According to Bob Wiley, "There are two types of people in this world, those who like Neil Diamond and those who don't!" Neil Diamond is OK, but I don't like his rendition of this song. His back up singers are awesome, though.
What do you think?
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I do like the Crawford one. I have been practicing this song on the piano all this week.
I do NOT like Neil Diamond. I never have, but there is something that is just really annoying about a Jewish man singing Christmas songs which you know he doesn't believe in...so he's only in it for the money!
Bob Wiley was brilliant beyond his time.
And I absolutely LOVE Michael Crawford. There's something about his voice that is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing the link. I'll be listening to it lots today.
Beautiful!
I do lean towards Michael Crawford though.
I think my mom ruined Neil Diamond for me....... she played Neil Diamond records 24/7!
Have a wonderful weekend, and stay warm :)
By far, my favorite Christmas song is O Holy Night. It gives me chills everytime I hear it.
As for Neil Diamond, I can take him or leave him.
This is my favorite song too! It always gives me chills.
Have you heard Josh Groban sing O Holy Night?!?! Oh man. Wherever I am, I stop and just close my eyes and listen. Like the Michael Crawford version, the last notes send chills down my spine...I LOVE IT!!!
Neil used to be a fabulous singer. I love his old 70's music. I have hundreds of Neil songs on my iPod. I went to his concert many moons ago and had a blast. However, age and cigarettes and the continual wearing of polyester leisure suits have taken it's toll and I find myself wishing that he would bask in his millions and give his voice a rest.
I love most Christmas songs. Unfortunatly, I rarely know who is actually singing, if I don't love it I change the station.
I agree with you, Connie! Neil's version is too choppy and staccatoie (is that a word?) for me. I liked Michael Crawford's rendition & I really like Josh Groban's too!
This is one of my favorite Christmas songs as well. :)
I agree with you Connie. I wish they played this song more on the radio.I just got the Glee Christmas CD which is fun to hear the old songs sung by young people.
I like Michael's too and I used to like Neil but not now, sometimes one needs to know when to retire. ;D
I prefer Michael Crawford's version. I do like Neil Diamond, but I don't like that recording of O Holy Night--one of my favorite pieces of Christmas music.
I agree with you completely. Something about Neil Diamond is just not right for this, and I suspect, for a lot of Christmas songs. Not sure, though, since I haven't heard his other Christmas stuff. And yes, Michael Crawford just has that ethereal quality that can seem magical under any circumstances: spooky and majestic alike!
I don't love Neil Diamond......never have. Sorry.
I love O Holy Night by the Barra McNeils. My absolute favorite!
Long live Neil Diamond!
Neil Diamond! He is the man!
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