Do you know Neil Diamond did not write The Boat That I Row for the Scottish star Lulu? Neil recorded it himself in 1966 as a B-side. One year later, Lulu turned it into a massive UK song that defined a whole generation. After 43 years of separate success, these two icons finally stood on the same stage at the Roundhouse in 2010 to settle the score.
This performance from the BBC Electric Proms is a time machine. Neil stands there with his guitar and that famous gravel in his voice. While Lulu brings the same energy that made her a star at fifteen. They trade lines like old friends sharing a secret. It is rare to see when Neil and Lulu came together to prove that one song is still big enough for both of them.
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Neil Diamond & Lulu – The Boat That I Row (2010)
Side Note: Seeing Lulu and Neil together is like watching two pieces of a puzzle finally click into place after half a century apart.
The fans cannot stop talking about the magic on that stage. One viewer said that seeing them together brought back memories of being sixteen and hearing the song on a transistor radio. Another person mentioned that they never realized how well their two different styles would mix after all these years.
That 2010 reunion was a beautiful peak. But the story of Neil Diamond is also one of incredible toughness. He never stopped showing up for the people who love his music. He traded the big concert lights for a theater box in New York to prove he still has that spark.
Neil Diamond Sings Sweet Caroline at A Beautiful Noise
In 2022, the lights went up at a Broadway show. Neil appeared on the balcony and grabbed a microphone and sang Sweet Caroline. He retired from touring given his Parkinson’s disease. But he did not let that stop him from leading a massive sing along.
Neil Diamond has always been more than just a singer. He reminds us that even when the road gets rough, the music keeps playing. Follow Neil Diamond on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to stay connected to a true American legend.