Solitary Man
Neil Diamond
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Melinda was mine 'til the time That I found her Holding Jim And loving him Then Sue came along, loved me strong That's what I thought Ya, me and Sue But that died too Don't know that I will But until I can find me The girl who'll stay And won't play games behind me I'll be what I am A solitary man Solitary man I've had it to here Bein' where love's a small word Part-time thing Paper ring I know it's been done Havin' one girl who'll loves you Right or wrong Weak or strong Don't know that I will But until I can find me The girl who'll stay And won't play games behind me I'll be what I am A solitary man Solitary man Don't know that I will But until I can find me The girl who'll stay And won't play games behind me I'll be what I am A solitary man Solitary man Solitary man Solitary man
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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.
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First Popularized by Neil DiamondNeil Diamond's original version topped at 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart while it reached number 6 on the Canadian RPMS singles chart.
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Two Distinct CoversThe song was covered two times by well-known artists, Chris Isaak and Johnny Cash, creating their own unique versions of "Solitary Man".
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Johnny Cash's VersionJohnny 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.
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Chris Isaak's VersionChris 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.
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Other Notable CoversApart 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.
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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.
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Recognition and RankingIn 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Solitary Man" 234 on their list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Cultural ReferencesThe 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.
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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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