Podcast appearances and mentions of Neil Diamond

Send us Fan MailOn this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.Today's Podcast will cover 2 musical influencers.Back in the 1950's and early 1960's when Rock and Roll was just in its infancy there was a famous NYC location that housed some of the best up and coming talent in the Music Industry.These people were songwriters, publishers, arrangers, producers and Record Label A&R personnel along with aspiring artists.The location off Broadway in Manhattan was called The "Brill Building" and featured many music legends in the making. On today's Podcast we introduce you to 2 of the best ever singer songwriters of all time........Welcome Neil Sedaka & Neil Diamond!Sedaka & Diamond  were accomplished writers at the time and they were responsible for countless Pop hits that made many an artist music stars. Listen in as we cover and discuss these "Brill Building" geniuses and their impact on the Music Business as singer songwriters with HOF Careers in Writing and Performing.CHAPTERS:(1:52) We discuss some of the most noteworthy "Brill Building" written songs (23:12) Here is Neil Sedaka!!  ---with 500 songs and 40 Million of his Records  sold that he wrote and co-wrote and his fantastic award winning solo artist career, Sedaka blazed a trail in the Music Biz for almost 6 decades, here is his story(37:50) Here is Neil Diamond!! ---with numerous songwriting credits and a jam packed  5+ decades career as a top performing Solo Artist with 38 Top 40 hits and 16 Top 10 Albums with over 130 Million Records Sold worldwide...here is his story and then it's a wrap!Enjoy the Show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well

Terence Crawford is starring in A Beautiful Noise - the Neil Diamond musical. He chats to Denis Walter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. Brown and Co-host Liberty Jones America at 250: Hope, Division, and the Fight to Keep Democracy Human A Fourth of July Conversation About America's Future In this episode of Shadow Politics, host Michael D. Brown and co-host Liberty Jones use the Fourth of July weekend and America's 250th birthday as the starting point for a broad conversation about democracy, opportunity, division, and the future of the country. Brown opens by asking whether America is still the land of opportunity, while Jones, speaking as a first-generation American and recent college graduate, says her expectation is that the United States can persevere through division, injustice, and political instability without crumbling. Opportunity, Generational Anxiety, and the American Promise Brown reflects on his own life story, describing himself as a high-school dropout and orphan who eventually earned a master's degree, started a business, served as a United States senator, raised a family, and built a life he believes could only have happened in America. He contrasts that experience with his fear that younger generations may not have the same chances. Jones responds that her generation faces economic uncertainty, nonstop media pressure, and government inconsistency, but she also believes hard work, adaptability, and optimism remain necessary. Together, they frame America as a country still capable of renewal, but only if opportunity remains real for ordinary people. Political Theater, Trump, and the Power of Performance A major section of the program centers on Brown's critique of a presidential Fourth of July event and speech. He says the event was well-staged, emotionally powerful, and carefully designed through flags, veterans, astronauts, military imagery, crowd placement, and cheering sections. Brown argues that this kind of political production can be dangerous when it wraps nationalism, fear of socialism or communism, Christian identity, and anti-immigrant rhetoric into a patriotic spectacle. Jones agrees that modern politics increasingly resembles performance and “clickbait politics,” where citizens are drawn into emotional theater rather than honest civic discussion. MAGA, Division, and the Need to Rebuild Common Ground Jones challenges Democrats and anti-Trump voters not merely to attack MAGA supporters, but to understand why they feel heard by the movement. She argues that division will only worsen if Americans keep treating one another as enemies, and she uses the World Cup as a metaphor for fierce competition followed by mutual respect. Brown expands that point, saying Americans must recover respect for one another by focusing on shared concerns such as children, family, safety, and opportunity. Both speakers argue that the country needs a new way to speak across political lines without surrendering core principles. Immigration, Guns, and Fear as a Political Tool Brown discusses immigrant workers he sees building homes in his community and rejects rhetoric that broadly labels immigrants as criminals. He compares today's immigrants to earlier generations of American families who came seeking work, dignity, and survival. He then turns to guns, arguing that many people cling to firearms because they feel afraid and want control. Brown says the gun debate should be reframed around protecting children rather than insulting gun owners, while Jones adds that gun violence has become dangerously normalized, especially when young people can buy guns before they can vote or drink alcohol. Universal Health Care, Rights, and Accountability in Government When Jones asks Brown what he would prioritize in a future presidential agenda, he says his first major goal would be universal health care, ideally guaranteed through constitutional amendment. Brown argues that people fear what they cannot control, and health care is one of the clearest examples. He also says politicians should face consequences for knowingly spreading falsehoods, and he emphasizes that American freedom was not fully present at the founding but had to be expanded through later law and struggle. His larger point is that the Constitution's strength is its ability to evolve toward a more inclusive and more perfect union. Freedom, Acceptance, and Preparing for the Next Chapter The closing section returns to sports, humility, and preparation. After joking about soccer, Brazil, Norway, and the World Cup, Jones says Brazil is already preparing for the next four years, and America should do the same. She argues that people should not let political “giants” make them hopeless or allow any one leader to define the country's 250th anniversary. Brown agrees and closes by saying the episode was meant to share how he and Jones feel about America at this moment. The program ends with a dedication of Neil Diamond's “America,” a nod to Bubba the dog, and the Shadow Politics outro theme about representation, freedom, and unheard voices.

