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Neil Diamond - Dreams
He’s best known for writing classics like “Sweet Caroline” and “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon,” featured in the movie Pulp Fiction. But, here, the Grammy-winning artist showcases his ability to interpret others’ songs, including a fiddle-fueled version of the Beatles’ “Blackbird,” an emotional reading of the Eagles’ “Desperado” and a solemn take on Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” Most surprising is his heartfelt rendition of his own “I’m a Believer,” which sounds nothing like the bubblegum hit version by the Monkees.
