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Neil Diamond attended New York University before becoming a successful singer-songwriter. He studied at NYU from 1958 to 1960, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. After graduating from NYU, Diamond began his career as a songwriter, writing songs for other artists such as The Monkees and The Drifters. In 1966, he released his first album, The Feel of Neil Diamond, which was a commercial success.