Holly Holy
Neil Diamond
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Holly holy eyes Dream of only you Where I am, what I am What I believe in Holly holy Holly holy dream Wanting only you And she comes And I run just like the wind will Holly holy Sing a song Sing a song of songs Sing it out Sing it strong Call the sun in the dead of the night And the sun's gonna rise in the sky Touch a man who can't walk upright And that lame man, he's gonna fly And I fly And I fly Holly holy love Take the lonely child And the seed Let it be filled with tomorrow Holly holy Sing a song Sing a song of songs Sing it out Sing it strong Call the sun in the dead of the night And the sun's gonna rise in the sky Touch a man who can't walk upright And that lame man, he's gonna fly And I fly, yeah And I fly Holly holy dream Dream of only you Holly holy love Holly holy love
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Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
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9 facts about this song
Artist Background"Holly Holy" is a song written and recorded by Neil Diamond, who is known for a variety of hit songs from pop to rock to folk and even country music. Neil Diamond is one of the biggest selling musicians of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwide in his more than five-decade-long career.
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Song Information"Holly Holy" was released in 1969 as a single and then later included in the album "Touching You, Touching Me". It reached number 6 on the Billboard charts in the United States.
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LyricsThe song has deeply spiritual and uplifting lyrics. Neil Diamond has said that the song was "not specific to any religion or faith", and was inspired by gospel music and spirituals.
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Song Style"Holly Holy" is known for its dynamic structure, building from a quiet opening to a powerful and jubilant climax. This song also stands out for its soulful and gospel-infused sound, compared to the pop feel of many of Diamond’s other hits.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "Holly Holy". It was famously covered in a soulful, reggae version by UB40 in 1998. It has also been performed by artists like Junior Walker & The All Stars, The Brothers Four, and even the contemporary pop-rock band, Lifehouse.
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Live Performances"Holly Holy" has been a staple in Neil Diamond’s live performances. It was a show-stopping number on his Hot August Night concerts, and one of the highlights of the Hot August Night NYC concert in August 2008.
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Version in MovieA version of "Holly Holy" was included in the movie "Saving Silverman," which was a comedic tribute to Neil Diamond, showing his influence in popular culture.
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RemixIn 2009, the song was remixed by "Playboy" and "Jay-Z" producer, DJ Cipha Sounds. This reaffirms the timeless appeal of "Holly Holy," more than four decades after the original release. This version of the song was called "Holly Holy C&S version" and was celebrated for its musical innovation.
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Awards and NominationsAlthough the song didn't win any awards, it contributed to Neil Diamond's nominations for the American Music Awards and his stellar reputation as a songwriter and performer. It is often considered an iconic song in his discography.
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