Neil Diamond - Morningside

moving sentiments, beautifully orchestrated

From Neil's biography "Solitary Star":

... Morningside, a tale of a master carver's passing that Neil would say was written in tribute of his grandmother, "who died alone in a New York hospital with no one even caring." "Upon hearing that song," the arranger said, "I felt it was important enough that I wanted to write that little prologue to it so that the orchestra could quietly say, 'Now pay close attention because you're going to hear something.' Neil ... liked that idea a lot."

I have always loved this song...brings a tear to your eye and tugs on the heart strings.
Neil Diamond tells the story in a song so well. Everyone can identify with this story at some level.
He is a rare and unique talent.

Brilliant song with wonderful lyrics!!! 5stars

que gran cancion,eres unico,perfecto en tu estilo.

Neil Diamond is one of ... the very few people who can rest, knowing that they have, indeed, made life better for many others, My "hat" is off to you, SALUT, Neil.

I first heard this 36 years ago and I am now the old man. Fantasy makes way for reality. The sensitive melody and lyrics made me cry then with an impending insight in the future. I cry now for the fact that the words were a prophecy all too vividly played out in real life.
Neil gave me a reason to challenge life with Hot August Night and is still part of my everyday existence.

Yes when we were young getting old was not a reality we lived each day for what it was. All too soon you look back and it is 36 years later. I too remember playing Hot August Night to death on my tape player