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#321 SOLITARY MAN Neil Diamond
The song "Solitary Man" was first released on the singer/ songwriter's debut album 'The Feel of Neil Diamond'. Issued in 1966, the album revealed a budding new talent from the Brill Building. Despite being so early in his career, Diamond demonstrated his craft at penning personal lyrics, and this track was the best example. The protagonist bemoans his vain search for a faithful woman.
Diamond's composition was recorded at A&R Studios in New York, owned by Phil Ramone who would become a well respected record producer in the next decade but took on the role of engineer on this cut. The recording was produced by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, who also contributed backup vocals. 
Upon release as a single, it peaked at #55. By 1970, there was a building buzz about the rising performer and the song was re-issued that year. Second time around, the single cracked the Top 40 in Australia and peaked at #21 in the USA.

This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
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