Neil Diamond

Neil Diamond

folk music, pop rock, soft rock

United States

About

Sound in a sentence: "With steady grooves that build anticipation and expansive melodies that resonate deeply, his music embodies a rich tapestry of emotion layered with rhythmic drive."
Neil Diamond's music resonates deeply across generations, capturing the essence of yearning and celebration in a way that feels both personal and universal. His ability to weave storytelling into his songs has positioned him as a cultural touchstone, with a body of work that speaks to the human experience, from love and loss to nostalgia and resilience.
Neil Diamond's music resonates deeply across generations, capturing the essence of yearning and celebration in a way that feels both personal and universal. His ability to weave storytelling into his songs has positioned him as a cultural touchstone, with a body of work that speaks to the human experience, from love and loss to nostalgia and resilience. By tapping into the emotional core of his listeners, he has created an enduring connection that transcends time. Diamond often approaches songwriting with a blend of heartfelt sincerity and vivid imagery, crafting narratives that invite listeners into intimate moments while maintaining a broader relatability. He tends to utilize rich melodic structures paired with relatable themes that create anthemic choruses, making his tracks feel like shared experiences rather than just personal confessions. This ability to balance individual emotion with collective resonance sets his work apart. Common lyrical themes include love, longing, and life’s journey—often delivered through a conversational tone that feels both reflective and accessible. His writing can shift from direct storytelling to impressionistic snapshots, allowing for moments of irony or sincerity depending on the emotional landscape he aims to evoke.

Discography

79 releases • 56 studio • 1966–2022
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A Neil Diamond Christmas

A Neil Diamond Christmas

2022

Classic Diamonds

Classic Diamonds

2020

Acoustic Christmas

Acoustic Christmas

2016

All-Time Greatest Hits

All-Time Greatest Hits

2014

Melody Road

Melody Road

2014

The Classic Christmas Album

The Classic Christmas Album

2013

The Bang Years 1966-1968

The Bang Years 1966-1968

2011

Dreams

Dreams

2010

Hot August Night/NYC: Live from Madison Square Garden

Hot August Night/NYC: Live from Madison Square Garden

2009

A Cherry Cherry Christmas

A Cherry Cherry Christmas

2009

Home Before Dark

Home Before Dark

2008

12 Songs

12 Songs

2005

Stages: Performances 1970–2002

Stages: Performances 1970–2002

2003

The Essential Neil Diamond

The Essential Neil Diamond

2001

Three Chord Opera

Three Chord Opera

2001

The Neil Diamond Collection

The Neil Diamond Collection

1999

The Movie Album – As Time Goes By

The Movie Album – As Time Goes By

1998

Tennessee Moon

Tennessee Moon

1996

The Christmas Album, Volume II

The Christmas Album, Volume II

1994

Up on the Roof: Songs from the Brill Building

Up on the Roof: Songs from the Brill Building

1993

The Christmas Album

The Christmas Album

1992

Lovescape

Lovescape

1991

The Best Years of Our Lives

The Best Years of Our Lives

1988

Headed for the Future

Headed for the Future

1986

Primitive

Primitive

1984

Classics: The Early Years

Classics: The Early Years

1983

Heartlight

Heartlight

1982

On the Way to the Sky

On the Way to the Sky

1981

The Jazz Singer – Original Songs from the Motion Picture

The Jazz Singer – Original Songs from the Motion Picture

1980

September Morn

September Morn

1979

You Don't Bring Me Flowers

You Don't Bring Me Flowers

1978

Love at the Greek

Love at the Greek

1977

I'm Glad You're Here with Me Tonight

I'm Glad You're Here with Me Tonight

1977

Beautiful Noise

Beautiful Noise

1976

Serenade

Serenade

1974

Jonathan Livingston Seagull – Original Motion Picture Sound Track

Jonathan Livingston Seagull – Original Motion Picture Sound Track

1973

Rainbow

Rainbow

1973

Moods

Moods

1972

Hot August Night

Hot August Night

1972

Stones

Stones

1971

Tap Root Manuscript

Tap Root Manuscript

1970

Gold: Recorded Live at the Troubadour

Gold: Recorded Live at the Troubadour

1970

His 12 Greatest Hits

His 12 Greatest Hits

Live in America

Live in America

Hot August Night II

Hot August Night II

Shilo

Shilo

1970

Neil Diamond 50 - 50th Anniversary Collection

Neil Diamond 50 - 50th Anniversary Collection

Play Me: The Complete Uni Studio Recordings...Plus!

Play Me: The Complete Uni Studio Recordings...Plus!

And the Singer Sings His Songs

And the Singer Sings His Songs

The Greatest Hits: 1966–1992

The Greatest Hits: 1966–1992

Touching You, Touching Me

Touching You, Touching Me

1969

Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show

Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show

1969

Neil Diamond's Greatest Hits

Neil Diamond's Greatest Hits

1968

Velvet Gloves and Spit

Velvet Gloves and Spit

1968

Just for You

Just for You

1967

The Feel of Neil Diamond

The Feel of Neil Diamond

1966

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