Neil Diamond
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Year:
2011
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Inducted by:
Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel)
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Category:
Performers
Introduction
Neil Diamond wrote for himself, but he spoke to everybody.
Diamond testifies that songwriting is his way of finding his true nature. His ability to put words to the human experience explains his commercial success, his fans of all stripes and his timelessness.
Paul Simon Inducts Neil Diamond
Paul Simon Inducts Neil Diamond at the 2011 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony-
Paul Simon Inducts Neil Diamond00:06:35
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Neil Diamond Acceptance Speech00:08:31
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"Sweet Caroline"00:04:06
Hall of Fame Essay
2011
Songwriting has always been about discovery for Neil Diamond.
Of course, be is one of the world’s most popular performers, with over 125 million albums sold. Already a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, he has been a dominant force on the pop charts for two generations: Thirty-six of his songs have hit the Top Forty.
More than four decades into a legendary career, he remains one of the top touring acts around the globe.