Neil Diamond

Yup, I was one of many people who was at the Air Canada Centre last night to see Neil Diamond. I had not even known that he was coming but when I was offered 2 free tickets by the Volunteer Department of Toronto General Hospital in recognition of the work that I do helping organize concerts at the hospital for the past three years, I jumped at the chance to get tickets. I was happy to have a chance to see the ACC, the concert was a bonus. I must admit that I did not know what songs he was known for.

On Tuesday, I happened to mention that I was going to the concert to my tennis buddies and one of them had such a twinkle in her eye when I mentioned Neil Diamond that I had to replace my husband with her. Thank goodness, he understood that someone who still has his albums and can sing the songs needed to go to the concert.

I must say that Neil Diamond is a real showman. His show is well done and orchestrated; the members of his group, one of whom has been with him for 38 years, obviously enjoy what they are doing. The audience members were serious fans, when Caroline started, they were on their feet ready to sing and wave their arms in time to the music.

I hope to be as energitic and enthusiastic when I am his age. He loves what he is doing and cares about his audience.