Rainbow
Neil Diamond · 1973
39 min · 11 tracks · folk · pop rock · soft rock
A tapestry of heartfelt ballads and introspective folk tunes captured in Neil Diamond's warm, emotive vocal style.
Why this album works
'Rainbow' features several notable covers and showcases Diamond's ability to interpret songs by other artists, contributing to his reputation as a versatile performer. The album includes tracks like 'Mr. Bojangles' which exemplified his influence on the folk rock genre, and it received significant airplay, further cementing Diamond's presence in the music industry during the early '70s.
- Best for
- heartfelt ballads for introspection steady pacing for reflective moments warm vocals for cozy evenings
- Context
- Released in January 1973, 'Rainbow' came after Neil Diamond's commercial breakthrough with the album 'Hot August Night' in 1972. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his status as a pop sensation while exploring deeper, more personal themes in his songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kim Carnes· Leonard Cohen· Billy Joel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everybody’s Talkin’ 2:44
- 2 Both Sides Now Standout 3:31
- 3 Husbands and Wives 3:44
- 4 Chelsea Morning 2:32
- 5 Until It’s Time for You to Go 3:30
- 6 The Last Thing on My Mind 3:33
- 7 Suzanne 4:41
- 8 Mr. Bojangles Standout 4:50
- 9 If You Go Away 3:47
- 10 I Think It’s Gonna Rain Today 2:35
- 11 He Ain’t Heavy… He’s My Brother Standout 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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