Hot August Night cover

Hot August Night

Neil Diamond · 1972

93 min · 22 tracks · folk · pop rock · soft rock

A vibrant live album where Neil Diamond's emotional storytelling intertwines with rich, orchestral arrangements and energetic performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • energetic live performance atmosphere
  • reflective storytelling moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1972, 'Hot August Night' captures Neil Diamond at the peak of his popularity following his breakthrough with 'Sweet Caroline' in 1969. This live recording showcases his ability to connect with audiences and solidified his status as a major pop star during the early 1970s, just as he was transitioning from a successful songwriter to a celebrated performer.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Cat Stevens· Simon & Garfunkel

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Prologue 3:08
  • 2 Crunchy Granola Suite 4:26
  • 3 Done Too Soon 3:22
  • 4 Dialogue 1:23
  • 5 Solitary Man 3:14
  • 6 Cherry Cherry 4:43
  • 7 Sweet Caroline 4:15
  • 8 Porcupine Pie 1:57
  • 9 You’re So Sweet Horseflies Keep Hangin’ ’round Your Face 2:18
  • 10 Red Red Wine 3:56
  • 11 Soggy Pretzels 3:23
  • 12 And the Grass Won’t Pay No Mind 4:39
  • 13 Shilo 3:35
  • 14 Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon 2:54

Disc 2

  • 1 Play Me 4:46
  • 2 Canta Libre 5:27
  • 3 Morningside 5:35
  • 4 Song Sung Blue 4:50
  • 5 Cracklin’ Rosie 2:53
  • 6 Holly Holy 6:27
  • 7 I Am… I Said 6:11
  • 8 Walk Off / Soolaimon / Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show / Encore 9:37

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