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Neil Diamond's money back guarantee
Posted: August 28, 2008 2:51 am
by rich_big
This is really something
http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/getbac ... e-concerts
he is a good performer.
and after hearing the Van Halen vid on this site, I am glad I missed them.
Posted: August 28, 2008 3:39 am
by Lightning Bolt
clearly, he wasn't a good performer on that night
it's a shame too
You kind of expect a legend to live up that standard,
but even legends aren't immune from real life situations
Posted: August 28, 2008 7:31 am
by chippewa
Jimmy messed up some lyrics at the last show I saw.
I wonder if he'll mail my check or use direct deposit.
Posted: August 28, 2008 9:00 am
by jimsig
I saw the band The Alarm a few years back at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston. After a few songs the lead singer Mike Peters said he was sorry but he was sick and had lost his voice. He thought he would be able to get through the set, but it was now apparent to him that he could not. He said don't leave yet and they played 3 more songs. After those three songs he said to hold on to our tickets and announced the make up date. He then quickly ran to the door and stood there shaking everyones hand as we walked out thank us for coming and apologizing. We made the make up show a few weeks later and it was great, again at the end of the show he stood around and thanked us all for coming back. All and all it was a very classy thing to do.
Posted: August 28, 2008 9:24 am
by OttoCal
My mom saw Neil Diamond last week in Albany and said it was a great show- she has possibly seen him in concert more times than I have seen Jimmy Buffett,
but maybe I don't want to know that family statistic- so I better not ask!! We're still trying to get her to JB, and I would go see ND if the circumstances worked out- date/location etc.
Posted: August 28, 2008 9:37 am
by Brown Eyed Girl
Neil Diamond was the grand opening act for our new arena a few years ago. Unfortunately it wasn't promoted at all (WTF?) and ticket sales were dismal, they even dropped ticket prices before the show just to get fans in the door. There was less than a month from the time it was announced and tickets went on sale, to the actual concert date. No one knew about it, including me. Diamond got $1 mill for that appearance, and the city lost $400,000. Needless to say, several heads (and jobs) rolled after that.
In another funny story....Standford football is offering a Gridiron Guarantee to season ticket holders if they have a sucky season. Hope they have deep pockets!
Posted: August 28, 2008 9:50 am
by surfpirate
The Diamond Dude put on some great live performances in the 70's and into the 80's (including a classic double live album Hot August Night).
By the 90's I started finding his shows to be a bit too much pop and the core audience began to seem like middle aged frumpy ladies (and their husbands).
But ......... as Neil enters his mid 60s, his last two albums have returned to his 1960s song-writing and performing roots. I can't speak to what his concerts are now like, since I haven't seen him in about 10 years, but I love his most recent two albums. Back to basics ... heavy on acoustic .... and great writing and sound. The same guy (don't know his name) who produced Johnny Cash's last album which was greatly reviewed produced Neil's last two albums).
Posted: August 28, 2008 9:53 am
by OttoCal
surfpirate wrote: and the core audience began to seem like middle aged frumpy ladies
Hey, so you DID see my mother at one of the concerts...
Posted: August 28, 2008 9:59 am
by surfpirate
OttoCal wrote:surfpirate wrote: and the core audience began to seem like middle aged frumpy ladies
Hey, so you DID see my mother at one of the concerts...
Heck. I probably danced and swayed with her to Sweet Caroline. She was hot and very excited to be there. 
Posted: August 28, 2008 10:01 am
by RinglingRingling
OttoCal wrote:My mom saw Neil Diamond last week in Albany and said it was a great show- she has possibly seen him in concert more times than I have seen Jimmy Buffett,
but maybe I don't want to know that family statistic- so I better not ask!! We're still trying to get her to JB, and I would go see ND if the circumstances worked out- date/location etc.
does she still throw her unmentionables on stage for Neil...
Posted: August 28, 2008 10:03 am
by pbans
Neil Diamond is one of those nails on a chalkboard singers for me.
I worked security at one of his shows back in the 80's and he was a very nice guy, though.
Posted: August 28, 2008 10:05 am
by STL PARROTHEAD
jimsig wrote:I saw the band The Alarm a few years back at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston. After a few songs the lead singer Mike Peters said he was sorry but he was sick and had lost his voice. He thought he would be able to get through the set, but it was now apparent to him that he could not. He said don't leave yet and they played 3 more songs. After those three songs he said to hold on to our tickets and announced the make up date. He then quickly ran to the door and stood there shaking everyones hand as we walked out thank us for coming and apologizing. We made the make up show a few weeks later and it was great, again at the end of the show he stood around and thanked us all for coming back. All and all it was a very classy thing to do.
Now that's cool!
oh, and that Van Halen vid?????? WTF!!!
sounds like my kids in the basement some year back
Posted: August 28, 2008 10:11 am
by Brown Eyed Girl
pbans wrote:Neil Diamond is one of those nails on a chalkboard singers for me.
I worked security at one of his shows back in the 80's and he was a very nice guy, though.
I'll take Neil over Mariah Carey any day...she's my fingernails on the chalkboard singer, hands down.
Posted: August 28, 2008 10:18 am
by buffettbride
I heard way more Neil Diamond than a child should have.
Posted: August 28, 2008 10:20 am
by Snowparrot
I saw Neil Diamond the night after Jimmy's Saturday Chicago show. He was in great form, and great voice. I have seen a lot of "old guys" this year, and some are definitely aging better than others. Neil is one of the very good ones, and, like Jimmy, has the good sense to surround himself with a great band and terrific backup singers, which all supports his voice and adds to the showbiz.
Posted: August 28, 2008 10:29 am
by Brown Eyed Girl
buffettbride wrote:I heard way more Neil Diamond than a child should have.
And now you're forever in blue jeans?
Posted: August 28, 2008 10:30 am
by buffettbride
Brown Eyed Girl wrote:buffettbride wrote:I heard way more Neil Diamond than a child should have.
And now you're forever in blue jeans?
And sweet Caroline, I'm comin' to America in 'em!
Posted: August 28, 2008 10:39 am
by OttoCal
surfpirate wrote:OttoCal wrote:surfpirate wrote: and the core audience began to seem like middle aged frumpy ladies
Hey, so you DID see my mother at one of the concerts...
Heck. I probably danced and swayed with her to Sweet Caroline. She was hot and very excited to be there.
Yep, that's her!!
Posted: August 28, 2008 1:21 pm
by phjrsaunt
Here's the long kept secret of his inspiration for "Sweet Caroline" (not a big surprise, but I thought some of y'all may be curious to know for sure)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21898988/
Posted: August 28, 2008 1:26 pm
by chippewa
phjrsaunt wrote:Here's the long kept secret of his inspiration for "Sweet Caroline" (not a big surprise, but I thought some of y'all may be curious to know for sure)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21898988/
Always liked her, she was lookin' good in Denver this week.
But is it a little creepy that a guy in his late 20s was writing songs to a 10-yr-old girl?