Neil Diamond In New York State Of Mind On Upcoming CBS Special, DVD

Highlights from Neil Diamond's recent concert series at New York's famed Madison Square Garden will be featured on a prime time CBS special Friday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. on CBS.

In the 67-year-old Sweet Caroline singer's special, called Neil Diamond: Hot August Night NYC, Diamond discusses his metamorphosis from a Brooklyn boy to one of the best-selling vocalists in modern times, affectionately referred to as "The Jewish Elvis."

The CBS special will be released in tandem with a DVD with Diamond's complete show from the four-night run at the vaunted venue; a special edition is exclusively on sale at Wal-Mart, features a bonus DVD featuring interviews and clips with the 12-time Grammy nominee.