Cracklin’ Rosie” is a song written and recorded by Neil Diamond in 1970, with instrumental backing by L.A. sessions musicians from the Wrecking Crew, from his album Tap Root Manuscript. In October 1970, the song became Diamond’s first American #1 hit on The Billboard Hot 100, and his third to sell a million copies. It was his breakthrough single on the UK Singles Chart, reaching #3 for four weeks in November and December. Billboard ranked the record as the No. 17 song of 1970. It also reached #2 on both the Australian Singles Chart and the Irish Singles Chart. Its best performance was in New Zealand where it stayed at number one for 5 weeks at the end of the year.
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I absolutely adore Neil Diamond and his voice is just as strong and wonderful as it was in the early days. I also really enjoyed him in the Jazz Singer.
He sings out some unique rhythmic vibes indeed Carol! 💕👍
His voice is so unique and easily identifiable.