Customer Reviews

Headed for the Future

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I love any and all of Neil's CDs but this one is special because of the song "The Story of My Life". That song alone makes it worth the price. It's one of his best. I always play it over and over. Brian Orser skated to this one in competition before and it was wonderful. Headed for the Future is a nice upbeat tune. Being a fan since Sweet Caroline, whatever he wants to do is fine by me.

. . . Such is true for this CD, which may be the best of Neil's 1980's output, outside of "The Jazz Singer". The secret to this album is not what's on it, but who's on it. Stevie Wonder, Burt Bacharach, jazz stellars Nathan East, Bobby Caldwell and Paulhino daCosta, just to name a few. But the real gem here is "Stand Up For Love", which features Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire on background vocals. And this is the only place you'll find it. In addition, Bryan Adams' pen is responsible for "It Should Have Been Me". "The Story of My Life" is a powerful ballad, good enough to be included on Neil's "The Greatest Hits" (which I don't advise by the way). If you're looking for more great Diamond hits, don't head for the future....head back to his 60's - early 70's work.

i liked the album, but would anybody know in what movie the song,
"THE STORY OF MY LIFE'
was from. thank you

When I first listened to this CD, I was a little surprised Neil Diamond strayed pretty much from his usual "soft side" and went for a harder techno-pop sound here. This is not a bad CD to say the least, and many of the heavily synthesized tracks provide a welcomely refreshing change of pace in songs like the title track "Headed For The Future", "Stand Up For Love", and the Stevie Wonder penned "Lost In Hollywood", on which Stevie provides the keyboards. This CD also has its melancholy side with tracks like "The Man You Need" and "It Should Have Been Me", as well as sentimental tracks ("I'll See You On The Radio) Laura" and "Me Beside You". The techno-pop, synthesized sound is alone worth the price of this CD. Even true Diamond fans will want to add it to their collection. A must buy!

Neil's beautiful voice captures your heart with his version of, "The Story of My Life". Very enjoyable. I recommend any number of his CD's for one of lifes little pleasures.

Great songs especially "The Story of My Life". Very powerful song. The other songs are equally as good. Neil Diamond just has a special way of sending a message by song.

Wanted the song titled, "The Story of my Life'...hard to find in his compilations. Product was sent quickly and am well pleased.

I had the original Cassette when it came out. The Cd is better quality and sounds great. Shipped quickly. I would buy again.

Buying a Neil Diamond Cd is like opening a surprise gift. His lyrics inspire me. You can travel with him just about
anywhere. I have listened to him since he began. I have seen him once in Hartford Conn. His songs are timeless
People will never get tired of them or forget them. For any artist to create something timeless makes it very precious
to that artist.

I rediscovered this CD when looking for the song "The Story of My Life". It's a great album. and of course that song blows me away. I gave one as a gift to someone who recently lost her husband and she said she cried all the way through it. He's a remarkable singer/songwriter!