Columbia Records give fans an exclusive peek at Neil Diamond’s new album

By M&C News Apr 7, 2008, 15:18 GMT

Bonus DVD includes Neil in the studio performing songs. The songs are: 1. Pretty Amazing Grace 2. If I Don\'t See You Again 3. Forgotten 4. The Boxer (bonus track...this song is not on the album) ...more

Columbia Records will release ‘Home Before Dark,’ the latest release from legendary artist Neil Diamond, on May 6th.  Produced by super-producer Rick Rubin (Johnny Cash, The Dixie Chicks), The album’s first single is the hauntingly beautiful “Pretty Amazing Grace”. 
 
The yet-unheard “Pretty Amazing Grace” will make its world debut today, April 7th, on Amazon.com. Exclusive to the site, the video was filmed live, in-studio and will reside on Amazon solely for one week’s time.  The album version of “Pretty Amazing Grace” can be found on Home Before Dark, which is available for immediate pre-order on Amazon, both in standard format for $9.99, and a deluxe version for $16.99.

“Neil Diamond’s music has spanned decades and continues to inspire,” said Peter Faricy, vice president of music and movies at Amazon.com. “We’re excited to debut his new song and in-studio video on Amazon.com. This is an extraordinary opportunity for Neil’s fans to get their very first glimpse of his latest work online.”
 
Home Before Dark marks the 27th studio album release in the Grammy winner’s storied career, consisting of over 125 million worldwide record sales, 3 dozen top 40 hits, and a Golden Globe. Neil Diamond will embark on a long awaited worldwide tour beginning May 24th in Rotterdam before he plays nine dates in the UK with plans to tour in the US later this summer.