» Frankly Neil

» Profile

Robert Leslie is first and foremost a vocalist of extraordinary talent and range and is a huge fan of both Neil Diamond and the music of Frank Sinatra.

With an uncanny sense of timing, Robert re-creates the style of Sinatra with a mixture of his own vocals and his impersonation of "Old Blue Eyes".

Reluctant to "follow the trend" Robert includes many of Sinatra's songs that are not considered mainstream. Tracks from movies and broadway shows that were either originally performed by Sinatra himself or one of his peers, get the treatment. There is certainly a "big band" feel to the show, with many tracks arranged as the originals, so familiar to die hard Sinatra fans.

To complete the package, as the name Frankly Neil may suggest, is Robert's internationally renowned Neil Diamond Tribute show, Forever In Blue Jeans. Depicting Neil Diamond as he is today, the show is based around his 2002 world tour, in both material and style. Including with all the hits are more than a sprinkling of Album tracks. The show takes the audience on a journey through Diamond's life, music and concerts from the opening chords of America to the thundering finale of Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show / Soolaimon.

Robert have even perfected two different American accents for each half of the show, which have led some audience members being convinced that he is actually an American.

With a PA up to 6k, DMX controlled lighting, stage props (including two giant American Flags), along with lighting and sound engineer, the show is fully self contained and needs no further introduction. Robert's wife Debbie will also guest as Doris Day for the Sinatra set and Barbra Streisand for the Diamond set, subject to availability.

» Song Lists

• Frankly Neil Set:
• Fly Me To The Moon
• Chicago
• I've Got You Under My Skin
• High Hopes
• Let Me Try Again
• Almost Like Being In Love
• Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
• They Can't Take That Away
• The Lady Is A Tramp
• Witchcraft
• That Old Black Magic
• My Way
• New York, New York
• All The Way
• The Summer Wind
• Love & Marriage
• Strangers In The Night
• Loves Been Good To Me
• More
• Come Fly With Me
• Mack The Knife
• You Make Me Feel So Young
• Neil Diamond Set:
• America
• Cracklin Rosie
• Hello Again
• Love On The Rocks
• Solitary Man
• Desiree
• Cherry Cherry
• Red Red Wine
• I'm A Believer
• Forever In Blue Jeans
• Beautiful Noise
• Shilo
• Play Me
• Holly Holy
• September Morn
• Brooklyn Roads
• Mr Bojangles
• Brother Love
• Song Sung Blue
• Soolaimon
• Sweet Caroline
• Hava Nagila
• I Am I Said

» Previous Venues and Clients

• Pennyhill Park
• Brain Tumour UK
• The Chorbar, Albufiera
• Broadstone Golf Club
• The Montgreenan Hotel
• Paraiso Hotel, Albufiera
• Newbury & Crookham Golf Club

» Testimonials

"I have worked with musicians all my life and you capture the style of Sinatra perfectly, your inflections, timing and phrasing are spot on."
- Jenny Oriole, Birmingham

"I just finished a couple of your CDs with more to go and I just love them. You have Neil nailed in his late 70's early 80's raspy voice where he started "talking" rather than singing his words. You did an excellent job and you have managed a relaxed 80's Neil better than most."
- Arlene Marchesani, former Co-Host of The Neil Diamond Show WNJC, 1360 AM Philadelphia/Atlantic City

"As Rob took to the stage to the music from JLS, in a black sparkly shirt that perfectly set off the 2002 tour look, he introduced himself and then asked if I was in the audience, explaining that we went back quite a way - but that was another story! LOL I gave him a wave and was pleased it was quite dark in there as I could feel myself turning an attractive shade of beetroot! Rob treated us all to many of Neil's hits from Solitary Man to ballads like Play Me and LOTR. Pretty soon we were all up dancing to I'm a believer and Sweet Caroline was "so good, so good, so good" with everyone in party mode singing and dancing along. Ahhhh it was great to hear some live Neil music again. Rob has a powerful voice and really did the songs justice. Towards the end we enjoyed a rousing Soolaimon and Brother Love before he was persuaded to return for an encore - an unexpected Havah Nagila which was a complete riot as we all attempted to dance along arm in arm. There was one final treat in store as he finished with I Am I Said and we all remained on the dance floor to listen and then it really was all "Done Too Soon". Thanks Rob for a really brilliant night out."
- Pip Blick, Neil Diamond Fan

"Robert was absolutely great! I thought he was thoroughly professional, did an excellent job and I've had lots of positive comments about his act. I think the guests were really up for a good night but Robert made sure they had one. People were up and dancing and really getting into it. We even had a request for an encore track. The evening couldn't have gone any better."
- Niki Uden

"On Saturday night, Neil Diamond AKA Forever In Blue Jeans performed a 90 minute set in our loft apartment. Robert positioned at one end of the room MADE my wife's 30th Birthday, which will never be forgotten by us or the thirty guests. Robert greeted all our guests in costume with his remarkable American accent, before the lights went up and the show began. With a fantastic opening number the whole place was rocking within a few minutes. If you ever plan to have an ND night make sure it's with Forever In Blue Jeans as it was, simply put, "sensational". Many, many thanks, Robert for putting on a fantastic night."
- John & Kate Grimshaw, Bolton, Lancs

» Additional Information

2 x 45 Minute Performances With Encores.
Fully Self Contained With Sound Engineer, PA And Lighting.
Venue Permitting Full DMX Light Show Plus Stage Props.

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