American Songwriter

On This Day in 1970: Neil Diamond Topped the ‘Billboard’ Hot 100 for the First Time with “Cracklin’ Rosie”

In 1966, The Monkees scored a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with “I’m a Believer.” The song was written by Neil Diamond, who already had launched a successful solo career by that time. [RELATED: ...
Jambands

Phish Bust Out Neil Diamond’s “Cracklin’ Rosie” For First Time in 11 Years at Madison Square Garden

After commencing their extended stay at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, Phish returned to the iconic Big Apple venue last night for an ensuing performance at the arena. The Saturday, ...

Ella Anderson Says Her Appreciation for Neil Diamond’s Music Grew from “Song Sung Blue ”Role: ‘He’s on My Playlist Now’ (Exclusive)

In the biographical drama, Anderson, 20, plays the daughter of musician Claire Sardina, who formed the Neil Diamond tribute ...
Chicago Sun-Times

'Neil Diamond Musical’ delivers plenty of sweet, cracklin' tunes, but not much of a story arc

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