"Anthony, our broker says we should wait perhaps even a few months, as tickets are always available and he believes hell get some better seats at a better price by waiting, so we are trusting him on this one. I sure hope he's right."
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Diane Lewis Havenner replied to Melissa B's discussion Diamond Locks In "Hot August Night" Anniversary ShowDiane Lewis Havenner replied to Melissa B's discussion Diamond Locks In "Hot August Night" Anniversary Show"I sure don't remember what I was wearing, but I know it woudn't fit! Don't we all wish it was because we were thinner now!"
Diane Lewis Havenner replied to Melissa B's discussion Diamond Locks In "Hot August Night" Anniversary Show"We will definitely go and have great seats. We have a $2,000 credit with our ticket broker, so he owes us! Did you go to the Greek box office? How long did you have to stand in line?
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Diane Lewis Havenner replied to Melissa B's discussion Diamond Locks In "Hot August Night" Anniversary Show"Getting tickets from a broker. Right now row G in center section A are 1100 per ticket. Broker says we should wait and prices will come down a bit, especially if more shows are added."
Diane Lewis Havenner commented on Suzanne Stroop's blog post A Prayer for Neil---As He Begins Once More, A Tour To Sing For Us"Musicians come and go, but there is something about Neil Diamond's sensitivity and honesty that transcends time and touches something deeper inside us, something primal and spiritual and lonely. He makes us feel less lonely and we love him for…"
"Back to you Diane,
Seem to have lost part of your message..."I DO MEAN drag)to set Neil ei... IS THERE ANOTHER PART TO THOSE WORDS?
....May have confused you with my lengthly 'musical memories'....I'm not an Engelbert fan ....but…"
"Hi Diane,
Wlecome to Sweet Caroline.
Been enjoying reading your posts...Mercy speaking of ol Engelbert...what
a moment in time that one must have been (if it happened now it would have
gone viral immediately all over the world eh). Was…"
Peggy Rose commented on Diane Lewis Havenner's blog post A Close Encounter"He's still touring, mostly in Europe. I think he is releasing a new album soon. He is also in his 70's. Looks good too. "
Peggy Rose commented on Diane Lewis Havenner's blog post A Close Encounter"I have never met Neil, but I did jump the stage(9 mos pregnant) and french kissed Engleburt Humperdinck. Just picture it. The crowd of course went wild with hysteria. By the way I was madly in love with him too. LOL"
Diane Lewis Havenner commented on Diane Lewis Havenner's blog post A Close Encounter"even that day as I longed to meet him, I knew my brain would turn to jelly and my tongue to mush."
"I love the way neil has always been out there on his own in the music world. He was never one to 'follow the herd' and I think his fans are a certain type of person as they can sense that in him, ok, we all fancy him to bits (cos…"
Diane Lewis Havenner commented on Diane Lewis Havenner's blog post A Close Encounter"Several years later I worked in publicity at A&M Records in Hollywood, and I met many of the bands on the label, but I never tried to socialize with any of them. Neil was the only one I ever felt that way about, but I had to keep it under wraps…"
Mandy commented on Diane Lewis Havenner's blog post A Close Encounter"This was great to read....what a shame... you were so close to him yet couldn't meet him.... "
Suzanne Stroop commented on Diane Lewis Havenner's blog post A Close Encounter"i know exactly how you feel...I sat seven rows from him in Houston in '71...before all the security and secret knocks...but I was married and pg at the time...in hindsight it would have been worth all the wrath in the world from my ex to have…"
Jewel Diamond commented on Diane Lewis Havenner's blog post A Close Encounter"How frustrating to have been so close, but you missed meeting him! Could you not have gone again after work on some days and waited outside, you might have met him eventually. I used to follow some bands around many years ago, and when…"
Mary commented on Diane Lewis Havenner's blog post A Close Encounter"I meant your story of course..my fingers don't always keep up with my brain..."
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- Favorite Neil Diamond song(s)? You must name at least one.
- If You Know What I Mean
And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind
I Am I Said
Play Me
Cracklin Rosie
- Favorite Neil memory?
- Going to see Neil at the Greek in 1971, the year before HAN exploded. Then, in '72, I went to HAN thrice, the second time I scalped a ticket and sat by myself (something I wouldn't normally do), and the third time I was a tree person.
