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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.
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liveontheedge147

isnt he dead yet

June 11 2009 at 10:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
stephie

much better than the last two songs actually semi worth listening to

May 27 2009 at 2:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lillexis_01

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.

January 08 2009 at 1:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
suny545

how r these best songs they all suck

December 26 2008 at 5:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
JR Lobinsky

It actually sounded really good. 9.5 out of 10 for me. Not bad for Neil.

December 20 2008 at 10:40 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
nonnobis1

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!

December 18 2008 at 12:22 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
vince b

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.

December 17 2008 at 11:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply