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. I'm always touched listening to it, which is why I can't believe I've not put a snippet into the Classic 45s "jukebox" until now! Originally released as Diamond's first 45 on Bang 519, "Solitary Man" tanked on the National Bilozoard charts (reached only #55p) in 1966. This 1970 re-release did better, reaching #21 on the Billboard chart. Note: This beautiful copy has Mint labels and pristine sound.
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | M | M- | M |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Bang 578 | 1970 | #21p in July |
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Artist
Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond
Title
Solitary Man
The Time Is Now
Track Time
2:28
3:10
Songwriter
Neil Diamond (A&B)
Neil Diamond (A&B)
Producer
Jeff Barry-Ellie Greenwich
Jeff Barry-Ellie Greenwich
Category
Folk Rock
Folk Rock
