The Essential Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond · 2001
141 min · 38 tracks · folk · pop rock · soft rock
A rich tapestry of heartfelt ballads and upbeat anthems showcasing Diamond's signature storytelling and emotive delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt ballads for reflection
- upbeat anthems for sing-alongs
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- nostalgic storytelling in every track
- for long drives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lengthy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 4, 2001, 'The Essential Neil Diamond' serves as a comprehensive retrospective during a period when Diamond was enjoying renewed popularity following his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. This compilation highlights his prolific career from the 1960s through the early 2000s, encapsulating his evolution as a pop icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Cat Stevens· Simon & Garfunkel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Solitary Man 2:32
- 2 Cherry, Cherry 2:42
- 3 I Got the Feelin’ (Oh No, No) 2:13
- 4 Kentucky Woman 2:26
- 5 Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon 2:55
- 6 You Got to Me 2:48
- 7 Red, Red Wine 2:41
- 8 Thank the Lord for the Night Time 3:00
- 9 I’m a Believer 2:43
- 10 Sweet Caroline 3:21
- 11 Song Sung Blue 3:13
- 12 Holly Holy 4:30
- 13 I Am… I Said 3:33
- 14 Cracklin’ Rosie 2:59
- 15 Play Me (live) 4:21
- 16 Morningside (live) 5:25
- 17 Crunchy Granola Suite (live) 4:05
- 18 Brooklyn Roads (live) 5:29
- 19 Soolaimon (live) 5:06
Disc 2
- 1 America 4:19
- 2 Hello Again 3:39
- 3 Love on the Rocks 3:40
- 4 Captain Sunshine (live) 3:20
- 5 He Ain’t Heavy… He’s My Brother (live) 3:46
- 6 Medley: Yes I Will / Lady Magdalene (live) 7:01
- 7 Shilo (live) 3:57
- 8 Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show (live) 5:02
- 9 If You Know What I Mean 3:43
- 10 Beautiful Noise 3:26
- 11 You Don’t Bring Me Flowers 3:16
- 12 Desirée 3:17
- 13 Forever in Blue Jeans 3:39
- 14 September Morn 3:52
- 15 I’ve Been This Way Before 3:48
- 16 Yesterday’s Songs 2:51
- 17 Heartlight 4:26
- 18 Headed for the Future 4:06
- 19 You Are the Best Part of Me 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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