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Neil Diamond – Tap Root Manuscript (used)
Neil Diamond – Tap Root Manuscript (used)
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- Genre: A blend of rock and world music.
- Experimental nature: Diamond combined rock with African sounds and instruments.
- "The African Trilogy": The second side of the album features a conceptual suite of songs with an African theme, called "The African Trilogy". This 19-minute suite is described as a "folk ballet" that incorporates African folk styles, blues, and gospel elements.
- Significance of "The African Trilogy": This effort preceded many Western pop artists' interest in world music, including Peter Gabriel's WOMAD and Paul Simon's Graceland.
- Hit singles: The album includes the hit song "Soolaimon," which reached number 30 in the US, and his first number one single, "Cracklin' Rosie".
- Commercial success: The album went gold within three months of its release and later achieved platinum certification.
- Production: Produced by Tom Catalano and Neil Diamond.
Tracklist (Side One):
- Cracklin' Rosie
- Free Life
- Coldwater Morning
- Done Too Soon
- He Ain't Heavy ... He's My Brother
Tracklist (Side Two - The African Trilogy):
- Childsong
- I Am the Lion
- Madrigal
- Soolaimon
- Missa
- African Suite
- Childsong (Reprise)
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