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==Popular culture== |
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*This song was featured in ''[[Saving Silverman]]''. |
*This song was featured in ''[[Saving Silverman]]''. |
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*In January 2015, U.K singer/songwriter <nowiki>[[Kameelion]]</nowiki> performed as <nowiki>[[Neil Diamond]]</nowiki> and sang "Hello Again" on <nowiki>[[Stars in Their Eyes]]</nowiki>, a British television talent contest in which members of the public impersonate <nowiki>[[Show business|showbiz]]</nowiki> stars. <nowiki><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hello Again, Neil Diamond!|url=https://www.itv.com/starsintheireyes/hello-again-neil-diamond|access-date=2021-02-12|website=www.itv.com}}</ref></nowiki> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 21:25, 13 June 2021
| "Hello Again" | ||||
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| Single by Neil Diamond | ||||
| from the album The Jazz Singer soundtrack | ||||
| B-side | "Amazed and Confused" | |||
| Released | January 1981 | |||
| Recorded | 1980 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:35 (single version), 4:04 (album version) | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Bob Gaudio | |||
| Neil Diamond singles chronology | ||||
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"Hello Again" is a song written by Neil Diamond and Alan Lindgren that appeared in the 1980 movie The Jazz Singer and was performed by Diamond on the soundtrack album to the film. It was also released as a single and reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart.[1][2] Billboard also ranked as the 70th top pop single for 1981.[3] It performed less well in the UK, reaching only #51.[4]
Background
"Hello Again" was described by Neil Diamond biographer Laura Jackson as a "slow tender ballad."[2] Allmusic critic Johnny Loftus considers it Diamond's "signature late-career ballad."[5] Author T. Mike Childs rated it as a "terrific" ballad.[6] Movie reviewer Joe Peacock described "Hello Again" as being "keenly affecting to the emotions."[7] Billboard Magazine critic Vicki Pipkin claims that Diamond's performance of the song in The Jazz Singer is "poignant."[8] Pittsburgh Press music editor Carl Apone claimed that Diamond was at his best in The Jazz Singer in the songs "Hello Again" and "Love on the Rocks."[9]
Charts
| Year-end chart (1981) | Rank |
|---|---|
| US Top Pop Singles (Billboard)[10] | 70 |
Cover versions
- It has been covered by several artists and orchestras, including Celtic Thunder, Donny Osmond and Steve Cherelle.[11]
Popular culture
- This song was featured in Saving Silverman.
- In January 2015, U.K singer/songwriter [[Kameelion]] performed as [[Neil Diamond]] and sang "Hello Again" on [[Stars in Their Eyes]], a British television talent contest in which members of the public impersonate [[Show business|showbiz]] stars. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Hello Again, Neil Diamond!|url=https://www.itv.com/starsintheireyes/hello-again-neil-diamond|access-date=2021-02-12|website=www.itv.com}}</ref>
References
- ^ "The Jazz Singer Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ a b Jackson, L. (2005). Neil Diamond: His Life, His Music, His Passion. ECW Press. pp. 164, 171. ISBN 9781550227079.
- ^ "Pop Singles". Billboard. December 26, 1980. p. YE-9. Retrieved 2012-08-16.
- ^ "Neil Diamond". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ Loftus, J. "The Jazz Singer". Allmusic. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ Childs, T.M. (2004). The Rocklopedia Fakebandica. Macmillan. p. 121. ISBN 9780312329440.
- ^ Peacock, J. (December 24, 1980). "'The Jazz Singer Is Bad; 'Seasons' Simply Stupid". The Argus-Press. p. 29. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ Pipkin, V. (December 20, 1980). "No Jazz Heard in 'Jazz Singer' Film". Billboard Magazine. p. 20. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ Apone, C. (December 19, 1980). "Neil Diamond's Music Is Highlight of Updated 'Jazz Singer'". Pittsburgh Press. p. 18. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ "Number One Awards – Billboard's 1981 Year-End Charts : Pop Singles". Billboard. Vol. 93, no. 51. December 26, 1981. p. YE-9. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ^ "Hello Again". Allmusic. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
