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He Is...I Say examines Neil Diamond’s singular place in the pantheon of popular music. David Wild—who’s interviewed Diamond for Rolling Stone, penned the liner notes to a number of Diamond’s anthologies, and produced Diamond’s scandal-free episode of Behind the Music—now dares to turn on his “Heartlight,” offering a moving and often hilarious salute to his own Jewish Elvis, one based on his interviews from over the years with the Solitary Man himself.An illuminating snapshot of a beloved American icon, He Is...I Say endearingly speaks to the condition of being a Diamondhead in a hipper-than-thou world, while fully illustrating exactly what it is that makes the man and the artist so special.
This book examines Neil Diamond's unique position within popular music history. David Wild, a long-time associate of Neil Diamond, draws upon years of interviews and personal insights to offer a tribute to the artist. The book explores what makes Diamond and his music so special, particularly from the perspective of a devoted fan in a world that often values different aesthetics.
This book is presented as an affectionate and often humorous tribute to Neil Diamond, written by an author with deep personal and professional connections to the artist. The description suggests it will appeal to devoted fans, offering an insider's look at the man and his music. It aims to illuminate why Diamond remains a beloved American icon.
Page Count:
203
Publication Date:
2008-01-01
ISBN-10:
0306817845
ISBN-13:
9780306817847
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