Episode 25 - Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" - History

Published: March 28, 2020, 11 p.m.

"Sweet Caroline" is a classic Neil Diamond song from 1969. He changed the lyrics in a recent video about washing hands due to the Coronavirus. In this episode, I share how Neil Diamond pursued the music industry as a songwriter, and the pop culture references "Sweet Caroline" has been used throughout decades.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Songs Used:
"Sweet Caroline" (1969), "Cherry, Cherry" (1966), "Sweet Caroline (Hands...Washing Hands)" - Neil Diamond
"I'm a Believer", "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)", "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" - The Monkees (1967)
"Sweet Caroline (Party Remix)" - DJ Ötzi (2009-2010)