Does it strike you how often a singer's debut single turns out in retrospect to have been their greatest song, or at least one of their greatest? "Solitary Man" is not just a great song, it's a masterpiece in which Diamond writes of a personal pain in a way that makes it universal. This is a beautiful copy of the rarely seen first pressing from 1966, with the terrific "Do It" on the B side. Diamond re-released the song in 1970 on Bang 571, and it reached #21 on the U.S. Bilozoard Singles chart. Note: This copy's labels would grade Mint but for a tiny drillhole (see scan). The vinyl looks untouched, but I have to grade the audio a strong EX to reflect light surface noise audible near the beginning.
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M- | M- (dh) | M | EX+ |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Bang 519 | 1966 | #55p in May |
A-side
B-side
Artist
Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond
Title
Solitary Man
Do It
Track Time
2:28
1:50
Songwriter
Neil Diamond (A&B)
Neil Diamond (A&B)
Producer
Jeff Barry-Ellie Greenwich
Jeff Barry-Ellie Greenwich
Category
Folk Rock
Folk Rock
