Industry May 23, 2026
Neil Diamond on Songwriting
“There’s no great difference between me and Metallica”
Originally published by
MusicRadar
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.