Neil Diamond (1) (1941–)

This is another worthy addition to my Christmas music collection. I fell in love with it as I listened to it for the first time. The songs return to their roots. No over-produced sounds are on this CD.

Neil Diamond's voice complements the arrangements. He sounds heart-felt as he sings. My favorites of the traditional Christmas songs are Do You Hear What I Hear, Mary's Boy Child, and Children Go Where I Send Thee.

I especially liked Christmas Prayers, an original song by Neil Diamond. I'm show more certain it will become a favorite over time. The Christmas Medley includes Make a Happy Song (an original song by Neil Diamond) and Almost Day (which is rarely heard). Combined with We Wish You a Merry Christmas, it provides the perfect finale.

For this recording I see no benefit in getting the CD over a digital download. The CD includes a tiny insert with a picture of Neil Diamond and the production information. If you are primarily interested in listening to the music, it is far from essential.

Who will like it? Anyone who likes Christmas music or Neil Diamond. If you like both, I believe you will love it. show less

LP original MCA Records Inc 1974. Produced by Tom Catalano.

Minus Vol. 2 and no artwork or liner notes

INFORMATION-This album contains the following tracks:
1 Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond), 3:32
2 Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show (Neil Diamond), 3:27
3 Shilo (Neil Diamond), 2:59
4 Holly Holy (Neil Diamond), 4:41
5 Brooklyn Roads (Neil Diamond), 3:39
6 Cracklin' Rosie (Neil Diamond), 2:59
7 Play Me (Neil Diamond), 3:50
8 Done Too Soon (Neil Diamond), 2:41
9 Stones (Neil Diamond), 3:05
10 Song Sung Blue (Neil Diamond), 3:14
11 Soolaimon (Neil Diamond), 4:18
12 I Am.. I Said (Neil Diamond), 3:32