Solitary Man

Chris Isaak

About Solitary Man

"Solitary Man" is a song that was written and composed by American musician Neil Diamond, who himself initially recorded the song for Bang Records in February 1966. It has since been covered many times by such artists as Billy Joe Royal, B. J. Thomas, Jay and the Americans, T. G. Sheppard, Gianni Morandi, The Sidewinders, Chris Isaak, Johnny Cash, Johnny Rivers, HIM, Crooked Fingers, Cliff Richard, Ólöf Arnalds, Theuns Jordaan and Farhad Mehrad.


Year:
1993
2:37
165 
#2

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Belinda was mine till the time that I found her
Holding Jim, loving him
Sue came along, loved me strong that's what I thought
Me and Sue, that died too

[Chorus]
Don't know if I will but until I can find me
Girl who will stay and won't play games behind me
I'll be what I am
Solitary man
Solitary man

I had it to here being where love's a small word
Paper ring, part-time thing
I know it's been done having one girl who loves you
Right or wrong
Weak or strong

[Chorus: x2]

Solitary man

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Chris Isaak

Christopher Joseph "Chris" Isaak (born June 26, 1956) is an American rock musician and occasional actor. more »

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Written by: NEIL DIAMOND

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Solitary Man" is originally a song written and performed by the American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond in the 1960s.
First Popularized by Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond's original version topped at 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart while it reached number 6 on the Canadian RPMS singles chart.
Two Distinct Covers
The song was covered two times by well-known artists, Chris Isaak and Johnny Cash, creating their own unique versions of "Solitary Man".
Johnny Cash's Version
Johnny Cash recorded his version of "Solitary Man" for his album "American III: Solitary Man" in the 2000s. - Cash's rendition of the song won the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 2001. - This cover also featured in an episode of "Stargate Atlantis" called "Vegas", giving it a significant impact on a different audience.
Chris Isaak's Version
Chris Isaak covered the song on his album "San Francisco Days" in 1993. - Isaak's retro rock and roll style gives the song a uniquely different style from the original and Cash's cover version.
Other Notable Covers
Apart from Isaak and Cash, "Solitary Man" was also covered by several other artists spanning various genres, including T.G. Sheppard, Gianni Morandi, HIM, Cliff Richard, and The Sidewinders/Sand Rubies.
Neil Diamond's Motif
"Solitary Man" is considered as a signature song for Neil Diamond, outlining the solitary mindset, which becomes a frequent theme in his lyrics.
Recognition and Ranking
In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Solitary Man" 234 on their list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Cultural References
The song "Solitary Man" is referenced in the 2010 film with the same name, "Solitary Man", starring Michael Douglas. The title of the film was inspired by Neil Diamond's song.
The Song's Longevity
"Solitary Man" continues to endure in popular culture, with more recent renditions and use in films and television shows showcasing its longevity and wide appeal to listeners of all ages.

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