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Play Me: The Complete Uni Studio Recordings...Plus!

Neil Diamond

234 min · 74 tracks · folk · pop rock · soft rock

A rich tapestry of folk-infused melodies and heartfelt storytelling that captures the essence of Neil Diamond's early artistry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • heartfelt storytelling and nostalgia
  • for long drives
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • rich tapestry of melodies

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Play Me: The Complete Uni Studio Recordings...Plus!' compiles Neil Diamond's work from 1968 to 1972, showcasing his evolution from a budding songwriter to a pop sensation. This comprehensive collection includes hits from his formative years, solidifying his place in music history just as he was embarking on a resurgence in popularity during the mid-90s.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Cat Stevens· Simon & Garfunkel

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Two-Bit Manchild 3:04
  • 2 A Modern Day Version of Love 2:48
  • 3 Honey-Drippin’ Times 1:58
  • 4 The Pot Smoker’s Song 3:59
  • 5 Brooklyn Roads 3:37
  • 6 Shilo 2:56
  • 7 Sunday Sun 2:44
  • 8 Holiday Inn Blues 3:14
  • 9 Practically Newborn 3:27
  • 10 Knackelflerg 2:23
  • 11 Merry-Go-Round 3:29
  • 12 Broad Old Woman (6 A.M. Insanity) 4:31
  • 13 Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show 3:26
  • 14 Dig In 2:39
  • 15 River Runs, New Grown Plums 1:58
  • 16 Juliet 2:51
  • 17 Long Gone 3:15
  • 18 And the Grass Won’t Pay No Mind 3:30
  • 19 Glory Road 3:17
  • 20 Deep in the Morning 3:04
  • 21 If I Never Knew Your Name 3:16
  • 22 Memphis Streets 2:38
  • 23 You’re So Sweet Horseflies Keep Hangin’ ’round Your Face 3:13
  • 24 Hurtin’ You Don’t Come Easy 2:29
  • 25 Sweet Caroline 3:18
  • 26 Everybody’s Talkin’ 2:42

Disc 2

  • 1 Mr. Bojangles 4:52
  • 2 Smokey Lady 2:40
  • 3 Holly Holy 4:40
  • 4 Both Sides Now 3:30
  • 5 And the Singer Sings His Song 3:37
  • 6 Ain’t No Way 2:42
  • 7 New York Boy 2:38
  • 8 Until It’s Time for You to Go 3:29
  • 9 Cracklin’ Rosie 2:59
  • 10 Free Life 3:10
  • 11 Coldwater Morning 3:21
  • 12 Done Too Soon 2:41
  • 13 He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother 4:09
  • 14 Childsong 2:10
  • 15 I Am the Lion 2:07
  • 16 Madrigal 1:50
  • 17 Soolaimon 4:25
  • 18 Missa 2:15
  • 19 African Suite 4:28
  • 20 Childsong (reprise) 2:03
  • 21 I Am … I Said 3:34
  • 22 The Last Thing on My Mind 3:33
  • 23 Husbands and Wives 3:46
  • 24 Chelsea Morning 2:36

Disc 3

  • 1 Crunchy Granola Suite 2:53
  • 2 Stones 3:01
  • 3 If You Go Away 3:48
  • 4 Suzanne 4:41
  • 5 I Think It’s Gonna Rain Today 2:35
  • 6 I Am… I Said (reprise) 2:37
  • 7 Song Sung Blue 3:14
  • 8 Porcupine Pie 2:04
  • 9 High Rolling Man 2:34
  • 10 Canta Libre 4:45
  • 11 Captain Sunshine 3:23
  • 12 Play Me 3:51
  • 13 Gitchy Goomy 3:51
  • 14 Walk on Water 3:04
  • 15 Theme 1:38
  • 16 Prelude in E Major 0:39
  • 17 Morningside 4:15
  • 18 Lordy (live) 4:56
  • 19 Kentucky Woman (live) 2:40
  • 20 Thank the Lord for the Night Time (live) 3:11
  • 21 Solitary Man (live) 3:15
  • 22 Cherry Cherry (single version) 3:49
  • 23 Red Red Wine 3:45
  • 24 Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon 2:49

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