dylanisabaddog 4,921 Posted February 25, 2021 I'm a bit bored so here's a quiz for you. Neil Diamond's song is now played or sung at sports venues all over the world. But it became famous in 1997 at one venue and was sung live by Neil Diamond at that venue in 2010. Name of the sports team and venue required. A clue for you. One esteemed poster on this site is not allowed to participate. You know who you are 😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,746 Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) Fenway Park dylan so whoever could you mean ? 😛 Edited February 25, 2021 by TIL 1010 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,560 Posted February 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: I'm a bit bored so here's a quiz for you. Neil Diamond's song is now played or sung at sports venues all over the world. But it became famous in 1997 at one venue and was sung live by Neil Diamond at that venue in 2010. Name of the sports team and venue required. A clue for you. One esteemed poster on this site is not allowed to participate. You know who you are 😊 Yes but if we don't know who that poster is it isn't much of a clue...🤓 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 902 Posted February 25, 2021 Don't be too Frank with the clue though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted February 25, 2021 Esteemed poster ? Rules me out 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,413 Posted February 25, 2021 21 minutes ago, FenwayFrank said: Esteemed poster ? Rules me out 😁 Finally I agree with one of your posts FF! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,921 Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, FenwayFrank said: Esteemed poster ? Rules me out 😁 Did I really say esteemed? Definitely not you😂😂 Edited February 25, 2021 by dylanisabaddog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,534 Posted February 25, 2021 Is the esteemed poster Golden Coppell or any of his other aliases? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,921 Posted February 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, nutty nigel said: Is the esteemed poster Golden Coppell or any of his other aliases? ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 501 Posted February 25, 2021 Seen Neil Diamond at Ipswich Town Ground Zurich London Earls Court twice Staples Center 3 times in LA Fantastic entertainer who sadly is suffering from the early signs of dementia Anyone interested in those programs for shows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted February 25, 2021 I never did rate Neil Diamond I hate that song. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,534 Posted February 25, 2021 31 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: ? Ignore me Dylan😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, Making Plans said: I never did rate Neil Diamond I hate that song. It’s very popular in many rugby stadiums MP, depending on your opinion of egg chasers that may or may not reinforce your opinion 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,746 Posted February 25, 2021 26 minutes ago, daly said: Seen Neil Diamond at Ipswich Town Ground Zurich London Earls Court twice Staples Center 3 times in LA Fantastic entertainer who sadly is suffering from the early signs of dementia Anyone interested in those programs for shows I have seen him at 1p5wich and also at the O2. A classy performer indeed daly and ' Er indoors and myself were planning to see him again in 2018 but unfortunately the tour was cancelled due to him suffering the early onset of dementia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,413 Posted February 25, 2021 19 minutes ago, nutty nigel said: Ignore me Dylan😂 If only ................... 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,921 Posted February 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: I have seen him at 1p5wich and also at the O2. A classy performer indeed daly and ' Er indoors and myself were planning to see him again in 2018 but unfortunately the tour was cancelled due to him suffering the early onset of dementia. Very sad. A wonderful song writer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: I have seen him at 1p5wich and also at the O2. A classy performer indeed daly and ' Er indoors and myself were planning to see him again in 2018 but unfortunately the tour was cancelled due to him suffering the early onset of dementia. He was a great performer, and much more of an international star than many of the modern era, but I do say that as an old geezer, “hot August night” would love to have been there👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted February 25, 2021 16 minutes ago, Van wink said: It’s very popular in many rugby stadiums MP, depending on your opinion of egg chasers that may or may not reinforce your opinion 😁 I prefer the Status Quo version Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 25, 2021 Just now, Making Plans said: I prefer the Status Quo version Well I get that, first band I ever saw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,534 Posted February 25, 2021 Always played Sweet Caroline late on at parties. Even those who said they didn't like the song used to join in.🙃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy2600 301 Posted February 25, 2021 Don't go near the Fleecewould Muck - Tango in the Night version. I think a 5 year old that had just learned the guitar could do a better job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivvo 257 Posted February 25, 2021 31 minutes ago, Van wink said: It’s very popular in many rugby stadiums MP, depending on your opinion of egg chasers that may or may not reinforce your opinion 😁 It’s very popular at Oktoberfest too, try picturing 8 thousand Germans singing it with Australians vomiting on them 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,746 Posted February 25, 2021 This way back 47 years ago in 1974 but what a performance by him and Shirley Bassey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 25, 2021 14 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: This way back 47 years ago in 1974 but what a performance by him and Shirley Bassey. Another good thing to come over the Severn Bridge Tilly, if you forgive the expression😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 539 Posted February 26, 2021 He has a serious catalogue of tunes, plenty sung by other artists too. Just off the top of my head: Cracklin' Rosie Forever in Blue Jeans I Am I Said Beautiful Noise Cherry Cherry Song Sung Blue Love on the Rocks Coming to America You Don't Bring me Flowers Anymore (not sure if he wrote that one) Kentucky Woman I'm a Believer Girl, You'll be a Woman Soon Red Red Wine and loads more if I really think about it or consult Mr Google Only saw him the once though, and he had everyone up and dancing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 501 Posted February 26, 2021 3 hours ago, TIL 1010 said: This way back 47 years ago in 1974 but what a performance by him and Shirley Bassey. That was the start of a short affair between them, you can see the chemistry oozing from them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,921 Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, TIL 1010 said: I have seen him at 1p5wich and also at the O2. A classy performer indeed daly and ' Er indoors and myself were planning to see him again in 2018 but unfortunately the tour was cancelled due to him suffering the early onset of dementia. I heard a bit about him on the radio yesterday. Apparently he and Carole King were responsible for the phrase 'The Old Grey Whistle Test'. They worked in Tin Pan Alley writing songs for bands like The Monkees. The cleaners were old and wore grey uniforms. Diamond and King used to play them what they'd written on a Friday night. If the Old Greys could still whistle the tune on the following Monday they knew they had a hit Edited February 26, 2021 by dylanisabaddog 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted February 26, 2021 14 hours ago, Rivvo said: It’s very popular at Oktoberfest too, try picturing 8 thousand Germans singing it with Australians vomiting on them 🤣 The Germans have a better dancefloor hit in Moskau, by Dschinghis Khan. Admittedly, the costumes look like something not even ABBA would touch and I wouldn't say the lyrics wander into stereotypes about Russian drinking habits, but as far as infectious foot-tappers go, it certainly is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Mustard 94 Posted February 26, 2021 6 hours ago, dylanisabaddog said: I heard a bit about him on the radio yesterday. Apparently he and Carole King were responsible for the phrase 'The Old Grey Whistle Test'. They worked in Tin Pan Alley writing songs for bands like The Monkees. The cleaners were old and wore grey uniforms. Diamond and King used to play them what they'd written on a Friday night. If the Old Greys could still whistle the tune on the following Monday they knew they had a hit Best bit of info I've read in a while - thanks for sharing that Dylan! I grew up watching TOGWT & always wondered where the name came from... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites