This is truly one of the best Diamond albums he recorded.It just goes down so easy.The songs are beautifully crafted with lovely cord changes.In my opinion Columbia could have picked at least 5 or 6 singles from this collection.If you want a feel good,relaxing album then I give this record the highest recommendation.

There are some splendidly thoughtout pieces here. The title track, Love Burns, Be Mine Tonight and Save Me are among the best of the second part of Neil's career. He is a much better poet than he is generally given credit for. There are gems in all of his albums, these are among his quality efforts.

Neil Diamond is a performer of extraordinary caliber. He does not disappoint on this collection, either. As other reviewers have noted, this is very spiritually uplifting and it just plain SOUNDS good. It is great!

"Be Mine Tonight" is a fun, catchy song that is sure to delight most ears. "Guitar Heaven" and "Save Me" are more pieces of evidence that Neil Diamond is a gifted performer who has genuine respect for his work. He is not the stereotypical burn out rocker who becomes a chart statistic. Neil Diamond, on the other hand, is a very cerebral, very serious and very dedicated performer and it is just this purist approach that makes his music so darn good.

Coming off "The Jazz Singer" movie and soundtrack on a high note, comes Neil Diamond's Autumn 1981 release "On The Way To The Sky". It is here where you'll find the major AOR/pop hit "Yesterday's Songs" and the major-minor hits "Be Mine Tonight" and the title track. "Right By You" should have been a major AOR/pop hit in it's own right, with its mellow, infectious bluesy rhythms. "OTWTTS" features rockin', semi-up-tempo numbers as well, in the uniquely titled "Fear Of The Marketplace" and in the melancholicly titled "Rainy Day Song", which will give you a quick pick me up on a cloudy day. "Guitar Heaven" will literally and figuratively have you floating on Cloud Nine upon the first listen! Tom Hensley's and Alan Lindgren's orchestral arrangements and talents are really extraordinary and tastefully done in the compositions "Only You" and "Save Me", among other selections featured on this CD. "The Drifter" and "Love Burns" are fine tracks as well. With all these brilliantly arranged cuts to choose from, and with the never-ending listening pleasure "On The Way To The Sky" is sure to bring you, and at around ..., is cheaper than most round-trip airline tickets. Buckle up, and have a pleasant flight!

His first album after "The Jazz Singer" is nothing to brag about but it's still a listenable album highlighted by the radio-friendly "Yesterday's Songs". It's not essential but it's worth consideration if you're a die hard fan or just like soft rock.
A nice album to pass the time away with.