Industry May 25, 2026
Neil Diamond on Songwriting
“There’s no great difference between me and Metallica”
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MusicRadar
Singer-songwriter Neil Diamond discussed the inspiration behind his music, particularly his classic hit "Cracklin' Rose." He explained that the song was based on observing single men on a Native American reservation who found solace in a inexpensive wine, which he described as becoming their "woman."