Neil Diamond: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2011 part 1

1966-69
Official Site: http://www.neildiamond.com/

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/neil-diamond/bio/

Neil Diamond signed a recording contract as a duo act with friend Jack Parker. They recorded two singles which flopped. Diamond went solo in 1963.

Much of his early career was spent writing at the famous Brill Building.

His most famous work was performed by the Monkeys:

I'm A Believer by The Monkeys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfuBREMXxts


He got a break in 1966 and began to record himself.

Solitary Man (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti2lJ8V0aX0

Cherry, Cherry (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvXCYqd8AAs

Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGvMjgLXBi0

Kentucky Woman (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbIKP3oYy_c


Diamond jumped record companies in 1968. It led to legal issues until 1977.

Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCgeWUKcumA

Sweet Caroline (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vhFnTjia_I

Holly Holy (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQwqQwD6OOw