OT | Neil Diamond?

by **Jeremey** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:06 pm

Did I miss a big tv special this weekend or something?

I think there is a new dvd/live cd thingy out this weekend. I'll definitely check it out. Anyone else (besides Andrew :wink:

) a big fan of Mr D? Hard to believe he's almost 70.

by **Lula** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:14 pm

i saw neil diamond last year. same show that was on tv. great show, great performer!

by **Jeremey** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:18 pm

For a while, Neil had this thing in his live voice where he almost growled like a heavy metal singer during a lot of his tunes. I had the "Hot August Nights" CD for a while and it got a little annoying, but I still love the guy.

by **Don** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:19 pm

I heard Neal refunded tickets for one his shows because he didn't feel he gave a good performance. That's something you don't see every day.

by **Jeremey** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:21 pm

Gunbot wrote:I heard Neal refunded tickets for one his shows because he didn't feel he gave a good performance. That's something you don't see every day.

Holy cow. How do you come to that decision as a performer?

by **Don** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:29 pm

Jeremey wrote:
Gunbot wrote:I heard Neal refunded tickets for one his shows because he didn't feel he gave a good performance. That's something you don't see every day.

Holy cow. How do you come to that decision as a performer?

They mention the can of worms that could be opened when it comes to artist that mime their performances. A Dangerous precedent for entertainers.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2638363 ... ncert.html

by **Jeremey** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:33 pm

I agree with those that felt he should have just cancelled the performance to begin with. Nice gesture, but if he had laryngitis he probably should have gotten some rest! Still, at his age, it's pretty amazing he's out there on the road at all.

by **GrandIllusionist725** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 5:04 pm

Gotta love Mr.Diamond!

I picked up his DVD that came out. And as always, he's just awesome. It was only at Wal-Mart for 12 bucks, came with a bonus CD of ten songs that are his favorites. Two songs are re-worked versions, I believe it was Play Me and Sweet Caroline.

I do recommend it

by **Babyblue** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:37 pm

GrandIllusionist725 wrote:Gotta love Mr.Diamond!

I picked up his DVD that came out. And as always, he's just awesome. It was only at Wal-Mart for 12 bucks, came with a bonus CD of ten songs that are his favorites. Two songs are re-worked versions, I believe it was Play Me and Sweet Caroline.

I do recommend it

I saw the special Fri nite.Love him i got to see him many times when he was starting out .Then years later saw him in concert.That man is still { Hot & Sexy}

It's hard to believe he is almost 70.I am going to get the DVD this morning when i go to Wally World.Can't wait to watch it.

by **Jeremey** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:10 am

Is it a WM exclusive? Going to try to see if it's on iTunes and download it when I get a chance.

by **Babyblue** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:35 am

I am a happy camper i just got my DVD/CD at Wally World. :wink:

by **stevew2** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:49 am

Neil Diamond is a legend, a first class perfomer all the way.I saw him 5 years ago, the place was pack and he kicked ass. He is one of the few great performers that is left and still performs and doesnt lip. I wish Journey would have offered refunds for all the lipped concerts they pulled their fans???

by **Saint John** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:46 am

That special the other night was captivating. He sounded awesome and the crowd was insanely into the show. Shocking to see all of the young people in the crowd. I couldn't turn it off. Something about that guy just exudes coolness.

by **stevew2** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:48 am

Saint John wrote:That special the other night was captivating. He sounded awesome and the crowd was insanely into the show. Shocking to see all of the young people in the crowd. I couldn't turn it off. Something about that guy just exudes coolness.

He is timeless, Nice pict from the JTTC Dan

by **froy** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:01 am

Jeremey wrote:Did I miss a big tv special this weekend or something?

I think there is a new dvd/live cd thingy out this weekend. I'll definitely check it out. Anyone else (besides Andrew ) a big fan of Mr D? Hard to believe he's almost 70.

I have seen Neil 50 times live
He is the King not Elvis

by **Voyager** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:40 am

Gunbot wrote:I heard Neal refunded tickets for one his shows because he didn't feel he gave a good performance. That's something you don't see every day.

Didn't Journey do that when they got caught lipping too?

