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Hello Again (Neil Diamond song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Hello Again'" is a song written by Neil Diamond and Alan Lindgren that appeared in the 1980 movie 'The Jazz Singer' and was performed by Diamond on the soundtrack album to the film. It was also released as a single and reached #6 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and No. 3 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. 'Billboard' also ranked as the 70th top pop single for 1981. In the UK, the song peaked at #51.
Background
"Hello Again" was described by Neil Diamond biographer Laura Jackson as a "slow tender ballad." Allmusic critic Johnny Loftus considers it Diamond's "signature late-career ballad." Author T. Mike Childs rated it as a "terrific" ballad. Movie reviewer Joe Peacock described "Hello Again" as being "keenly affecting to the emotions." 'Billboard Magazine' critic Vicki Pipkin claims that Diamond's performance of the song in 'The Jazz Singer' is "poignant." 'Pittsburgh Press' music editor Carl Apone claimed that Diamond was at his best in 'The Jazz Singer' in the songs "Hello Again" and "Love on the Rocks."
Charts
Cover versions
*It has been covered by several artists and orchestras, including Celtic Thunder, Donny Osmond, Regine Velasquez and Steve Cherelle.
Popular culture
* This song was featured in 'Saving Silverman'.
* In 2010, this song was featured in a VB commercial.
References
Category:1980 songs
Category:1981 singles
Category:Neil Diamond songs
Category:Songs written by Neil Diamond
Category:Song recordings produced by Bob Gaudio
Category:Capitol Records singles
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