Sweet Caroline
Neil Diamond
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Where it began, I can't begin to knowing But then I know it's growing strong Was in the spring Then spring became the summer Who'd have believed you'd come along Hands, touching hands Reaching out, touching me, touching you Sweet Caroline Good times never seemed so good I'd be inclined To believe they never would But now I Look at the night and it don't seem so lonely We filled it up with only two And when I hurt Hurting runs off my shoulders How can I hurt when I'm holding you One, touching one Reaching out, touching me, touching you Sweet Caroline Good times never seemed so good I'd be inclined To believe they never would Oh no, no Sweet Caroline Good times never seemed so good Sweet Caroline I believe they never could Sweet Caroline
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Written by: Neil Diamond
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10 facts about this song
Song History"Sweet Caroline" was released in 1969 as a single and later included on Neil Diamond's album "Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show."
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Song InspirationNeil Diamond originally cited his then-wife, Marcia, as the inspiration for "Sweet Caroline." However, years later, he admitted it was inspired by Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of JFK, after seeing her in a magazine when she was a little girl.
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Neil Diamond's Performance"Sweet Caroline" is one of Neil Diamond's most frequently performed songs during his concert tours around the world.
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Commercial SuccessThe song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1969. It also went platinum for sales over one million copies in the United States.
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Cultural Impact"Sweet Caroline" is commonly considered an anthem for the Boston Red Sox, and is frequently played at their home games in Fenway Park. This tradition started in 1998.
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Recurrent RevenueDue to its successful use in the media, concerts, and sports events, "Sweet Caroline" continues to generate substantial annual revenue.
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Altogether PerformancesIn recent years, Neil Diamond performed "Sweet Caroline" live via satellite during the "Stand Up to Cancer" charity telethon. It became a sing-along event with more than $80 million raised for cancer research.
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Chart ResurgenceThough originally released in 1969, "Sweet Caroline" re-entered the UK music charts in 1995 and then again in 2020, ranking at #83, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Universal AppealThe song is frequently covered by other artists and bands, demonstrating its appeal across different genres and generations.
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Honoring Healthcare WorkersIn 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Neil Diamond changed the lyrics of "Sweet Caroline" and dedicated it to healthcare workers across the world.
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