This tune by Neil Diamond is quite popular, and is something you have probably heard before, but did you notice that it uses clarinet? As compared to our earlier examples, the clarinet is used quite extensively. Take a closer listen during to the verses that immediately follow chorus, looking past the catchy lyrics; you will notice that there is a prominent clarinet counter-melody. In this song, the clarinet is used to add an upbeat, bouncy feel to the music; more comparable to the way it is used in Jazz or Dixieland music. Dixieland music.
