Is Sweet Caroline about a 14 year old?

Is Sweet Caroline about a 14 year old?

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.

When did Sweet Caroline come out?

1970
Sweet Caroline/Released

Is Sweet Caroline about a minor?

For years the lore has been that Neil Diamond’s 1969 song “Sweet Caroline” was an ode to the then young daughter of late president John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline. On Monday, the singer revealed the truth behind the hit. “I was writing a song in Memphis, Tennessee, for a session.

What is Neil Diamonds real name?

Neil Leslie Diamond
Neil Diamond/Full name

Neil Diamond, in full Neil Leslie Diamond, (born January 24, 1941, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.), American singer-songwriter.

Who has sung Sweet Caroline?

Neil Diamond
Sweet Caroline/Artists

How much money has Neil Diamond made from Sweet Caroline?

As for Diamond, the profits from the spotlight could be so good (so good). By way of “cultural resurgence,” Diamond may earn an estimated $10 million on “Sweet Caroline” from English football alone, according to music licensing expert Bridget Bloom of 401K Music.

Was Sweet Caroline about a 9 year old?

Diamond was inspired to write the song after seeing a picture of 9-year-old Caroline Kennedy in a magazine while staying in Memphis. He was touched by the innocence of the image and felt there was a song somewhere within the picture.

Is Neil Diamond married today?

Neil Diamond and Katie McNeil were married Saturday, the “Sweet Caroline” singer announced Sunday on Twitter, the same place he told the world of their engagement back in September. “Katie and I got married last night, we wish you all could’ve been there,” the singer-songwriter told his more than 300,000 followers.

How old is Neil Diamond now?

80 years (January 24, 1941)
Neil Diamond/Age
How old is Neil Diamond and where is he from? Neil Diamond was born on January 24, 1941. He celebrated his 80th birthday in 2021.

How much does Sweet Caroline make in royalties?

It’s just pennies per play, but adds up fast. Diamond has sold 1.75 million copies of “Sweet Caroline” since he wrote it in 1969, which earns him “$300,000 to $500,000 a year, depending on how much licensing there is,” estimates a music executive.

Why did England adopt Sweet Caroline?

It became their good luck tune which they played every week and teams across the pond began to adopt the ritual too. ‘Sweet Caroline’ was first linked to football teams over here when Arsenal played it after their 2017 FA Cup semi-final win.

Is Neil Diamond still touring?

Unfortunately there are no concert dates for Neil Diamond scheduled in 2021.

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