Did Neil Diamond write his own songs?

Neil Diamond is one of the most popular and successful singer-songwriters of all time. He has written and recorded many hits, both for himself and other artists. Some of his most famous songs include “I’m a Believer,” “Sweet Caroline,” and “America.”

Diamond began writing songs as a teenager. He was inspired by artists such as Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry. He got his start in the industry writing songs for other artists. 

Diamond’s first major hit as a songwriter was “Sunday and Me,” which he wrote for Jay and the Americans in 1965. He also wrote several hits for The Monkees, including “I’m a Believer” and “A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You”. He even wrote “Red, Red Wine” which was performed by UB40.

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In 1966, Diamond released his debut album, The Feel of Neil. The album was a commercial success and featured several hits, including “Cherry, Cherry” and “Solitary Man.” Diamond continued to release successful albums and singles throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Some of his biggest hits from this period include “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song Sung Blue,” and “Sweet Caroline.”

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Diamond continued to write and record hit songs throughout his career. Some of his most popular songs from the 1980s and 1990s include “America,” “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” and “Heartlight.”

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Neil Diamond is a true songwriting icon. He has written many of the most popular and beloved songs of all time. His songs have been covered by countless artists and have been enjoyed by generations of fans.

So, yes, Neil Diamond wrote his own songs. He is a prolific songwriter and has written many hits for himself and other artists. Some of his most famous songs include “I’m a Believer,” “Sweet Caroline,” and “America.”

You can learn all about Neil’s early career as a songwriter in the Broadway musical about his life – A Beautiful Noise.