A Note from Jacob: Portions of this podcast feature clips from films and live broadcasts. I do not own any of these clips. These clips are the property of their respective owners.  Happy Birthday, America!  To commemorate our nation's 250th birthday and the 95th anniversary of its recognition as the official National Anthem of the United States, Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar is revealing the 25 memorable covers of Francis Scott Key and John Stafford Smith's iconic tune.  What was your favorite rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Send us Fan MailOn this Podcast Tom and Bert celebrate AMERICA 250 with this 4th of July 2026, Independence Day Special! This is PART 1 of 2.In Celebration of our Great Nations 250th "Birthday" we bring you a list of some of our most famous Patriotic Songs.We cover and discuss some of the best songs that make us proud to be Americans and we cover their uniqueness. So many genres from March's , Ballads, Pop, Country, Soul..... hits spanning from the early 1900's up through the 2020's.We cover the MUSIC that makes our Nation and our Freedom and Independence so special!From Lee Greenwood to Ray Charles, Dolly Parton, Sam Cooke, Johnny Cash, Whitney Houston, Neil Diamond, Elton John, Marvin Gaye, Toby Keith, Kid Rock Roy M Cohan and John Phillip Souza and countless others we discuss them all!Listen in and Enjoy the Show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well.

Welcome back to What's New to Netflix, and prepare for the disappointment awaiting you when we go through the June 2026 titles coming to Netflix. Then John Travolta has to protect his son and ex-wife from a murderous Vince Vaughn in Domestic Disturbance from 2001. Next, Kevin Costner takes us to a world far in the future, where dry land is a myth and bad dudes smoke cigarettes and ride jet skis in Waterworld from 1995. And finally, the true story of one man pushed to the edge, a ramshackle hostage situation, and the media circus that followed in Dead Man's Wire from 2025. All of this plus the Riddick and Rocky movies, rom-coms aplenty, World Cup content, J. Lo getting steamy in the workplace, a Neil Diamond tribute band, Viral Hit, new Beavis and Butt-head, and a Divine Comedy dramedy? got a suggestion for the show?: whatsnewtonetflix@gmail.com

In this weeks podcast we reflect on Keir Starmer, the Iran peace deal; Change in Colombia; Fauci lied about Covid; The UK grooming gangs report; Ayaan Hirsi Ali on why all cultures are not the same;  The World Cup - the nations of the world; Best fans of the world cup; Cape Verde; Country of the Week - Japan;  Ideologies that kill - Humanism; Pauline Hanson on abortion; Men in womens prisons in Australia;  California reserves government contracts for gay companies only; West Midlands police inspector spared jail; Indoctrination of children in Scottish Highlands schools;  Disclosure - the Church and Aliens ;  The Hawkstone Farmers Choir wins BGT;  James Burrows dies;  Bob Newhart; No. 3 guitarist - Robbie Robertson; Starbucks Korea have an AI disaster; Feedback;  The NSS report a Church for its preaching;  the Final Word - Reveleation 7:9with music from The Hawkstone Farmers Choir; Baccara;  Oasis; Nick Morgan; Neil Diamond; Deep Purple; Robbie Robertson and Eric Clapton; Maasaki Suzuki; and Roy Turner  

Hello you beautiful people!We start the show with a version of A Christmas Carol. This one is from the sit-com A Different World, and the episode is from series 3 called, For Whom the Jingle Bell Tolls. I watched it on Netflix and it was well and truly...  meh.In Do You Hear What I Hear? Bob Baker looks at the British term 'A damp squib'. If you don't know what it means, you will when you listen to this.Then its The Christmas Quiz. I scored 6, not my best score, but I've done worse. Make sure to send me your score.Then Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas? and this one is a bit different, he looks at 7 locations around the globe.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.comA while ago I covered a Christmas song by Neil Diamond, well thanks to listener Jason Matusiak we're looking at another one. This is a delightful song and it's called You Make it Feel Like Christmas.  You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-kqf30kwbUThis episode's recommendation is the book Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. To quote Bob Baker 'This is a true Christmas book that is not about Christmas'. You can win a voucher for it on Audible, just make sure to email me and I'll put your name in the hat.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comMerry Christmas!

