The Essential Neil Diamond

by Neil Diamond

The Essential Neil Diamond cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 4 December 2001
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 2:21:09
  • Community rating: 3.49/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A two-disc Columbia survey, 'The Essential Neil Diamond' spans the singer-songwriter's career from his 1960s hits through his later albums. The compilation follows his development from Brill Building songwriter to arena headliner.

Genres

Descriptors: compilation, melodic, ballad, classic, crooning

Tracklist

  1. Solitary Man (2:32)
  2. Cherry, Cherry (2:42)
  3. I Got The Feelin' (Oh No, No) (2:13)
  4. Kentucky Woman (2:26)
  5. Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon (2:55)
  6. You Got To Me (2:48)
  7. Red, Red Wine (2:41)
  8. Thank The Lord For The Night Time (3:00)
  9. I'm A Believer (2:43)
  10. Sweet Caroline (3:21)
  11. Song Sung Blue (3:13)
  12. Holly Holy (4:30)
  13. I Am... I Said (3:33)
  14. Cracklin' Rosie (2:59)
  15. Play Me (Live) (4:21)
  16. Morningside (Live) (5:25)
  17. Crunchy Granola Suite (Live) (4:05)
  18. Brooklyn Roads (Live) (5:29)
  19. Soolaimon (Live) (5:06)
  20. America (4:19)
  21. Hello Again (3:39)
  22. Love On The Rocks (3:40)
  23. Captain Sunshine (Live) (3:20)
  24. He Ain't Heavy... He's My Brother (Live) (3:46)
  25. Medley: Yes I Will / Lady Magdalene (Live) (7:01)
  26. Shilo (Live) (3:57)
  27. Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show (Live) (5:02)
  28. If You Know What I Mean (3:43)
  29. Beautiful Noise (3:26)
  30. You Don't Bring Me Flowers (3:16)
  31. Desir茅e (3:17)
  32. Forever In Blue Jeans (3:39)
  33. September Morn (3:52)
  34. I've Been This Way Before (3:48)
  35. Yesterday's Songs (2:51)
  36. Heartlight (4:26)
  37. Headed For The Future (4:06)
  38. You Are The Best Part Of Me (3:59)

Credits

  • Mary Maurer - art direction, design, design/illustration
  • Al Quaglieri - compilation producer, producer
  • Michael Lau-Robles - design, design/illustration
  • Joseph M. Palmaccio - mastered by, mastering
  • David Wild - liner notes
  • Alan Lindgren - producer
  • Bob Gaudio - producer
  • Burt Bacharach - producer
  • Carole Bayer Sager - producer
  • Dennis St. John - producer
  • Ellie Greenwich - producer
  • Jeff Barry - producer
  • Peter Asher - producer
  • Robbie Robertson - producer
  • Tom Catalano - producer
  • Tommy Cogbill - producer
  • Tom Bert - photography
  • George Hurrell - photography
  • Neal Preston - photography

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