1 year ago
The Hollies are awesome. But Neil sing this with AUTHORITY. He is telling the world to get on board, or he will stop singing Sweet Caroline.
hockeyplyr042 1 year ago 3
No matter how many times the Hollies sing it with their chicken voices, this is Neil's song.
alumcreek1 1 year ago
@alumcreek1 The Hollies piss all over this, the key they play it in gives Clarke the ability to sing it with passion. I love Neil but he bores me in this tune compared to Hollies......
jonomutiny 1 year ago
@alumcreek1 Chicken voices! :-) Neil rocks this!
ReinaAntilles 11 months ago
ADORO ESSA MÚSICA. É LINDA.
TONINHO1543 1 year ago
Though he released it after The Hollies released their version, Neil Diamond was the first to record this song.
welshmando 1 year ago
Love you Alex. Xxx
michellehorn7 1 year ago
Just wondering was he sleep deprived in this video or does he have a shiner? IDK but I love Neil Diamond man.
mlfayant 1 year ago
Rambo III soundtrack :)
diablodiablo6666666 1 year ago
I don't care how many times I see this video, or listen to the cd "Taproot Manuscript", I just am so in love with this guy's music!
neilnsue 1 year ago
I love how Neil makes this song uniquely his - his voice is just so beautiful (and so are those 'take me to bed eyes' aaarrrr)
lynjef7 1 year ago
That hair.
Redpath9 1 year ago 2
TOPGUN!!!!!!
amsterdammara 1 year ago
Neil is the quintessential singer songwriter. Had he not fulfilled his career, the world would be a bleaker, less tolerable place in which to live
1vassell 1 year ago
Gorgeous! And he is beautiful still today at 69!
neilnsue 1 year ago
Georgeous!
neilnsue 1 year ago 2
No disrespect, but I prefer the Hollies version alot. But I like this one, it's alot more calm, seems like the Hollies have more emotion in it.
CDNBrit12 1 year ago
NO crack no drugs just pure. gotta give respect.
beyourself785 1 year ago 2
Great performance, sexy voice and very handsome man, I always loved him. Still, at 03:10, OUCH ! that's way out of tune... but no one sings out of tune as well as Neil Diamond...
stinkycheesefoot 1 year ago
Great performance, sexy voice and very handsome man, I always loved him. Still, at 03:10, OUCH ! that's way out of tune... but no one sings out of tune as wll as Neil Diamond...
stinkycheesefoot 1 year ago
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borders4ever 1 year ago
too bad ...! the hollies are the best and owner of this song..!
TheChivo777 1 year ago
While I have always liked Neil Diamond, I have to say he killed this song. Nobody does this song like the Hollies. I give Neil a 6 for a good try at this song. His style of singing this song makes me think of William Shatner and that is NOT good! lol
Jimmy110459 1 year ago
@Jimmy110459
In all fairness, having seen Neil live at least 4 times, this is *not* the best performance he's given of this song. Listen to the album version, or try to find a later performance. As much as I love The Hollies' version, Diamond's is by far my favourite.
TheLurkingWriter 1 year ago
@Jimmy110459 lol. he wrote it. hope this helps
gramule 1 year ago
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Jimmy110459 1 year ago
Makes me think of my brother & all the problems he's got. I'd........I'd give my life for him!
RetroDork74 1 year ago
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slingshot657 1 year ago 3