The Jazz Singer Soundtrack -by Neil Diamond-.zip ((free))
Released on November 10, 1980, Neil Diamond's soundtrack for became his most commercially successful album in the United States, selling over five million copies and reaching #3 on the pop charts. Despite the film receiving largely negative reviews and Diamond earning a Razzie for Worst Actor, the soundtrack was a massive critical and commercial triumph. Critical Overview
He wasn't looking for a digital file for himself; he had the LP framed on the wall. He was looking for a ghost. The Jazz Singer Soundtrack -by Neil Diamond-.zip
– A sentimental ballad reflecting Diamond’s "mellow gold" style. Released on November 10, 1980, Neil Diamond's soundtrack
Where the soundtrack surprises (and occasionally alienates modern listeners) is its commitment to its Jewish roots. The film’s plot involves a cantor’s son who abandons the synagogue for pop stardom. Diamond takes this seriously. Tracks like Havah Nagilah and Kol Nidre are not ironic covers; they are reverent, almost theatrical renditions. He was looking for a ghost
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Generally good for its era, with lush orchestration by Bob Gaudio and Tom Catalano.