Neil Diamond: "Hot August Night"

Released in 1972,

this was Neil Diamond's tenth (10th) album,

his second live album.

This double album remains one of Neil Diamond's

most successful recordings.

Whatever your personal opinion of Neil Diamond,

based on your musical tastes,

he is indisputably among the greatest

singer/songwriters of the late 20th century.

In case you need to remind yourself,

or hear it for the first time,

here is the entire recording:

HOT AUGUST NIGHT

Read more about Neil Diamond HERE.

Photography: Ed Caraeff and Tom Bert (Peggy Jo Studios)

Art Direction: George Osaki

Liner Notes: Karen Shearer

Michael Omartian: "Adam Again"

Released in 1976,

this is Michael Omartian's second (2nd) solo album.

It is thematic; essentially a mini rock opera.

As always, the music and the production quality

are excellent.  The band credits read like a Who's Who

of '70s session stars:

Ernie Watts

Paul Hubinon

Dean Parks

Lee Ritenour

Larry Carlton

Ed Greene

Victor Feldman

Richard Bennett

Wilton Felder

David Hungate

Scott Edwards

Here is a taste:

HERE HE COMES

Read more about Michael Omartian HERE.

Photography: Harry Langdon