A little while ago I heard a guy called Neil
Singing a song and I liked the feel,
The way the words were sung, well if you know him I guess
You’d probably agree that it was just the best.
The more that I listened the more that I liked
I guess I got hooked, right there, that night
So I started to search and I started to look
And I read a lot about him when I found this book
I first bought one album, then two, then three
I knew that I had found the voice for me
I had been a singer for a long, long time
Realized his voice was very close to mine
So I started singing songs that he had written
Everyone who knew me said I had been bitten
I practiced every day to sound more like him
I’d practice in the shower, I’d practice in the gym
Then one day someone heard me and said “Rob, hey!”
You sound just like the guy I heard singing yesterday
It turns out that this guy was the one and only Neil
I still love the voice and I still love the feel
So I listened to my friend who said you should do this for a living
And I gave up my day job, and started in believing
That one day I could get on stage and entertain the crowds
And began to quietly practice, didn’t make it loud
Then two years down the road I felt that it was time
To launch my show and to show the world what’s mine
I had the costumes run up and bought a wig to wear
Never knew just how I’d do, would the people stare?
Opened up with America, did Cracklin’ Rosie then
Next song up was Shilo, then I sang Hello Again,
Very quickly followed this with the song, I Am I Said
And then my spot was nearly done, I did Longfellow Serenade
Love On The Rocks and September Morn’ were next in the queue
A Beautiful Noise then I did Song Sung Blue
I finished with a song that had memories of my teens
And wished them all goodnight with Forever In Blue Jeans
That all seems such a time ago, I’ve got better since that time
The repertoire increased, with songs like Sweet Caroline
Play Me quickly followed, then came Solitary Man
And now I sing them each and every single time I can
For those of you who helped me, BIG THANKS for your support
Without it, I’d have struggled, I’ll remember all you’ve taught
And if you’ve stumbled by my site, through accident or other
I’d be happy for each one of you to be my Sister or my Brother
Enjoy the site, “that’s what it’s there for !”
You now know the story, you know the score
If you like what you see and hear, please spread the word
Even though at this time, it may seem quite absurd
I’m here to entertain you, each and every way I can
With my tribute to Neil Diamond, The Solitary Man