Henry Winkler was the top star in America in the mid 70s. Everyone loved his character, the Fonz, on Happy Days. The Fonz was a tough motorcycle rider in a leather jacket and the definition of cool.
He did not plan to sing that night at the Greek Theatre. Neil Diamond spotted him and called him up to the microphone in front of the cameras.
This was the moment two of the biggest worlds in entertainment crashed together for a song that nobody expected to hear. It turned into a legendary performance that people still talk about fifty years later.
Neil Diamond “How would The Fonz sing this song?” (1976)
Even though he was the toughest guy on TV, Henry Winkler looked a little nervous to be holding a microphone with Neil Diamond. It was a beautiful mix of Hollywood cool and musical power.
One viewer recently said that this video is a perfect show of talent and pure fun. Another person mentioned how they remember seeing this on TV and feeling so much happiness.
While the duet with the Fonz was the funniest part. The rest of the show was full of deep music and other famous friends. It shifted from a comedy moment into a full musical journey.
Neil Diamond ~ Love At The Greek (1977)
The full concert shows Neil moving through the front rows to find other stars like Helen Reddy and Roger Miller. A standout moment is when the music swells and the entire audience sings along to every word.
Neil Diamond has a way of making every person in a huge stadium feel like he is singing just to them. He always knew how to pick the right moment to be serious or to have a laugh with a friend. Follow Neil Diamond on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to keep the music playing.