Red Sox Nation: Sing 'Sweet Caroline'
Neil Diamond
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Singer Neil Diamond finally revealed that his hit ''Sweet Caroline'' was inspired by President John F. Kennedy's daughter, Caroline.
WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR VERSION!
This is a call to all members of Red Sox Nation, who hear the tune played at every home game, to record your own version of the cherished classic. Just call 617-929-8232, wait for the beep, and start singing! We've already heard from these singers. Forgot the lyrics? Here they are.
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Caroline Kennedy
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50. A shaky soprano voice
49. A local caller is wary of the high notes
48. A solid performance from a male caller
47. Shouting and laughing more than singing
46. Pirates in Maine sing to the key of 'ARRRRR'
45. These duets are becoming more popular
44. A soft voice carries the tune
43. A fan from Maui sings with his guitar
42. Vermont fans get in on the fun
41. A woman dedicates her recording
40. Pauses punctuate this version
39. A version peppered with laughter
38. A Western Mass. caller spins a medley
37. An amateur beat-boxer records a short clip
36. This woman promises not to quit her day job
35. An opera singer offers her take
34. A cellphone may have interfered with this connection
33. Another duet with two young Sox fans
32. A soprano displays her talents
31. A child takes a shot
30. A lovely, harmonized duet
29. A UMass fan recites the song like a poetry reading
28. Lynn from Boston sings one for Chad
27. A young fan nails the high notes and the whole song
26. Enough 'oohs' to be called do-op... almost
25. This guy comes through crystal clear
24. A woman sings the song karaoke style
23. A grandfather in Texas sings a tribute to his granddaughter, Caroline
22. This version comes complete with ad libs and a guitar accompaniment
21. The sweet voice of one young caller
20. Two young fans race to the end of the song
19. Sorry, guys, but the women can really carry a tune
18. A chorus of voices elevates this version
17. Hear the sweet nectar of celebration in this fan's voice
16. A Quincy native misses home
15. Linda from Long Island wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
14. This woman should sing at Fenway
13. The first verse, sung with a flourish
12. A baritone gives it a try
11. A local woman does solid job on the chorus
10. This fan called in from Virginia
9. This guy used backup singers
8. The first verse from a Maryland caller
7. A giggly duet from Washington, D.C.
6. Just a few lines from the chorus
5. Lots of punchy emphasis
4. Western Mass. gets in on the act
3. A Jimmy Durante-type version
2. A nice version without too many "oh-oh-ohs"
1. A young fan belts out the entire song