Good times never seemed so good this week! We're taking it back to a Hot August Night in 1971, when Neil Diamond delivered an iconic performance at LA's Greek Theatre! The show produced a live double album packed with his early career's greatest hits, from the pining Red Red Wine to the powerful I Am... I Said (and of course, a prerequisite dose of Sweet Caroline). We'll learn how his pre-med career evolved from the Brill Building to the stage and find out what made him such a compelling arranger and performer. Can Connor's gamble rise above James' previous ranking of Stones?We'll dwell on previous Diamond experience, explore the jukebox musical centered around his life, and lament an expensive divorce or two. The Mixtaper (a Solitary Man) keeps Connor en garde with facts on swordplay, birdsmithing, and bad actors during Fact Or Spin! Then we focus in on a handful of the 29 tracks on this massive record, from Crunchy Granola Suite to Holly Holy Holly (... Holy) and beyond. Find out if this Easy Listening artist can live up to his genre, and see if this clean collection of live hits can bolster his standing in our official rankings!What do YOU think is going on with that cover photo? Is this album "live" enough for you? And can you even IMAGINE this guy winning fencing championships? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and on socials! Like and follow for more next week!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro4:37 About Neil Diamond8:56 About Hot August Night20:54 Fact Or Spin24:18 Neil Diamond Is An Award-Winning Actor30:03 He Became A Birdsmith36:23 An Interlude38:15 He's An Award-Winning Fencer42:33 He Made An Interesting Cameo48:14 Album Art49:54 Prologue51:01 Crunchy Granola Suite53:25 Done Too Soon54:42 Dialogue56:03 Solitary Man57:51 Cherry Cherry1:01:57 Sweet Caroline1:06:21 Porcupine Pie, You're So Sweet1:08:14 Red Red Wine1:09:19 Soggy Pretzels, Gitchy Goomy1:11:59 And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind1:12:21 I Think It's Going To Rain Today1:12:42 Shilo1:13:54 Modern Day Version Of Love1:14:20 Girl You'll Be A Woman Soon1:15:08 Walk On Water, Kentucky Woman, Stones, Musician Intros1:16:13 Play Me1:17:50 Canta Libre, Morningside1:18:07 Song Sung Blue1:19:54 Cracklin' Rosie1:20:40 Holly Holy1:22:12 I Am... I Said1:25:03 Soolaimon / Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show1:27:21 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Graceland' was an almighty gamble for Paul Simon, a costly, high-risk departure from the music he'd been making and a complex international venture. And a game-changing, worldwide triumph. When Ashley Kahn taught a course about it at New York University, Simon turned up to contribute. His book ‘Days Of Miracle And Wonder' tells the story of what inspired the album, the way it was recorded and the global reaction when it arrived in 1986. We talk to him here about … … the bootleg cassette of township jive that inspired the Graceland project … fraying relations with Art Garfunkel and Carrie Fisher ... his habit of playing unfinished tracks to people – David Byrne, Philip Glass, Neil Diamond – while singing the vocal into their ear … the extraordinary way he apologised for the failure of One Trick Pony … how Bakithi Kumalo's bass solo on You Can Call Me Al is a palindrome – “first half forwards, second half reversed!” … the advice Quincy Jones gave him about South Africa's cultural boycott … the key role of Roy Halee, engineer and long-time creative collaborator ... the Johannesburg sessions that “started with rhythm and worked backwards” … Kind Of Blue, A Love Supreme, other albums that merit a book to themselves … the details you hear in the tracks' last seconds … and the Grammy telecast that cemented the album's US success. Order copies of ‘Days of Miracle And Wonder' here: https://geni.us/DaysofMiracleandWonderHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Graceland' was an almighty gamble for Paul Simon, a costly, high-risk departure from the music he'd been making and a complex international venture. And a game-changing, worldwide triumph. When Ashley Kahn taught a course about it at New York University, Simon turned up to contribute. His book ‘Days Of Miracle And Wonder' tells the story of what inspired the album, the way it was recorded and the global reaction when it arrived in 1986. We talk to him here about … … the bootleg cassette of township jive that inspired the Graceland project … fraying relations with Art Garfunkel and Carrie Fisher ... his habit of playing unfinished tracks to people – David Byrne, Philip Glass, Neil Diamond – while singing the vocal into their ear … the extraordinary way he apologised for the failure of One Trick Pony … how Bakithi Kumalo's bass solo on You Can Call Me Al is a palindrome – “first half forwards, second half reversed!” … the advice Quincy Jones gave him about South Africa's cultural boycott … the key role of Roy Halee, engineer and long-time creative collaborator ... the Johannesburg sessions that “started with rhythm and worked backwards” … Kind Of Blue, A Love Supreme, other albums that merit a book to themselves … the details you hear in the tracks' last seconds … and the Grammy telecast that cemented the album's US success. Order copies of ‘Days of Miracle And Wonder' here: https://geni.us/DaysofMiracleandWonderHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Graceland' was an almighty gamble for Paul Simon, a costly, high-risk departure from the music he'd been making and a complex international venture. And a game-changing, worldwide triumph. When Ashley Kahn taught a course about it at New York University, Simon turned up to contribute. His book ‘Days Of Miracle And Wonder' tells the story of what inspired the album, the way it was recorded and the global reaction when it arrived in 1986. We talk to him here about … … the bootleg cassette of township jive that inspired the Graceland project … fraying relations with Art Garfunkel and Carrie Fisher ... his habit of playing unfinished tracks to people – David Byrne, Philip Glass, Neil Diamond – while singing the vocal into their ear … the extraordinary way he apologised for the failure of One Trick Pony … how Bakithi Kumalo's bass solo on You Can Call Me Al is a palindrome – “first half forwards, second half reversed!” … the advice Quincy Jones gave him about South Africa's cultural boycott … the key role of Roy Halee, engineer and long-time creative collaborator ... the Johannesburg sessions that “started with rhythm and worked backwards” … Kind Of Blue, A Love Supreme, other albums that merit a book to themselves … the details you hear in the tracks' last seconds … and the Grammy telecast that cemented the album's US success. Order copies of ‘Days of Miracle And Wonder' here: https://geni.us/DaysofMiracleandWonderHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing up on tour with Neil Diamond gave Daisy Press a unique outlook on the magic and mysteries of music, and started a journey that leads from Indian Ragas via the 12th century chant of Hildegard von Bingen -- all the way to Frederic Rzewski, whose work she performs at this weekend's Louth Contemporary Music Society festival, Coming Together.

