From the 1960s to the 1980s, Diamond was one of the more successful pop music performers, scoring a number of hits. As critic William Ruhlmann writes, "as of 2001, he claimed worldwide record sales of 115 million copies, and as of 2002 he was ranked third, behind only Elton John and Barbra Streisand, on the list of the most successful adult contemporary artists in the history of the Billboard chart."[1] As of May 2005 he has sold 120 million records worldwide, including 48 million records in the U.S.[2]
Though his record sales declined somewhat after the 1980s, Diamond continues to tour successfully, and maintains a very loyal following. Diamond's songs have been recorded by a vast array of performers from many different musical genres.
Diamond was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984, and then in 2000 was given its Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the early part of 2011.
In 2008 Neil Diamond scored his first ever Billboard number one album with "Home Before Dark", the album also became his first studio album to get to number one in the UK.
Suite Sinatra: I've Got You Under My Skin / One For My Baby
Neil Diamond Lyrics
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I've got you deep in the heart of me
So deep in my heart
You're really a part of me
I've got you under my skin
I've tried so not to give in
I've said to myself
But why should I try to resist
When darling I know so well
I've got you under my skin
So set 'em' up Joe
I got a little story
You outta know
I got the routine
So drop another nickel
In the machine
'Cause I've got her under my skin
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of having you near
In spite of a warning voice
That comes in the night
And repeats, repeats in my ear
Don't you know you little fool
You never can win
Use your mentality
Wake up to reality
But each time I do,
Just the thought of you
Makes me stop before I begin
'Cause I've got you under my skin
So set 'em up Joe,
I got a little story
That you outta know
The song “Suite Sinatra” by Neil Diamond is a tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra. This song is a cover of “I've Got You Under My Skin,” which was originally recorded by Sinatra in 1956. Diamond's version is a jazzy and upbeat interpretation of the classic song. He opens the song by stating that he has his love interest “under his skin,” and it is deep in his heart. He tries to resist the feelings he has but can’t help it because they are a part of him.
Diamond then speaks to a bartender, Joe, and tells him that he has a story to tell. He is willing to sacrifice anything for his love interest, just to be near them. He continues to explain that he has a warning voice that repeats in his ear but still cannot resist the temptation of being with his love interest. He understands that he will never win, but he cannot help but be drawn to them.
The song is a beautiful tribute to Frank Sinatra, and the way Diamond handles the lyrics shows that he understands the heart of the original song. The lyrics speak of a deep love and the inability to resist it. The passion and emotion in Diamond’s voice bring the words to life, and the listener can feel the meaning behind the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got you under my skin
You have become a part of me that is impossible to ignore.
I've got you deep in the heart of me
You are in the deepest part of my soul and emotions.
So deep in my heart
You have a significant emotional impact on my life.
You're really a part of me
You have become an essential aspect of my identity.
I've tried so not to give in
I have attempted not to give in to the allure of this attraction and relationship.
I've said to myself
I have had an internal conversation with myself about the situation.
This affair never will go so well
I acknowledge that this relationship is going to cause trouble and problems for me.
But why should I try to resist
I question the need to push back against my feelings for you.
When darling I know so well
I know with absolute certainty that I love you deeply.
So set 'em' up Joe
Can you please pour me another drink, Joe?
I got a little story
I would like to share a story with you about my current situation.
You outta know
I think it is important for you to know this story.
I got the routine
I am used to the way things are, and I have a certain way of dealing with them.
So drop another nickel
Please insert another coin into the jukebox to play our song again.
'Cause I've got her under my skin
I am deeply in love with you.
I'd sacrifice anything come what might
I am willing to give up anything for you, no matter the consequences.
For the sake of having you near
I just want to have you close to me.
In spite of a warning voice
Despite the cautionary voice in my head telling me otherwise.
That comes in the night
The voice appears in the stillness of night-time.
And repeats, repeats in my ear
The voice repeats what it wants to say again and again in my head.
Don't you know you little fool
You are being foolish by getting involved with this person.
You never can win
You will always face defeats if you go on with this affair.
Use your mentality
Think rationally and make sound decisions.
Wake up to reality
Accept the truth no matter how hard it seems.
But each time I do,
Every time I think of you and try to resist my feelings...
Just the thought of you
The idea of you being near is fulfilling enough for me.
Makes me stop before I begin
Your thought is enough to make me stop and ponder.
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