Beautiful Noise

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Beautiful Noise
R&B
  • soul
    • Length37:40
    LabelColumbia
    ProducerRobbie Robertson
    Neil Diamond chronology
    Serenade
    (1974)     		Beautiful Noise
    (1976)     		And the Singer Sings His Song
    (1976)
    Singles from Beautiful Noise
    1. "If You Know What I Mean"
      Released: June 1976
    Professional ratings
    Review scores
    SourceRating
    AllMusic[1]
    Christgau's Record GuideC+[2]
    Diamond performing live in support of Beautiful Noise in 1976

    Beautiful Noise is the tenth album by American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, released in 1976. Diamond's third album with Columbia Records, it was produced by Robbie Robertson, known for his work with The Band. Garth Hudson of The Band also contributed organ to several songs on the album. Diamond performed the album track "Dry Your Eyes" with The Band at their farewell show The Last Waltz, which was filmed by director Martin Scorsese and made into a 1978 documentary of the same title.

    History

    Beautiful Noise marked a radical departure in production, style, arrangements and compositional diversity for Diamond. It was billed at the time of its release as something of a "comeback" album for the artist and did mark a new and highly productive phase of his recording and touring career.

    The album produced three singles: "

    UK Singles Chart,[4] No. 7 in South Africa[5] and No. 6 in the then West Germany.[6] It also made it to No. 6 in Switzerland, No. 8 in Austria, No. 3 in the Netherlands and No. 6 in Flemish Belgium.[7]

    Cash Box said of the title song "orchestration begins the tune as Diamond steps in with his well-known vocal style includes a revolving carousel organ."[8] Record World said that "an accordion lends a distinct, atmospheric sound" to the track.[9]

    Track listing

    All tracks composed by Neil Diamond, except "Dry Your Eyes" by Diamond and Robbie Robertson.

    Side one
    No.TitleLength
    1."Beautiful Noise"3:24
    2."Stargazer"2:41
    3."Lady-Oh"3:51
    4."Don't Think... Feel"3:26
    5."Surviving the Life"3:42
    6."If You Know What I Mean"3:30
    Side two
    No.TitleLength
    1."Street Life"3:00
    2."Home Is a Wounded Heart"2:40
    3."Jungletime"3:10
    4."Signs"4:17
    5."Dry Your Eyes"3:23

    Personnel

    Charts

    Certifications

    Region Certification Certified units/sales
    Australia (ARIA)[25] Gold 20,000^
    Canada (Music Canada)[26] Platinum 100,000^
    Germany (BVMI)[27] Gold 250,000^
    Netherlands (NVPI)[25] Gold 50,000^
    New Zealand (RMNZ)[28] 5× Gold 37,500^
    South Africa (RISA)[25] Gold 25,000*
    United Kingdom (BPI)[29] Gold 100,000^
    United States (RIAA)[30] Platinum 1,000,000^

    * Sales figures based on certification alone.
    ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

    References

    1. ^ "Beautiful Noise - Neil Diamond - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
    2. ISBN 089919026X
      . Retrieved February 24, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
    3. ISBN 1550227076
      . Retrieved February 13, 2014.
    4. ISBN 1550227076
      . Retrieved February 13, 2014.
    5. ^ Currin, Brian. "South African Rock Lists Website - SA Charts 1965 - 1989 Songs (A-B)". Rock.co.za. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
    6. ^ "INFINITY CHARTS: German Top 20". Ki.informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
    7. ^ Hung, Steffen. "Neil Diamond - Beautiful Noise - swisscharts.com". Swisscharts.com. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
    8. ^ "CashBox Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. November 27, 1976. p. 20. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
    9. ^ "Single Picks" (PDF). Record World. November 27, 1976. p. 22. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
    10. ^
      ISBN 0-646-11917-6
      .
    11. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Neil Diamond – Beautiful Noise" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
    12. ^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 4338a". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
    13. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Neil Diamond – Beautiful Noise" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
    14. GfK Entertainment Charts
      . Retrieved October 11, 2021.
    15. ^ "Charts.nz – Neil Diamond – Beautiful Noise". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
    16. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Neil Diamond – Beautiful Noise". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
    17. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
    18. ^ "Neil Diamond Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
    19. ^ "Jahreshitparade Alben 1976". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
    20. ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1976". Dutch Charts. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
    21. GfK Entertainment Charts
      . Retrieved October 11, 2021.
    22. Recorded Music New Zealand
      . Retrieved October 11, 2021.
    23. ^ "Top 50 Albums of 1976" (PDF). Music Week. December 25, 1976. p. 14. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 9, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021 – via worldradiohistory.com.
    24. GfK Entertainment Charts
      . Retrieved October 11, 2021.
    25. ^
      Cash Box
      . July 24, 1976. p. 9. Retrieved November 15, 2021 – via World Radio History.
    26. ^ "Canadian album certifications – Neil Diamond – Beautiful Noise". Music Canada. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
    27. ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Neil Diamond; 'Beautiful Noise')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
    28. ^ "Neil Diamond - 5x gold in New Zealand" (PDF). Cash box. August 21, 1976. p. 48. Retrieved December 2, 2019 – via American Radio History.
    29. ^ "British album certifications – Neil Diamond – Beautiful Noise". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
    30. ^ "American album certifications – Neil Diamond – Beautiful Noise". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 7, 2019.



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