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Neil Diamond – Hot August Night (VG/VG+) – 2xLP, AU 1973
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Hot August Night is an LP by Neil Diamond from 1973 released on the MCA Records label.
About this album
Hot August Night is a landmark live album that cemented Neil Diamond’s stadium-sized pop charisma and songwriting strength. Recorded during his 1972 run of sold-out shows at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and issued that same year, it captures him at the moment he moved from hitmaker to full-scale concert attraction. The set draws on songs such as Sweet Caroline, Solitary Man and Cherry Cherry, reframing familiar material with dramatic pacing, audience rapport and a band built for big rooms. Widely regarded as one of Diamond’s essential releases, it helped define his reputation as a commanding live performer.
Genre: Pop & Rock
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: Neil DiamondLabel: MCA Records – MAPS-6385Format: LP, AlbumUnits: 2Country: AustraliaReleased: 1973Genre: Pop & RockA1 Prologue
A1 Crunchy Granola Suite
A2 Done Too Soon
A2 Dialogue
A3 Solitary Man
A4 Cherry Cherry
A5 Sweet Caroline
B1 Porcupine Pie
B2 You'Re So Sweet
B3 Red Red Wine
B4 Soggy Pretzels
B5 And The Grass Won'T Pay No Mind
B6 Shilo
B7 Girl You'Ll Be A Woman Soon
C1 Play Me
C2 Canta Libre
C3 Morningside
C4 Song Sung Blue
C5 Cracklin' Rosie
D1 Holly Holy
D2 I Am... I Said
D3 Walk Off
D3 Soolaimon - Brother Love'S Travelling Salvation Show
D3 Encore