This week's episode is giving "organized chaos with a side of spiritual side quests."

This week we take a look at a "based on a true story" of a Neil Diamond tribute artist, his wife, and their blended family. Sing-a-long music, beautiful acting, and a heart-warming story, - join us as we explore themes of love, devotion, and how we are better together!

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Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the possibility of a “Friends” podcast, Paul Rudd’s interaction with Neil Diamond, and the 40th anniversary of “Pretty in Pink.” She also shares details about a crime series featuring Kevin Bacon […]

Seth takes a closer look at Trump facing backlash from Republicans after nominating a crony with no experience to be director of national intelligence.Then, Paul Rudd talks about having a real Irish pub in his basement, starring alongside Nick Jonas in the movie "Power Ballad," and the time he asked Neil Diamond if he was "wanging chung" while DJing at a party.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Caskey is living the dream.The DFW native and Oklahoma City University graduate joins The Stage Door Podcast to talk about making his national tour debut in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. From playing Elvis Presley and the Beast to stepping into one of the biggest touring productions in the country, Joe shares his journey, the realities of life on the road, and what it's like bringing Neil Diamond's legendary music to audiences across America.Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise tells the inspiring true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became one of the most successful recording artists of all time. Packed with iconic hits like "Sweet Caroline," "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Cracklin' Rosie," the musical celebrates the life and career of a true American music legend.A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is the fifth and final production in the 2025-2026 Broadway in Toledo season and will play eight performances at the Stranahan Theater from June 16-21, 2026.Tickets are available at BroadwayInToledo.com, StranahanTheater.com, and Etix.com.Performance Schedule:Tuesday, June 16 – 7:30 PMWednesday, June 17 – 7:30 PMThursday, June 18 – 7:30 PMFriday, June 19 – 7:30 PMSaturday, June 20 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PMSunday, June 21 – 1:00 PM & 6:30 PMFollow Broadway in Toledo:Facebook: @BroadwayInToledoInstagram: @BwayToledoNew episode streaming now.

Looking for daily inspiration?  Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning.   Paul Couch is the Creative Producer of PTC Stages. Over the course of a decades-long career in entertainment, Paul built a remarkable path through theme parks, concert venues, theater management, and higher education. Beginning as a singer inspired by live performance, he worked at parks including Kings Island, Opryland USA, and Dollywood while also helping lead entertainment operations at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Along the way, he produced concerts, managed festivals, developed theatrical productions, and later became an Assistant Professor at Middle Tennessee State University. In this interview, Paul talks about theme park career stories, entertainment as the human experience, and working with Dolly. Theme park career stories “Working at King's Island that summer was the best job of my life.” Paul shares a fascinating career journey that began with a desire to become a professional singer after being inspired by a live Neil Diamond album as a teenager. That passion eventually led him into the theme park industry when he was hired to perform at Kings Island, where he unexpectedly found himself immersed in country music and theme park entertainment. That experience introduced him to a larger world of live entertainment production and sparked his interest in building a career beyond performing alone. From there, Paul worked his way through Nashville's entertainment scene, balancing music industry jobs with carpentry work before deciding to pursue live show production full time. Networking played a critical role in helping him transition into management at Opryland, where he developed a reputation for getting things done and eventually became deeply involved in concerts, Halloween festivals, and large-scale entertainment operations. His career later expanded to the Ryman Auditorium, where he helped guide concerts and theatrical productions during a transformative period for downtown Nashville before ultimately joining Dollywood's entertainment leadership team. Entertainment as the human experience “Entertainment has a big footprint, not just as a business, but as part of the human experience.” Paul offers a thoughtful perspective on why entertainment matters so deeply within theme parks and beyond. He explains that gathering together for shared experiences is fundamentally part of being human, pointing to the ancient Greek Theater of Dionysus as evidence that people have always sought communal entertainment experiences. For Paul, theme parks are not simply offering rides and attractions. They are creating opportunities for emotional connection and collective experiences that guests actively crave. He also discusses the evolving role of technology in entertainment and how guest expectations continue to rise. Modern audiences expect sophisticated lighting, sound, video, and production value, and parks that successfully balance those advancements with manageable operating costs will be positioned well for the future. Paul believes entertainment remains essential because it fulfills something deeply rooted in human nature, which is why live concerts, productions, and immersive experiences continue to grow in popularity across the industry. Working with Dolly “She is the person that you hope she is.” When discussing his experience working with Dolly Parton, Paul describes her as authentic, professional, and deeply collaborative. He explains that while working with someone of Dolly's stature was initially intimidating, their relationship evolved over time into a friendship built on trust and mutual respect. He credits her with maintaining incredibly high standards for the entertainment experiences connected to her name while also remaining approachable and generous in the creative process. Paul also shares insight into their collaboration on Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a musical that premiered in Boston before touring internationally and across the United States. He emphasizes that Dolly values equal collaboration and genuinely wants to hear ideas from her creative partners. That openness, combined with her professionalism and kindness, helped create an environment where everyone involved could feel proud of the final product and invested in the work they created together.   Paul can be reached on LinkedIn, as well as by email at ptcstages@gmail.com. To learn more about PTC Stages, visit www.ptcstages.com. This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)

