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It is 1966, and the world is about to meet a man who will change music forever! On the famous show American Bandstand, a young Neil Diamond sits down with Dick Clark. Neil has dark, thick hair and a look that says, ” I’m the next superstar!”
When Dick asks him about which album he is here to promote, young Neil gets a little confused and says, “The Neil of…” – the album is named “The Feel of Neil Diamond.” Though he realizes his mistake there and then, his cheeky smile at his adorable mistake is too cute to ignore!
Neil mentions he is headed to a table to sign autographs for his fans. Looking at his handsome face, the girls in the crowd were starstruck! Some fans even joked that they didn’t want him to sign a piece of paper; they wanted him to sign their arms so they could keep his name forever!
Neil Diamond Debut Album Interview
But Neil wasn’t just a pretty face; he was a powerhouse songwriter ready to take over.
The interview and the autograph table Neil was headed to were all for his debut album, The Feel of Neil Diamond. This record proved that Neil was destined for greatness. It didn’t just have one style; it showcased his incredible skills across very different themes.
On one hand, you had “Solitary Man,” a deep and moody song about being a loner. On the other hand, you had the massive hit “Cherry, Cherry,” which was fun, upbeat, and perfect for dancing. “Cherry, Cherry” was a huge success, climbing all the way to number 6 on the charts!
When an artist’s very first album has hits that good, you know they are going places. Hear all his famous hits from the first album right here.
