Sweet Caroline
Neil Diamond Lyrics
Where it began, I can't begin to knowing
But then I know it's growing strong
Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along
Hands, touching hands
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
Sweet Caroline
I've been 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 holding you
One, touching one
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been 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
Good times never seemed so good
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Written by: Neil Diamond
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"Sweet Caroline" is a pop song written and performed by Neil Diamond and officially released on September 16, 1969, as a single. There are three distinct mixes of this song. The original mono 45 mix had a loud orchestra and glockenspiel compared to the stereo version on the Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show LP. The third version was a remix found only on the initial CD release of Neil Diamond's "His 12 Greatest Hits". This version has the orchestra mixed down very noticeably and has the background vocals mixed up. Read Full Bio"Sweet Caroline" is a pop song written and performed by Neil Diamond and officially released on September 16, 1969, as a single. There are three distinct mixes of this song. The original mono 45 mix had a loud orchestra and glockenspiel compared to the stereo version on the Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show LP. The third version was a remix found only on the initial CD release of Neil Diamond's "His 12 Greatest Hits". This version has the orchestra mixed down very noticeably and has the background vocals mixed up. It has a longer fade as well. The song reached #4 on the Billboard chart and eventually went platinum for sales of one million singles.
In the fall of 1969, Diamond performed "Sweet Caroline" on several television shows. It later reached #8 on the UK singles chart in 1971. In a 2007 interview, Diamond revealed the inspiration for "Sweet Caroline" was President John F. Kennedy's daughter, Caroline Kennedy, who was eleven years old at the time. Diamond sang the song to her at her 50th birthday celebration in 2007.
Since 1997, this song has become the "theme" of the Boston Red Sox, so much so that in the wake of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, the New York Yankees (Boston's hated rivals) played the song on their first home game after the bombings, while other city marathons held in 2013, such as the Hamburg and Stockholm Marathons, played the song in honor of Boston. Since 2002, the Red Sox have consistently played the song in the middle of the eighth inning. Boston's Minor League affiliates do the same, and many other sports teams play the song, too.
In the fall of 1969, Diamond performed "Sweet Caroline" on several television shows. It later reached #8 on the UK singles chart in 1971. In a 2007 interview, Diamond revealed the inspiration for "Sweet Caroline" was President John F. Kennedy's daughter, Caroline Kennedy, who was eleven years old at the time. Diamond sang the song to her at her 50th birthday celebration in 2007.
Since 1997, this song has become the "theme" of the Boston Red Sox, so much so that in the wake of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, the New York Yankees (Boston's hated rivals) played the song on their first home game after the bombings, while other city marathons held in 2013, such as the Hamburg and Stockholm Marathons, played the song in honor of Boston. Since 2002, the Red Sox have consistently played the song in the middle of the eighth inning. Boston's Minor League affiliates do the same, and many other sports teams play the song, too.
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sudiptakiran
It's only possible in a Neil Diamond concert that a 50 year old song gets an encore from the audience and the sparkle in those eyes are still there after all these years!! What an amazing performer!!
Luisa Eibar
Magnífica interpretación..
Brian Morris
And half the kids singing along when they here it today, weren't even a twinkle in their grandad's eyes let alone their dad's.
livetotell100
Not only that. This song is played at a lot of college football games in between the 3rd and 4th quarters. The fact that a 50 year old song is still played in college is a feat in its self.
Brian Gall
@Stefan Albrecht Nice words!!
Odee Dillon
Neil Diamond is one of the most underrated music artists ever. His songs touched so many parts of my life growing to adulthood, and I cannot thank him enough, for stirring those great memories up for me. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍
Armando Barbur
Está cançaõ na voz dele,é simplesmente linda???Eu Houso,várias vezes ao dia,e naõ canso de houvir.
LINDA DEMAIS
Jake Fatman
One the best concerts I have seen even I am the fan of hard rock. Crowd is in heaven . I wish I could have been there
RedRedMane
The one thing about Neil Diamond is that even if his voice has aged a bit, he is still a DAMN good entertainer!!!
maude boggins
Tina Turner has aged a bit but by gum her shows are amazing