Neil Diamond is an American singer-songwriter. Born Neil Leslie Diamond (NLD) in 1941, he began his career in the 1960s and has been going strong ever since. He has a unique velveteen voice and he is popular with all generations. His folksy-rock music, most of which he writes himself, is timeless and ageless. This is why it is so easy to find a Neil Diamond impersonator. He is one of the top three adult contemporary artists on the Billboard charts. The other two are Barbra Streisand and Elton John.
Some of the singer's biggest hits include "America, " "Cherry, Cherry, " "Sweet Caroline" and "I'm A Believer." He was born in Brooklyn and raised by his Jewish parents. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, where he was a member of the fencing team. By 1960, he had signed on as a member of the championship fencing team of the NCAA.
Next on the Billboard list is Barbra Streisand, an all-round entertainer. In her career, which, like NLD, has spanned more than fifty years, she has acted, sung, written songs and screenplays, directed and produced films. Her biggest hits have included, "Memories, " "The Way We Were, " "Evergreen" and "People." She has collected Academy Awards for directing for the films, "Yentl" and "Prince of Tides."
Sir Elton Hercules John was born in 1947 under the name Reginald Dwight. Like Diamond and Streisand, his career has spanned more than sixty years. He has won countless awards for his records, among them Golden Globes, Brits, Grammy's, Tony's and Oscars. Her performed a reprised and updated version of his hit, "Candle In The Wind" at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997.
The #4 spot occupied by Elvis Presley is perhaps not as surprising as it first seems. Had he not died in 1977, he most certainly would have been at least in the top 3, and possibly a clear #1. The King of Rock and Roll had acquired 53 listings on the chart, compared to Elton John's 69. Who knows what he could have achieved in the ensuing 35 or so years.
Fifth on the list is Barry Manilow, who, in 1943, was born Barry Alan Pincus. In his 70s, he is still touring and has a huge international following. Among his greatest hits are "Copacabana, " "Looks Like We Made It" and "Mandy."
Rounding out the chart in spots 6 to 10 are, in alphabetical order, Herb Alpert (and the Tijuana Brass), Johnny Mathis, Kenny Rogers, Frank Sinatra and Dionne Warwick. Stars of tomorrow include Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Imagon Dragons, Lana Del Rey and Cedric Gervais. Lady Gaga, nee Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, was born in New York City in March 1986. Her classical, yet non-distinguishing features make her a prime candidate for periodic reinvention, which she does on a regular basis with tremendous flair. Never afraid to shock or offend, she has a massive international following.
A Neil Diamond impersonator would have his work cut out for him trying to capture the singer's smooth and highly distinctive voice. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012. The singer was nominated into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. He topped the bill at the Royal Variety Performance in 2012. Most recently, NLD recorded a single called, "Freedom Song, " for which the proceeds are dedicated to the Wounded Warrior Project and One Fund Boston.
Some of the singer's biggest hits include "America, " "Cherry, Cherry, " "Sweet Caroline" and "I'm A Believer." He was born in Brooklyn and raised by his Jewish parents. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, where he was a member of the fencing team. By 1960, he had signed on as a member of the championship fencing team of the NCAA.
Next on the Billboard list is Barbra Streisand, an all-round entertainer. In her career, which, like NLD, has spanned more than fifty years, she has acted, sung, written songs and screenplays, directed and produced films. Her biggest hits have included, "Memories, " "The Way We Were, " "Evergreen" and "People." She has collected Academy Awards for directing for the films, "Yentl" and "Prince of Tides."
Sir Elton Hercules John was born in 1947 under the name Reginald Dwight. Like Diamond and Streisand, his career has spanned more than sixty years. He has won countless awards for his records, among them Golden Globes, Brits, Grammy's, Tony's and Oscars. Her performed a reprised and updated version of his hit, "Candle In The Wind" at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997.
The #4 spot occupied by Elvis Presley is perhaps not as surprising as it first seems. Had he not died in 1977, he most certainly would have been at least in the top 3, and possibly a clear #1. The King of Rock and Roll had acquired 53 listings on the chart, compared to Elton John's 69. Who knows what he could have achieved in the ensuing 35 or so years.
Fifth on the list is Barry Manilow, who, in 1943, was born Barry Alan Pincus. In his 70s, he is still touring and has a huge international following. Among his greatest hits are "Copacabana, " "Looks Like We Made It" and "Mandy."
Rounding out the chart in spots 6 to 10 are, in alphabetical order, Herb Alpert (and the Tijuana Brass), Johnny Mathis, Kenny Rogers, Frank Sinatra and Dionne Warwick. Stars of tomorrow include Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Imagon Dragons, Lana Del Rey and Cedric Gervais. Lady Gaga, nee Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, was born in New York City in March 1986. Her classical, yet non-distinguishing features make her a prime candidate for periodic reinvention, which she does on a regular basis with tremendous flair. Never afraid to shock or offend, she has a massive international following.
A Neil Diamond impersonator would have his work cut out for him trying to capture the singer's smooth and highly distinctive voice. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012. The singer was nominated into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. He topped the bill at the Royal Variety Performance in 2012. Most recently, NLD recorded a single called, "Freedom Song, " for which the proceeds are dedicated to the Wounded Warrior Project and One Fund Boston.
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