Next hurdle: Josh Johnson Sep 30, 2009
Speaking of I m a Believer which was composed by none other than Neil Diamond. In 1966 The Monkee s released it and it has since been recorded by many others since. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Entertainer Spotlight on Mikael Healey (29) Sep 24, 2009
I played keyboards and piano for a singer/guitarist named Tony Rossini and would go back to (Las) Vegas to perform his Neil Diamond shows there. Meeting a businessman who opened a deli in Long Beach, he began to produce shows utilizing Broadway show tunes. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
What is wrong with Pitt's third-quarter offense? Sep 23, 2009
No, seriously, though, you are not a fan of Neil Diamond. Not a fan of standard Yinzer Pittsburgh songs from classic rock bands and groups like Styx and Journey. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
DAN KLINE COLUMN: Judging, even on TV, should involve passing judgment Sep 23, 2009
Nobody needs a judge to tell them whether they enjoyed Carrie Underwood or Adam Lambert's interpretation of some should-have-been forgotten Neil Diamond song, they need the judges to tell them whether the person actually has talent. At least three people I went to high school with sang excellent covers at various talent shows and I know I enjoyed their work. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Quiet intensity Sep 23, 2009
Should have brought in Neil Diamond, my kind of guys. Erickson stated that quarterback has done a great job from a leadership stand point and is accountable for his actions. (DevilsDigest.com)
Books shed light on Bernard Madoff's shady activities Sep 18, 2009
Other tasty minutiae: An employee in the London office spills the beans about what Madoff always ordered for breakfast when he was there, not kosher, and that he and Ruth enjoyed the music of Neil Diamond. And that he stayed at the Lanesborough hotel, where guests had private butlers assigned to them. (USA Today -- Money)
Brothers' musical rhythm was fine-tuned in studio Sep 17, 2009
The album was recorded with Rick Rubin, the early hip-hop pioneer who has produced albums by artists as diverse as the Beastie Boys, Slayer, Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond. The album finds the group, which started life as a three-piece string band, experimenting with pianos, drums and other instrumentation outside the expected guitar, bass and banjo arrangements. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Pierre Cossette, 85, founder of modern Grammy Awards Sep 13, 2009
Pierre Cossette as he arrived in February at a Los Angeles MusiCares Person of the Year tribute honoring Neil Diamond. (Chris Pizzello/Associated Press). (Boston Globe)
Big acts we'd love to see performing in Hawaii Sep 12, 2009
Neil Diamond, who has been a gem most of his career, has a catalogue of hits frequently reinvented by current performers ... Bette Midler, Neil Diamond (below). (Honolulu Advertiser)
Diamond cuts Sep 11, 2009
He looks and sounds just like Neil Diamond ... Bobby Bruce, born in Vancouver, began a career impersonating Neil Diamond in 1994. (New Iberia, LA)
Coming up in McKinney Sep 5, 2009
McKinney Concerts presents a Neil Diamond Tribute concert Saturday, Sept. 5 at Faubion Middle School. The season opens with all the style and pizzazz of a Neil Diamond concert. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Paul Zeise's Pitt football chat transcript (Yesterday) Sep 4, 2009
Paul Zeise: Yes, Neil Diamond is extremely happy with Chris Ferris for keeping his spirit alive at Heinz Field on game days. Hail_to_PItt: Paul. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
In baseball, ‘One is the loneliest number’ Sep 3, 2009
Alone Again Natually - Gilbert O Sullivan, One - Three Dog Night, I Think We re Alone Now - Tommy James and the Shondells (Not Tiffany), Lonely Too Long - The Young Rascals, Mr. Lonely - Bobby Vinton, Don t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight - James Taylor, Owner of A Lonely Heart - Yes, Lonely People - America, Lonely Boy - Andrew Gold, The Lonely Bull - Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass, Only the Lonely - Roy Orbison, Alone - Heart, Are You Lonesome Tonight - Elvis Presley, Nobody Home - Pink Floyd,... (Lompoc Record, CA)
Music and baddies Sep 2, 2009
She continued to write for and produce a number of famous singers including Neil Diamond and Dusty Springfield. In 1984 a Broadway musical, showcasing her work, was nominated for a Tony award. (BBC News -- UK)
Berle Adams, 92; booking agent cofounded Mercury Records, helped launch N.Y. Jets Aug 29, 2009
