September Morn
Neil Diamond | Artist Essentials
First released: 1979 (year verified)
Original 1979 studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: The broad melody gains its shape from the quieter phrases around it.
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Release evidence and recording details
First released: 1979 (year verified)
The licensed original recording metadata establishes 1979. The official archive page's 1980 album label and the retained annual 1980 appearance are later context; the 2014 license notice is also not its first release.
Recording: Original 1979 studio recording
Credit: Neil Diamond
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: September Morn
September Morn - Capitol licensed original album date
The licensed album metadata and title-track date identify 1979. This resolves the artist archive's later 1980 label for this collection. The 2014 license/copyright line and 1980 annual-list appearance do not replace the original 1979 year. | Reviewed 2026-10-18
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About Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond gained recognition as a songwriter before becoming widely known as a recording performer. His catalog includes compact pop songs such as Solitary Man and Cherry, Cherry, as well as the ballads I Am... I Said and September Morn. You Don't Bring Me Flowers brought a duet with Barbra Streisand. Sweet Caroline also developed a life beyond records through communal singing at sporting events.
Artist background sources
Neil Diamond - Songwriters Hall of Fame biography
Songwriter-to-performer development, named catalog and Streisand duet; sales totals and accolades are omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Neil Diamond - Universal Music Japan biography
Sweet Caroline's documented use at sporting events, including Boston baseball games; promotional rankings and current sales totals are omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
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