:lol:

by **Don** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:45 am

Voyager wrote:
Gunbot wrote:I heard Neal refunded tickets for one his shows because he didn't feel he gave a good performance. That's something you don't see every day.

Didn't Journey do that when they got caught lipping too?

I calculated that out with my own numbers, erring on the side of the least amount and came to the conclusion that they would be looking at 4.2 million dollars in refunds to ticket holders if they went that route.

by **stevew2** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 3:19 pm

Voyager wrote:
Gunbot wrote:I heard Neal refunded tickets for one his shows because he didn't feel he gave a good performance. That's something you don't see every day.

Didn't Journey do that when they got caught lipping too?

In your wildest dreams

by **Babyblue** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:44 pm

stevew2 wrote:
Voyager wrote:
Gunbot wrote:I heard Neal refunded tickets for one his shows because he didn't feel he gave a good performance. That's something you don't see every day.

Didn't Journey do that when they got caught lipping too?

In your wildest dreams

by **stevew2** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:34 am

Gunbot wrote:
Voyager wrote:
Gunbot wrote:I heard Neal refunded tickets for one his shows because he didn't feel he gave a good performance. That's something you don't see every day.

Didn't Journey do that when they got caught lipping too?

I calculated that out with my own numbers, erring on the side of the least amount and came to the conclusion that they would be looking at 4.2 million dollars in refunds to ticket holders if they went that route.

Good they can send me a check for $620.00

by **Jeremey** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:46 am

stevew2 wrote: Good they can send me a check for $620.00

You know, Steve, that's an awful lot of Frontiers concerts! :lol:

by **bluejeangirl76** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:53 am

Saint John wrote:That special the other night was captivating. He sounded awesome and the crowd was insanely into the show. Shocking to see all of the young people in the crowd. I couldn't turn it off. Something about that guy just exudes coolness.

You're right. My mom got some wild idea once that we had to go see Neil Diamond as family so my sister and I got dragged. I think it was around 1993... I didn't want to go to an "old people concert" and I bitched all the way there. But you know... it wasn't a bad time! And we had 4th row seats.

(it was at my beloved and much-missed Chicago Stadium

)

by **stevew2** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:53 am

Jeremey wrote:
stevew2 wrote: Good they can send me a check for $620.00

You know, Steve, that's an awful lot of Frontiers concerts!

You betcha, Im sorry I missed you guys at State Theater last time around,Ill catch the next one though,Id like to see you back at Rams Head Live in Baltimore again

by **Blueskies** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:19 am

stevew2 wrote:Neil Diamond is a legend, a first class perfomer all the way.I saw him 5 years ago, the place was pack and he kicked ass. He is one of the few great performers that is left and still performs and doesnt lip. I wish Journey would have offered refunds for all the lipped concerts they pulled their fans???

He is an incredible talent both as a songwriter and a performer. Seeing him in concert was impressive. He went on for over 3 hours that night with only a few very minuet breaks between some songs. He is legendary.

by **stevew2** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:15 pm

Blueskies wrote:
stevew2 wrote:Neil Diamond is a legend, a first class perfomer all the way.I saw him 5 years ago, the place was pack and he kicked ass. He is one of the few great performers that is left and still performs and doesnt lip. I wish Journey would have offered refunds for all the lipped concerts they pulled their fans???

He is an incredible talent both as a songwriter and a performer. Seeing him in concert was impressive. He went on for over 3 hours that night with only a few very minuet breaks between some songs. He is legendary.

He did 2 1/2 hours when i saw him with no break, altough i wish would took one [for my sake}I remember the freakin{album} Live At the Greek. best live recording {in my opinon}

by **Don** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:19 pm

stevew2 wrote:
Blueskies wrote:
stevew2 wrote:Neil Diamond is a legend, a first class perfomer all the way.I saw him 5 years ago, the place was pack and he kicked ass. He is one of the few great performers that is left and still performs and doesnt lip. I wish Journey would have offered refunds for all the lipped concerts they pulled their fans???

