September Morn (album)
September Morn is the thirteenth studio album by the American singer Neil Diamond. Released in 1979, the album includes a disco version of the Motown song "Dancing in the Street" and a remake of "I'm a Believer".[2]
September Morn | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | December 22, 1979 | |||
Recorded | 1979 | |||
Genre | Rock, pop | |||
Length | 37:45[1] | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Producer | Bob Gaudio | |||
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The title track was an international chart hit, and became Diamond's 30th Top 40 hit in the U.S. The song peaked at number 17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, number 14 on the Cash Box Top 100,[3] and number 7 on Record World. In Canada, it peaked at number 15.[4] The song was a much bigger hit on the Adult Contemporary charts, reaching number two in the U.S. and spending two weeks at number one in Canada.[5] "September Morn'" ranks as the 90th biggest U.S. charting single of 1980.[6]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "September Morn" | Gilbert Bécaud, Neil Diamond | 3:51 |
2. | "Mama Don't Know" | Bécaud, Diamond | 3:55 |
3. | "That Kind" | Carole Bayer Sager, Diamond | 3:18 |
4. | "Jazz Time" | Diamond, Tom Hensley | 3:30 |
5. | "The Good Lord Loves You" | Richard Fagan | 4:42 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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6. | "Dancing in the Street" | Ivy Jo Hunter, Marvin Gaye, William "Mickey" Stevenson | 4:09 |
7. | "The Shelter of Your Arms" | Jerry Samuels | 4:05 |
8. | "I'm a Believer" | Diamond | 2:23 |
9. | "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" | Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio | 3:39 |
10. | "Stagger Lee" | Harold Logan, Lloyd Price | 4:10 |
Chart singles
Year | US Billboard | US Cash Box | US Record World | US AC | CAN | CAN AC | Title |
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1979-80 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 1 | "September Morn" |
1980 | 67 | 97 | 23 | – | 34 | "The Good Lord Loves You" | |
Personnel
- Neil Diamond - vocals, guitar
- Tom Hensley - piano, keyboards
- Bob Gaudio - piano
- Alan Lindgren - piano, synthesizers
- Reinie Press - bass guitar
- Doug Rhone, Richard Bennett - guitar
- Dennis St. John - drums
- King Errisson, Vince Charles - percussion
- Lou McCreary, Arthur Maebe, Dennis Smith, Graham Young, Henry Sigismonte, Jerry Hey, Lloyd Ulyate, Tommy Johnson, Vincent DeRosa, Warren Luning, Chuck Findley, Dick Hyde, Ernie Watts, Pete Christlieb, Steve Madaio - horns
- Sid Sharp - concertmaster
- Linda Press, Becky Lopez Lewis, Julia Tillman Waters, Maxine Willard Waters, Sherlie Matthews, Venetta Fields - background vocals
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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New Zealand (RMNZ)[8] | Gold | 7,500^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[9] | Gold | 100,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[10] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
References
- "Neil Diamond - September Morn ; Songs, Reviews, Credis, Awards ; AllMusic". Retrieved Feb 4, 2014.
- "Neil Diamond - September Morn CD Album". Retrieved July 5, 2011.
- Cashbox Magazine
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-11-10. Retrieved 2015-07-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-11-10. Retrieved 2015-07-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Pop Singles" Billboard December 20, 1980: TIA-10
- "Neil Diamond - September Morn (Vinyl, LP, Album)". Discogs. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
- "New Zealand album certifications – Neil Diamond – Living In The Present Future". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- "British album certifications – Neil Diamond – Living In The Present Future". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 14, 2019. Select albums in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type Living In The Present Future in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- "American album certifications – Neil Diamond – Living In The Present Future". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 14, 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.