Why 'Hot August Night' Is The Essential Neil Diamond Album

Recorded live at the iconic Greek Theatre in 1972, Hot August Night captures Neil Diamond at his best. Backed with his largest band to date, including a 35-strong string orchestra, this incredibly live album transforms already beloved songs into an unforgettable musical experience. From the prologue transitioning into “Crunchy Granola Suite” to the desperation of “I Am... I Said" and the rousing encore "Soolaimon / Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show", the performance feels bigger and often bolder, richer, compared to studio counterparts. Whether you already love this album or are listening for the first time, Hot August Night provides an essential listen to allcomers. 00:00 Introduction 01:55 The journey to Hot August Night 14:03 How I discovered Hot August Night for the first time 16:42 How this album sold 18:24 The main themes - why it’s so great 27:23 Side-by-side, track-by-track review 42:20 The 40th anniversary reissue additions 43:57 Summary/close Shilo Live 1967 on 'Popendipity':    • Neil Diamond - Shilo live 1967   BBC Live In Concert 1971:    • Neil Diamond bbc concert 1971   Park in Path at Night: https://www.pexels.com/video/path-in-... Greek Theatre picture: https://www.avoidingregret.com/2021/1... 🎧 Let’s Talk Music Everywhere 👇 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/TJTalksMusic 📸 Instagram:   / tobyjonestalksmusic   🎵 TikTok:   / tobyjonesmusic   🎙 Listen to this (and my other content) in podcast form: 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7AO9631... 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...