NEIL DIAMOND - HOT AUGUST NIGHT - Vinyl LP - MCA - 1973 VG FREE POSTAGE (3066)
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NEIL DIAMOND - HOT AUGUST NIGHT - Vinyl LP - MCA - 1973 VG FREE POSTAGE (3066) 🎤 Neil Diamond – Hot August Night (1972, MCA Records)
Hot August Night is a legendary live double LP by Neil Diamond, released in December 1972 on MCA Records (catalog number MCA2-4000). Recorded during his electrifying performance at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on August 24, 1972, the album captures Diamond at the peak of his early career, blending rock, pop, and orchestral arrangements with theatrical flair and emotional intensity.
🔥 Why It Matters:
Widely regarded as one of the greatest live albums of all time
Showcases Diamond’s dynamic stage presence and vocal power
Became a massive commercial success, especially in Australia, where it spent a record-breaking 29 weeks at No. 1
🎵 Track Listing Highlights:
Side One:
Prologue – Orchestral overture setting the dramatic tone
Crunchy Granola Suite – High-energy opener with driving rhythm
Done Too Soon – Reflective and poetic
Dialogue – Spoken interlude introducing the next song
Solitary Man – Diamond’s breakthrough hit, raw and heartfelt
Cherry, Cherry – Infectious and upbeat crowd-pleaser
Side Two:
Sweet Caroline – Iconic sing-along anthem
Porcupine Pie – Quirky and whimsical
You’re So Sweet – Soulful and tender
Red Red Wine – Reggae-tinged ballad, later popularized by UB40
Soggy Pretzels – Jazzy and playful instrumental
Side Three:
And the Grass Won’t Pay No Mind – Lush and romantic
I’ve Been This Way Before – Epic and introspective
Brooklyn Roads – Nostalgic and autobiographical
Longfellow Serenade – Not on original release, added in later editions
Side Four:
Song Sung Blue – Gentle and melodic
Cracklin’ Rosie – Joyful and rhythmic
Holly Holy – Spiritual and soaring
I Am... I Said – Emotional climax, deeply personal
🎻 Production Notes:
Arranged and conducted by Lee Holdridge
Produced by Tom Catalano
Backed by a full orchestra and rock band, blending classical and contemporary sounds
📀 Legacy:
Certified multi-platinum
Spawned several sequels, including Hot August Night II and Hot August Night NYC
Cemented Neil Diamond’s reputation as a master showman and songwriter
This album is more than a concert—it’s a theatrical experience, a celebration of emotion, and a time capsule of early ’70s pop-rock brilliance.
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