Tad Kubler stops by The Hoodrat Recap and it feels less like an interview and more like catching up with an old friend. We dig into his new LP Casanova Complex — how he played and engineered more of it than you might expect — and then things get good. Tad unloads road stories from his years with Lifter Puller and The Hold Steady that you will not hear anywhere else. What went down in Albuquerque? Why is Tad Kubler no longer allowed near the fireworks/pyrotechnics? All of that gets answered. So put on your head light…err (or whatever the hell Neil Diamond sang about ET?)Listen to Tad Kubler's new LP on Bandcamp:https://tadkubler.bandcamp.com/album/the-casanova-complexPlease send us a voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/TheHoodratRecapPodcastPlease contact us at:https://linktr.ee/thehoodratrecap?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Americana, Roots, Folk, Blues and Country Music. Includes Guy Clark, Lucinda Williams, Neil Diamond, Rosanne Cash and Willie Nelson.VINTAGE AMERICANA SONGS

FROM THE ARCHIVES - Original Airdate of 4.10.2021 New intro by Rob Today Jim (rob) and Mike (matt) talk about the 1976 film THE LAST WALTZ ABOUT THE LAST WALTZ The Last Waltz was a concert by the Canadian-American rock group The Band, held on American Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The Last Waltz was advertised as The Band's "farewell concert appearance", and the concert saw The Band joined by more than a dozen special guests, including their previous employers Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan as well as Paul Butterfield, Bobby Charles, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Wood, and Neil Young. The musical director for the concert was The Band's original record producer, John Simon. The event was filmed by director Martin Scorsese and made into a documentary of the same title, released in 1978. Jonathan Taplin, who was The Band's tour manager from 1969 to 1972 and later produced Scorsese's film Mean Streets, suggested that Scorsese would be the ideal director for the project and introduced Robbie Robertson and Scorsese. Taplin served as executive producer. The film features concert performances, intermittent song renditions shot on a studio soundstage, and interviews by Scorsese with members of The Band. A triple-LP soundtrack recording, produced by Simon and Rob Fraboni, was issued in 1978. The film was released on DVD in 2002 as was a four-CD box set of the concert and related studio recordings. The Last Waltz is hailed as one of the greatest documentary concert films ever made,[3] although it has been criticized for its focus on Robertson.  In 2019, the film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". ****** Rob (and co-hosts) will be back in June 2026 with some brand-new podcasts and interviews!  Stay Tuned ****** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links to more sources at Link Tree - www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see video segments from all of our interviews.  Just search "know good music" Please follow / subscribe & review Follow our Instagram & Facebook pages for info on upcoming podcasts and sometimes extra content Email Rob at: knowgoodmusicpodcast@gmail.com Know Good Music T-Shirts, Drink Coasters and Embroidered dad hats and winter hats now available.  Email Rob for all the info.

We are taking a true crime break this week, but still focusing on a "based on a true story" movie. Mike and Claire Sardina were a real-life Milwaukee husband-and-wife musical duo who formed the popular Neil Diamond tribute act "Lightning & Thunder". Their remarkable true story of soaring success, devastating heartbreak, and perseverance inspired the acclaimed feature film Song Sung Blue (2025). The duo were also the subject of the 2008 documentary of the same name. A story that proves we should all dream big. Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDukMQIz1ScSong Sung Blue the Documentary (2008) Song Sung Blue https://parade.com/movies/meet-the-real-life-couple-who-inspired-song-sung-bluehttps://ew.com/song-sung-blue-true-story-fact-vs-fiction-11876118https://shepherdexpress.com/film/i-hate-hollywood/lightning-thunder-story/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/hugh-jackman-kate-hudson-face-backlash-real-family-behind-tribute-band-filmhttps://archive.jsonline.com/entertainment/musicandnightlife/35103989.html

On the Saturday May 16, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Jess Gibson. She is a Canadian-born writer (daughter of Margaret Atwood and the late Graeme Gibson), art historian with a Yale PhD, who has lived all over the world. Her first book "The Good Eye" is already generating buzz as a sharp, original, and "bewitching" debut. The stories explore themes like perception vs. reality, the limits of what we "see," betrayal, revenge, and everyday life tilting into the strange or magical. Then, we get to know Nick Fradiani. He rose to national fame in 2015 as the winner of Season 14 of American Idol. His debut album Hurricane featured the hit single “Beautiful Life,” and he has since built a thriving independent career with albums like Past My Past, multiple tours, and heartfelt original music. He is currently bringing Neil Diamond to life in A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical, now playing at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto until June 7. See Mirvish.com for more details.

On the Saturday May 16, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we'll meet Jess Gibson. She is a Canadian-born writer (daughter of Margaret Atwood and the late Graeme Gibson), art historian with a Yale PhD, who has lived all over the world. Her first book "The Good Eye" is already generating buzz as a sharp, original, and "bewitching" debut. The stories explore themes like perception vs. reality, the limits of what we "see," betrayal, revenge, and everyday life tilting into the strange or magical. Then, we get to know Nick Fradiani. He rose to national fame in 2015 as the winner of Season 14 of American Idol. His debut album Hurricane featured the hit single “Beautiful Life,” and he has since built a thriving independent career with albums like Past My Past, multiple tours, and heartfelt original music. He is currently bringing Neil Diamond to life in A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical, now playing at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto until June 7. See Mirvish.com for more details.