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A Close Encounter
During Neil's sabbatical in the early '70s, and not long after seeing him at the Greek for HAN, I was working in Hollywood, and my office was very close to Ken Fritz Management, Neil's then manager. I decided to drive over there one day on my lunch hour in the hopes of a Neil sighting, because, like the rest of you, I was completely and hopelessly in love with the man (not to mention his music). The office was on a corner with windows just above street level. I parked and walked along below…
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- At 6:04pm on March 30, 2012,
4evermore12 said… 
- At 7:46pm on February 9, 2012,
Lynne Noxon Rose said…
Back to you Diane,
Seem to have lost part of your message..."I DO MEAN drag)to set Neil ei... IS THERE ANOTHER PART TO THOSE WORDS?
....May have confused you with my lengthly 'musical memories'....I'm not an Engelbert fan ....but have enjoyed dancing/singing to some of their songs over the years.....
Does your hubby like any music? Mine likes lots even though he's 'a tad younger'....He saw his first Neil concert with me here last March - enjoyed it (even when I got a bit over enthusiastic as did my SIL too) and even taped a lot of it (not sure about the quality though)...
I figured he should have gotten a free ticket (but didn't) John is exactly 20 yr younger than Neil - but I didn't know that when we met or I'd have moved closer to him!
Lynne
- At 2:52pm on February 9, 2012,
Hi Diane,
Wlecome to Sweet Caroline.
Been enjoying reading your posts...Mercy speaking of ol Engelbert...what
a moment in time that one must have been (if it happened now it would have
gone viral immediately all over the world eh). Was watching ol ol Love Boat on TV
the other day and he was on...priceless and sang too...Never seen him in concert.
Seen Neil about 7 or 8 times since 1969 (just him, a drummer, and great lady guitarist way back then). Wonderful you saw him at the Greek before HAN. I was in LA in 1980, 1981, 1983...visiting an old dear friend...I drove up to the Greek....they were preparing for some concert who knows what band...they let me wander in and around...I just stood there "hearing Neil sing".
.I sat by myself in 89 before I immigrated here to Australia with a scalped ticket to see The Rolling Stones (out of sight and mind that one was). Another interesting memory was about 1979 - Vancouver - scalped ticket - was on way to some Women's Spiritual Exhibition and concert was next to that building...so we ended up at concert with about $30 scalped tickets...Saw Diana Ross....Just went with the flow and that is where we ended up (beat the exhibition any day!)
..Neato you seeing Neil through the window of the office,etc. Shame you had to throw the autograph out...Hec I waiting for over an hour outside that big LA theatre where I saw The King and I in 1981 for Yul Brynner and his wife who was one of the dancers perform. Marvelous...Found out from security & his limo driver what door they'd come out of where to stand but don't go up to him,etc...I followed the instructions and he said "thank you for everything" & he smiled and nodded very graciously with his beautiful wife beside him... I did write to him and like you got an autographed pic which I treasured......I'd seen the King & I live years before and also the movie many a time....But to see him perform it was precious never mind being 'that close to him'.....
Must stop and get to the beach for my swim/walk with our dog Banjo (my personal trainer).
Are you going to see Neil in LA...this summer?
Enjoy rest of February and Happy Valentines Day too from Australia.
Lynne
- At 9:34pm on January 27, 2012,
Alyce V said… Have a great weekend, Neil love and Hugs...Alyce V
- At 9:33pm on January 27, 2012, Alyce V said…
So Diane, you're not alone as a Neil Diamond fan anymore, you have 3,211 other totally adoring fans to chat with. So make as many friends as you can, they will be happy to add you as a friend....Have fun checking out all the videos and photos and blogs and don't forget to write a blog about your experiences, other members would love to know about your experiences as well.
As far as I know, Neil will be in San Jose, CA Aug 7 th, and you don't think that there are going to be other dates added in Calif.??? He has got to do the Greek Theater-no way he wouldn't do that--that's his beginning. Have faith - he's saving the best for last believe me. His home state is so important to him - there will be lots added for that.
- At 12:06pm on January 26, 2012, Alyce V said…
How lucky are you to get to see that very first ever so iconic Concert-the one unfortunately that no one thought of taping back then. At least you have seen it - we all wish we had been there......enjoy being part of our site ....Welcome aboard the Neil Diamond Express which I'm sure you will see him again in the summer......Best Regards Alyce V
- At 3:30pm on January 21, 2012, Mandy said…
HI Diane....how lucky to see Neil at both those concerts!!!!....when I listen to my HAN CD and Neil mentions tree people I will think about you being there!!! LOL.. regards... Mandy
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