Hal Blaine’s session notes confirm his involvement in Neil Diamond’s “Song Sung Blue,” a chart-topping success. He recalled working with Joe and Larry at Armin Steiner’s Sound Recorders in Hollywood for this particular track. Hal recognized Diamond’s significant talent, noting, “He is one of the greatest artists to come out of the Brill Building in New York.” This collaboration added another memorable song to Diamond’s impressive discography and further solidified Blaine’s status as a go-to session drummer for major artists during the era.
From the session logs
Hal Blaine on Neil Diamond’s “Song Sung Blue”
Hal Blaine played drums on Neil Diamond’s 1972 hit “Song Sung Blue.” He recorded the track with Joe and Larry at Armin Steiner’s Sound Recorders in Hollywood.
“And yet another Neil Diamond smash hit.”
— Hal Blaine
Source: Hal Blaine’s own session database, in his words.
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