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in New York City. Without the cooperation and frankness of these young ex-drug addicts who are still struggling to find their way back, this 'song' never could have been done." On early UK copies, "The Pot Smoker's Song" was replaced by a b-side titled "Broad Old Woman (6 A.M. Insanity)".
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called "Brooklyn Roads" a "nostalgia filled glimpse of the 'good old days' of childhood" that has "solid vocal and lyrical impact" as well as "excellent production work and reasonable dance appeal."
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Upon its initial release in 1968, the album had 10 songs. After the success of Diamond's next three albums, it was re-issued in October 1970 with a new sleeve and included a remake of "
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called "Sunday Sun" a " walking-talking song" and described it as a "rhythmic, hypnotic new ditty." "Sunday Sun" reached #68 on the
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label, it included three low-charting singles: "Brooklyn Roads" (No. 58), "Two-Bit Manchild" (No. 66) and "Sunday Sun" (No. 68).
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The album sleeve states that "Much credit for 'The Pot Smoker's Song' must go to the kids of
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overtones the kids will love." "Brooklyn Roads" reached #58 on the
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Play Me: The Complete Uni Studio Recordings...Plus!
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September 14, 1968. p. 1 1616:50 Year Anniversary World Tour 1188:Stages: Performances 1970–2002 1054:The Christmas Album, Volume II 621: 571:"A Modern Day Version of Love" 544: 458: 408:"A Modern Day Version of Love" 381: 1: 1392:Until It's Time for You to Go 1241:And the Singer Sings His Song 288:and peaked at #34 in Canada. 253:Until It's Time for You to Go 1755:Albums arranged by Don Costa 1693:. You can help Knowledge by 1322:Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon 1255:The Greatest Hits: 1966–1992 1213:Neil Diamond's Greatest Hits 753:. April 20, 1968. p. 20 158:Neil Diamond's Greatest Hits 1262:The Neil Diamond Collection 1128:Jonathan Livingston Seagull 1026:The Best Years of Our Lives 781:. 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Index


Studio album
Neil Diamond
Genre
Pop
rock
Label
Uni
Producer
Tom Catalano
Chip Taylor
Neil Diamond
Just For You
Neil Diamond's Greatest Hits

album
Neil Diamond
MCA
Uni
Shilo
Bang Records
Just For You
Chips Moman
Memphis
Until It's Time for You to Go
Phoenix House
Cash Box
Record World
Thomas Wolfe
Billboard Hot 100

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