Neil Diamond - Free Man In Paris (Live Soundstage 1977)

Neil Diamond Live at the Paramount studio soundstage in 1977 doing "Free Man In Paris" by Joni Mitchell.

[Blondejam]

An absolute class tribute to a Joni Mitchell track. Neil nailed this, his amazing voice captured the song beautifully. I have been a fan of Neil since 'Love at the Greek' when I was about fourteen. I am now nearly sixty and still love his music and the era it all came from, songs that tell a story and have pathos. We must not forget these gems of entertainers as the years go by and hopefully people younger than me learn to appreciate the talent they had. Not only could they sing, they understood and knew music in its purest form... Thanks for posting this!!!

[danielpowell]

Looking back it still astounds me just how great this guy was...

[ggme]

There is only one Neil Diamond, forever.
Enough said.

[gailcrowley]

Listening once more……..a mini play……this man is such a musical genius…….no he did not write it …….hard to

[josephnield]

This was Diamond at the height of his powers as a vocalist in the mid 70s. He took a peppy Joni Mitchell original and lent it his power and gravitas. Amazing.

[MicheleHuffman-dc]

So handsome and talented. LOVE YOU, NEIL.

[suedesch-carney]

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen of you I love this so much

[gailcrowley]

Neil is such a great actor which is so apparent this is a mini he is so passionate....of course incredibly handsome.... voice how is it that he did not write this he so owns

[leslieabrassart]

Fabulous Neil Diamond
That voice, my God!!! ❤

[gailcrowley]

Does anyone realize how phonetically perfect he is in all his

[petediamond]

I remember this well, I was in college at the time when he did his first television special and this was part of it, I love the way he calls out Richard Bennett's name to play the interludes in this song, it's priceless!

[teddytayl]

I can tell that some of you who are commenting have no idea about this song or its history. Nor what was going on in this man's life at the time. Do a little research and then come back and watch this again. Music and voice are more than you imagine them to be. I know some people have some strange negative feelings toward this amazing musician and living legend, but how you can know this song and watch this and not find it incredible I will never understand.

[hopeemch]

Thank you Neil. For the first time I'm hearing and understanding the lyrics to Joni's' catchy tune.

[gailcrowley]

Can you just try to imagine how everyone was after him in so many ways expresses that beautifully singer and performer didn’t write so hard to

[fredsmink]

Love this musical side of Neil Diamond!🙌

[CarolineCousins]

Wow! 😮🤓👏🤘 Fantastic rendition and video.

[ndnetime]

Absolutely Genius, only he could do this and it's absolutely perfect.

[johnwatson]

What he does at 1:07 is exceptional .... probably not done it for 30 years as he prefers "talking" rather than singing long notes these days. How amazing he was though.

[annmuirhead]

Neil is one of the greatest singer songwriter in the world seen him 9 times absolutely love him and love this version Joni Mitchell song this is one of my favorites songs ever live you Neil ann

[annmuirhead]

This song is one of my favourite songs of Neil diamond fantastic song fantastic lyrics written by Joni Mitchell Bsolutely love Neil's version sitting in front of an orchestra