This week on Bad Dads Film Review, we cover Song Sung Blue — a true-story music biopic about married couple Mike and Claire Sardina, whose Neil Diamond tribute act takes them from local gigs to national attention. What starts as a feel-good performance story gradually becomes a heavier drama about fame, pressure, family strain, and loss.What the Movie Is AboutSet around a tribute-band scene, the film follows Mike and Claire as they chase success while trying to hold their personal lives together. As their act grows, so do the pressures: health issues, emotional fallout, and the cost of trying to keep the show on the road. It's part music crowd-pleaser, part rise-and-fall relationship drama.Main CastHugh Jackman as Mike SardinaKate Hudson as Claire SardinaThe panel agreed both leads are strong, committed, and believable as performers and as a couple under pressure.Our Overall FeelingThe Bad Dads landed mixed-to-positive overall.Big praise for the lead performances and emotional moments.Some of us found it moving and surprisingly effective.The main criticism: it feels overlong, with a 90-minute story stretched to around 2h15.Final Verdict✅ Recommended — but with runtime caveatsYou can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

PopaHALLics #164 "Damaged Goods"Damaged people make for good pop in this episode, from a Neil Diamond tribute band with trouble at the door to a widow keeping busy to cope with her son's disappearance over 30 years ago in "Remarkably Bright Creatures."Streaming:"Remarkably Bright Creatures," Netflix. This movie adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's novel stars Sally Field as a night shift aquarium worker who forms a bond with a curmudgeonly giant Pacific octopus (voiced by Alfred Molina)."Widow's Bay," Apple TV. A new mayor (Matthew Rhys) tries to turn his island town into a tourist destination despite its dark past in this comedy horror series. With Stephen Root and Kate O'Flynn."Patience," BBC.  An autistic police archivist (Ella Maisy Purvis) helps a detective inspector (Laura Fraser) solve crimes in this Belgian/British drama."Song Sung Blue," Hulu. Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star as a Neil Diamond tribute band in Milwaukee in this heartwarming movie about the trials and tribulations of their relationship."Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord," Disney Plus. Animated. The horned, red and black devilish villain from "The Phantom Menace" tries to rebuild his criminal empire and woo a Jedi apprentice to the Dark Side.Books:"The Twelve LIves of Alfred Hitchcock: An Anatomy of the Master of Suspense," by Edward White. This 2021 Edgar Award-winning biography explores the famed director through 12 distinct facets of his life, such as "The Voyeur," "The Entertainer," and "The Murderer.""Hex House," by Amy Jane Stewart. A dark feminist horror novel set in Scotland. Hex House is a magical safe haven that turns abused women into vessels of revenge."Hitchcock's Blondes: The Unforgettable Women Behind the Legendary Director's Dark Obsession," by Laurence Leamer. This book covers some of the same subjects as "The Twelve Lives," but puts the women at the center of the story, with an emphasis on misbehavior (mainly Hitchcock's) and sex (mainly them).Music:PopaHALLics #164 Playlist (Kacey) features selections from Kacey Musgraves' new album "Middle of Nowhere," as well as Jackman and Hudson performing Neil Diamond's hits from the "Song Sung Blue" soundtrack.The Fair Use Doctrine of U.S. copyright law allows for the limited unauthorized use of copyrighted material for purposes of comment and criticism.

Send us Fan MailHello, my friend, hello...This week, Libby Welch joins me for a conversation that starts with wedding songs, curly hair, and dance moms… and somehow lands in grief, postpartum anxiety, mental health, identity, and building a business that actually gives a damn about people.Libby opens up about losing her dad after years of overwork and an undiagnosed mental health condition, and how that experience changed the way she sees herself, motherhood, and emotional wellness. We talk honestly about postpartum anxiety symptoms that often get missed — the control, overstimulation, rigid routines, unexplained weight loss, the feeling that something is just… off. Not the cute Instagram version of motherhood. The real one.We also get into:postpartum mental health + asking for helpgrief and generational patternsconfidence, curls, and self-imagebuilding Movement Haven in Dublin, Ohio“community over competition” in youth danceraising emotionally healthy kidsskincare, hydration, intermittent fasting, and random life tangents because obviouslyLibby shares the mission behind Movement Haven and why she believes in “human first, artist second” — a philosophy that feels refreshing as hell in a hyper-competitive world.If you've ever struggled with anxiety, grief, identity, motherhood, or trying to build a life that actually aligns with your values… this episode will hit home.And if you came for Neil Diamond and stayed for emotional healing? Honestly, same.