He is an incredible talent both as a songwriter and a performer. Seeing him in concert was impressive. He went on for over 3 hours that night with only a few very minuet breaks between some songs. He is legendary.
He did 2 1/2 hours when i saw him with no break, altough i wish would took one [for my sake}I remember the freakin{album} Live At the Greek. best live recording {in my opinon}

If yu ever come to L.A., We'll go to a show at the Greek. It's really a great place for a concert. The Moody Blues filmed a DVD there a few years ago. Nestled into Griffith Park, it is just beautiful.

by **stevew2** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:33 pm

Gunbot wrote:
stevew2 wrote:
Blueskies wrote:
stevew2 wrote:Neil Diamond is a legend, a first class perfomer all the way.I saw him 5 years ago, the place was pack and he kicked ass. He is one of the few great performers that is left and still performs and doesnt lip. I wish Journey would have offered refunds for all the lipped concerts they pulled their fans???

He is an incredible talent both as a songwriter and a performer. Seeing him in concert was impressive. He went on for over 3 hours that night with only a few very minuet breaks between some songs. He is legendary.
He did 2 1/2 hours when i saw him with no break, altough i wish would took one [for my sake}I remember the freakin{album} Live At the Greek. best live recording {in my opinon}

If yu ever come to L.A., We'll go to a show at the Greek. It's really a great place for a concert. The Moody Blues filmed a DVD there a few years ago. Nestled into Griffith Park, it is just beautiful.

That place is awesome, id love to see the Moody Blues there

by **Don** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:38 pm

stevew2 wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
stevew2 wrote:
Blueskies wrote:
stevew2 wrote:Neil Diamond is a legend, a first class perfomer all the way.I saw him 5 years ago, the place was pack and he kicked ass. He is one of the few great performers that is left and still performs and doesnt lip. I wish Journey would have offered refunds for all the lipped concerts they pulled their fans???

He is an incredible talent both as a songwriter and a performer. Seeing him in concert was impressive. He went on for over 3 hours that night with only a few very minuet breaks between some songs. He is legendary.
He did 2 1/2 hours when i saw him with no break, altough i wish would took one [for my sake}I remember the freakin{album} Live At the Greek. best live recording {in my opinon}

If yu ever come to L.A., We'll go to a show at the Greek. It's really a great place for a concert. The Moody Blues filmed a DVD there a few years ago. Nestled into Griffith Park, it is just beautiful.
That place is awesome, id love to see the Moody Blues there

I think it was the second or third song in and Justin messed up the lines. He looks at John, looks out at the audience and is like "We're going to start all over again, from the top" and they basically started the whole show over again from the beginning so they wouldn't have to edit out the performance or lose the momentum from the first few songs.

by **Blueskies** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:42 pm

stevew2 wrote:
Blueskies wrote:
stevew2 wrote:Neil Diamond is a legend, a first class perfomer all the way.I saw him 5 years ago, the place was pack and he kicked ass. He is one of the few great performers that is left and still performs and doesnt lip. I wish Journey would have offered refunds for all the lipped concerts they pulled their fans???

He is an incredible talent both as a songwriter and a performer. Seeing him in concert was impressive. He went on for over 3 hours that night with only a few very minuet breaks between some songs. He is legendary.
He did 2 1/2 hours when i saw him with no break, altough i wish would took one [for my sake}I remember the freakin{album} Live At the Greek. best live recording {in my opinon}

Check this out....
last year he showed up at the club where he got his start...sounding and looking as great as ever ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5yCwoINSd8

by **stevew2** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:04 pm

Blueskies wrote:
stevew2 wrote:
Blueskies wrote:
stevew2 wrote:Neil Diamond is a legend, a first class perfomer all the way.I saw him 5 years ago, the place was pack and he kicked ass. He is one of the few great performers that is left and still performs and doesnt lip. I wish Journey would have offered refunds for all the lipped concerts they pulled their fans???

He is an incredible talent both as a songwriter and a performer. Seeing him in concert was impressive. He went on for over 3 hours that night with only a few very minuet breaks between some songs. He is legendary.
He did 2 1/2 hours when i saw him with no break, altough i wish would took one [for my sake}I remember the freakin{album} Live At the Greek. best live recording {in my opinon}

Check this out....
last year he showed up at the club where he got his start...sounding and looking as great as ever ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5yCwoINSd8

Thanks, nice clip, just Neil and his guitar,[then piano] He rocks.thanks for the clip BS

MR

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