Watching this in a COLD, WET, WINDY, RAINY London town...on July 4th..Oh, to be in England, now that 'summer's' there...(my sincerest, profound apologies to Mr. Browning)...and THOROUGHLY enjoying and appreciating this young man's enjoyment and appreciation of the wonderful Mr. Diamond....saw him at a Royal Variety Performance (every November in London there's a concert, usually at the London Palladium, in front of...WELL, it used to be the Queen, but in recent years it's been Charles & Camilla, or William & Kate.. with performers from around the globe)..in the line up afterwards, where everyone's presented to the royal couple.. the Queen spoke BRIEFLY to Neil, but spent AGES (it seemed) in deep conversation with his WIFE..a common interest in horse breeding, it seemed... HILARIOUS!! 😂 Hope everyone's keeping safe and well.🎵🎶🧡
just yesterday i was telling someone about this. watching j's videos is like hanging out with a friend & sharing music with each other. i'm glad he's told us some of his favorites in return. :-)
It's the perfect match song.. The rousing build up goes quiet with little dynamic stabs, then the pre chorus builds you back up to a sudden release with a celebratory trumpet line everyone can punch the air to, followed by "good times never felt so good".. It sounds like a simple song but it's amazing! I wish I wrote it :)
Actually, it's the middle of the 8th they play this song at Fenway, but yes we Red Sox fans just can't resist singing along as soon as this song comes on over the PA system. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6U2HOIK82_k.html
@@evelynguerrero12 did you see it got Javon at the very last? Wait until he's out somewhere in public this comes on and the whole crowd does it. Would love to see that reaction! 😁
This was a big hit everyone around the world knows and sings this song when it comes on lots of beer drinking and beach 🏖even at baseball games it’s kinda a theme song 🤗
Yeah? Well, I think it's a crap song. All that buildup for a wet fart of a limp chorus. Neil's a great songwriter. And apparently a great hypnotist as well, seeing as how everyone around the world loves this song when they shouldn't. But I don't. Neil's charms don't fool me. Probably because I don't drink beer or hang around the beach. And I've never been to a baseball game in my life because I live in Europe, where we're civilized.
Neil Diamond in black-face in the movie The Jazz Singer. Not his finest moment, but still loved the movie enough to see it twice at the theater. Only for Neil, and Laurence Olivier. Neil isn't an actor, but the movie has a great soundtrack.
I saw Neil Diamond in concert twice. The first time was April 1976; the second time was July 2017. I can assure you his voice was as pure and strong in 2017 as it was 41 years earlier!! He is an absolute force of nature. You must react to I Am...I Said - a brilliant song. Thanks for the great reaction, and keep them coming! The more you listen to Neil, the more you'll want to listen to Neil!!! 💖
I saw him in 1984 and 20011 on his tour in Germany. 😍 Unfortunately there is no footage from his concerts 1972 Hot August Night - but the Blu-rays from 2008 & 2012 are my favorite live concerts now. 👍🏼
Also check out his "Love on the Rocks" And if you want to see him starring in his own biopic epic, then check out "The Jazz Singer". A beautifully filmed, and superbly acted masterpiece.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE NEIL DIAMOND ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️THANK YOU!!!! YES TO EVERYTHING YOU SAID ABOUT HIM!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You need to listen to more of him as well...LOVE ON THE ROCKS/ I AM I SAID/ SOLITARY MAN/ IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN...
Yep, another good one. He sang such under the radar sexual songs that my parents never really caught on. You’ll Be a Woman Soon, Longfellow Blues is good, too. Shilo is my favorite from Neil Diamond.
