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Neil Diamond to perform in the Radio Theatre for Radio 2
Neil Diamond is recording a very special live session for 91Èȱ¬ÌýRadio 2 when he takes to the stage of the 91Èȱ¬ Radio Theatre with his band on Wednesday 14 May 2008.
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Neil – the singer and song-writer responsible for such pop classics as Sweet Caroline; Cracklin' Rosie; I'm A Believer; Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon; and You Don't Bring Me Flowers – releases his 29th studio album 91Èȱ¬ Before Dark on Monday 12 May.
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91Èȱ¬ Before Dark reunites Neil with Rick Rubin, the legendary record producer with whom he collaborated on 12 Songs. This 2005 album went in at number five in the UK charts and was the singer's highest-charting debut to date.
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Radio 2 is giving away 75 pairs of tickets to see Neil Diamond in the Radio Theatre, one month before his live dates at London's O2 Arena and the Glastonbury Festival.
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For details of how to apply for tickets, tune in to Radio 2 at 10.00am on Thursday 17 April or visit bbc.co.uk/radio2.
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Radio 2's Head of Programmes Lewis Carnie said: "It will be fantastic to see a performer like Neil Diamond showcase new material and well-loved gems in such an intimate venue. This will be a real treat for his many fans."
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The concert will broadcast on Radio 2 at 7.00pm on Saturday 17 May and will be available to listen again at bbc.co.uk/radio2 for up to seven days after transmission.
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Notes to Editors
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Simon Mayo will announce the start of the ticket giveway at 10.00am on Thursday 17 April (presenting Radio 2's Ken Bruce Show, 9.30am-12noon).
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Entry is by phone only – 08700 100 200 – and the lines will close at 12noon on Wednesday 23 April.
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All tickets are free and will be allocated at random.
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Calls from a BT landline cost up to 8p per minute (mobile and other providers' costs may vary).
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