Hot August Night II
73 min · 20 tracks · folk · pop rock · soft rock
A vibrant showcase of classic hits infused with Neil Diamond's emotive storytelling and rich vocal delivery.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its live renditions of some of Diamond's most beloved tracks, capturing the energy and emotion of his performances. It reached No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing his continued relevance in popular music during the late '80s.
- Best for
- wave-like emotional peaks and valleys sing-along moments with friends nostalgic reflections on past loves
- Context
- Released in 1987, 'Hot August Night II' comes nearly a decade after the original 'Hot August Night', which solidified Diamond's status as a live performer. By this time, he was enjoying a resurgence in popularity, particularly among older fans who cherished his nostalgic catalog while also appealing to newer generations through his timeless songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kim Carnes· Leonard Cohen· Billy Joel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Song of the Whales (Fanfare) 1:58
- 2 Headed for the Future 3:28
- 3 September Morn 4:44
- 4 Thank the Lord for the Night Time 3:22
- 5 Cherry, Cherry 3:13
- 6 Sweet Caroline Standout 3:50
- 7 Hello Again 3:32
- 8 Love on the Rocks 3:12
- 9 America Standout 3:58
- 10 Forever in Blue Jeans 3:25
- 11 You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Standout 4:43
- 12 I Dreamed a Dream 4:35
- 13 Back in L.A. 2:25
- 14 Song Sung Blue 2:53
- 15 Cracklin’ Rosie 2:53
- 16 I Am… I Said 5:10
- 17 Holly Holy 4:37
- 18 Soolaimon 1:20
- 19 Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show 5:34
- 20 Heartlight 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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