The last picture I posted was taken slightly before Neil's MySpace Secret Show in NYC last night. Here's some more officially-released photos from inside and out, and a review posted on the Neil Diamond Homepage.com Blog...

Tonight's show rocked!! The setlist was comprised of seven songs (see below) and both Neil and the crowd were rocking!

Neil was introduced by Paul Colby, a former owner of the Bitter End. For the show Neil wore black slacks, shirt and a brown leather jacket. Neil played guitar the entire show. Tonight's band was composed of Alan, Doug, Reine, Smokey Hormel and Matt Sweeny.

This was truly a memorable day for our man on the streets and for the other fans who were able to attend this once in a lifetime show. I am sure that all those who attended are truly grateful to Neil for giving them this special evening. All patrons received a numbered Home By Dark/Bitter End poster at the end of the show. Our man on the street received number 296 out of 300.

Final setlist for the show was as follows:

Solitary Man
Don't Go There
Home Before Dark
Pretty Amazing Grace
Kentucky Woman
Cherry, Cherry
Sweet Caroline

Footage from the show will be streaming on MySpace next week, but in the meantime check out the rest of the photos and YouTube videos from the show below.....

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Neil Diamond is currently in the West Village in NYC at the Bitter End. He's about to play his MySpace Secret Show at one of the clubs where he got his start. Makeliketova took the above picture on her iPhone (May 7, 2008). Video of Neil performing "Solitary Man" at the same club 41 years ago, below...

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...at the Bitter End! Strange, but true....

Legendary singer, songwriter and performer Neil Diamond (http://www.myspace.com/neildiamond) will perform at a special free MySpace Secret Show, Wednesday, May 7th at New York City's The Bitter End exclusively for the MySpace community. For more information about this show visit the official MySpace Secret Shows profile at http://myspace.com/secretshows.

Neil Diamond's new Rick Rubin-produced album Home Before Dark is out now (and streaming at Spinner).

Neil Diamond is also playing three nights at Madison Square Garden (a venue just slightly bigger than the Bitter End).

P.S. That Bitter End show is tomorrow!