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  • Jan 22, 1979
    With Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius' country cover of "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" in circulation, composer Neil Diamond appears on the cover of People magazine
    Mar 12, 1979
    "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" songwriter Neil Diamond enters Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles with back pain. Doctors discover a tumor on his spine
    Mar 17, 1979
    "Sunflower" songwriter Neil Diamond undergoes a nine-hour surgery at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to have a tumor removed from his back
    Nov 4, 1979
    "The Last Waltz" premieres in New York. The film, documenting The Band's final concert, includes performances by Emmylou Harris, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Ringo Starr and Pops Staples
    Mar 7, 1980
    The Eagles play the Forum in Los Angeles. The show is attended by Neil Diamond
    Feb 13, 1981
    The Bellamy Brothers sing "Do You Love As Good As You Look" and "If I Said You Have A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me" on "The Midnight Special." Also appearing: Neil Diamond and Rick Nelson, who sings "Believe What You Say"
    Dec 7, 1981
    Former Elvis Presley drummer Ronnie Tutt makes his debut as a member of Neil Diamond's band during a concert in Tempe, Arizona
    Apr 15, 1984
    The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts Neil Diamond, who authored the Glen Campbell hit "Sunflower," during a ceremony in New York. Also inducted: Richard Adler, Al Hoffman, Henry Mancini and George David Weiss
    Jul 26, 1984
    Tammy Wynette sings "Stand By Your Man" on the ABC special "The Olympic Gala," hosted by Jane Fonda and Richard Wagner. Also appearing: Olivia Newton-John, Neil Diamond, The Beach Boys, Lalo Schifrin and Andy Williams
    Mar 23, 1985
    Akeeba "Kieve" Diamond dies in California. His son, pop singer/songwriter Neil Diamond, wrote Glen Campbell's "Sunflower"

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