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.
Sunday Sun
Neil Diamond Lyrics
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Let's go walkin'
And we'll talk about some things
Kick my shoes off
And we'll dream about some dreams
Got to get away when the world
Gets on me
Kids in the park
I'm laughing along with them
Almost makes me think
Those times can come again
Gets me feelin' good and yet sad
At the same time
Sunday sun, when you're round
Get to feelin' like I want to smile
Weekday strings, tie me down
But this one day, baby, I can fly
I can fly
Time on my mind
Make the most of it
Just me and a Sunday sun
Liable to forget that Monday ever comes
Gonna sit around
Watchin' bees chasin' honey
Sunday sun, when you're 'round
Get to feelin' like I want to smile
Weekday strings, tie me down
But this one day, baby, I can fly
I said I can fly
Hey Sunday sun
Let's go walkin'
And we'll talk about some things
I kick my shoes off
And we'll dream about some dreams
Come on Sunday sun
We got some plans to make
We go walking...
The song 'Sunday Sun' by Neil Diamond is a poignant piece about the power of hope and happiness in the midst of our mundane everyday lives. The song describes the singer's love for a particular day - Sunday - because it provides the chance to escape and find some peace amidst the bustle of the world. He yearns for a chance to "get away when the world gets on me" and find joy in the simple pleasures of walking outdoors, dreaming, and laughing with children at the park. He notes how Sunday sun makes him feel like he wants to smile and how it helps him forget his worries about the past week or imminent Monday.
In the song, the Sunday sun acts as a symbol of hope and renewal for the singer. His desire to "fly" and forget the "weekday strings" that tie him down is reflected in the exuberant melody and the upbeat mood of the song. He is willing to forget all his troubles and spend time with the sun, dreaming, making plans and enjoying nature's beauty. The song conveys a sense of warmth, contentment, and the beauty of life's simple pleasures. In short, Neil Diamond's 'Sunday Sun' is an uplifting ode to the power of positivity and finding joy in small moments of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Sunday sun
Neil Diamond is addressing the warmth of the sun on a Sunday and sets the tone for the song.
Let's go walkin'
Neil Diamond suggests that he wants to go for a walk with Sunday sun to talk and relax.
And we'll talk about some things
Neil Diamond wants to have a meaningful conversation with Sunday sun while walking.
Kick my shoes off
Neil Diamond plans to take his shoes off to be more comfortable.
And we'll dream about some dreams
Neil Diamond wants to daydream or fantasize with Sunday sun while relaxing and walking.
Got to get away when the world
Gets on me
The world can be overwhelming, and Neil Diamond wants to escape from all of it by spending time with Sunday sun.
Kids in the park
Don't take long before
I'm laughing along with them
Neil Diamond enjoys spending time with children in the park, and they quickly bring him joy and laughter.
Almost makes me think
Those times can come again
Spending time with children reminds Neil Diamond of his own childhood, and he wishes he could go back to those carefree times.
Gets me feelin' good and yet sad
At the same time
Neil Diamond has mixed emotions because he feels happy and content, but at the same time, he is sad that he cannot go back to those times.
Sunday sun, when you're round
Get to feelin' like I want to smile
Neil Diamond feels happy and joyful when he is around Sunday sun and wants to smile.
Weekday strings, tie me down
But this one day, baby, I can fly
I can fly
The monotony of the weekdays wears Neil Diamond down, but on Sundays with Sunday sun, he feels unburdened and free, like he can fly.
Time on my mind
Make the most of it
Neil Diamond wants to make the most of his time during this one day with Sunday sun by doing things he enjoys.
Just me and a Sunday sun
Liable to forget that Monday ever comes
Neil Diamond is so happy and content on Sundays with Sunday sun that he forgets about the upcoming Monday and the start of the workweek.
Gonna sit around
Watchin' bees chasin' honey
Neil Diamond plans to spend his Sunday with Sunday sun relaxing and observing nature, like bees chasing honey.
Come on Sunday sun
We got some plans to make
We go walking...
Neil Diamond wants to make the most of his time with Sunday sun and plans to go for a walk and talk about their dreams.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
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Jose Pedro Naisser
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Jose Pedro Naisser
The great American singer Neil Diamond sang and packed the Youth of the 60s and 70s throughout the world, his songs will be engraved forever in our minds and our hearts. Congratulations to those who posted and also to the youth of Youtube that in the Age of Knowledge and Information give us the opportunity to listen and read their songs. Congratulations to all who post their comments for the affection to the great singer Neil Diamond.
Jeannemarie Trotta
Great tune! They don't play it enough on the radio! This is music for dancing & just listening to!
merrie misfit
Yesterday evening, Saturday 02 April 2022, I was out working in my back yard with the radio playing CKWW's "Sixties At Six" hour ... and YES INDEED this song played. I bet it's the first time I've heard it on the radio since the 1960s. (Although it IS part of a Robert W. Morgan KHJ aircheck posted here in the YouTubes, and which I've listened to before.)
Lynn Donovan
@JB Allen I grew up in Canada and they did play it when it came out but I never heard it played in the USA and I've yet to mention it to any musicians who remember it.
Tom Burzan
I heard it on the radio, but very rarely. A hidden gem!
JB Allen
There was a protracted legal battle between the record company, the producers, and Neil Diamond, beginning around the time it was released. The first time I heard it played was on a Canadian radio station, years after it was released.
Jeffrey Emerson
I don't think I've heard it on the radio since '68. Sort of an overlooked Diamond song, but one of his best, IMO
RobKuyper
heard it for the first time today..a brilliant intro and layed back feeling..as if everyting seems OK in this world.
Gillian Maxted
Sometimes everything in your world is perfect and this song just evokes that. Love it
Jonathan Clarke
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