All my songs are based on melody, which is retrieved from my Jewish heritage. Melody will always exist no matter what the rhythmic changes there are.
Neil DiamondThe lyrics aren't simple, either. They're extremely difficult because I'm trying to say complicated things in as few words as possible.
Neil DiamondSongwriting is different from music, although I don't deny now that it would be nice to have a little more background in music theory.
Neil Diamond