Love at the Greek cover

Love at the Greek

Neil Diamond · 1977

71 min · 16 tracks · folk · pop rock · soft rock

A vibrant showcase of Neil Diamond's emotive songwriting and rich, melodic pop rock sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • captivating storytelling through melodies
  • extended finale for immersive closure

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike emotional lyrical depth

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 4, 1977, 'Love at the Greek' captures Neil Diamond during a pivotal moment in his career, following the commercial success of 'Hot August Night' in 1972. This live album served as a testament to his enduring appeal, blending classic hits with newer material while solidifying his status as a superstar entertainer.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Cat Stevens· Simon & Garfunkel

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Streetlife 3:06
  • 2 Kentucky Woman 2:03
  • 3 Sweet Caroline 4:02
  • 4 The Last Picasso 4:29
  • 5 Longfellow Serenade 4:14
  • 6 Beautiful Noise 3:04
  • 7 Lady-Oh 4:01
  • 8 Stargazer 2:28
  • 9 If You Know What I Mean 3:56
  • 10 Surviving the Life 3:31

Disc 2

  • 1 Glory Road 3:30
  • 2 Song Sung Blue 4:00
  • 3 Holly Holy 4:30
  • 4 Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show 5:09
  • 5 Jonathan Livingston Seagull: Be / Dear Father / Lonely Looking Sky / Sanctus / Skybird / Be (encore) 15:24
  • 6 I’ve Been This Way Before 4:17

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata