The night was like a sweet dessert.
Neil Diamond sang a whole concert.
The melodies were coming through.
His voice was so appealing too.
The hall was full and people-packed.
Amazing crowd that he'd attract,
Consisting of most every age
To hear him sing upon the stage.
As "I'm a Believer" began
Applause rang out from every fan,
Erupted with "Hello Again",
Then swooned to "Solitary Man".
That baritone was so divine.
Neil sang the song named "Red, Red Wine".
Then "Girl, You'll be a Woman Soon"
Became another pleasin' tune.
"I Am, I Said" blew off our socks,
Then came tears with "Love on the Rocks".
Which soon became hysteria
With "Comin' to America".
He sang the ballads soft and slow
That built to a full crescendo
That carried forth to fill the halls
With echoes off the concert walls.
Which generated "Oohs" and "Ahs"
That finished to a great applause.
Then with a true performer's grace
He deftly changed the concert pace.
Now "Brother Love" made tapping toes,
As well as famous "Cracklin' Rose".
Extolled the sense of New York joys
In rhythms of "Beautiful Noise".
After "If You Know What I Mean",
He brought new songs upon the scene.
"The Art of Love" was so sublime.
He followed it with the "First Time".
Home movies shared in "Brooklyn Roads"
Revealed the love his parents showed.
He made "Kentucky Woman" shine
And closed it with "Sweet Caroline".
He mesmerized by voice and band.
The best vibrato in the land
He was backed by the best musicians
And some amazing stage conditions.
A man with such talent in his favor
Gave a stunning show to see and savor.
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Author Notes
My wife and I went to see a Neil Diamond concert on Sunday night, April 12, 2015. He is one of our favorite performers. His deep baratone voice and wonderful songs are treasured by us. His is and excellent singer-songwriter. His lyrics are very personal and touching. even now that he is over 70, that gifted voice and energy still prevails. Of course we bought his newest album - Melody Road. Here is my poetic review of the concert.
I wrote this poem in simple aabb rhymed quatrains on a mixed pentameter with a closing couplet.
This picture is from the event ticket.
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