Neil Diamond

Greatest Hits 1966-92

Experience the "live" concert again, excellent live versions

Review Score:

(10/10)
For those of you who are whining about the live versions, if you want and need "originals", I'm sure you can get "originals". Meanwhile allow Diamond fans to experience that "live" atmosphere, that "voice", the energy, and that beautiful backup music.

Listen to the emoting voice on "Brooklyn Roads", a song that is truly written about his childhood. You can just imagine the scene he portrays about his family. Better than the original is "Morninglight", I saw him perform this live one time and this version is captivating as he draws on that powerful deep voice.

This double set is fabulous collection, Crank it up, including live versions, this is next best to being there, complete with applause and adulation. The collection touches on a versatile range of his hits. Provided are the fun, sing-along like "Sweet Caroline", "Song Sung Blue", etc. Those classic ballads like "I Am I Said", "Play Me", "Holly Holy" never sounded better! Join in for a rousing rendition of "Soolaimon", I use this live version for my exercise tape, it is motivating.

And if you haven't heard another of his great "live" CDs, try "Hot August Nights". Enjoy, an impressive collection....MzRizz

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