He signed The Who, Neil Diamond, Elton John, and Olivia Newton-John to recording contracts. Mr. Adams, who had negotiated MCA s contract to represent the new American Football League, also helped MCA colleague David (Sonny) Werblin and his partners with the 1963 acquisition of the New York Titans, whose name was changed to the Jets. (Boston Globe)
Chapel of Love co-writer Ellie Greenwich dies Aug 27, 2009
She is also credited with helping Neil Diamond get his start and was a co-producer of early Diamond hits Cherry, Cherry and Kentucky Woman. . (MSNBC -- News)
US pop songwriter Greenwich dies Aug 27, 2009
She is also co-produced songs for Neil Diamond, including his hit Kentucky Woman. Other compositions included Do Wah Diddy Diddy and Look of Love. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Ellie Greenwich, co-writer of 'Chapel of Love,' 'River Deep, Mountain High,' dies at age 68 Aug 27, 2009
" Greenwich also worked as an arranger and singer, a role that saw her working with artists including Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. She is also credited with helping Neil Diamond get his start and was a co-producer of early Diamond hits "Cherry, Cherry" and "Kentucky Woman. " "Ellie Greenwich was one of the most important people in my career. (FOX61, CT)
Ellie Greenwich, 68; songwriter had many hits Aug 27, 2009
She is also credited with helping Neil Diamond get his start and was a co-producer of early Diamond hits Cherry, Cherry and Kentucky Woman. Ellie Greenwich was one of the most important people in my career, Diamond said in a statement. (Boston Globe)
Eight/10 Bar & Grille is more than a local joint Aug 26, 2009
He also does Sinatra, Dean Martin, Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, and others. It can get noisy on weekends, with lots of tables having a good time watching Fortucci or the Red Sox on the flat screen just above his head. (Boston Globe)
Keyboardist Larry Knechtel dies Aug 25, 2009
Knechtel was born in Bell, California, and went on to perform live and record with artists including Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, The Doors, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, Randy Newman, Hank Williams Jr and Elvis Costello. Dixie Chicks tour. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Venezuela takes Miss Universe crown Aug 25, 2009
Knechtel performed live and in studio recordings with a wide range of artists, including Neil Diamond, Randy Newman, The Beach Boys, The Doors, Hank Williams Jr. and Elvis Costello. He earned a Grammy award for his arrangement of Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and played keyboard on the Dixie Chicks' Grammy award-winning album "Taking the Long Way.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
T.I.T.S.: Fearsome female foursome Aug 21, 2009
K.W.: Probably when my dad first played me Neil Diamond in 1975. M.E.Y.: My parents used to watch "Hill Street Blues." We had my grandmother's piano at our house so I would play the theme song by ear. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cobra Starship's Hot Mess Cleans Up At #4 On Billboard Aug 20, 2009
King of country George Strait lands #1, and Neil Diamond takes #2. by Gil Kaufman. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ionia Vegas style ... DDA seeking support for theater fundraiser ... IPS board cutting expenses ... Survey shows US automakers making improvements ... Electric competition at Consumers Energy hits cap ... Mich. officer shot during standoff at rural home ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Blues Brothers tribute artists, along with Elvis, Neil Diamond and Roy Orbison tribute artists, rocked the house during an Ionia County Historical Society fundraiser at the Ionia Theatre Sunday. Courtesy Ionia Vegas style Aug 19, 2009
Blues Brothers tribute artists, along with Elvis, Neil Diamond and Roy Orbison tribute artists, rocked the house during an Ionia County Historical Society fundraiser at the Ionia Theatre Sunday ... Linda Ciangi, ICHS president, said over 600 people attended the concert featuring The Blues Brothers, Elvis, Neil Diamond and Roy Orbison tribute artists, backed by The Radio City Band. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Elvis Landmark Just A Parking Lot Now Aug 15, 2009
But in 1969, American Sound Studio was at the top of its game, in the middle of a three-year span that would yield more than 100 hit records for artists that included B.J. Thomas, Neil Diamond and Dusty Springfield. Presley, meanwhile, had spent much of the previous years filming and recording soundtracks to his largely forgettable movies. (CBS News)
