Sweet Caroline is a soft rock song written and performed by Neil Diamond, released in 1969 as a single from the album Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show. Recorded at American Sound Studio in Memphis and arranged by Charles Calello, it became a hit, reaching No 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and earning a gold certification. Diamond has given several inspirations for the song, including Caroline Kennedy, and the track has grown into a beloved sports anthem at venues such as Fenway Park and Pitt stadiums. It has lasting honors, being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2020 and added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry in 2019, and it remains known for its multiple mixes and live versions.
