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Neil Diamond
Writing and singing Sweet Caroline and America.
I’m a Believer · Sweet Caroline
- Born
- 24 January 1941
- Birthplace
- New York City, USA
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Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond is an American singer-songwriter whose catalogue combines intimate ballads with expansive singalong songs. He began as a songwriter before building a long career as a recording and concert performer.
Early life
Brooklyn childhood
Grew up in Brooklyn and began writing songs as a teenager.
University to songwriting
Attended New York University before leaving to concentrate on music.
Career
- 1960s
Professional songwriter
Worked in New York’s songwriting business and wrote hits for other performers.
- 1966 onward
Solo records
Established himself with songs including Solitary Man and Cherry, Cherry.
- 1970s–1990s
Concert career
Became a major touring performer while continuing to release albums.
- 2018
Touring retirement
Stopped touring after announcing a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.
Selected work
I’m a Believer
Written by Diamond and made a hit by the Monkees.
Sweet Caroline
A pop song later adopted for communal singing at sporting events.
The Jazz Singer
Its soundtrack includes America, Love on the Rocks and Hello Again.
Beyond work
Songwriting honours
Entered the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984.
Stage adaptation
His life and music inspired the Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise.
Sources & photo credit
Life and career ↗Institutional or specialist reference ↗Photo: Angela George. CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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