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(More customer reviews)Neil Diamond has recorded many live albums over the years, including the original "Hot August Night." As blasphemous as it may seem to some, this collection, "Hot August Night NYC," is the greatest of Neil's live albums. It has a stronger collection of songs than the original "Hot August Night." It has much less of the self-indulgence that has occasionally marred some of his other live recordings. Neil is in great voice and is clearly energized by the New York crowd. His appreciation of and graciousness to the fans is clear throughout. He does a marvelous job of integrating some of his wonderful new songs into the show. For me the highlight is his gorgeous and moving version of "Man of God" from the "12 Songs" CD that then takes us into "Hell Yeah" from the same CD. The first time I heard the original version of "Hell Yeah," I recognized it immediately as another Neil Diamond anthem song and wondered how it would play in concert. It plays beautifully. And "Man of God" is done in a more uptempo and gospel style than we find in the "12 Songs" version. The way it is performed here makes this one of Diamond's all-time great performances. It is remarkable that Neil Diamond,who has been with us for so long, should not only continue to do outstanding work, but do some of the best work of his career. He is now on a run of three straight fabulous CD's: "12 Songs," "Home Before Dark," and now "Hot August Night NYC." No Diamond collection is complete without these three CD's. And in this one, we get to hear a master entertainer still at the top of his craft.
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International pressing of this 2009 two CD live release from the acclaimed singer/songwriter includes three additional tracks; Lady Oh - Antwerp 2008, If You Know What I Mean - Rotterdam 2008 and Glory Road - Columbus 2008. 29-track 2-CD album set - Recorded at Madison Square Garden in 2008, 'Hot August Night NYC' brings together Neil's whole catalogue from the 70s smash hits to his critically acclaimed andbest selling 'American Recordings' repertoire. A true live 'Greatest Hits', the set captures Neil on top of his game, leading the Garden in a rousing sing-a-long. Includes live versions of 'Love On The Rock', 'Cherry Cherry', 'I Am... I Said','Solitary Man', 'Forever In Blue Jeans' and the classic hit 'Sweet Caroline'. Includes a picture booklet containing sleevenotes and images from his 2008/09 tour.
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