I've been a fan of Neil Diamond for a long time. When I was a kid, I'd drive around with my Dad singing along to Neil Diamond songs, so I became a fan at a young age and have stayed a fan. So thanks Dad, for making me a fan of Neil, Bread, and The Beatles!
It's probably not very common for a twenty-something in 2008 to be a genuine fan of Neil Diamond. Most people my age probably only know what Neil Diamond looks like because of the movie Saving Silverman or from Will Ferrell's imitations on Saturday Night Live.
If you've spent even a small amount of time in a karaoke bar, you have probably heard someone totally slaughter one of his most popular songs, "Sweet Caroline". If you attend Red Sox home games or watched Fever Pitch, then you've heard the song in it's original glory.
You might not like his sequin shirt style, but that just reinforces how awesome he is. He can wear a shirt with 50,000 sequins on it and still get respect.
Regardless of the outrageous shirts, you have to admit that he has a great voice. He has a way of making a common word sound amazing, such as when he sings "good" for the second time in the verse "Good times never seemed so good" from the song "Sweet Caroline". Some of my other more upbeat favorites are "Cracklin' Rosie" and "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show".
It's really easy to find Neil Diamond music, but it's not as easy to find other Neil Diamond merchandise. I'm disappointed in the selection. You can get practically any product imaginable with the face of some crappy boy band member's face on it, but where's all the Neil stuff?
Besides the usual stuff like posters, t-shirts, and buttons, here's some Neil Diamond merchandise that I found.
Microphone signed by Neil Diamond.
Charm bracelet with pics of Neil throughout the years.
Neil Diamond one dollar bill that will set you back $3.99.
Oh yes, you too can rock a sequined shirt.
Figurine for your mantle. Gotta have the arm up!
Neil's ladies had these keychains way before the "Mrs. Timberlake" tanks and "Mrs. Kutcher" trucker hats came around.
If you think Neil Diamond is a legend...
Hi,How can I get one of those wonderful braclets?Please let me know. Thanks
How do I get one of those shirts and do they come in different colors??
I was not much of a ND fan until I was dragged against my will to a concert he gave in Forest Hills, Queens around 1976 or so. AMAZING performer.
Hi Beth - I also think Neil Diamond's music is great. But that charm bracelet sucks and i hate the way he exposes his chest hair.