Neil Diamond just hit a massive 100 week milestone on the music charts without playing a single note on stage. This surge is all thanks to a new movie called Song Sung Blue where Hugh Jackman steps into the sequins of a Diamond tribute singer. It is a rare feat that has only happened once before in his 60 year career.
The film does not just show a man mimicking a star. It shows how music can change a regular life in a basement into something that sparkles under the lights. Hugh Jackman captures that specific feeling of wearing a blue jean jacket and finding your voice. You can see the glitter and hear the hope in every frame of this performance.
Watch the first glimpse of this musical magic below:
SONG SUNG BLUE – Official Trailer 2
Viewers are calling this the most heart-warming tribute in years. One fan said that they felt like they were twenty years old again just watching the trailer. Another viewer mentioned that seeing a legend honored this way brought tears to their eyes. It is clear that these songs still have the power to stop people in their tracks.
While the movie shows us the ‘interpreter,’ nothing compares to the man who started it all. The film acts as a bridge that leads us right back to the original source of all that joy.
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline (Live At The Greek Theatre / 2012)
In this classic performance the legend himself stands before a sea of people. He is not pretending. He is simply sharing his soul with a crowd that knows every single word. It shows a man at the height of his powers, proving why these records are still breaking today.
Neil Diamond has always been honest about his journey especially as he faces his battle with Parkinson’s. His voice remains a lifeboat for anyone going through a hard time. Follow Neil Diamond on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep the music playing.