In a 2008 interview Diamond said, “This record represents a huge step forward in my development as a writer and a recording artist.” “You’ll see I’ve gone deeper. It was more painful to write, probably the hardest album I’ve ever written, and probably my best.”
One of the more personal stories home after dark The standout for Diamond was “Act Like a Man”, a song which he says takes an “honest” look at himself as an artist through the decades.
“The song speaks to itself a lot,” Diamond explained. daily telegraph“That song is an exploration of how I’ve lived my life and whether I’ve been honest or just a poser, What is this thing? Does it have any value?”
song-maker
you are a heart breaker
you understand
Better to hold off as long as possible
You know you’re just an idle daydreamer
But hey dreamer!
It’s time to behave like a man
I am writing a song
It’s just a little scary’
like playing with electricity
I’m not complainin’ now you understand
You get to sing and dance all day long
like children play
But now it’s time to behave like a man
(Related: The heartbreaking story behind the song Neil Diamond wrote in 1967 about an imaginary childhood friend)
being a man means being responsible
Wherever you go, you hear it
nothing is ever impossible
something inside tells me so
and I know
what do i know
say lover
search better
Another way to get your head around again
And really, don’t wait any longer
it’s getting late now
It’s time to behave like a man
Breaking Bob Dylan’s “oldest” record
Once released, home after dark It topped the UK and US charts, making Diamond, who was 67 at the time, the oldest artist to reach No. 1 and breaking Bob Dylan’s previous record. Two years ago Dylan was the oldest artist modern times At the age of 65. He regained his title in 2009 with the release A lifetime together. Dylan was 67 years and 11 months old when released, while Diamond was 67 years and three months old when released. Home after dark.
Another link to Dylan came with two deluxe bonus tracks on Home After Dark, which included Diamond’s cover of Harry Nilsson’s 1967 song “Without Her” and Dylan’s rendition. time ran out of my mind The classic, “Make You Feel My Love.”
12 songs, Diamond admitted that, while working with Rubin, he was “testing the waters” and “getting to know you” on the album. The album also included a track, “Delirious Love”, with guest vocalist Brian Wilson. “It’s ‘We know each other and respect each other and let’s try and upset people,'” Diamond said, “and that’s what we went for, and that’s what we did.”
Diamond said, “Critical praise is always helpful, any kind of encouragement for an artist is helpful, but my music will be written or recorded with or without critical praise. I appreciate it when it comes, but when I don’t get it it won’t stop me for a moment. It’s unpredictable.”
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