Hello Again

Neil Diamond

About Hello Again

"Hello Again" is a song written by Neil Diamond and Alan Lindgren that appeared in the 1980 movie The Jazz Singer and was performed by Diamond on the soundtrack album to the film. It was also released as a single and reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. Billboard also ranked as the 70th top pop single for 1981. It performed less well in the UK, reaching only #51. It has been covered by several artists and orchestras, including Celtic Thunder, Donny Osmond and Steve Cherelle. "Hello Again" was described by Neil Diamond biographer Laura Jackson as a "slow tender ballad." Allmusic critic Johnny Loftus considers it Diamond's "signature late-career ballad." Author T. Mike Childs rated it as a "terrific" ballad. Movie reviewer Joe Peacock described "Hello Again" as being "keenly affecting to the emotions." Billboard Magazine critic Vicki Pipkin claims that Diamond's performance of the song in The Jazz Singer is "poignant." Pittsburgh Press music editor Carl Apone claimed that Diamond was at his best in The Jazz Singer in the songs "Hello Again" and "Love on the Rocks."This song was featured in Saving Silverman. 


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2017
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Love on the rocks
Ain't no surprise
Pour me a drink
And I'll tell you some lies
Got nothin' to lose
So you just sing the blues all the time

Gave you my heart
Gave you my soul
You left me alone here
With nothing to hold
Yesterday's gone
Now all I want is a smile

First, they say they want you
How they really need you
Suddenly you find you're out there
Walking in a storm
When they know they have you
Then they really have you
Nothing you can do or say
You've got to leave, just get away
We all know the song

You need what you need
You can say what you want
Not much you can do
When the feeling is gone
May be blue skies above
But it's cold when you love's on the rocks

First, they say they want you
How they really need you
Suddenly you find you're out there
Walking in a storm
When they know they have you
Then they really have you
Nothing you can do or say
You've got to leave, just get away
We all know the song

Love on the rocks
Ain't no surprise
Pour me a drink
And I'll tell you some lies
Yesterday's gone
And now all I want is a smile

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Neil Diamond

Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter with a career spanning over five decades from the 1960s until the present. As of 2001, Diamond had sold over 115 million records worldwide including 48 million in the United States alone. He is considered to be the third most successful adult contemporary artist ever on the Billboard chart behind Barbra Streisand and Elton John. His songs have been covered internationally by many performers from various musical genres. more »

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Artist Related
"Hello Again" is a song by Neil Diamond, an American singer-songwriter, musician and actor.
Chart Performance
The song was a big hit in 1981, reaching #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and #3 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart.
Album Information
The song was taken from Neil Diamond's album "The Jazz Singer," which served as the soundtrack for the movie of the same name.
Movie Involvement
In the version of "The Jazz Singer" were Neil Diamond starred, "Hello Again" was one of the major song performances, increasing its popularity.
Songwriters
"Hello Again" was written by Neil Diamond and Alan Lindgren. Lindgren was a long-time member of Diamond's band and helped co-write various songs.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by many other artists over the years, including Steve Cherelle and Donny Osmond.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Hello Again" are about someone longing to reconnect with a former lover, expressing regret and a desire to start over.
Live Performance
"Hello Again" is often included in Neil Diamond's live performances and tours.
Chart Success
In the UK, "Hello Again" reached #51 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Popularity
Despite being released over 40 years ago, "Hello Again" stays popular and receives considerable radio airplay.
Singing Style
Known for Neil Diamond's emotional delivery, "Hello Again" perfectly exemplifies his distinctive vocal style.
Record Label
The song was released under the Capitol Records label.
Impact
Since its release, "Hello Again" has become one of Neil Diamond's signature songs.

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