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.
Why this album works
'Love at the Greek' is significant not only for its commercial success but also for showcasing Diamond's live performance prowess, peaking at No. 14 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album features some of his most beloved songs, reinforcing his influence on the pop rock genre and earning him critical acclaim.
- 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
- Kim Carnes· Leonard Cohen· Billy Joel
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 Standout 4:02
- 4 The Last Picasso 4:29
- 5 Longfellow Serenade 4:14
- 6 Beautiful Noise Standout 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 Standout 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
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