In 1976, Neil Diamond was the world’s biggest star! Everyone knew his name, he had sold millions of records, and was known to wear flashy sequins! But inside, he felt like something was missing. He wanted to prove to the world he still had the “street” energy as a kid from Brooklyn. So, what did … Read more
Imagine you are a huge Neil Diamond fan! You saved up your money to go to a theater in New York City. You are there to watch a play called A Beautiful Noise. It’s a show about Neil’s life, his songs, his glittery shirts, and how he became a superstar! As a fan, you already … Read more
Did you know that the most famous songs in the world were actually secret love letters? Neil Diamond, the man with the gravelly voice and the glittery shirts, didn’t just wake up and write hits like Sweet Caroline. Every time he fell in love, the world got a new love song! From a poor boy … Read more
Before they were the king and queen of the music world, they were just two awkward teenagers in Brooklyn. Guess who I’m talking about?! Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand. As kids, both superstars attended the same school, Erasmus Hall High School. They were also a part of the same choir! While they practiced their scales … Read more
If you walk into a cinema today to see the new movie Song Sung Blue, you might think you are just watching a sparkly Hollywood story starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. But behind the big screen and the bright lights lies a true story so wild and so full of heart that even the … Read more
There is a country on Earth that loves Neil Diamond way more than America! Yes, you heard that right! That country is Australia. The Australians treat Diamond’s songs like a second national anthem. They don’t just clap for him there; they scream, they dance, and they sing his songs word for word. You might ask, … Read more
In 1969, Neil Diamond was sitting in a quiet motel room in Memphis. He wasn’t even trying to write a masterpiece! He was actually getting ready to record some of his songs the next day. But suddenly, a new melody popped into his head. He wanted to write a love song for his wife, Marcia. … Read more
Think about this life! In the 1960s, you were a medical student at NYU, just four months away from graduating and becoming a doctor. But you had a secret: you were obsessed with music. And for the love of passion, you take a massive risk. You drop out of medical school. You take a job … Read more