Friday 7 August 2009

Hot August Night Of Neil Diamond


wIT was back in 1972 that Neil Diamond’s Hot August Night, recorded live at the Greek Theatre in LA, helped turn him into a superstar. Last year he played another hot August night but he did not famous, this time he played same on Hot August Night in his Big Apple hometown. Photography on double CD and DVD and every body like him, the setlist boasts all the hallmark hits plus a handful of stripped back songs from his recent sessions with Rick Rubin. His voice isn’t what it was but I Am I Said, Cracklin’ and it has famous Rosie and Brother Love’s was very happy and Travelling Salvation Show still sound strong and there’s a huge Sweet Caroline singalong that all but raises the roof. PC

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