On this date in 1981, AMERICA by NEIL DIAMOND went to No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart (Jun 16, 1981) The song, initially written for the 1980 musical drama film "The Jazz Singer", was an instant hit in the United States, with its powerful melody, dynamic arrangement, and Diamond's characteristic vocal. In the film, Diamond made his acting debut, portraying a young singer torn between tradition and his ambition to become a pop singer​​. Diamond, a Brooklyn native, penned "America" as a

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730K views · 13K reactions | On December 9, 1972, Neil Diamond released ‘Hot August Night’, recorded during his unforgettable live show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.Here’s a clip from Jimmy Kimmel Live circa 2010 where Jimmy asks Neil what on earth was going on in the album cover. ☀️ | Neil Diamond | Facebook