Diamond thrilled with twin projects Aug 14, 2009
Neil Diamond is so excited about his two latest projects, it's as if he has twins on the way. They're due tomorrow, when Diamond's concert DVD, "Hot August Night/NYC," lands in Wal-Mart stores and a companion hourlong TV special airs on CBS.. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Critic’s corner Aug 14, 2009
Neil Diamond - Hot August Night: NYC 8 p.m., Channel 4 ... Neil Diamond takes the Madison Square Garden stage and sings some of his greatest hits. (Boston Globe)
Diamond brings show to DVD, TV Aug 13, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Neil Diamond is so excited about his two latest projects, it s like he has twins on the way. 11 News. (KHOU.com, TX)
Lake Arrowhead, Taking a break from the triple digits Aug 13, 2009
On a recent Friday, Fantastic Diamond s remarkable tribute to the music of Neil Diamond kept the crowd on its feet for hours. Front man Kevin Hogan sang and performed Neil Diamond with precision and recreated his music perfectly. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Neil Diamond brings a 'Hot August Night' concert to network TV, DVD Aug 13, 2009
FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2009 file photo, Neil Diamond arrives at the MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute honoring him in Los Angeles ... LOS ANGELES (AP) Neil Diamond is so excited about his two latest projects, it's like he has twins on the way. (FOX61, CT)
Charity honour for rocker Young Aug 13, 2009
Previous recipients include Aretha Franklin, Neil Diamond and Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. Recording Academy president Neil Portnow, said: "Neil has set a standard of artistic integrity and iconoclastic creativity for more than four decades, and his achievements have been matched by his unwavering humanitarianism. "He is a shining example of how music people offer their creative gifts to the world, and how they also give back through their commitments to charitable endeavours. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Neil Young named MusiCares person of the year Aug 12, 2009
Past recipients include Aretha Franklin and Neil Diamond. Young's hits include 1972's "Heart of Gold" and 1989's "Rockin' in the Free World.". (The Star Online, Malaysia)
5 nuggets of knowledge about fakes Aug 12, 2009
com) can hook you up with a Neil Diamond impersonator who looks suspiciously like David Cassidy of the Partridge Family fame. Other fakers you can book through the Oakville, Ontario-based agency include ABBA, the Bee Gees, Madonna, BackstreetBoysN Sync (sorry, those boy bands all seem to blur together), the Beatles or Rod Stewart. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Old rockers still dominate concert scene Aug 9, 2009
According to Pollstar, which tracks the concert business, seven of the 10 best-selling U.S. tours last year were by acts that first hit in the '80s or earlier: Madonna, the Eagles, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Diamond, The Police and Tina Turner. So were all the top-grossing tours of the past 15 years. (Erie Times-News, PA)
The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 Aug 4, 2009
Songs include BB Good, Burnin Up, Lovebug, and S.O.S. A shout out to the parents in the audience in the form of Neil Diamond s Sweet Caroline gets parents out of their seats and singing along. In total, the Jonas Brothers play for about 90 minutes. (Suite101.com)
Brothers stretch musical skills Jul 29, 2009
Partial inspiration came from an unlikely 68-year-old source: Neil Diamond. "During the Grammy season," Nick Jonas says, "we had the honor" of performing 'Forever in Blue Jeans. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Screaming fans adore Jonas Brothers Jul 26, 2009
It's not really helping their cause in the end that my young daughter -- who happens to be named Ivy and likes the Jonas Brothers -- left saying that the highlight of the night was a Neil Diamond song. Here's the funny thing about that. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Wilmington summer concerts continue with 'The Greater Entertainer' Jul 24, 2009
Dave impersonates all the greats Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Elton John, Paul McCartney and more. Imagine a concert with all of them in the house. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Cash will christen Frostproof auditorium Jul 23, 2009
Coleman, who also does Neil Diamond, Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatra and others, said he s delighted to perform in the j auditorium. I just love those places, he said. (Lake Wales News, FL)
