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The origin of Sweet Caroline in sport and why it sounds so good

Neil Diamond’s 1969 hit has become an England anthem, but where did its popularity start?

The Independent UK

Good times never seemed so good! How Sweet Caroline became the sound of sporting success

Neil Diamond’s 1969 single rang out as the Lionesses won Euro 2022 on Sunday, and has been playing at sporting fixtures for more than a decade. But why?

The Guardian - UK

Pitch perfect: 10 things to celebrate about Euro 2022

From the atmosphere to Alessia Russo’s backheel, why these finals will live long in the memory

The Guardian - UK

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The origin of Sweet Caroline in sport and why it sounds so good

Neil Diamond’s 1969 hit has become an England anthem, but where did its popularity start?

The Independent UK

Why is Sweet Caroline a football song? The history of English fans’ favourite anthem

Sweet Caroline is now one of England’s favourites–perhaps after only Three Lions (Football’s Coming Home).

Evening Standard

The Ultimate Wedding Playlist Revealed, With ‘Dancing Queen’ By Abba At The Very Top

A poll of 2,000 wedding guests saw 'Don’t Stop Me Now', by Queen and Neil Diamond’s 'Sweet Caroline', complete the top three.

Zenger

Best wedding day songs including Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia - see full list

According to a survey of 2,000 wedding-goers, the'Big Day' top 20 included Whitney Houston’s classic How Will I Know, Single Ladies by Beyonce and the Bee Gees’ Night Fever

Daily Mirror

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Ultimate wedding playlist revealed - with this hit song from 1976 taking the top spot

But the age-old question of whether wedding planners should go for a DJ, or a live band, hasn’t been answered - with Brits split right down the middle on what they prefer

Daily Mirror

Tributes to 'charm personified' former M.E.N. journalist Andy Nott - who also sang in a band

"Charming, personable, witty, and a first rate journalist - that's how I will always remember Andy."

Manchester Evening News

Most expensive celeb divorces ever as Jerry Hall and billionaire Rupert Murdoch 'split'

With the most expensive divorce settlement coming out to an eye watering $38 billion, The Mirror takes a look at 10 of the most expensive celebrity divorces of all time as Rupert Murdoch 'splits' from wife Jenny Hall

Daily Mirror

‘Hands, touching hands’ Lavish Neil Diamond tribute heading to Dundee's Caird Hall

The internationally acclaimed musical has been booked after sports fans adopted the singer’s hit ‘Sweet Caroline’.

Daily Record

Rod was a little bit off-key compared to his jubilee gig... for Queen Victoria

The rocker's rendition of Sweet Caroline went down like a lead balloon at the Platinum Jubilee concert, according to Tam Cowan.

Daily Record

Rod Stewart is 'so proud to be British' as he shares clip of song he was 'made' to sing

Sir Rod Stewart had said he was uncomfortable with the idea of singing Neil Diamond's hit song Sweet Caroline as it wasn't one of his tracks

Daily Mirror

‘Sweet Caroline’: Why are people singing Neil Diamond song for the Jubilee?

Song has progressed from a sporting anthem, to an England football song, to the unofficial track of the Jubilee

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Daily Mirror

Rod Stewart said BBC 'made' him sing Sweet Caroline and it made him uncomfortable

Fans asked why Rod Stewart sang the Neil Diamond track at Party at the Palace - and he even asked the crowds to help him feel comfortable

Daily Record

Rod Stewart baffles fans after 'karaoke' performance of Sweet Caroline at Platinum Party

The 77-year-old Rockstar performed Neil Diamond's hit, but viewers were less than impressed by his Jubilee performance.

The Independent UK

Platinum Jubilee: Country asked to sing ‘Sweet Caroline’ at street parties to celebrate Queen’s reign

Neil Diamond’s 1969 song has become associated with England’s sporting efforts

The National (Scotland)

UK asked to sing Rangers' fan tune to celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee

THE UK has been asked to belt out Neil Diamond’s track Sweet Caroline to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

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The Independent UK

Platinum Jubilee: Country asked to sing ‘Sweet Caroline’ at street parties to celebrate Queen’s reign

Neil Diamond’s 1969 song has become associated with England’s sporting efforts

Daily Record

Fed up airport passenger takes over tannoy and starts Sweet Caroline sing-a-long

Several bored customers, who faced a two-hour delay for their bags, soon joined in with Neil Diamond hit as it played over the speakers, a witness said.

The Independent UK

Platinum Jubilee: Country asked to sing ‘Sweet Caroline’ at street parties to celebrate Queen’s reign

Neil Diamond’s 1969 song has become associated with England’s sporting efforts

The Orange County Register

Summer of ’72: How ‘The Godfather,’ the Rolling Stones, a chess battle and more shaped pop culture

In the summer of ‘72, “The Godfather” made moviegoers an offer they couldn’t refuse.

Daily Record

World media react as Rangers hit with Braga 'cyclone' but Gio van Bronckhorst's lack of dare raises eyebrows

It is all still to play for with this tie delicately poised tie to be decided in front of 50,000 supporters at Ibrox.

The Independent UK

Neil Diamond stage musical reveals its Broadway veteran star

A musical about Neil Diamond has found the polished theater gem who will play the icon onstage

Tribune News Service

Neil Diamond’s entire catalog, including 110 unreleased songs, acquired by Universal Music Group

It’s a sweet deal for Neil Diamond.

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