Neil Diamond turned 73 on January 24, 2014. One of the most versatile and dynamic entertainers of the last 50 years, Neil has sold more that 125 million records, and is the third most successful adult contemporary singer in history, after Barbara Streisand and Sir Elton John. Neil Diamond ‘s first hit was Cherry, Cherry, in 1966, and has had 39 top 40 hits. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he also composed and starred in the remake of the movie, “The Jazz Singer”
Neil Diamond was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984 and the rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011, as well as a Kennedy Center honoree in 2011.
His rousing rendition of his hit song, ‘ Sweet Caroline’ is a standard, sung at the 8th inning during Red Sox games. At the Saturday Red Sox game after the deadly bombings in April, Neil Diamond arrived (at his own expense), unannounced, 30 minutes before the game and asked if he could lead the song ‘Sweet Caroline’ in the middle of the eighth inning, giving his support and encouragement to those most affected by the tragedy. He has written a new song ‘Freedom Song (They’ll Never Take Us Down ) “ . motivated by the deadly incidents in Colorado, Connecticut and Boston. All the proceeds from the single of this song will benefit the One fund and the Wounded Warriors Project.
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