Boy, does Neil Diamond know how to open a show with a bang! Here’s a clip of him kicking off his 1972 Australian concert with the classic “Soolaimon.” Do you have any favorite memories from Neil Diamond’s concerts? | Neil Diamond

Soolaimon is one of the most unique and experimental tracks in Neil Diamond's discography. It was a key part of his 1970 album Tap Root Manuscript, a project where Diamond explored Pop Rock blended with elements of World Music and African sounds. The song opens with an instrumental, tribal, and ritualistic introduction before transitioning into Diamond's more familiar Folk Rock melody. The lyrics primarily consist of phonetic sound phrases and non-specific words ("Soolaimon," "Solomon," "Kala ka