Robert Larrabee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJfeQrNryv0

Time to Be Kind: The Neil Diamond Moment April 23rd, 2026. Robert Larrabee was in the studio recording "Time to Be Kind," searching for the right vocal approach. The lush strings, solid 84 BPM tempo, electric guitar, horns, and dynamic arrangement were all in place—but something wasn't clicking. Then it happened. As the music filled the studio, Robert started singing in the style of Neil Diamond. It wasn't forced. It wasn't planned. It was pure instinct meeting perfect fit. His low baritone voicing aligned perfectly with Neil Diamond's cadence and registry. The adult contemporary, folk-rock arrangement with its 80's feel was made for this approach. In that moment, Robert could see Neil Diamond performing this very song. The outcome? Pure gold. "Time to Be Kind" is now the Neil Diamond song he never recorded—but it's also an all-original Robert Larrabee tune. It honors the influence of a master while standing completely on its own as authentic, original artistry. The timing runs deeper than just vocal style. Neil Diamond's legacy has been experiencing a cultural renaissance, particularly with the recent release of "Song Sung Blue"—a film celebrating the intersection of tribute artistry and original creation. Robert's journey mirrors this narrative perfectly. For nearly 40 years, he's lived at the intersection of two worlds: as a tribute performer commanding standing ovations with "An Evening With The Legends," and as an original artist with Nashville-recorded albums and award-winning film work. "Time to Be Kind" is where these worlds converge—an original song that carries the emotional weight and vocal sophistication of a master storyteller who understood that music's power lies in its ability to touch the human heart.