Money talks - But it don't sing and dance and it don't walk - As long as I can have you here with me, I'd much rather be forever in blue jeans!! Love it 😍
Other songs by Neil Diamond are: Cracklin’ Rosie; Shilo; Cherry, Cherry; Holly Holy; Solitary Man; Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show; Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon You should also check out Neil Sedaka: Living Next Door To An Angel; Calendar Girl; Breaking Up Is Hard To Do; Oh! Carol Also, Johnny Tillotson has some pretty amazing songs: It Keeps Right On Hurtin’; Poetry in Motion; Dreamy Eyes; Send Me The Pillow You Dream On
Loving your reaction to this my friend. My wife was called Caroline and I sang this song to her for 40 years (poorly unfortunately). She passed away last year from cancer, but I still find myself singing it to her now even though she isn't here anymore ! Just to here the master singing it again and you enjoying it so much brings me joy ! It will always be timeless to so many people. Many thanks
I saw Diamond live in concert in the mid 1980s. He's maybe a better entertainer than singer, if that's possible. He sang for 3 hours straight and the crowd loved him. That concert is still one of my fondest memories.
Something you have to know about Neil Diamond - his best album was the original live album Hot August Night.(from 1972). So any version of his songs taken from that album were the best. Its a classic for so many things - audio quality etc. a stunnig piece of work that was never captured on video.. So, when it comes to reacting to the famous Holly Holy - make sure you choose the Hot August Night Version. Quite a masterpiece.
I delivered mail for a bit and when I'd be walking the route or driving between stops, I was always singing Neil Diamond songs... esp. this one. Enjoyed listening to Neil with you, Jay..... Thanks for your reaction. Take care and be well. Peace.
Neil diamond was the first guy who made me want to pick up an instrument plus my first exposure to music, hes not my favorite now its billy joel but neil diamond will always be the first musician who inspired me.
I definitely have an old soul because I've been listening to this since I was 5. My parents of course listen to this and it was some of my favorites as a child. when I met my wife to be in 1990 she was 19 and I was 24. I took her to this concert and we were the youngest people there I think. I spent a lot of money on the tickets through a bookie just so I could get very very close. It was a fantastic show in the round during the Christmas holiday and he took a break in the middle of the show to sing a half hour of Christmas and Hanukkah songs. Great memories
Top male voice imo. So sexy & manly. Please listen to him sing “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Anymore”🌹. That is a gorgeous duet with Barbra Streisand. Also, “Hello Again” is a gorgeous song.
My Mom used to put on her music after putting us kids to bed. She really loved Neil Diamond. So, we'd fall asleep listening to him, Elvis, Roy Orbison, Cat Stevens, The Righteous Brothers, and other great performers. So, when I was 11 and went to my first concert of his I dozed off for a couple of songs. I think his music triggered my body into think it was bedtime. lol It was a great concert even though I missed a couple of songs. Back then everyone used a camera with a flash. Neil had allowed some of the audience that were in the back, and upper rows, to file past the stage to take pictures during the encore. The flashes from those cameras going past the stage caused a strobe light effect. It was cool.
I was waiting for him to sing "so good so good so good" before that verse came. I was about to say he's heard this song before because I always sing that part also way before it actually comes to it. 😂
My mom was terminally ill when she and my dad went to see him live. This is a beautiful memory! Their last date. God works in mysterious ways! I love this song!
hi from UK, such a smooth voice as in all his song , lots of his songs make you want to get up and dance , keeping still is not an option, we only have to watch you Jay 🤗 . when this came on the juke box in the pub where I lived , the patrons use to sing it to me , as my name was the same , embarrassing or what , it would e quite nice now 😊 .
I will be humming this for ages lol, its a bright and happy song sung by a fantastic singer. He was huge in the UK and this got a lot of radio time. You get so involved in the music you listen to and watching you its like I'm heading it for the first time. Take care my friends, God bless you all Mary-Ellen UK
This man is a genius song writer as well as an exquisite singer..had the pleasure of seeing him in concert in the 70's..just like the records..what a voice..what a showman.. love him!!!
I honestly get such a kick out of your reactions! You find something good in every song and I am always impressed that you will give any song a chance. You are a blast to watch so thank you. Luv from Canada 🇨🇦
Sung at the rugby games in Twickenham and in the pubs after the match. Cries out for audience participation! Lots of great stuff down in the Neil Diamond rabbit hole, 🥰
In 2007, Diamond revealed that his inspiration behind "Sweet Caroline" was actually written about a young Caroline Kennedy. Kennedy, who was no more than 12 years old at the time, was pictured on a magazine cover riding a horse. Diamond felt a connection to the picture. and sang the song to her at her 50th birthday celebration in 2007.
