Neil Diamond’s Legacy and Influence on Songwriters
At 84, Neil Diamond occupies a rare position in popular music: a songwriter whose work is both massively popular and genuinely admiredโฆ
By Darl Messy
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Neil Diamond’s Songs in Sports, Film and Popular Culture
Some songs live on the radio. Neil Diamond's live everywhere else too, from stadium crowds to film soundtracks. His music has becomeโฆ
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Neil Diamond’s Hall of Fame Honors
Neil Diamond's career has been recognized at the highest levels of the music industry, and in two distinct ways. He has beenโฆ
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The Songs Neil Diamond Wrote for Other Artists
Before Neil Diamond became a star in his own right, his greatest successes were sung by other people. That early chapter asโฆ
By Darl Messy
“Hot August Night” and Neil Diamond as a Live Performer
Studio recordings made Neil Diamond famous, but live performance made him a legend. His celebrated concert album captured that energy and confirmedโฆ
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Neil Diamond’s Brill Building Songwriting Years
Before the sold-out arenas and the singalongs, Neil Diamond was a working songwriter grinding out material in New York. Those early yearsโฆ
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Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Classic 1970s Albums
In just a few years during the 1970s, Lynyrd Skynyrd released the records that built their legend. Those albums remain the foundationโฆ
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The Johnny Van Zant Era of Lynyrd Skynyrd
When Lynyrd Skynyrd returned in 1987, a decade after tragedy ended their original run, a familiar name stood at the microphone. Johnnyโฆ
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How Lynyrd Skynyrd Helped Define Southern Rock
Southern rock existed before Lynyrd Skynyrd, but the band did more than almost anyone to define what it sounded like. Their blendโฆ
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Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 2006 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
In 2006, Lynyrd Skynyrd received rock music's most formal honor when they entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For aโฆ
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“Free Bird” and the Making of a Rock Anthem
Shout the words "Free Bird" at almost any concert and people will laugh knowingly. Lynyrd Skynyrd's signature song has become more thanโฆ
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The Story Behind “Sweet Home Alabama”
Few songs are as instantly recognizable as "Sweet Home Alabama." Released in 1974 on Lynyrd Skynyrd's second album, it became shorthand forโฆ
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CeCe Winans in Concert: What Makes Her Live Shows Special
Recordings capture a voice, but live performance reveals an artist. For CeCe Winans, the concert setting is where her control, warmth andโฆ
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CeCe Winans’ Influence on Modern Worship Music
Walk into a church almost anywhere and you may hear the influence of CeCe Winans, even in songs she did not record.โฆ
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The Vocal Style That Makes CeCe Winans Unmistakable
Plenty of singers can hit big notes. Far fewer know when not to. CeCe Winans built a decades-long career on a voiceโฆ
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