‘Jersey Boys’ charts the Four Seasons’ rocky course to fame Jul 19, 2009
He has worked with singers such as Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and Barry Manilow and has produced six albums for Neil Diamond. As for DeVito, he lives in Las Vegas and works for Pesci, Valli says. (Boston Globe)
Area Snapshots Jul 10, 2009
Aug. 19 "Diamond in Me," Kevin Christopher Clarke with special guest Wade Johnson (Neil Diamond tribute). Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Video: Nine West Launches the Vintage America Voices Contest and Inspires Others to Find Their Voice Jul 10, 2009
Sony/ATV Music Publishing owns or administers over 750,000 copyrights by such artists as The Beatles, Beck, Brooks & Dunn, Leonard Cohen, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Fall Out Boy, John Mayer, Joni Mitchell, Graham Nash, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Linda Perry, Richie Sambora, Kraftwerk, Shakira, Akon, Wyclef Jean, Hank Williams, KT Tunstall, and Diane Warren, among others. Sony/ATV recently acquired both the Leiber Stoller and Famous catalogues. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Click to read: Is Jackson Worth More Dead Than Alive? Jul 8, 2009
Jackson owned a 50 percent stake in the massive Sony-ATV Music Publishing Catalog, which includes music by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga and the Jonas Brothers. In life, Jackson was the best-selling artist of all time. (CBS News -- Early Show)
IT'S CELEB FAME AND MISFORTUNE Jul 7, 2009
Neil Diamond nailed on marijuana possession, but the cops made him autograph his album. We thinking Ozzy Osbourne. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Mother loses control of estate... Jul 7, 2009
Michael Jackson owned a 50 percent stake in the massive Sony-ATV Music Publishing Catalog, which includes music by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga and the Jonas Brothers. Branca had a 5 percent interest in the catalog in September 2005, according to Uniform Commercial Code filings in New York, but his interest was terminated in December 2007. (The Drudge Report)
Tickets to Jackson memorial handed out Jul 6, 2009
In Branca's case, he helped organize one of the singer's smartest financial moves acquiring a stake in the Sony-ATV Music Publishing Catalog, which includes music by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga and the Jonas Brothers. Branca also helped Jackson acquire the rights to his own master recordings, which include ample material for new music to be released posthumously. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jackson jackpot Jul 6, 2009
While Neil Diamond and Guns N' Roses have held the top two spots, ARIA says no act has had the top three albums before. Including his output from the Jackson 5 days, the late King of Pop has 15 albums and 35 singles in the top 100 charts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
From Fenway to the fairway Jul 6, 2009
VIPs at the July Fourth extravaganza on the Esplanade, besides Neil Diamond and host Craig Ferguson, included FBI director Robert S. Mueller III, Boston native Michael Chiklis, late of The Shield, and Amesbury-bred Burn Notice star Jeffrey Donovan with his girlfriend and fellow cast member, Moon Bloodgood. Chiklis explained somewhat awkwardly on WBZ that his next movie will be a stoner flick called High School. (Boston Globe)
With twists on standards, the Pops and Diamond capture pulse of night Jul 5, 2009
Neil Diamond made several sparkling appearances at the Esplanade last night to entertain the crowd ... The evening s biggest draw, though, was Neil Diamond, who came out early in the evening for a jaunty one-two punch of Cracklin Rosie and Forever In Blue Jeans. (Boston Globe)
Fireworks mark Independence Day Jul 5, 2009
On Saturday evening, Bostonians filled the banks of the Charles River for a free Boston Pops concert featuring Neil Diamond. And on Brooklyn's Coney Island, an iconic Fourth of July event Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest was won Saturday afternoon by , who chomped down a record 68 dogs. (USA Today)
Critic's corner Jul 4, 2009
Or you can go to the Esplanade for The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, with Neil Diamond and Colin Ferguson, at 10 on Channel 4. For the ageless. (Boston Globe)
Liberty Mutual renews Fourth of July sponsorship Jul 4, 2009
Tonight s televised celebration will feature conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, joined by Grammy Award winner Neil Diamond. Craig Ferguson of CBS s Late Late Show will serve as emcee. (Boston Globe)
