Jonny, Neil, and I had a great weekend together. Okay, Neil was only there for a part of it, but all of it was awesome.
On Friday afternoon Jonny and I dropped Julia and her gear off to spend the night with Matt, Cortnie, and Jack while we braved the weather and headed up to Salt Lake City. (Thanks again for the extended babysitting! Julia loves you all, we are sure.) We checked into the Marriott, bundled up, and walked around Temple Square for a very short time (we couldn't really see the lights because of the falling snow!), and enjoyed dinner at the Garden Restaurant. Then we walked over to the Delta Center (I know it has a new name, but the original is faster and easier to say) to see 67-year-old Neil Diamond put on an incredible concert. I will admit, I didn't think the concert would be so energized when he came out and sang a mellow song to start it out. But he really got rockin' and entertained the crowd of all ages. He has quite a lot of energy at his age, and after decades of performing. Even from the second to back row, we loved the concert. He sang nearly every song I was hoping to hear (especially "Play Me") and a few new ones that were true to his timeless style. Thanks, Neil!
Here he is singing "Sweet Caroline," naturally a big crowd-pleaser. Um, never mind. It is taking days to upload - if it ever even will! So, a few pictures of Neil from afar will have to suffice. Just make sure you catch him in concert next time he's close by, you won't be sorry.
Here is a video of Julia singing "Crunchy Granola Suite." It's a strange song that makes even less sense to me after looking up the lyrics. (Em remember singing Neil Diamond's "Porcupine Pie" in elementary school? It reminds me a little of that one.) Anyway, it is on his greatest hits CD that I've been listening to for weeks, in preparation for the concert. Julia loves to sing to the "Deedlee-deet-deet" part. Check it out, though it is a little hard to hear since she is tired after a fun night with Cortnie!
Okay, one more video of Julia and "Crunchy Granola Sweet." Here she is, fully energized, singing and dancing to it in the kitchen. A third generation Neil Diamond fan?
On Friday afternoon Jonny and I dropped Julia and her gear off to spend the night with Matt, Cortnie, and Jack while we braved the weather and headed up to Salt Lake City. (Thanks again for the extended babysitting! Julia loves you all, we are sure.) We checked into the Marriott, bundled up, and walked around Temple Square for a very short time (we couldn't really see the lights because of the falling snow!), and enjoyed dinner at the Garden Restaurant. Then we walked over to the Delta Center (I know it has a new name, but the original is faster and easier to say) to see 67-year-old Neil Diamond put on an incredible concert. I will admit, I didn't think the concert would be so energized when he came out and sang a mellow song to start it out. But he really got rockin' and entertained the crowd of all ages. He has quite a lot of energy at his age, and after decades of performing. Even from the second to back row, we loved the concert. He sang nearly every song I was hoping to hear (especially "Play Me") and a few new ones that were true to his timeless style. Thanks, Neil!
Here he is singing "Sweet Caroline," naturally a big crowd-pleaser. Um, never mind. It is taking days to upload - if it ever even will! So, a few pictures of Neil from afar will have to suffice. Just make sure you catch him in concert next time he's close by, you won't be sorry.
Here is a video of Julia singing "Crunchy Granola Suite." It's a strange song that makes even less sense to me after looking up the lyrics. (Em remember singing Neil Diamond's "Porcupine Pie" in elementary school? It reminds me a little of that one.) Anyway, it is on his greatest hits CD that I've been listening to for weeks, in preparation for the concert. Julia loves to sing to the "Deedlee-deet-deet" part. Check it out, though it is a little hard to hear since she is tired after a fun night with Cortnie!
Okay, one more video of Julia and "Crunchy Granola Sweet." Here she is, fully energized, singing and dancing to it in the kitchen. A third generation Neil Diamond fan?
10 comments:
I bet the concert was just fabulous! Julia is the cutest! Of course she would know how to sing Neil Diamond. Make sure to take lots of pictures on Christmas day!
I bet the concert was great! I would never be able to talk Jared into going to that one! Julia is so cute!
Oh that cutie. That reminds me so much of the "you are special" family videos. I could watch it over and over. I'm glad you had a fun weekend together. I can't wait to see you guys!
Ha! I thought of that too, Em.
So I guess it wasn't a strictly Christmas concert? I'm glad he played the hits you were hoping to hear and that you had a great time.
FUN!! Oh, it looks awesome. Glad you got to go.
You know, back in 1965, the first record I ever bought, a 45rpm single, was "Thank the Lord for the Night Time," by good ole Neil. The next one I bought was "Girl, You'll be a Woman Soon." Been appreciating his music for decades.
Cuuuuute on the dancing and singing.
Thanks so much Mel for telling me about the Chi @ Costco. I used my mother-in-laws the last two days. It is awesome! I hope you like yours if you order it. Let me know what you think!
What a fun little trip for you and Jonny! I love seeing the video of Julia, she is so great! I hope the rest of your holidays were wonderful and filled with lots of family time.
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