From American Songwriter · Jim Beviglia · · 50s
Neil Diamond and Robbie Robertson's 1976 Collaboration
Neil Diamond and Robbie Robertson made a 1976 album together despite their different musical styles.
In brief
Neil Diamond and Robbie Robertson made a 1976 album together despite their different musical styles. Neil Diamond and Robbie Robertson released a 1976 album called Beautiful Noise after Bob Dylan introduced them. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Neil Diamond's 1976 Success
Neil Diamond had three of his previous four albums hit the Top 10 and go platinum by 1976.
Robbie Robertson's Situation
Robbie Robertson had time for side gigs after The Band slowed their recording schedule.
Bob Dylan's Introduction
Bob Dylan introduced Neil Diamond and Robbie Robertson, leading to their collaboration.
Beautiful Noise Album
Neil Diamond and Robbie Robertson released Beautiful Noise in June 1976 after Diamond wrote a song that convinced Robertson to create a concept album.
“We’re working around a story, telling a tale musically about a certain period of time, and using the events and music of that period. The time is just about the early 60s, The Beatles, Kennedy, some of the social stuff that was going down then, seen through the eyes of the songwriter.”
Album's Impact
Beautiful Noise sold well, reaching the Top 5, and Diamond performed at The Last Waltz in November 1976.
The short version
Neil Diamond and Robbie Robertson released a 1976 album called Beautiful Noise after Bob Dylan introduced them.
