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A night of surprises at the Electric Proms

Singer Lulu sings to Neil Diamond on stage during the closing night... News Photo - Getty Images

London’s Electric Proms had promised an evening of music, but what the audience received was something far greater—a piece of history written in real time. As the stage lights shimmered across the hall, Lulu stepped forward with her unmistakable voice, carrying the crowd into a wave of nostalgia. No one could have predicted what was about to happen, until a familiar figure emerged from the wings—Neil Diamond, guitar in hand, ready to turn an ordinary performance into legend.

Lulu & Neil Diamond - The Boat That I Row (Electric Proms, 30.10.2010)

Two voices, one harmony

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When Lulu and Neil Diamond began The Boat That I Row, the hall erupted in disbelief and joy. Their voices, from two different worlds yet bound by timeless artistry, intertwined with a chemistry so natural it seemed destined. The simple melody grew into something larger than the song itself, each note charged with the weight of memory, love, and history. The duet reminded the audience that music has the power to bridge decades, genres, and hearts.

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A wave of emotion

Nei Diamond & Lulu - The Boat That I Row Electric Proms 2010 - video Dailymotion

As the chorus soared, the hall could no longer contain its emotion. Tears streamed down cheeks as cheers shook the venue, the crowd rising as one in recognition of the moment they had been gifted. For many, it was not just a song, but a return to their youth, a revival of a piece of music that had quietly faded only to be reborn as a thunderous anthem. The energy between the two icons seemed to ripple into the audience itself, binding everyone together in joy and remembrance.

When legends meet

The duet ended, but the ovation thundered on, critics and fans alike hailing the performance as a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Reviews poured in, calling it proof that true legends never truly fade—they only shine brighter when they find each other. For Lulu and Neil Diamond, it was more than collaboration; it was a celebration of music’s eternal flame. And for those who witnessed it, the Electric Proms of that night would be remembered forever as the evening when two stars aligned, and a forgotten classic became immortal.

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