Neil Diamond

Also known as Neil Leslie Diamond

Neil Leslie Diamond is an American singer-songwriter. He has sold more than 56.5 million records in the US alone, making him one of the best-selling musicians in history.

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Neil Diamond is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and pianist born in Brooklyn on January 24, 1941. A baritone who performs in English, he began his work period in 1962. His musical style encompasses pop rock, soft rock, and folk music. He has recorded for Capitol Records, Columbia Records, MCA Records, and Philips Records.

Diamond’s notable works include *Sweet Caroline*, *Neil Diamond I’m Glad You’re Here With Me Tonight*, and *Beautiful Noise - the Neil Diamond Musical*. He has received the Kennedy Center Honors and was named MusiCares Person of the Year. He is recognized in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Additionally, he has received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor and was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song. He has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

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Works: 38

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Neil Diamond I’m Glad You’re Here With Me Tonight
Public Speaking Lessons from the Basics to the Top
Beautiful Noise - the Neil Diamond Musical
Neil Diamond
Sweet Caroline

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Type: Person
Gender: Male
Country: United States
Active from: 1941

Discography

Cherry, Cherry1966
The Feel of Neil Diamond1966
Just for You1967
Kentucky Woman / The Time Is Now1967
Neil Diamond’s “Greatest Hits”1967
Velvet Gloves and Spit1968
Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show1969
Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show / A Modern Day Version Of Love1969
Holly Holy1969
Sweet Caroline1969

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Encyclopedic overview

Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. He has sold more than 56.5 million records in the US alone, making him one of the best-selling musicians in history.

Diamond has written and recorded ten singles that reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts: "Cracklin' Rosie", "Song Sung Blue", "Longfellow Serenade", "I've Been This Way Before", "If You Know What I Mean", "Desirée", "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" (which he co-wrote with Marilyn Bergman and performed with Barbra Streisand), "America", "Yesterday's Songs", and "Heartlight (co-written with Carole Bayer Sager and Burt Bacharach). Thirty-eight songs by Diamond have reached the top 10 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, including "Sweet Caroline". He has also acted in films, making his screen debut in the 1980 musical drama film The Jazz Singer.

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