Heard this covered in a bar in Dayton for the first time screaming "BAH BAh bah" with the rest of the crowd since the cover band didn't have a trumpet.
Been to every Chicago concert. Last one was his 50th Anniversary concert which was cut short to his diagnosis to Parkinson’s disease. Went to Boston to see the opening of his play,Beautiful Noise…the story of his life. Heading to see it on Broadway. How many living artists get to see their accolades while they are still living. He is Ahhhhmazing! Keep checking his music….Song Sung Blue,Traveling Salvation Show,Live on the Rocks,Hell,Yeah!,they go on and on…he is the master!
This song is amazing. I have a great memory from a long time ago back in the late 90s. My sis, my brother, a few friends and I went to bowling alley. The place was completely packed and had the whole 80s retro thing going. Disco balls, flashing lights, blacklights, DJ..... etc..... The DJ puts on this song and everybody starts singing together. We were all strangers but everyone came together for one song and sang it together. One of the greatest memories I have. Thanks for reacting to this
This song is so reminiscent of my highschool junior band experience back in the 90's. I played sax in junior band and I spent so much of this song jealous of the trumpet section hehehe But Neil is soo sooo awesome, I love so many of his songs
He wrote most of his music. Sweet Carolina sung at bars, baseball games, and more. When in a concert it is like a revival. I have every one of his records and cd. Two soundtracks he did I love too. Johnathon Livingston Seagull and the 1980's The Jazz Singer
Can you believe this is a favorite at Octoberfest? Sung while standing on the trestle seats or tables, raising a beer to the ‘so good’ , a thousand voices together.
I read an article where they asked how many people listened to music while making love and the majority did. Then they asked who they listened to and most said...Neil Diamond. Sweet Caroline BAH BAH BAH, good times never seemed so good SO GOOD, SO GOOD, SO GOOD, etc. if you’re in a bar. Listen to a live version!
GET IN!!! You keep bringing it. My wife n i LOVE ya channel. Cheers fella. I know you'll get round to "love on the rocks" eventually.. Another great effort. Well done!!!
I was privileged to see him in concert when he was in his 70's. He was still a great entertainer - the entire audience would sing the chorus of Sweet Caroline with him. It was so awesome!
Javon..I ran into you doing a reaction video about two weeks ago. I haven't stopped listen to the music and watching your reactions since. Your honest. I love your energy and you just lay it down as you call it. I'm a grandma but I have had the pleasure of seeing hundreds of concerts and performances for the last 42 years. I love music, every kind. It is the background of my life. I will give every thing a chance and I find some in every song I can relate to! 2 weeks ago out if the blue I just my hearing in both ears. I had a infection in a different part of my body and I woke up one morning deaf. I am now on medication that is supposed to bring back my hearing. The doctors and I are all puzzled on how this could happen. I just discovered that if I put on headphones and turn up the volume I can hear music. Soon as I found this out I put you on my phone and I can't stop listening to you, the music, and it brings me hope that hopefully soon my hearing will return. I will listen to you and your reactions everyday. Thank you for your honest take on performances and music of all fashions. I have been passing your name and your show to all my friends and family. I will continue to do so even when (fingers crossed) my hearing returns. Thank you. I'm so happy I rolled to one of your reviews! Keep it going. I sm going to request a song for you to listen to and review. It is Mental Heath awareness month and the song Bent by Matchbox 20 is a great song about someone who realizes they have some issues. Thank you again. La Verne Rembiwski Boise, Idaho
During lockdown Neil did a special recording of this song on social media. He changed the lyric you don't touch me ,I won't touch you, specially to warn against coronavirus..legend. Also check out Love On The Rocks, slower tempo but amazing vocal by Neil
Some PR people sold that story years ago, but it's not true. It's about his second wife. Here's his comments on that. www.cnn.com/2014/10/20/showbiz/music/neil-diamond-sweet-caroline/index.html#:~:text=For%20years%20the%20lore%20has,%2C%20Tennessee%2C%20for%20a%20session.
The build-up is to me like feeling the sunrise on a cold morning. You feel it first on your face, then slowly it feeds the rest of your body. Wholesome!