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About Sweet Caroline
"Sweet Caroline" is a song written and performed by American recording artist Neil Diamond and released in May 1969 as a single with the title "Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)". It was arranged by Charles Calello, and recorded at American Sound Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. The song reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week ending August 16, 1969, and was certified gold by the RIAA on August 18, 1969, for sales of one million singles. "Sweet Caroline" was also the first of fifty-eight entries on the US Easy Listening chart, peaking at #3. In the autumn of 1969, Diamond performed "Sweet Caroline" on several television shows. It later reached No. 8 on the UK singles chart in 1971. In a 2007 interview, Diamond stated the inspiration for his song was John F. Kennedy's daughter, Caroline, who was eleven years old at the time it was released. Diamond sang the song to her at her 50th birthday celebration in 2007. On December 21, 2011, in an interview on CBS's The Early Show, Diamond said that a magazine cover photo of Caroline Kennedy as a young child on a horse with her parents created an image in his mind, and the rest of the song came together about five years after seeing the picture. However, in 2014 Diamond said the song was about his then-wife Marcia, but he needed a three-syllable name to fit the melody. The song has proven to be enduringly popular and, as of November 2014, has sold over two million digital downloads in the United States. In 2019, "Sweet Caroline" was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".more »
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Where it began, I can't begin to knowingBut then I know it's growing strongWas in the springAnd spring became the summerWho'd have believed you'd come alongHands, touching handsReaching out, touching me, touching youSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodI'd be inclinedTo believe they never wouldBut now ILook at the night and it don't seem so lonelyWe filled it up with only twoAnd when I hurtHurting runs off my shouldersHow can I hurt when I'm holding youOne, touching oneReaching out, touching me, touching youSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodI'd be inclinedTo believe they never wouldOh no, noSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodSweet CarolineI believe they never couldSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so good
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Neil Diamond
Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter with a career spanning over five decades from the 1960s until the present. As of 2001, Diamond had sold over 115 million records worldwide including 48 million in the United States alone. He is considered to be the third most successful adult contemporary artist ever on the Billboard chart behind Barbra Streisand and Elton John. His songs have been covered internationally by many performers from various musical genres. more »
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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." |
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. |
Neil Diamond's Performance"Sweet Caroline" is one of Neil Diamond's most frequently performed songs during his concert tours around the world. |
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. |
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. |
Recurrent RevenueDue to its successful use in the media, concerts, and sports events, "Sweet Caroline" continues to generate substantial annual revenue. |
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. |
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. |
Universal AppealThe song is frequently covered by other artists and bands, demonstrating its appeal across different genres and generations. |
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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