Even at 85 Neil Diamond remains the definitive voice of a generation. A man whose journey from the gritty streets of Brooklyn to selling 130 million records has become the stuff of American folklore. While he’s stepped away from the public eye in recent years, his music continues to bridge the gap between decades.
Recently Kate Hudson shared a heartfelt photo of herself and Diamond, calling him a ‘legend.’ She sent him an outpouring of love for his 85th birthday. In the photo Hudson plays the part of the ultimate fan. But the real magic is in the look of genuine kindness Diamond returns. It’s a moment that strips away the Hollywood glitz, leaving only the warmth of a man who hasn’t lost his spark.
Watch the look on her face below when the phone rings:
Neil Diamond FaceTimes Kate Hudson
People are flooded with memories because of this interaction. One viewer said that every song he wrote is a beautiful memory of their childhood. Another person mentioned that his music helped them get through the hardest times of their life over the last forty five years.
While Kate Hudson celebrates the man who inspired her movie we have to look back at the real people who lived his songs. Before the big film, there was a quiet story about a couple from Milwaukee who just wanted to keep his music alive.
Real-Life Claire Sardina Speaks Out About ‘Song Sung Blue’
The story of the real Mike and Claire Sardina is both beautiful and a little bit sad. They traveled around in a van to sing ‘Sweet Caroline’ for anyone who would listen. It proves that Neil Diamond wrote the script for people who dreamed of something bigger than their small town.
Neil Diamond has a way of making every person in a stadium feel like he is singing only to them. He taught us that we are never alone as long as there is a song to sing. Follow Neil Diamond on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep the music playing.