An even more successful Diamond hit upon its 1970 re-release (Bang 578), this was Neil’s first single. A different version by him including additional overdubs has also been commonly reissued over the years.
1966 Pop Chart Peaks: Billboard 55, Cash Box & Record World 57
1970 Pop Chart Peaks: Record World 16, Cash Box 20, Billboard 21 - Easy Listening Peak: 6
Transferred from mono single Bang 519 - Solitary Man (Diamond) by Neil Diamond, arranged & conducted by Artie Butler, produced by Jeff Barry & Ellie Greenwich
THE 1966 HITS ARCHIVE - Here in one place, a comprehensive collection of ‘pop’ best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1966 (some were recorded in 1965)