Subject: Diamond Rocks Atlanta
Neil Diamond In Concert at the Atlanta Omni Coliseum
One fan's Review
It took a little while for the crowd to warm up, but by the time veteran
singer-songwriter Neil Diamond swung on his guitar and the strands of "Cherry,
Cherry" burst out, everyone was on their feet clapping and singing along. The party
had just begun. His voice in great shape, Neil gave his all for his people. From the
opening number, "A Matter of Love", Neil took everyone on a musical history
tour..."Solitary Man", "Kentucky Woman", "Girl, You'll Be A Woman
Soon", "Beautiful Noise",all the songs in his lifetime. And the audience
was responsive.An ocean of arms were swaying to "Song Sung Blue" and reaching
out to "Sweet Caroline". By the time Neil sung "America", he looked
totally exhausted and after the bows, left the stage.The crowd waited for what seemed
forever but the crew were closing down and the crowd began filtering out.There was no
encore. No "Cracklin" Rosie", No "Brother Love". Some were
disappointed they did not hear those big favorites, but considering the energy Neil
ignited that night, many left with a smile on their face and a tune in their heart.
I attended Neil's show in Atlanta last night 12/04/96 and while I enjoyed the show it
Neil was not at his best. Ive seen Neil 4 times before and he was super!! Last night was
O.K. Neil appears very tired and I suspect that he may be under the weather. His voice was
breaking and cracky at times. Neil also drank alot of water during the show. The key for
me was the fact that he did not do an encore! I'd say over 18,000 people stood aplauding
for at least 10 minutes after he left the stage but no return by Neil! It is the first
time out of the 5 events I've attended that Neil has ever not done an encore. No Brother
Love's Traveling Salvation show or Cracklin Rosie!
--David
Joe, I just got home from the Atlanta show.let me tell you it was great. Two hours of
nonstop hits. This show was much better than the show in 93 and 93 was a great show. The
crowd was a sell out and I had floor seat tickets not more than 25 feet from the stage. I
would give you a rundown of the songs but you pretty much know what songs he is playing
this tour. I am suprised that he did not do Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show.Once
again it was a great show, the crowd loved him and he gave us all our moneys worth.
--John.