5 deep cuts from Neil Diamond you should be listening to

5 deep cuts from Neil Diamond you should be listening to

Neil Diamond’s deep-cut discography is packed of standout moments. Diamond has more ballads and anthems than “Sweet Caroline” and “Cracklin’ Rosie” combined. We dug deep into Diamond’s discography and discovered a number of lesser-known tracks to revisit.

Find five Diamond deep cuts below, including tracks he co-wrote, rarely performed live, or made popular by other musicians.

1. “Walk on Water”

Despite being issued as a single on his Moods album, “Walk on Water” has slipped into relative oblivion. The gospel-tinged tune marked the conclusion of Diamond’s meteoric rise with the publication of “Sweet Caroline,” “Holly Holy,” and “Cracklin’ Rosie.” Perhaps the weight of those songs prevented “Walk on Water” from achieving the same heights.

2. “Glory Road“

3. “And the Grass Won’t Pay No Mind“

Although Elvis Presley performed a successful version of “And the Grass Won’t Pay No Mind,” Diamond wrote the song and produced the original recording. Like Presley’s version, Diamond adds a sumptuous string section to round out the jaunting beat while he sings. Listen carefully; you can hear God beckoning / Walking barefoot beside the brook.

4. “Yes I Will“

“Yes, I Will” is a gradual burn. The opening half of the song consists of Diamond and a lulling piano tune. Around the bridge, the rest of his band joins in and turns things up a notch. It’s both gloriously dramatic and dreadfully prosaic.

5. “Dry Your Eyes“

Diamond collaborated with Robbie Robertson to write “Dry Your Eyes”. He sang the song with the band at the historic Last Waltz concert. Though other performances from the night have stood out over time, “Dry Your Eyes” is worth revisiting.