In 1976, Neil Diamond stood on the Greek Theatre stage and people waited for something unexpected to happen. He was the biggest star in music. But the real magic happened when he stopped singing. He pointed into the front row and called up Henry Winkler, the man we all loved as ‘The Fonz.’
Neil Diamond reached out and pulled the man in the leather jacket right onto the stage. The crowd went wild. It was a beautiful moment of friendship between two icons at the top of their game. They stood together under the warm lights and made us feel like anything was possible.
Watch this rare moment of history below and see why the whole world stopped for a second:
Neil & Fonzie: Song Sung Blue
One viewer said the performance was a ‘wow’ moment that took them back to their youth. Another fan laughed because it was so much fun to see Fonzie out of his garage. It is a memory that stays with you because it feels so real and happy.
That big show at the Greek Theatre was a dream come true for the fans. But many years later, Henry Winkler shared a secret about that night that no one knew. He was not as calm as he looked in his leather jacket.
Henry Winkler got pulled up by Neil Diamond to sing ‘Song Sung Blue’
Henry says now that he was actually shaking with fear because he did not know the lyrics. He did not want to let his friend down so he just acted like The Fonz to get through it. It proves that even the biggest stars get nervous when they have to sing in front of thousands.
Neil Diamond is still the man who can make a whole stadium feel like home. His voice has a strength that helps us remember the good times. Follow Neil Diamond on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to see more of his journey. You will surely find more songs that make you want to sing along.