Tap Root Manuscript

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Tap Root Manuscript
Tap Root Manuscript cover
Studio album by Neil Diamond
Released 1970
Genre Rock
Length 35:35
Label Uni Records (MCA Records)
Professional reviews
Neil Diamond chronology
Shilo
(1970)
Tap Root Manuscript
(1970)
Do It!
(1970)


Tap Root Manuscript is an album by Neil Diamond, released in 1970. It was one of the most experimental albums Diamond ever recorded, featuring prominent African sounds and instruments. The album ended up being a commercial success, with a string of top forty hits. All of the songs on this album except for the track "He Ain't Heavy...He's My Brother" were written by Diamond.

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  1. Cracklin' Rosie (3:00)
  2. Free Life (3:11)
  3. Cold Water Morning (2:45)
  4. He Ain't Heavy...He's My Brother (3:59)
  5. Child Song (2:10)
  6. I Am The Lion (2:07)
  7. Madrigal (1:53)
  8. Soolaimon (4:32)
  9. Missa (2:05)
  10. African Suite (4:28)
  11. Child Song (Reprise) (:20)

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