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![]() ![]() Over the years I've been a devoted Neil fan, buying all his albums and attending every concert I could. Later, my younger sister followed in my footsteps, joining me in my Neil worship. A lot of years have passed and Neil's life has changed, as has mine; but I still love Neil and always will. His passionate words touch my heart like no one else ever has and he is one sexy, charismatic performer! Carry on Neil, and your legions of devoted fans will follow you wherever you go. Love and forever grateful for the gift of Neil, Donna in Kentucky 7-24-01 |
![]() ![]() You see, it wasn't easy for him to get up and down alot. He was in a lot of pain that night but wanted to take my son and I to that show for my birthday( September). Little did we know that 6 months later he would die of lung and bone cancer. I am so glad that he went to see Neil and so glad that he had such a wonderful time. I think Neil brightened my husband's life for just those few hours. He was only 49. I know he is touring again and I HOPE he comes to Philly. I would love to go back!! Thanks Neil, Diane R. 7-23-01 |
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![]() ![]() For me it was Jonathon Livingston Seagull, for you see I love to fly to feel freedom of being up there. And Richard Bach. A beloved person, wrote Jonathon Seagull and Neil Diamond wrote the music score for it. It sends chills down my spine when I hear Jonathon Seagull. My fellow community friends you should read Richard's books. Also my next biggest favorite is America and in concert in 1984 and 1986 and 1990 something in Hartford, CT he brought the stage down.. my community of friends, the fans, would not leave.. he came out and did two encores. Not one but two! and he did them for the fans. The show started at 8pm and we got out of there at 12:45 am. He came out on stage and did I'm Glad You're Here With Me Tonight, and boy oh boy.. you know what he said.. we may be here all night !!!! Let me tell you I do know he loves his fans, and we love him.... Well for the frog who became a prince ..... thanks Neil, from the bottom of my heart. Peter Deluce Springfield, MA 7-21-01 |
![]() ![]() I can't imagine how my life would have been without the wonderful songs. I've found old ones on albums, sometimes not the popular ones that have reached out to me at different times in my life. So I tape my own versions to create a "mood", mixing songs from many different albums. Then I listen many times. Every time they bring new feelings to me. I've recently bought all I could find on CDs. Now I have a CD "burner" and make my very special song collection just for me. Eventually all the songs get together, so I have a lot for my listening. I guess I raised my children on the songs too. A few years back my daughter (in her twenties) flew with me to Houston to see Neil in concert. Yes she liked the songs and remembered my playing them when she was young. It was wonderful and we both had a good time. Waiting for the next show... someday. Carol Tulsa, OK 7-21-01 |
![]() ![]() You are my favorite by far. No one compares to your music and your style. I would love to see you perform and maybe one day when I am not to old the Lord will grant my wish. You lift my spitits, have helped when times were really bad and all my children love your music. Even my 12 grandchildren know that is Grandma's favorite performer. No one can compare. God bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand. Maura Luke 7-21-01 |
![]() ![]() It is too bad that the music business has become what it is today - no talent but only sex appeal seems to be the "in thing". Yet still through it all, Neil is one of the very few who have survived from my genre (the 70's). He is truly amazing. I wish I could find that inner ingredient that he has. I am still searching. I cannot wait for "Three Chord Opera" A Fan Chris Cox Howell, MI 7-10-01 |
![]() ![]() Thank you for the music Neil, Norrie Haselhurst, UK 7-09-01 |
![]() ![]() My husband and I have been listing to your songs for thirty plus years. They are really " GREAT," and we never get tired of listening to them. Unfortunately we have only gotten to go to three of your concerts. We hope to go to a lot more. You are even better in person. What more can we say! When "you're good, you're good". We will always listen to your songs, and hope that you continue to have concerts, "especially in Indianapolis, Indiana". Sincerely Mike & Amy 7-09-01 |
