Industry May 23, 2026

Neil Diamond on Songwriting

“There’s no great difference between me and Metallica”

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Neil Diamond on Songwriting

Neil Diamond discussed the inspiration behind his song "Cracklin' Rose," explaining that it was based on a observation about single men on a Native American reservation finding solace in cheap wine. Diamond stated that he felt no significant difference between his own songwriting process and that of a band like Metallica. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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