Just watched Neil Diamond at Glastonbury and it was a welcome return to form after several years doing the glitter and glamour stuff. You know he did well because he was obviously enjoying it as much as the crowd were. What a difference a new producer has made. (the same as for Johnny Cash's albums)

John Brown, Wellingborough, Northants

Good Grief...this belies belief what you have reported.
I strongly disagree with your comments and I witnessed again an artist on stage that is authentic and true to his craft and did move the crowd to join in with him from the beginning of his set until the last note sang. Unfair critique.

Jacqueline, Honiton, Devon, England

I was at Glastonbury as a long time Neil Diamond fan. I was at the Pyramid Stage, first in "The Pit" and then in the main crowd, wre you?Try to enjoy life a little more, thousands of people enjoyed Neil Diamond, fact!

Ian Graham, Carshalton Beeches, England

What are you talking about! - Neil Diamond was excellent giving everyone a chance to hear old and new songs. Just goes to show what a professional he is - he managed to keep everything going when the mic went off for a while.

Sue Taylor, Taunton, england

Your opinion of Diamond's performance contradicts the footage I've watched. And how strange that tracks from an album which recently reached number one in the UK "skidded like teflon" over the crowd. Were you at the same concert?

Sarah Todd, istanbul, Turkey

Mr. Coates, I would really like to see YOU at 67 yrs old to stand up in front of 70,000 people,and try to entertain them,I think Neil Diamond's set was superb,from old to young he had everybody swaying and clapping- 67yrs old not bad is it!!

robert scarrott, swindon, wilts

To be honest, it is all immaterial.........the first and foremost thing noticeable was the happiness which shone from Neil's face throughout his performance. He so obviously enjoyed being up there performing for the Glastonbury crowd, so I dont think he will be particularly bothered what you say!

Jan Edgar, Workington, UK

Neil Diamond was, and is a fantastic performer. He gave a masterclass at Glastonbury.I have no idea what you were watching but it was not Neil. I have been with him for 38 years and he has just got better. The 10 shows I attended this tour were the best ever. The man is pure class..

Christine Parkman, Brixham, Devon

Er Hello!?!

I can't believe you were watching the same concert and I don't even like Neil Diamond.

Mike S, London,

You weren't watching the same performance, Neil Diamond was magnificent. The audience looked to be having a fantastic time! Certainly one of the best performance I have seen at Glastonbury this year.

Maureen, Leicester, UK

Neil Diamond and his band gave a superb and professional performance and every note in tune, the audience appeared to enjoy every song he sang and they were still applauding when he
sang the last note off stage!
I wish I could say the same about Amy,whose vocal was often off key,love the record!

Roy C.Smith, Golspie, Scotland

I thought Neil Diamond was fantastic! He shone out as a true star and was so cool. I have just started listening to his music, due to his new album, and loved watching him at Glastonbury. I danced through his whole set! Don't know what you are talking about when you say he failed to convince!!!!

Nicole Sowrey-Lewin, London,

I wasn't there and only saw it on TV but what I saw was a terrific performer and an ecstatic audience. I enjoyed every mintue of it and I'm no way a pop fan.

You must have been asleep or somewhere else not to realise this was a great performance.

Shirley, Loughborough, UK

Saw Diamond at the O2 a few days ago - he was amazing. By chance, saw him on BBC2 at Glastonbury yesterday and thought he was still amazing. As me wife pointed out - he gave it 100%, yet still didn't even sweat (not bad when you're nearly 70). Was Sam Coates asleep?

David Wallin, Westgate-on-Sea, England

I also wonder whether I was watching the same performance. He was excellent and the crowd clearly enjoyed his performance. I agree about the Home Before Dark tracks. Clearly his old numbers are much more familiar than the new. But the new stuff does grow on you.

alan jones, wexford, ireland

even though hiroshima took place iraq was attacked and it still goes on, and between and beside it all these horrible daily news. and armament goes on well in unimaginable dimensions, in spite of Cohen &co, singing elegiac and dressed very elegant, staying far from the scenes. sincerely hmm

Helga Marie Mali, Laberweinting, Germany

Dont agree with your Diamond assessment. Not sure we were watching the same artist !!!! he did have a sound glitch but got back superbly. The performance I watched DID show the crowd having a wonderful time - they obviously enjoyed him lots. Your calculation of applause is way off the mark !

susan samios, London,