Shilo
Neil Diamond
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Young child with dreams Dream ev'ry dream on your own When children play Seems like you end up alone Papa says he'd love to be with you If he had the time So you turn on the only friend you can find There in your mind Shilo, when I was young I used to call you name When no one else would come Shilo, you always came And we'd play Young girl with fire Something said she understood I wanted to fly She made me feel like I could Held my hand out, and I let her take me Blind as a child All I saw was the way that she made me smile She made me smile Shilo, when I was young I used to call you name When no one else would come Shilo, you always came And you'd stay Had a dream, and it filled me with wonder She had other plans "Got to go, and I know that you'll understand" I understand Shilo, when I was young I used to call you name When no one else would come Shilo, you always came
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Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
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10 facts about this song
Composition"Shilo" was written by Neil Diamond himself. He is renowned for penning his own songs, which contributed significantly to his personal style.
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MeaningThe song is speculated to be about Diamond's childhood imaginary friend. This narrative runs parallel with the feeling of solitude Diamond experienced in his youth.
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Record ReleaseInitially, "Shilo" wasn't included in Diamond's debut album "Just for You" released in 1967 due to a disagreement with the record producers. The song was later included in his 1970 album "Shilo".
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Revised VersionThe version of "Shilo" that many people know today is different from his original recording. Diamond re-recorded and expanded it in 1970 with a verse that the initial 1967 version lacked.
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Billboard SuccessAfter re-recording, "Shilo" peaked at number 24 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1970, making it a commercial success for Diamond.
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Music Style"Shilo" is typically classified as pop, but it also carries strong influences from the genre of rock. It showcases Diamond's unique, emotive vocal style.
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Diamond's FavoriteNeil Diamond expressed his personal attachment to the song, mentioning that "Shilo" is among his favorite songs that he's written.
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Cultural ImpactThough it is less famous than some of Neil Diamond's other hits like "Sweet Caroline," "Shilo" cemented his reputation as a songwriter capable of emotional depth and narrative storytelling.
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Cover VersionsSome artists have covered "Shilo", demonstrating the song's influence on multiple generations of musicians. One such cover was performed by singer Bobby Womack.
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Live PerformancesOver the years, "Shilo" has remained a staple in Neil Diamond's live performances, continuing to inspire and move audiences worldwide.
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