Happy 85 To The Legendary Voice And Songsmith NEIL DIAMOND

24 January 2026

Neil Leslie Diamond was born in New York on 24th January 1941. Happy 85 to one
of the greatest pop songwriters ever. With his warm, passionate, and awe-inspiring
voice he charmed/charms millions of devoted fans.

He released 34th studio albums, multiple live LPs, compilations, and music for
movies since he debuted back in 1962. He sold over more than 100 million records.

In January 2018, Diamond told the world that he retired from
touring due to having been diagnosed with Parkinson‘s disease.

He wrote a series of timeless hits (37 top 40 hits). To celebrate the living
legend’s 85th birthday Turn Up The Volume picked these 3 masterstrokes.

– I AM I SAID –

– SWEET CAROLINE –

– CRACKLIN’ ROSIE –

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NEIL DIAMOND Got His First No. 1 Hit Single In The US Today 55 Years Ago With ‘CRACKLIN’ ROSIE’

Top singles from the past

12 October 2025

The now 84-year-old songwriting legend NEIL DIAMOND had his first No. 1 hit
in the US with CRACKLIN’ ROSIE. It topped the charts on 12 October 1970, today
55 years ago.

It also was on top of the charts in
New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa.

Billboard called it a “clever rhythm item that has it to hit with
all the potent sales of another ‘Sweet Caroline’ or ‘Holly Holy.

Oh, I love my Rosie child
You got the way to make me happy.
You and me, we go in style…
Cracklin’ Rose, you’re a store-bought woman
But you make me sing like a guitar hummin’

Formidable live version.

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