![]() ![]() I just love it when Neil sings FOREVER IN BLUEJEANS, and the whole crowd is standing, clapping and singing. The atmosphere is terrific. And also when Neil sings the reggae version of RED RED WINE, and SONG SUNG BLUE and of course SWEET CAROLINE. These songs and many others that Neil sings when performing live really make that atmosphere awesome and makes my adrenalin run. I can't wait until Neil tours again because I will be there. Gavin Boyd 7-09-01 |
![]() ![]() Neil Diamond touches each person in a different way. For me the story is one some would think a sad one. Others may think it a happy one. I have had tickets to see Neil on 3 occasions and have not yet been able to do so. The first time we got snowed in with no way to make the show over 4 hours away. The second time we were headed to the show but instead ended up in the hospital, a happy ocassion. At 10:28 pm that night my son was born ( he is now a 3 year old Neil fan, and plays along with my Neil records on his guitar). The third time I was again in the hospital, a not so happy ocassion. My son was 9 months old and we had a terrible auto accident. This accident nearly took his life, and mine. He had a deep brain concussion and was taken to the Children's Hospital by ambulance. 4 MRI and 3 CT's later he is fine. I received 119 staples to my head, the result of the brain trauma? and memory loss about much of my life. (I am slowly getting it back, so don't feel sorry for me, I don't) I also received a dislocated shoulder, shattered the right side of my pelvis in 4 places, and collapsed the entire right side. Broke 5 ribs, collapsed 2 chambers of my right lung, and punctured the left 2 times collapsing the entire lung. Well the fabulous doctors at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee Wisconsin worked their magic. I was flight-for-lifed to them, and spent the following 8 days in a coma. (At which time my family, whom had flown in from around the USA, played Neil Diamond music for me. That was the only time they got a response from me for the 8 day duration of the coma. When they would put on the music my heart rate would rise and my eyes would flutter.) Another 23 days in the hospital and I got to go home. Once I got home I had a long road to recovery. I was in a wheel chair, with no promise of ever walking right again. The doctors said I would have to work hard to get better. So I did. I would put on my ear phones with a Neil tape and hit the streets. 3 miles using my legs to pull my wheelchair, and 3 miles with my arms to push the wheel chair. Thank you for the strength Neil. This went on for a bit over 6 months. Now thanks to musical inspiration and a lot of hard work I am out of that chair, and even playing vollyball again. Don't ever let any one tell you that you can't do something!!! If you have the right inspiration and the will, you can! Theia Lynn 6-27-01 |
![]() ![]() Hi, how are you? I am Kyle Smith, I am 10. I know that you think I would like newer rap music and stuff like that, but no -- you are my favorite singer. My favorite songs are Cracklin Rosie, Sweet Caroline, and Shilo. My Grandpa's name is Larry Lemek and you are his favorite singer too. All my friends laugh at me cause I like your music but they do not know what they're missing. I was raised on your music and my kids will be raised on your music too. P.S. Would you please send me a photograph for me and my Grandpa? Thank you. ***Note from Webmistress: Who knows, maybe he'll get it!!! 6-27-01 |
![]() ![]() In my personal life when I need a good uplift I just listen to a vast number of his songs and I am fixed with a positive outlook. Michelle Gillen San clemente, Calif. 6-27-01 |
![]() ![]() Juan José Daniel Gómez Querétaro, Qro. México Junio 19, 2001 (Alta Vista Translation) Fanatic of Neil Diamond From 1980. I saw pelicula "The Jazz Singer", from which I took the name "Yussel" for my second daughter. Today she is 17 years old and she already listens to Neil. 6-19-01 |
![]() ![]() Ed Michaels 6-19-01 |
![]() ![]() I have been a Neil Diamond fan since the beginning of time and own just about every album that has ever been made! I've seen him in concert twice and the second time was the best because we had extremely good seats. Also, when he came out to walk on stage, he was only a few feet away....close enough to touch but, they wouldn't allow it. I can't wait to see if he'll be coming to our area again! A fan forever! Karen 6-16-01 |
![]() ![]() All the best, Hugh Wilson 6-16-01 |
![]() ![]() Diane from Australia 6-16-01 |
![]() ![]() I saw you in concert with my best friend in 96. You gave a really good show. Thank you for your time, Tanya 6-15-01 |