Los Angeles – June 22, 2018 – On August 17, Capitol/UMe will celebrate one of the century’s most electrifying live albums, with the release of Neil Diamond’s Hot August Night Ill, a live concert DVD/CD Blu-Ray multi-disc set. Hot August Night Ill chronicles Diamond’s triumphant return to the legendary Greek Theatre in Los Angeles in August 2012.The magical evening was Diamond’s 40th anniversary celebration of the original multiplatinum-selling Hot August Night collection that was recorded at the very same venue in 1972.
 
Diamond’s noted concert performance and onstage musical prowess is in full evidence on Hot August Night Ill, which features 33 songs including 31 greatest hits. Clocking in at over 2 hours and 20 minutes in length, Hot August Night Ill will be released in multiple audio/video configurations, including 2CD, 2CD + 1DVD, and 2CD + 1Blu-ray, as well as digital and download options. The multidisc set’s accompanying video content contains rare behind-the scenes footage with both the band and the crew, showcasing the undeniably palpable energy surrounding Diamond’s return to this most historic venue.
 
SETLIST:
 
01. Overture - Soolaimon
02. Soolaimon
03. Beautiful Noise
04. Forever In Blue Jeans
05. Love On The Rocks
06. Hello Again
07. September Morn
08. Play Me
09. Shilo
10. Red, Red Wine
11. You Got To Me
12. Girl You’ll Be A Woman Soon
13. Thank The Lord For The Night Time
14. Cherry, Cherry
15. Kentucky Woman
16. Solitary Man
17. Glory Road
18. Chelsea Morning
19. I’m A Believer
20. Happy Birthday Rose
21. Cracklin’ Rosie
22. And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind
23. Pretty Amazing Grace
24. We
25. Stones
26. You Don’t Bring Me Flowers
27. Holly Holy
28. Morningside
29. Crunchy Granola Suite
30. Sweet Caroline
31. Sweet Caroline - Reprise
32. I Am... I Said
33. I Am... I Said - Walk Off - Instrumental
34. America
35. Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show
36. I’ve Been This Way Before
37. Walk Off/Credits
38. Band Bows
39. Audience Exit - Instrumental
40. Behind The Scenes Feature