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Chris McGovern (The Gen-X Muse) and R. Alan Siler (Modern Musicology) to revisit the Monkees' 1990's album, Justus! Our 'You May Also Like' recommendations this week are packed! Check out the new singles "Home to Us” by Paul McCartney feat. Ringo Starr, “The Sky Isn't Falling” by Strawberry Alarm Clock, and “Aurora” from Yes and the albums “Wild at Heart” from Neil Diamond, “Look For Your Mind” by The Lemon Twigs, and “Stop and Take a Minute” from The Woggles!! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #justus #mickydolenz #mikenesmith #davyjones #petertork #hometous #strawberryalarmclock #yesband #neildiamond #lemontwigs #woggles

durée : 00:54:41 - Very Good Trip - par : Michka Assayas - Il a écrit pour les autres avant de chanter pour des millions. Voix de velours brun, mélodies irrésistibles : Michka Assayas retrace le parcours de Neil Diamond, géant méconnu de la pop américaine. - réalisation : Vincent Godard Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

In this episode of Jewish Voices, American Stories, we'll explore the powerful role Jewish musicians have played in shaping the soundtrack of America. From the concert hall to Broadway to the radio, music has always helped tell the story of our nation—and Jewish voices have played a part in that story in profound and lasting ways.We begin with Itzhak Perlman, a world-renowned violinist whose journey from Tel Aviv to American stages captivated millions. Despite physical challenges from childhood polio, Perlman's joy, warmth, and extraordinary talent have brought classical music into living rooms across the country—and reminded audiences that music has the power to unite, uplift, and inspire.Next, Jimmy Burns takes us to Broadway, where composer Richard Rodgers helped define the golden age of American musical theater. Through iconic works like Oklahoma!, South Pacific, and The Sound of Music, Rodgers didn't just write songs—he helped tell the American story itself, weaving themes of hope, justice, and human dignity into melodies that still resonate today.Finally, CJ Burroughs shares a deeply personal reflection on Neil Diamond, a legendary singer-songwriter whose music became part of the fabric of American life. From the Brill Building to sold-out arenas, Diamond's songs carried echoes of Jewish faith, longing, and identity—offering light, comfort, and connection to generations of listeners.These stories remind us that music is more than entertainment—it's memory, identity, and testimony. And through these Jewish artists, the soundtrack of America has been enriched with melodies of resilience, faith, and hope.To learn more about God's people—from the days of the Bible through the present—visit The Fellowship's Learn Center.

Bob Wiley wants you to know there are two kinds of people in this world. People who love Neil Diamond and people who don't. This week on Pop Culture Pastor, Dave & Cody revisit Frank Oz's What About Bob? (1991) in a Be Kind Rewind. The Bill Murray comedy turns 35 this year and might be the most documented on-set nightmare in Hollywood history. We dig into what holds up (the pacing, Dreyfuss as one of the great comedy villains of the 90s, peak-era Bill Murray), what doesn't (the third act goes completely off the rails, modern mental health audiences would have notes), and the full story of the Murray-Dreyfuss feud — from a 1978 SNL appearance that started it all, to thrown ashtrays, crushed sunglasses, and producers tossed in lakes.Plus: we Muppetize the movie, Cody breaks down why this film couldn't be remade today, and Dave makes the case that Dr. Leo Marvin is every dad who confused providing with being present.Bonus: the Blair Witch Project reboot is happening, and we want to hear from anyone whose parents took them to see it in theaters as a child.https://linktr.ee/PopCulturePastorPod

Send us Fan MailThis episode Jeff wants to discuss the New York Times 30 GREATEST LIVING AMERICAN SONGWRITERSMore than 250 music insiders and six New York Times criticsweighed in on who defines the new American songbook. Here, in an unranked list, are the artists they chose.

One hundred episodes of real conversations for real women — and for this one, I brought someone new into the studio. My husband Craig. The first man to ever sit across from me on Mom~2~Mom Mentoring. Craig and I are wired completely differently.

The Daily Quiz - Music Today's Questions: Question 1: Which nickname for Frank Sinatra highlights his role as a powerful figure in the music industry, much like a corporate CEO? Question 2: Which band includes 'Anni-Frid Lyngstad'? Question 3: Which was Maroon's 5 second studio album? Question 4: Who had a hit in 1984 with Round And Round? Question 5: Which singer released the song 'Only Girl (In the World)'? Question 6: Which English rock band released the song 'Helter Skelter'? Question 7: Which song was originally recorded by Neil Diamond and was later covered by UB40? Question 8: Which rock band from the United States released the studio album 'These Days'? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Stephen Deusner as they discuss Hall of Fame artists: Linda Rondstadt & Aaron Neville's “I Don't Know Much” vs. Isaac Hayes' “Walk On By” (the 12-minute album version)Little Richard's “Get Down With It” vs. R.E.M.'s “Country Feedback”Neil Diamond's “Cracklin' Rosie” vs. T. Rex's “20th Century Boy”Staple Singers' “Washington We're Watching You” vs. Sam Cooke's “A Change is Gonna Come”Eurythmics' “Sweet Dreams” vs. Roxy Music's “Do the Strand” They also discuss the Poppy Family, Cornbugs, Michael Shannon, and political music. Check out Stephen Deusner at https://www.stephendeusner.com/, https://www.instagram.com/stephendeusner/, and linktr.ee/stephendeusner! Intro music is from Jussy's Down Open Roads.  Check out Jussy at https://soundcloud.com/user-214048265/sets/jussy-demos-1! Support the show

Check Playlist During this episode of The Five Count we begged for money for the KMSU Pledge Drive, Ton explained why he enjoys movies about Neil Diamond so much and we played music by our favorite Minnesota artists. It was the radio debut of many of the songs, some of which had no business being played on the air!