Liberty Mutual Group Renews Sponsorship of Boston Pops Fourth of July Concert on the Esplanade Jul 4, 2009
This years concert will feature Conductor Keith Lockhart and The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, joined by Grammy Award winner Neil Diamond, perhaps best known locally for the Red Sox fan favorite, Sweet Caroline. Emceed by Craig Ferguson of the CBS Late, Late Show, the event will air locally on WBZ-TV from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., followed by a national CBS broadcast from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. For those watching the celebration from home, Liberty Mutual will bring the event's... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AP: DEA joins Jackson death investigation Jul 4, 2009
Jackson owns a 50% stake in the massive Catalog, which includes music by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga and the Jonas Brothers. Jackson, who died June 25 at age 50, left behind three children: son Michael Joseph Jr., known as Prince Michael, 12; daughter Paris Michael Katherine, 11; and son Prince Michael II, 7. (USA Today -- Life)
A new holiday is born on the Third of July Jul 3, 2009
Seriously, if we really love America, shouldn't we be singing Neil Diamond songs. n Secret handshakes. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
A guide to the arts outdoors Jul 3, 2009
Neil Diamond is this year s celebrity crooner. There s also a rumor floating around that Tchaikovsky s 1812 Overture is on the program. (Boston Globe)
Jackson's parents waste no time seeking control (5) Jul 2, 2009
The 750,000-song catalog includes music by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga and the Jonas Brothers, and is estimated to be worth as much as 2 billion. When Jackson died Thursday, he also left behind a 12-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter by his ex-wife Deborah Rowe, as well as a 7-year-old son born to a surrogate mother. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Spokesman: Jackson memorial won't be at Neverland Jul 2, 2009
One of Jackson's most lucrative assets is his stake in the massive Sony-ATV Music Publishing Catalog, which includes music by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga and the Jonas Brothers, and is estimated to be worth as much as $2 billion. The five-page will is signed by Jackson, and each paragraph includes Jackson's scrawling initials. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Critic's Corner Holiday Weekend Jul 2, 2009
Which you choose probably depends on whether you prefer Macy's Kenny Chesney or Boston's Neil Diamond. Cranford's Julia McKenzie makes a promising debut as Miss Marple in A Pocket Full of Rye (PBS, Sunday, 9 ET/PT, times may vary), the first of four new Agatha Christie Marple stories on Masterpiece Mystery. (USA Today -- Life)
Poison's Michaels gets up close and personal Jul 2, 2009
We can t wait to see Neil Diamond. The 68-year-old singer, who performs with the Pops on Saturday, has had a radical makeover. (Boston Globe)
Michael Jackson's Estate: Saved by the Beatles Jul 2, 2009
Along with the Beatles, Neil Diamond and Bob Dylan, the company's 750,000-song catalog now includes the Jonas Brothers, Ruben Studdard and Taylor Swift. In the first quarter of this year, Sony/ATV ranked as the second largest music publisher in the U.S., with just under 20% of the market, up from a rank of fifth three years ago. (Time.com)
Jacksons finances far from settled Jul 2, 2009
Other writers whose work Sony/ATV owns or administers include Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelson, Wyclef Jean, Kraftwerk and Diane Warren. Hits run from Jailhouse Rock to Moon River. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jackson claimed his nett worth was US$236M in 2007 Jul 1, 2009
The 750,000-song catalog includes music by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga and the Jonas Brothers. A separate document obtained by the AP details Jackson's dealings with Sony Music Entertainment Inc., which owns the other half of Sony/ATV.. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Jackson worth $236M in 2007 Jul 1, 2009
The 750,000-song catalog includes music by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga and the Jonas Brothers. A separate document obtained by the AP details Jackson's dealings with Sony Music Entertainment Inc., which owns the other half of Sony/ATV. Jackson was guaranteed a cash distribution of $11 million a year from the venture through September 2011, according to the May 25, 2007, document that was signed by the pop star. (Albany Times Union)
