Velvet Gloves and Spit

by Neil Diamond

Velvet Gloves and Spit cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: November 1968
  • Label: UNI
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 34:24
  • Community rating: 3.11/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Velvet Gloves and Spit' chronicles Neil Diamond's transition from a Brill Building staff writer to a mature solo artist. The album presents lush, orchestrated pop arrangements that perfectly complement his deeply resonant, emotive baritone.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Two-Bit Manchild (3:07)
  2. Modern Day Version Of Love (2:53)
  3. Honey-Drippin' Times (2:03)
  4. The Pot Smoker's Song (4:04)
  5. Brooklyn Roads (3:40)
  6. Shilo (2:58)
  7. Sunday Sun (2:48)
  8. Holiday Inn Blues (3:18)
  9. Practically Newborn (3:30)
  10. Knackelflerg (2:25)
  11. Merry-Go-Round (3:33)

Credits

  • Altman - arranged by
  • Artie Schroeck - arranged by
  • Don Costa - arranged by
  • Don Hockett - arranged by
  • Emil Richards - arranged by
  • Howard Johnson - arranged by
  • Joe Renzetti - arranged by
  • Myron Sandler - arranged by
  • Chip Taylor - producer
  • Tom Catalano - producer

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