Tag Neil Diamond

“I’m a Believer” (The Monkees)

I'm a Believer, Monkees

What classic track was written by Neil Diamond but made a hit by the Monkees? It’s today’s classic song of the day, “I’m a Believer.” Neil Diamond wrote “I’m a Believer” back in 1966. He originally pitched the tune to a band called the Fifth Estate, who ended up recording it for their 1967 album, Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead.…

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“Sweet Caroline” (Neil Diamond)

Sweet Caroline, Neil Diamond

Today’s classic song with a woman’s name in the title of the day is “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond. This mega hit was released in May of 1969 and peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on the Cash Box Top 100, and also #3 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. Neil Diamond says he wrote “Sweet Caroline” about…

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