Product description Though now known mainly for his middle-of-the-road balladry, Neil Diamond started his career in the '60s as a Tin Pan Alley pro who turned out a string of ballsy, folk-rock-styled classic Top 40 singles that may come as a surprise to anyone who's grown up with the image of Diamond as a sensitive crooner and Vegas showman. This 2 CD set contains all of his hits, but it isn't quite the definitive package that its title suggests. His early Bang singles ("Cherry, Cherry," "Kentucky Woman," "Solitary Man") and his later Columbia material ("You Don't Bring Me Flowers," "America," "Heartlight") appear in their original versions. But his mid-period MCA/UNI hits ("Sweet Caroline," "Song Sung Blue," "I Am ... I Said") are represented by live re-recordings from 1989 and 1992. --Scott Schinder .com Though now known mainly for his middle-of-the-road balladry, Neil Diamond started his career in the '60s as a Tin Pan Alley pro who turned out a string of ballsy, folk-rock-styled classic Top 40 singles that may come as a surprise to anyone who's grown up with the image of Diamond as a sensitive crooner and Vegas showman. This 2 CD set contains all of his hits, but it isn't quite the definitive package that its title suggests. His early Bang singles ("Cherry, Cherry," "Kentucky Woman," "Solitary Man") and his later Columbia material ("You Don't Bring Me Flowers," "America," "Heartlight") appear in their original versions. But his mid-period MCA/UNI hits ("Sweet Caroline," "Song Sung Blue," "I Am ... I Said") are represented by live re-recordings from 1989 and 1992. --Scott Schinder
S**S
Great song collection!
What's not to love about Neil Diamond?
D**R
Good tunes
Enjoyed it
L**O
My friend is so happy I found this.
My friend is totally thrilled with the CD and the music on it. Unfortunately, I can't give an opinion on the quality of this particularly copy. And my friend isn't picky.
P**D
Shoulda Stayed Inside, Neil.
Much as I like Neil Diamond, this album would have been a lot better had it contained only studio recordings. For some reason, performers at live concerts feel the need to make contact with their audience by tossing in extra vocal refrains and adding other touches to their top hits. We really don't need to hear him shout out..."Alright, let me hear you sing it!" or any other superfluous comments to the crowd. We want to hear Neil Diamond sing....not the audience. Fortunately, there are a number of studio recordings on this 2-disc set and I can still recommend to to all Neil Diamond fans.
K**A
Great CD
Excellent CD. Arrived quickly and in excellent condition. Ah, songs of "then," truly a wonderful CD.
P**I
Diamod at his best!
Had no idea he wrote so many songs!! Love I'm a believer, You don't bring me flowers is wonderful duet with Barbra Streisand
C**Y
too many recorded live
I agree with those who said there should have been a warning. "Contains live recordings of many of these songs." OK, i admit it, i should have read the reviews first, but Gee, i mean its Neil Diamond. he can't sing badly, I'm familiar with the songs, why would i need to read a review? I found out. To warn me that there are a lot of recorded live songs, with Neil being downright cheesy trying to pump up the crowd. i really didn't want to hear the pumped up crowd, thank you.That being said, it is Neil Diamond. he can't sing badly. well, not usually.All in all, the CDs were worth what i paid. Not quite the bargain i hoped for, but worth the money. They arrived in a timely manner, actually earlier than the date posted; in very good shape; I love the booklet included, with lyrics to all the songs, and notes on many. And, after all, it is Neil Diamond; The man sings like an angel.
K**M
Love it
Soft and cuddles great
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