Red, red wine

Neil Diamond · Classics [2008]

Red, red wine

Go to my head

Make me forget that I

Still need her so

Red, red wine

It's up to you

All I can do, I've done

But memories won't go

No, memories won't go

I'd have sworn

That with time

Thoughts of you

Would leave my head

I was wrong

And I find

Just one thing

Makes me forget

Red, red wine

Stay close to me

Don't let me be alone

It's tearing apart

My blue, blue heart

Red, red wine

Neil Diamond's "Red, red wine" stands as a quintessential example of his late-career pop balladry, blending lush orchestration with his signature vocal warmth. Released on the 2008 compilation "Classics," the track captures the romantic melancholy that defined Diamond's later work, drawing from the emotional depth established in his 1970s hits while embracing a more polished production style. The song reflects the enduring appeal of Diamond's ability to craft intimate narratives about love and longing, characteristic of his extensive discography and his status as a master of the soft-rock and pop genres. It serves as a testament to his continued relevance and songwriting prowess well into the new millennium.