Serenade (Neil Diamond album)

Serenade
File:Serenade album cover.jpg
Studio album by Neil Diamond
Released	1974
Recorded	1974
Genre	Rock
Length	32:45
Label	Columbia
Producer	Tom Catalano
Neil Diamond chronology
His 12 Greatest Hits (1974)His 12 Greatest Hits1974 Serenade (1974) Beautiful Noise (1976)Beautiful Noise1976

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Rolling Stone	(unfavorable)
Allmusic

Neil Diamond's second album for Columbia Records, and his ninth studio album Serenade, was released in 1974. Three singles were lifted from the album: "Longfellow Serenade" (#5), "I've Been This Way Before" (#34) and "The Last Picasso". The album was also issued as a quadraphonic LP with some songs as alternate takes.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Neil Diamond.

Side one No. Title Length 1. "I've Been This Way Before"   3:45 2. "Rosemary's Wine"   2:41 3. "Lady Magdelene"   6:58 4. "The Last Picasso"   4:24

Side two No. Title Length 1. "Longfellow Serenade"   4:24 2. "Yes I Will"   3:50 3. "Reggae Strut"   3:47 4. "The Gift of Song"   2:22

Personnel

• Neil Diamond - vocals
• Richard Bennett - guitar
• Emory Gordy, Jr. - bass guitar
• Alan Lindgren, David Paich - keyboards
• Dennis St. John - drums
• Jimmie Haskell - arranger, conductor

Chart positions

Year	Chart	Position
1974	Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart	1
1975

Preceded by Quatro by Suzi Quatro

Australian Kent Music Report number-one album December 2, 1974 - January 19, 1975

Succeeded by Elton John's Greatest Hits by Elton John