I have always had a wide variety as far as my taste in music. But one of the advantages of being in a relationship (now married) to someone 20 years my senior, is the exposure to different generational music. For me, one such artist is Neil Diamond. Sure everybody knows Sweet Caroline because it has become popular at sporting events. But my spouses love of Neil Diamond really exposed me to Neil and all his greatness. I have seen Neil Diamond perform a half dozen times in Las Vegas and Philadelphia and always left "wowed". This guy is a fantastic song writer and story teller of a musical artist...genius.
So yesterday's news that Mr. Diamond is retiring from performing as he battles parkinson's disease, really tugged at my heart. Of course wishing Neil the best and I am really grateful for having had the privilege of enjoying his talent.
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