Commencing his career in the 1960s as a songwriter, Neil Diamond's voice and vision have withstood the test of time. "Cherry, Cherry" made the charts in 1966, at the same time that the Monkees' rendition of his "I'm a Believer" was on its way to numb...more Commencing his career in the 1960s as a songwriter, Neil Diamond's voice and vision have withstood the test of time. "Cherry, Cherry" made the charts in 1966, at the same time that the Monkees' rendition of his "I'm a Believer" was on its way to number 1, and sweetly inebriated sorority sisters still belt out "Sweet Caroline," a dive bar cult-classic, to jukebox accompaniment.. Diamond's dashing stage presence and unique ability to create pop/rock hits laced with gospel and country influences have wooed fans, largely female, for decades, and he continues to perform to sold-out, adoring crowds....less
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