Hot August Night II is a live album by Neil Diamond. This is a follow-up to his 1972 double album Hot August Night, which is also a live album. This album is certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Critical reception
Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic writes, "Running through his biggest hits, Diamond turns in a flashy, showy performance."
Track listing
Musicians
The Neil Diamond Band Richard BennettAcoustic & Electric Guitar Alan LindgrenSynthesizer & Piano King ErrissonPercussion Reinie PressBass Tom HensleyPiano & Keyboards Doug RhoneAcoustic & Electric Guitar Vince CharlesPercussion Ron TuttDrums Background VocalsDoug Rhone, Linda Press, Ron Tutt Additional Strings ConcertmasterAssa Drori ConductorAlan Lindgren ViolinAssa Drori, Bill Hybell, Bob Sanov, Clayton Haslop, Donald Palmer, Meg Zivahi, Reg Hill, Shari Zippert ViolaLenny Sachs, Margo MacLaine CelloTony Cooke, Ray Kelley BassMickey Nadel
Production Producer – Val Garay Mastered by Stephen Marcussen Recording Engineers – Allen Sides, Val Garay Arranged by Alan Lindgren Art Direction and Design – David Kirschner Additional Design – Jan Weinberg, Beverly Lazor-Bahr Mixed by Val Garay Assistant Engineers – Bob Levy, Bob Loftus Photography by Harrison Funk Album Production Coordinator – Sam Cole Production Assistants – Ned Brown, Barry Cardinael, Larry Williams, Alison Zanetos
Concert production staff Concert Production ProducerPatrick Stansfield Tour ManagerJerry Murphey Stage Manager & Technical DirectorDoug Pope Lighting DirectorMarilyn Lowey
Track information and credits adapted from the album's liner notes.
Charts Chart (1988) Peakposition
Certifications
References