"Neil Diamond didn't set out to be a performer. The furthest-out thought that I could possibly have at the age of 16 was that maybe I could write songs."
"After breaking out on his own in the mid-'60s, Diamond became one of the most beloved showmen of the 20th century - a sweat-slicked dynamo whose specialty was pushing past sentimentality to embrace the sublime."
"In 2018, the singer announced that he'd been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and would stop touring. Yet the years since then have been big for Diamond, with a Broadway musical based on his life and a hit movie."
"This week, Diamond, 85, will release a new album, 'Wild at Heart,' featuring 10 tracks he recorded with producer Rick Rubin during sessions for his 2008 LP 'Home Before Dark.'"
Neil Diamond initially aimed to be a songwriter, working in New York's Brill Building. He later became a prominent performer, known for his dynamic stage presence and emotional music. After announcing his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2018, he ceased touring but continued to thrive creatively, with a Broadway musical and a film tribute. At 85, he is set to release a new album, 'Wild at Heart,' featuring previously recorded tracks. Additionally, a ranking of his 55 Billboard Hot 100 singles showcases his enduring impact on music.
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