Welcome back, this week Jim hunts Dust Bunnies, Elton enters pothole city, Darren has a problem with Rogue Trooper's knitted vest and Lee pays £8 for a pint in an empty pub. After which we move on to a grim (but scientifically shambolic) future where everythings gone to hell but at least we can still sing to Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline... The Netflix apocalyptic prestige movie The Midnight Sky. Media Discussed This Week Dust Bunny - Amazon Prime / VOD The Bride! - VOD Hammers 4 sided triangle - Cinema Equidistant Atomfall - All game platforms Fallout 4 - All game platforms The Boys Season 5 - Amazon Prime London Calling - Amazon Prime Akira (4K rerelease) - Theatrical Release The Midnight Sky - Netflix

Grant reacts to a Brewers series win in Miami and starts final preparations for the NFL Draft. Peter Bukowski joins. Dexter Lawrence is traded and the Steelers are playing the waiting game. Monday Mailbag closes the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the boys discuss the hip hop equivalent to a Neil Diamond banger and then come face to face with their mortality realizing when songs came out. Next they discuss problematic historical figures (most of them) and the faces on our currency. Then they help a caller with a road-raging partner and second caller who is on the precipice of a breakup.If you want to hear more bonus content please go to patreon.com/midnightsnacktv and support the boys there!

Tim Conway Jr. Hour 2 (3.23) David Jacobson leads a Neil Diamond covers band called Neil Forever — and he’s on the phone tonight with Timothy to talk about the tour! They’ll be playing LA’s Greek Theatre April 25 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Neil Diamond playing that same venue. Who’s bringing the doobs? A prostitution ring in Carlsbad has been busted. They were disguised as massage parlors in the beachy coastal town. Dodgers season kicks off this week — and there’s a new menu at Dodgers Stadium! So, what’s on the menu this season? We’ve got the lunchbox burger, fried chicken buckets, chow mein burrito and a calorific churros sundae among many other delicious Dodgers offerings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Hudson is up for an Oscar for her role as Claire in the film ‘Song Sung Blue,' starring opposite Hugh Jackman as one half of Lightning & Thunder, a Neil Diamond tribute band. She spoke with Tonya Mosley about pursuing singing late in her career. We also hear from Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard. He's earned an Oscar nomination for his performance in the film ‘Sentimental Value.' He'll talk with Dave Davies about his many roles over the years -- from 'Dune' to 'Good Will Hunting,' and 'Mamma Mia!' and recovering from a stroke that impaired his ability to memorize lines.David Bianculli reviews a new documentary about Paul McCartney in his decade after the Beatles.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Sydney Sweeney drops lingerie line, Andy Dick out of rehab, Real World Puck resurfaces, Bill Burr's flailing podcast, more Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni beef, and Corey Feldman doesn't know the Beatles. Drew declared himself the Mayor of T**ty City. Andy Dick is out of rehab and totally fixed. We dominate the Markleverse. Some people are saying Me-Me-Meghan Markle faked her pregnancies. Minneapolis is a mess. We were just wondering what David ‘Puck' Rainey was up to recently. He's turned up and is a TikTok “Chef” now. We watch Puck's highlights from The Real World: San Francisco. The Beckham family are at it again and we're all sick of it. Harry Styles is still cranking out new music. You'll have to shell out $1,000 to see him live though. Neil Young is not happy with Amazon. He's gifting his music catalog to Greenland. Anyone actually going to watch Melania Trump's movie? Ludacris, Morgan Wade and Carter Faith bailed on Kid Rock's tour. Sydney Sweeney has a new lingerie line out. She's in trouble for a bra-stunt on the Hollywood sign. Bill Burr's podcast is becoming laughable. Not necessarily funny, but laughable. The mainstream media doesn't seem to be all in on the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni beef like Drew. Taylor Swift feels totally violated by the whole thing. Corey Feldman performed at the NAMM Jam Night and we're here for it. Kanye West has a new album coming out… which is probably why he's so sorry to the Jews. Dirty Dancing is dumping a sequel on us. The family of Neil Diamond impersonator Mike Sardina aren't too happy with Kate Hudson's Oscar nomination. Erik Martindale will NOT treat MAGA patients. Kristen Stewart has had it with the United States. James Cameron is bailing on the US as well. Merch can still be purchased. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)

Will Arnett stars in the new film ‘Is This Thing On?' about a man going through a divorce, who finds himself onstage doing stand-up. He spoke with Terry Gross about trying out stand-up under a fake name, and his voiceover work.  Also, director Craig Brewer talks about his film, ‘Song Sung Blue.' It's based on the true story of a Milwaukee couple who became local legends performing as a Neil Diamond tribute band.Plus, book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews the roadtrip novel ‘The Rest of Our Lives,' by Benjamin Markovits. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The new film ‘Song Sung Blue' is about a Neil Diamond tribute band and stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. Before Diamond began recording his own hits like “Solitary Man,” “Cherry, Cherry,” “America,” and “Sweet Caroline,” he wrote songs for other musicians, including The Monkees. Diamond spoke with Terry Gross in 2005. Also, the hit HBO medical drama ‘The Pitt' is back for season two. Noah Wyle plays the veteran attending physician in a Pittsburgh emergency room. The actor/producer spoke with Dave Davies about his tenure on ‘ER' and putting scrubs back on for ‘The Pitt.' Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy