No one does the genre better: Introspection, slow sentiment and a short-versed narrative punctuated with heartfelt refrains. As is sometimes said, he's the soundtrack of many people's lives.
Congratulations should go to the Mission Estate team and promoters. The securing of this act for next year's concert is quite the coup. They've secured an intergenerational performer with an appeal that's sure to pack the paddock come March 17.
The Greenmeadows venue now boasts two marquee billings in as many consecutive years.
That's a nice hustle, given the event weathered some lean years between 2014 and this year's Dixie Chicks act. The once-fading lustre is again shining.
My one regret is that Barbra Streisand won't be at Diamond's side to perform the pair's ageless duet You Don't Bring Me Flowers.
Still, we're in for some veritable foot tappers from a consummate showman. Here's to a superb St Patrick's Day that'll boast a beautiful noise and much red, red wine among the vines.
