Neil Diamond - Play Me: The Complete Uni Studio Recordings ... Plus! (CD)

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℗ © 2002 MCA Records, 2220 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 - U.S.A.

Tracks 1-1 thru 1-11 taken from the Uni album Velvet Gloves And Spit Uni LP 73030 1968
Track 1-1 Uni single 55075
Track 1-2 Uni single 55109
Track 1-3 Uni single 55084(b)
Track 1-5 Uni single 55065
Track 1-7 Uni single 55084
Track 1-8 Uni single 55065(b)
Track 1-12 Uni single 55075 B-side to Two-Bit Man Child

Tracks 1-13 thru 1-24 taken from the Uni album Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show Uni LP 73047 1969
Track 1-13 Uni single 55109
Track 1-14 Uni single 55136(b)
Track 1-18 Uni single 55224(b)
Track 1-24 Uni single 55175(b)
Track 1-25 aka Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good) Uni single 55136
 
Tracks 1-26 thru 2-8 taken from the Uni album Touching You Touching Me Uni LP 73071 1969
Track 2-3 Uni single 55175
Track 2-5 Uni single 55204(b)
Track 2-8 Uni single 55204

Tracks 2-9 thru 2-20 taken from the Uni album Tap Root Manuscript Uni LP 73902 1970
Track 2-9 Uni single 55250
Track 2-10 Uni single 55264(b)
Track 2-12 Uni single 55278(b)
Track 2-13 Uni single 55264
Track 2-17 Uni single 55224 

Tracks 2-21 thru 3-6 taken from the Uni album Stones Uni LP 93106 1971
Track 2-21 Uni single 55278
Track 2-22 MCA single 40092
Track 3-1 Uni single 55310(b)
Track 3-2 Uni single 55310 

Tracks 3-7 thru 3-17 taken from the Uni album Moods Uni LP 93136 1972
Track 3-7 Uni single 55326
Track 3-8 Uni single 55346(b)
Track 3-9 Uni single 55352(b)
Track 3-10 MCA single 40092(b)
Track 3-12 Uni single 55346
Track 3-13 Uni single 55326(b)
Track 3-14 Uni single 55352
Track 3-17 MCA single 40017(b)

Tracks 3-18 thru 3-20 taken from the Uni album Gold Uni LP 73084 1970
Recorded Live at Doug Weston's Troubadour in Hollywood
Track 3-18 Uni single 55250(b)

Tracks 3-21 thru 3-24 taken from the MCA album Hot August Nights MCA LP 8000 1972
Track 3-22 (single version) aka Cherry Cherry from Hot August Night MCA single 40017 

Track 1-4 Original Track Notes: Much credit for "The Pot Smoker's Song" must go to the kids of Phoenix House in New York City. Without the cooperation and frankness of these young ex-drug addicts who are still struggling to find their way back, this "song" never could have been done. 

In Liner Notes Tracks 1-1 thru 1-12 Arranged By Renzetti, Altman, Cerone, Richards, Sandler, Hockett, Schrock, Holdridge, Costa, Johnson, and Scharf. States Various Engineers. No Track Credits Noted.

In Liner Notes Tracks 1-13 thru 1-24 Various Arrangers including Charlie Callelo, Don Costa and Lee Holdridge. Engineers included Armin Steiner. No Track Credits Noted.

In Liner Notes Tracks 1-26 thru 2-8 Engineers included Armin Steiner. No Track Credits Noted.

In Liner Notes Tracks 2-9 thru 2-20 Arranged by Lee Holdridge, Marty Paich, Don Randi and others. No Track Credits Noted. 



Some imperfections exist due to the condition of the original master tapes.

Billboard chart positions courtesy of B.P.I. Communications and Joel Whitburn's Record Research publications.

Release contains a 24 page booklet with extensive liner notes including musical insights, albums included, Billboard chart positions for the singles released, credits, and various photos.

Housed in a double jewel case "fatbox".

Track durations do not appear on release. Taken from Allmusic.com

Licensing: Kelly Martinez is new to the database

Format: CD

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Country:    US  
Released:  2002
Genre:       Rock, Pop
Style:         Pop Rock

Track listing:

1-1. Two-Bit Manchild 3:04
1-2. A Modern Day Version Of Love 2:48
1-3. Honey-Drippin' Times 1:58
1-4. The Pot Smoker's Song 3:59
1-5. Brooklyn Roads 3:37
1-6. Shilo 2:56
1-7. Sunday Sun 2:44
1-8. Holiday Inn Blues 3:14
1-9. Practically Newborn 3:27
1-10. Knackelflerg 2:23
1-11. Merry-Go-Round 3:29
1-12. Broad Old Woman (6 A.M. Insanity) 4:31
1-13. Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show 3:26
1-14. Dig In 2:39
1-15. River Runs, New Grown Plums 1:58
1-16. Juliet 2:51
1-17. Long Gone 3:15
1-18. And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind 3:30
1-19. Glory Road 3:17
1-20. Deep In The Morning 3:04
1-21. If I Never Knew Your Name 3:16
1-22. Memphis Streets 2:38
1-23. You're So Sweet Horseflies Keep Hangin' 'Round Your Face 3:13
1-24. Hurtin' You Don't Come Easy 2:29
1-25. Sweet Caroline 3:18
1-26. Everybody's Talkin' 2:42
2-1. Mr. Bojangles 4:52
2-2. Smokey Lady 2:40
2-3. Holly Holy 4:40
2-4. Both Sides Now 3:30
2-5. And The Singer Sings His Songs 3:37
2-6. Ain't No Way 2:42
2-7. New York Boy 2:38
2-8. Until It's Time For You To Go 3:29
2-9. Cracklin' Rosie 2:59
2-10. Free Life 3:10
2-11. Coldwater Morning 3:21
2-12. Done Too Soon 2:41
2-13. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother 4:09
2-14. Childsong 2:10
2-15. I Am The Lion 2:07
2-16. Madrigal 1:50
2-17. Soolaimon 4:25
2-18. Missa 2:15
2-19. African Suite 4:28
2-20. Childsong (Reprise) 2:03
2-21. I Am ... I Said 3:34
2-22. The Last Thing On My Mind 3:33
2-23. Husbands And Wives 3:46
2-24. Chelsea Morning 2:36
3-1. Crunchy Granola Suite 2:53
3-2. Stones 3:01
3-3. If You Go Away 3:48
3-4. Suzanne 4:41
3-5. I Think It's Gonna Rain Today 2:35
3-6. I Am ... I Said (Reprise) 2:37
3-7. Song Sung Blue 3:14
3-8. Porcupine Pie 2:04
3-9. High Rolling Man 2:34
3-10. Canta Libre 4:45
3-11. Captain Sunshine 3:23
3-12. Play Me 3:51
3-13. Gitchy Goomy 3:51
3-14. Walk On Water 3:04
3-15. Theme 1:38
3-16. Prelude In E Major 0:39
3-17. Morningside 4:15
. Bonus Live Recordings From "Gold" And "Hot August Night":
3-18. Lordy 4:56
3-19. Kentucky Woman 2:40
3-20. Thank The Lord For The Night Time 3:11
3-21. Solitary Man 3:15
3-22. Cherry, Cherry (Single Version) 3:49
3-23. Red, Red, Wine 3:45
3-24. Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon 2:49