READ THIS: Dennis Morgan began working with Neil when he ran the San Francisco office for MCA/Universal Music Group. Neil appeared regularly at the Circle Star Theatre in San Mateo. And they were the most sought after highly prized ‘ticket-comps’ Morgan had in his promotion arsenal for use with the radio and press crowd.
Truth be told, he probably generated more airplay and press in the Bay Area for other–more needy Universal recording artists by leveraging Neil Diamond concert tix.
From the 1960s to the 1980s, Neil was one the more successful rock music performers, scoring an extraordinary number of charted hits. Morgan recalls how distressed his mentors at Uni Records were (Russ Regan, Pat Pipilo, and Rick Frio) when Neil decided to leave the label and sign with Columbia Records/Sony Music. At the time, there may have been a turf battle underway in the corporate suite–especially after the late Artie Mogul and his A&R staff headed by Don Shane signed Andy Kim (Sugar, Sugar) who had reinvented himself in the image of Neil Diamond with the mid-chart hit single, ‘Rock Me Gently’. In the end, Columbia Records won simply by making an offer Neil couldn’t refuse.
As critic William Ruhlmann once wrote: “Neil Diamond claims worldwide record sales of over 140 million copies, and he was ranked third, behind only Elton John and Barbara Streisand.” Neil’s songs have been recorded by a vast array of performers from all musical genres.
He posted the ‘Sweet Caroline (Kennedy), Live at the Greek Theatre’ video as a reminder that Neil has been continually passed over for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame since his eligibility in 1989. And that is a shame.
Special Note: Very cool that Neil recently disclosed that his inspiration for this tune was Caroline Kennedy.
From the forthcoming Dennis Morgan semi-autobiography, ‘All The Dark Horses; All
The Kings Men’.
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Hey well……….. …
Hey well………..loved his music since the year dot. Danced to it as a teenager and finalally got to a UK concert in 2008. The first double album I ever owned was Love at the Greek. As a Brit I had to learn where the Greek was
Comment by TheIcewitch54 — March 1, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
NEIL!!!
NEIL!!!
Comment by mcintomney1988 — March 1, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
England really is …
England really is greatness!Sweet Caroline!
Comment by pablogeebee1 — March 1, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
America in it’s …
America in it’s greatness……..”Sweet Caroline”
Comment by warisugly — March 1, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
suppose i should …
suppose i should thank my mom for making me listen to good music from the seventies…..even though at the time i didnt think it was good
Comment by randywestvalley — March 1, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
went to a ND …
went to a ND concert a couple years ago and had a great time…..fun to see ppl in the 80’s to teenagers all enjoying the same music….
Comment by randywestvalley — March 1, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
Unendlich schöne …
Unendlich schöne Musik!! Nur Prima
Comment by Bernd1157 — March 1, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
no this is SWEET
no this is SWEET
Comment by oliviep — March 1, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
this was SWEET!!!!! …
this was SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by dmzclove — March 1, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
What a perfect …
What a perfect night, sitting in the Greek listening to Neil.
Comment by califgirl11 — March 1, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
He also has truely …
He also has truely epic eyebrows…
Comment by Adamkhant — March 1, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
Beautiful voice, to …
Beautiful voice, to me, he is the most beautiful man ever seen ! regardless of not been from same time….He is geogeous !!
Comment by karissma2000 — March 1, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
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I WARNED YOU …
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I WARNED YOU CHRISTIANS, DELIVERANCE IS COMING, SEAL YOUR SELF WITH HOLY SPIRIT!
Do not pollute yourself with pornography, violent entertainment, smoke, drugs, alcohol, evil words, etc. Remember this admonition of the Lord: Touch not the unclean thing; and I WILL RECEIVE YOU, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. 2 Cor.6:17,18
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Comment by conceil8 — March 1, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
my husband sang …
my husband sang this on our wedding day-before that ,my uncle stuart used to embaress the outta me with this song-loving it-thank you.XXX
Comment by carlyeverything — March 1, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
Boy`s this is music …
Boy`s this is music – listen- not hip hop
Comment by dsoutube — March 1, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
What an incredible …
What an incredible voice!!
Comment by arsebandit123 — March 1, 2010 @ 5:43 pm
Love it
Love it
Comment by SuggarPye — March 1, 2010 @ 5:43 pm
good for you that …
good for you that is my daughters name too
Comment by jkoncz — March 1, 2010 @ 5:43 pm