Neil Diamond Shares Video Of ‘Pretty Amazing Grace (Live In Studio)’

Neil Diamond’s has shared a live in studio video rendition of his classic track “Pretty Amazing Grace,” taken from his 2008 album Home Before Dark.

Listen to the digital deluxe edition of Neil Diamond’s Home Before Dark now.

This version finds Diamond and his bandmates on acoustic guitars and organ, providing a perfect backdrop for the singer’s iconic vocal performance.

The song is featured on the new digital deluxe edition of Neil Diamond’s Home Before Dark, which is out now. Check out the stirring in-studio performance below.

Originally issued on May 5, 2008, Home Before Dark became the legendary singer-songwriter’s second album for American Recordings. On release, it went to No. 1 on North America’s Billboard 200 (earning a platinum certification) and also topped album charts in territories including the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

Home Before Dark consists of original songs composed by Neil Diamond, in addition to some remakes. It was produced by Rick Rubin and mixed by Dana Nielsen. Its orchestral parts were arranged and conducted by David Campbell, also renowned for his contributions to albums by artists as diverse as The Rolling Stones, Post Malone and Elton John. The original album was led by the aforementioned single “Pretty Amazing Grace,” while the deluxe edition features two new bonus tracks, “Without Her” and “Make You Feel My Love.”

The new edition of Home Before Dark follows on from the digital deluxe reissue of Diamond’s 2005 album 12 Songs. Arriving nearly two decades after the original album, the new version of that title delivered 15 new bonus tracks to streaming and download, some for the very first time. The new offerings include demos, early take, alternate takes, and alternate mixes of beloved Diamond tracks like “Oh Mary,” “Delirious Love,” and “Save Me a Saturday Night.”