Hot August Night/NYC: Live from Madison Square Garden
Neil Diamond · 2009
129 min · 29 tracks · folk · pop rock · soft rock
A vibrant live recording capturing Neil Diamond's soulful storytelling and the electric atmosphere of Madison Square Garden.
Why this album works
This live album is significant not only for its celebration of Diamond's extensive catalog but also for capturing the energy of his performance at Madison Square Garden, where he has become a staple artist. It further emphasizes his cultural impact, as songs like 'Sweet Caroline' continue to resonate across generations, often used in sporting events and communal gatherings.
- Best for
- electric live performance energy nostalgic sing-along moments dynamic emotional highs and lows
- Context
- Released in 2009, this album comes at a time when Neil Diamond was celebrating his enduring legacy in music, following a resurgence in popularity with his 2008 album 'Home Before Dark'. It showcases his ability to engage audiences through heartfelt performances, solidifying his status as a timeless entertainer during a prolific phase of his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kim Carnes· Leonard Cohen· Billy Joel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Holly Holy Standout 4:14
- 2 Street Life 3:01
- 3 Beautiful Noise 3:57
- 4 Love on the Rocks 3:42
- 5 Play Me 4:51
- 6 Cherry, Cherry 7:23
- 7 Thank the Lord for the Night Time 3:21
- 8 Home Before Dark 5:28
- 9 Don’t Go There 4:09
- 10 Pretty Amazing Grace 3:34
- 11 Crunchy Granola Suite 5:10
- 12 Done Too Soon 2:49
- 13 Brooklyn Roads 6:25
- 14 I Am… I Said Standout 4:25
- 15 Solitary Man 3:18
- 16 Kentucky Woman 2:13
- 17 Forever in Blue Jeans 3:34
- 18 Sweet Caroline Standout 6:31
Disc 2
- 1 You Don’t Bring Me Flowers 4:55
- 2 Song Sung Blue 3:03
- 3 I’m a Believer 3:32
- 4 Man of God 5:51
- 5 Hell Yeah 7:07
- 6 Cracklin’ Rosie 3:10
- 7 America 4:22
- 8 Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show 7:37
- 9 Lady-Oh (Antwerp 2008) 4:07
- 10 If You Know What I Mean (Rotterdam 2008) 3:59
- 11 Glory Road (Columbus 2005) 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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