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I Am I Said (Neil Diamond) - Song Tutorial Masterclass

May 09, 2025

This 1971 classic by Neil Diamond peaked at #4 on both the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and the UK Singles Chart across the Atlantic.  It became Neil's favorite ever song that he penned, and was more often than not his concert finale before encores.  I had the pleasure of seeing him perform it once in 2001, and it was a magical experience.  Very shortly afterward, I started working on it myself so it could be a staple of my own live performances.  I love playing this tune, and it's yet another great example of the powerful and effective Syncopated (Heartbeat) Feel at work.

Enjoy the masterclass of this song, and check out Neil's iconic master recording below. 

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