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[Leeny]

@meallen616

Thank You for posting this picture of Neil Diamond. Man he is one handsome guy. It's hard to believe he's 77. I think I had a crush on him from the first time I heard him sing. I didn't know then what he looked like until I bought his first album. My favorite song is "September Morn"

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@meallen616 wrote:

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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[Shawnie]

1977, oh my.

[RainCityWoman]

He said he would no longer be performing, but would be writing and producing music. I saw him in concert way back in the 80's. He put on a fabulous one man show. 

[kivah]

Neil Diamond and I are the same age - and both from Brooklyn. I remember him from the beginning. Great song writer, singer and entertainer. Many years ago, I'd see him occasionally on a tv talkshow. His song Sweet Caroline was written for Caroline Kennedy. I love that song and America!!!!!!! He recorded "You Don't Bring me Flowers" with Barbra Streisand -- great!!!!!

So sad to hear he's struggling with Parkinson's.

My generation of entertainers is dwindling -- and could never be duplicated.

[Shorty2U]

Thank you for the replies and thank you for the info that he will still be writing and recording. 

[Sammycat1]

An original from the start with 50+ years of staying power as a performer and hopefully more as a songwriter and recording artist. Privileged to see him in concert throughout the decades. A forever fan of this great musical artist and entertainer.