It is hard to believe that one man from Brooklyn sold over 100 million records just by being himself. For decades, Neil Diamond has been the ‘everyman’ voice that played in the background of our lives.
Yet, for many young people today, that voice is a total mystery until they finally sit down and listen. One young man recently did just that and found himself completely caught off guard by listening to Forever in Blue Jeans.
Gen-Z’s first time hearing Neil Diamond
People who watched this moment felt a deep spark of joy and nostalgia. One person noted that the music has been the soundtrack of their entire life and they still love it. Another viewer mentioned that these songs are bangers that everyone still sings at football games today.
After feeling the calm of the earlier hits, the mood shifted into something much bigger and more meaningful. The music moved from the soft breeze of a summer day into the thundering rhythm of thousands of feet hitting the shore.
Neil Diamond – America (Live At The Greek Theatre / 2012)
This second performance took place at the famous Greek Theatre. The singer dedicated the performance to his grandmother who traveled a long way to find a better life a century ago. He realized that while things are not perfect now the hope of the ‘American Dream’ is still worth singing about.
Neil Diamond’s journey from writing songs for others to becoming a global star shows that honest work and a deep voice never go out of style. He reminds us that music can bridge the gap between generations.
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