For Neil Diamond, “Song Sung Blue” was never just another hit on the radio. When it was released in 1972, it stood out not because it tried to dazzle, but because it did exactly the opposite — it offered simplicity, honesty. And meaning in equal measure. Built on a gentle melody and plainspoken lyrics, the song captured a timeless truth: that joy and sorrow often walk hand in hand, and that music can give voice to emotions we feel but seldom articulate. This quiet honesty is one of the key reasons the song has endured for more than half a century. The same understanding — of vulnerability without…
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