Best Songs of 2008: No. 23
'Pretty Amazing Grace,' Neil Diamond
Without any drums or percussion, and a vocals-forward mix showcasing Diamond's powerful delivery, 'Pretty Amazing Grace' is indeed a pretty tune about amazing grace. But whose? A savior's? A lover's? Or is Diamond using the former as a metaphor for the latter? After all, a gospel tune from a New York Jew would be rather unexpected. Either way, he has successfully resurrected his career at last.Buy it on iTunes
Posted by Spinner Staff
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Reader Comments(1 of 1)
Fat Man-Lil Suitat 12-17-2008
This man has sold over 120 MILLION records. That speaks for itself. It's great to see real talent, talent that stands the test of time by rediscovering itself---on the list.
Billat 12-18-2008
What planet has this reviewer been on for forty years? Neil has made a whole career of being the world's greatest Jewish gospel singer!
publixlobosat 12-20-2008
It actually sounded really good. 9.5 out of 10 for me. Not bad for Neil.
suny545at 12-26-2008
how r these best songs they all suck
lillexis_01at 1-08-2009
This Song Shoud Not Have Been Picked As One Of The Best. It's Like a Sob Story Boo-Hoo Cry Me a Freakin River.
stephieat 5-27-2009
much better than the last two songs actually semi worth listening to
annas2kool4uat 6-11-2009
isnt he dead yet