The origin of Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand’s 1978 hit song “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” is just as remarkable. It was originally meant to be the theme song for the 1977 television program “All That Glitters,” but an unexpected setback led to a change in its intended use.
Due to an abrupt shift in the general concept of “All That Glitters,” it was reported that Diamond’s original composition was not in line with the producers’ new vision.
Diamond, who never wastes excellent music, turned the little tune into a full-length song that explored the emotional agony of a waning romance. He and Streisand captured the sadness and yearning of lost closeness in their individual recordings. The true magic occurred when creative radio DJs combined these solo performances into an improvised duet, resulting in an unanticipated hit that went viral and won over everyone’s hearts.
Even if “All That Glitters” didn’t make a big impression on the entertainment industry, “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers”‘s unexpected voyage is remembered as a timeless duet. This strange but uplifting tale demonstrates how a shift in strategy can result in the creation of a timeless masterpiece that endures for many generations.
