JANUARY 31, 1981 At the 39th Annual Golden Globes ceremonies held at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, "The Jazz Singer" is recognized with three nominations: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Neil Diamond) Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Lucie Arnaz) Best Original Song ("Love on the Rocks" - Music and Lyrics by Neil Diamond and Gilbert Becaud)

FEBRUARY 13, 1981 Columnist Robert Hilburn interviews Neil on "The Midnight Special."

FEBRUARY 25, 1981 "The Jazz Singer" is nominated for a grammy in the "Original Score - Motion Picture Or A Television Special" category.

APRIL 25, 1981 Capitol releases "America" and "Songs of Life" single.

SEPTEMBER 19, 1981 MCA releases "Love Songs" album.

OCTOBER 3, 1981 Paramount Pictures releases "The Jazz Singer" videocassette.

OCTOBER 29, 1981 "Rainbow" album is certified gold.

NOVEMBER 7, 1981 Columbia releases "Yesterday's Songs" and "Guitar Heaven" single.

NOVEMBER 28, 1981 Columbia releases "On The Way To The Sky" album.

DECEMBER 7, 1981 Neil goes on a brief tour of the Western United States, beginning in Tempe, Arizona. This tour marks the addition of Ron Tutt as Neil's new drummer, replacing Dennis St. John.

1982 Neil collaborates with Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer-Sager to compose "Heartlight." The inspiration for "Heartlight" came when the three collaborators, all friends, went to see the hit movie of the year, "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial."

JANUARY 12, 1982 "On The Way To The Sky" album is certified gold.

JANUARY 12, 1982 "On The Way To The Sky" album is certified platinum.

FEBRUARY 13, 1982 Columbia releases "On The Way To The Sky" and "Save Me" single.

FEBRUARY 25, 1982 Neil begins an eight-city tour in Detroit, Michigain.

APRIL 5, 1982 People Magazine publishes feature article, "Having Survived a Tumor and 'The Jazz Singer,' Neil Diamond Eases His Life Back In Shape."

MAY 11, 1982 Neil attends the funeral for entertainment producer, Neil Bogart, who died of cancer.

MAY 13, 1982 Neil begins a 10-city tour in Cincinnati, Ohio.

MAY 22, 1982 Columbia releases "Be Mine Tonight" and "Right By You" single.

MAY 29, 1982 Columbia releases "12 Greatest Hits, Vol. 2" album.

SEPTEMBER 9, 1982 Neil begins a 10-city tour in Bloomington, Indiana.

SEPTEMBER 11, 1982 Columbia releases "Heartlight" and "You Don't Know Me" single.

OCTOBER 16, 1982 Columbia releases "Heartlight" album.

OCTOBER 19, 1982 "12 Greatest Hits Volume II" album is certified gold.

NOVEMBER 22, 1982 Neil begins a eight-city tour in Hollywood, Florida.