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It wasn't long before Neil was getting recognition in the music industry. He had a new approach to writing that was working for him. One of his first successful hits, 'Cherry Cherry' landed in the top ten on the Billboard charts and became a huge radio hit. Neil got another big break when the manager of the Monkees heard a song Neil was going to record for his next album. Neil agreed to let the Monkees record 'I'm A Believer' and it parked itself at the top of the Billboard charts for the next seven weeks.

In 1966, Neil founded his own production company and headed off on his first national tour the following year with Dick Clark's group. He got a lot of notoriety from the tour and gained a lot of experience. However, his greatest accomplishment was found in the two songs he had written while on the road, which were titled 'Kentucky Woman' and 'Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon'. Once released these songs propelled Neil Diamond's status. After a dispute over the song 'Shilo', he was forced to change labels. The song was eventually released and has become a favorite of fans worldwide. It reached the top 20's on the Billboard charts and is still a favorite of fans today.