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Neil Diamond is retiring immediately

Shorty2U — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 06:23:11 GMT

I just read (on Facebook) that Neil Diamond has been diagnosed with Parkinson's and is immediately retiring and cancelled the last leg of his anniversary tour. Very sad, brought tears to my eyes. I wish him all the best battling this disease.

PS) You know, I wasn't really into his music when I was young, but the past years I have been listening to and buying his music. Hes a fantastic artist.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 06:27:47 GMT

That is indeed sad news. Neil Diamond is a fantastic entertainer. There have been several singers that I didn't "discover" until they were gone, including Elvis, John Denver, and Marty Robins.

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ECBG — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 06:37:45 GMT

I was "in love" with Neil Diamond when I was about 22-23. Loved the origonal heart felt "Red, Red Wine" from Hot August Night.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gRq8hncqvM

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Noel7 — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 06:59:09 GMT

I have always loved his songs, they are so much fun to sing along with.

I hope he doesn’t suffer. There have been advances.

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hckynut — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 07:54:29 GMT

Neil has always been one of my favorite singers/song writer, and a great entertainer. Never got a chance to see him live in concert, but have many of his Live Concerts on DVD.

He tells a story in every song he writes, and he really seems to enjoy getting his audience involved with him during his performances.

My best to you Neil Diamond, you put a lot of enjoyment in many years and decades of my life. For me you are among the very best and in my eyes will always remain so.

hckynut(john)

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Diamonds22 — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:04:01 GMT

This is so upsetting to me as he is one of my favorite artists. I have seen him in concert 8 times over the years & I was never disappointed. He always had the audience involved in his songs & you left the concert singing "Sweet Caroline".

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AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:45:08 GMT

@Shorty2U wrote:
I just read (on Facebook) that Neil Diamond has been diagnosed with Parkinson's and is immediately retiring and cancelled the last leg of his anniversary tour. Very sad, brought tears to my eyes. I wish him all the best battling this disease.

PS) You know, I wasn't really into his music when I was young, but the past years I have been listening to and buying his music. Hes a fantastic artist.

@Shorty2U

I just heard this, too! Very sad. I am the same way. I never really was a fan until the last few years. My husband has always loved his music. He really is a wonderful singer, writer and performer. I do wish him the very best!

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qualitygal — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:50:25 GMT

That's another sad disease anyone can get. He'll always be special for "Sweet Caroline" to me. Doesn't Michael J. Fox have this too? That's so sad.

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Nataliesgramma — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:52:13 GMT

My hubby and I called one of Neil Diamond's songs....."Our Song"

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Skyegirl21 — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:56:43 GMT

Sad to hear but sometimes Parkinson’s can be stable and slow to progress. Wishing him the best - I’m Jewish and growing up my parents played his albums a lot, I would dance, sweet, innocent days... 💝

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meallen616 — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 11:03:34 GMT

I am so sad to hear and read about Neil Diamond. I saw him in concert once and I have loved him and his music since I was a teenager. I wish him and his family the very best.

Happy 77th birthday!

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OKPrincess — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 11:06:51 GMT

"Sweet Caroline" is the first song I associate with Neil Diamond in the late 60s. What a career.

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Dominosmom — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 11:13:40 GMT

September Morn is my favorite song.

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Krimpette — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:00:06 GMT

He has always been my absolute favorite. I even loved the movie, The Jazz Singer, to the point that I've watched it several times. I never tire of his music. I never had the opportunity to see him in person sadly. I'm really sorry to hear that he has Parkinson's disease. He's such an awesome talent. Even though he'll hopefully continue to compose, I can't imagine anyone singing his songs like he does. Such a remarkable talent. I wish him the best in dealing with this condition. Parkinson's is awful. I watched my father go through it for several years before he died (of colon cancer).

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Jtdmum — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:05:14 GMT

His music evokes such wonderful memories. Wish him the very best. Hope he is able to enjoy every minute.

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:14:05 GMT

@qualitygal wrote:
That's another sad disease anyone can get. He'll always be special for "Sweet Caroline" to me. Doesn't Michael J. Fox have this too? That's so sad.

So does Linda Ronstadt, she can no longer sing, so sad.

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AuntG — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:32:23 GMT

Sad news.

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kaydee50 — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:54:29 GMT

Very sad to hear this. Glad we got to see him twice in Las Vegas. A great entertainer and songwriter. Wish I had gone to more of his concerts.

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KingstonsMom — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 13:12:57 GMT

Actually, he's only retiring from touring:

Neil Diamond is retiring from touring after he says he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Days shy of his 77th birthday, the rock legend is canceling his tour dates in Australia and New Zealand for March. He was on his 50th anniversary tour.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer offered his 'sincerest apologies' to those who planned to go to his shows and says he plans to still write, record and work on other projects 'for a long time to come.'

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Mothertrucker — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 13:17:10 GMT

He made it pretty clear that he is only retiring from touring and live performances, he will still sing, record and write..

Tune into the Grammy's to see him receive a Lifetime Acheivement Award..Well deserved!