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Neil appears on “Showcase 68,” a summer replacement show shot in New Orleans, Louisiana, performing “Two-Bit Manchild” from the “Velvet Gloves and Spit” album.

UNI releases “Two-Bit Manchild,” and “Broad Old Woman (6a.m. Insanity).”

RCA Victor releases Neil’s “The Boy With The Green Eyes,” recorded by The Angels.

Bang releases “Neil Diamond’s Greatest Hits” album.

Bang releases “Shilo,” and “La Bamba.”

Neil appears on “The Joey Bishop Show,” and sings “Sunday Sun.”

UNI releases “Sunday Sun,” and “Honey Drippin’ Times.” (“Sunday Sun” enters the chart at #100, remains for one week, drops off and re-enters the chart on Nov. 9, 1968 for 4 additional weeks.)

Neil’s second child, Elyn, is born.

Neil makes a second appearance on “The Joey Bishop Show,” promoting the “Velvet Gloves and Spit” album.