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I think those words will resonate with a lot of people Ann.

I always loved Neil Diamond and have several records and tapes of his. We once, many moons ago, went to see him at Wembley. Unfortunately, it was the night Princess Diana decided to come and the concert couldn't start till she got there which was after 9 pm. Most of us had been in our seats since 7. Starting so late meant many people who had paid a lot of money for their tickets had to leave soon after the interval to get last trains home. We were OK as we had gone by coach and the driver was prepared to wait the extra hour and a half but I did feel that was taking Royal privilege too far. None of that was Neil Diamond's fault of course. He was great :-)

That's lovely Ann.

Just yesterday my son showed me a clip on his phone of Neil singing in public for the first time in I think 6 years. He was singing Sweet Caroline.

Although he looked much older and his voice wasn't what it used to be, he certainly knew the words and had the audience singing along with him.

Lovely to see.

Kath. x

Sad to hear he has Parkinsons But I have just listened to a new song by Neil called Christmas prayers. Lovely words

You're in my Christmas prayers
And in my Christmas dreams
In every Christmas story told
And every song I sing
In every song I sing

When I hear people laugh
And I see children play
Reminds me of that photograph
Of us on Christmas day
It's us on Christmas day

I see you standing there
You're smiling down on me
As I untie the gifts that lie
Beneath our Christmas tree
And every Christmas day
I know I'll find you there
You'll always be the answer to
My every Christmas prayer
My every Christmas prayer

Grandmas, Grandpas
Fathers, Mothers
Friends I've loved dear
Sisters, Brothers
Sons and Daughters
I once played with
Aunts and Uncles
I once stayed with
Their story will be told
As long as love recalls
Those loved ones smiling down on me
The greatest gift of all
The greatest gift of all

Then loved one's far and near
Will be forever there
It's Christmas up in Heaven too
With love beyond compare
With love beyond compare

Don't have to read the book of life
Behind a veil of tears
You'll always be right here with me
And in my Christmas prayers
You're in my Christmas prayers