Neil Diamond is dishing details to ET about his highly anticipated upcoming concert special which highlights his steps from life in Brooklyn to playing to a packed house at New York City's Madison Square Garden.

"It's been quite a journey," Diamond tells ET. "It's been over 40 years, and I've been everywhere you could imagine, and I've played for all kinds of people. There's nothing quite like coming home and playing to your neighbors."

The singer/songwriter will take part in a new concert special featuring highlights from his electrifying performances during his four-night run at Madison Square Garden.

The special includes performances from Diamond of his classic hits "America," "Cracklin' Rosie," "I Am…I said," "Cherry, Cherry," and "Sweet Caroline." The broadcast celebrates the simultaneous DVD release of his Madison Square Garden show in New York.

Neil Diamond's "Hot August Night: NYC" airs Friday, August 14 on CBS.

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