Quiz: How Quickly Can You Name the Neil Diamond Song From One Lyric?

Neil Diamond is one of the most iconic artists of all time, and there’s no doubt that you know his music. You may not know every single track he’s ever done, but you know some of the greats, like “Sweet Caroline” and “Song Sung Blue.” The big question is whether you can name the songs from just a lyric. We have a quiz for that:

How did you do? Don’t worry if you couldn’t get all of them right. We know this one was hard. If you did get every single question right, you are definitely a true fan, and we bow down to you! Why not see how well your friends can do with the quiz as well?

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The Best Neil Diamond Songs

If you were asked to name the best Neil Diamond song out there, you’ll probably struggle. Sure, “Sweet Caroline” is one of the most endearing. It’s perfect for crowd participation with the “so good, so good, so good” line. However, is it really the best?

Well, if you’re going by the number of records sold, then yes. This 1969 track has since sold 5.8 million copies digitally, both in terms of song downloads and ringtones! It’s racked up streams in the hundreds of millions, and there’s no sign of it slowing down. That isn’t always what makes a song great, though, is it?

What about “Song Sung Blue,” which is the inspiration for the name of the movie starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson about the Neil Diamond tribute band? It’s a stripped-back song that is effortlessly catchy, and it’s no wonder that it became a No. 1 hit.

However, there are so many beautiful and introspective masterpieces in his discography. “I Am…I Said” from 1971 is one that will always stand out, as Diamond got candid about his fame and what that meant for his identity and life.

We also can’t overlook “Solitary Man,” which was his first major hit. It helped to establish his trademark sound, bringing a folk-rock blend that was driven by acoustic guitars and vocal range. Without it, there is no way that we would know who the American singer and songwriter is.

Something that may surprise you is that one of the most popular Diamond songs wasn’t sung by him. Did you know he wrote “I’m a Believer,” which would end up being sung by The Monkees? That track sold more than 10 million copies around the world, and it’s still popular to this day.

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