# Revisiting Odd Musical Couple Neil Diamond and Robbie Robertson’s Collab Album From 1976

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- Published: 2026-11-02T21:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T22:28:23+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/revisiting-odd-musical-couple-neil-diamond-and-robbie-robertsons-collab-album-from-1976/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Bob Dylan introduced Diamond and Robertson.
- *Beautiful Noise* reached the Top 5 in 1976.
- Diamond performed “Dry Your Eyes” at The Band’s farewell concert.

## Summary

In 1976, Neil Diamond and Robbie Robertson made *Beautiful Noise*, an unusual pairing that grew from a friendship sparked by Bob Dylan’s introduction. Robertson produced the album and aimed to shape Diamond’s songs into a story about the early 1960s, drawing on the era’s music and social changes.

Diamond wrote nearly all the songs, while Robertson contributed guitar and one co-writing credit; Garth Hudson also played keyboards on several tracks. Released in June, the album reached the Top 5 and produced the hit “If You Know What I Mean”; Robertson later produced Diamond’s live album *Love at the Greek*. Diamond also performed “Dry Your Eyes” at The Band’s farewell concert, *The Last Waltz*, in November 1976.

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