Determining the Top 10 Neil Diamond Songs Ever

As you might know, Neil Diamond is still sharp as ever, and he’s got a bunch of tour dates scheduled to fill out the remainder of the summer and on into the fall. If you are a fan of his work (and who isn’t) then you probably want to get tickets from a great source for hard-to-find seats, such as StubHub.com.

But once you have the tickets, the next questions will haunt you until the day you see the show. What should you wear? What record of his should you listen to the concert, and what songs should you listen to as you drive away, ultra satisfied? The Concerts Blog is going to list what its bloggers feel are the most vitally important Neil Diamond classics in descending order. You might not agree, but perhaps it will get you thinking about getting tickets to see Neil live in concert. And isn’t that the whole point, anyways.

THE CONCERT BLOG’S
TOP TEN NEIL DIAMOND SONGS

10. Solitary Man
9. Song Sung Blue
8. Cracklin’ Rosie
7. Holly Holy
6. Kentucky Woman
5. Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon
4. Red Red Wine
3. Cherry, Cherry
2. America
1. Sweet Caroline

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Kanye designs LV shoes

What else do you expect from the guy known as the “Louis Vuitton Don?” Having already revealed that he’s dabbling in the fashion arena with jewelry designs, Kanye is apparently expanding into designing some other articles. You’ll soon be able to purchase Louis Vuitton shoes that are no doubt going to cost more than Kanye West tickets that include backstage passes and front-row seating. They will be very expensive, but very, very coveted by fashionistas and Kanye fans alike.

By fall, Kanye is expected to unveil a whole line of women’s clothing. This could be a great move for the hip-hop superstar, going from wearing bling to designing the glittery good stuff himself.

But his focus will always be his music, and fortunately he’s on tour now. Concert tickets can be bought or sold at Stubhub.com.

Revisiting Billy Joel’s “The Stranger”

Billy Joel has pumped out an endless string of ballads and brilliantly written pop songs, but the one record that launched his star was The Stranger, released in 1977. The album is still a favorite today, with songs like “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” becoming legendary for their insight into human nature. The album has turned 30, and the AllMusic Blog gave it some props, acknowledging that it still has an enormous impact, even after all these years. As a reward for us dedicated Billy Joel fans, the record has been re-released in a deluxe version.

What’s special about this version? How about three discs-worth of material. That’s two filled with music plus a DVD. Besides the classic nine-track album, the discs compile Joel’s live concerts from the time, including a performance on the BBC. There’s also a 30-minute documentary on the making of the album.

Joel fans shouldn’t settle at just seeing recorded live performances, though. Joel is on tour, and concert tickets are selling fast. Get Billy Joel tickets at Stubhub.com.

Beck’s new album reviewed

If you’ve been following the press for it, you’re probably looking forward to Beck’s newest release, which, it’s been well publicized, has been produced by DJ Dangermouse. Modern Guilt is sure to be a hot seller in record stores, considering how fanatical Beck fans can be about the eclectic musician’s work.

So many fans will be pleased to see that The Allmusic Blog nabbed a copy of the new album and has already posted a fresh review. Expect it to be a darker album than Beck’s recent releases, they say, with DJ Dangermouse being the perfect man in the studio to enhance those qualities. They describe it thusly: “this is a deft tapestry of drum loops, tape splices, and chugging guitars pitched halfway between new wave and Sonic Youth. This may not brood but it’s impossible to deny its heaviness, either in its tone or its lyrics.”

You can bet fans will be enjoying these songs at live shows, but concert tickets will go fast. Get Beck tickets at Stubhub.com.