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'Sweet Caroline' Downloads Up Significantly After Boston Marathon Blast

Jack Peterson — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:58:20 +0000

The emergence of "Sweet Caroline" as an anthem in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing has resulted in a sales surge. Billboard.com says the 1969 Neil Diamond hit is making its debut on the Pop Digital Songs chart at number 33, with 19,000 downloads sold by the end of the April 21st sales week.

Neil Diamond To Write New Song About Boston Marathon Bombing

Jack Peterson — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:53:48 +0000

Neil Diamond says he's written a new song inspired in part by last week's Boston Marathon tragedy.

Neil Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline' Being Dropped As Part Of Penn State Football Games — What?

Pete Braley — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:54:09 +0000

Did you hear the latest in the Penn State scandal? Neil Diamond's song "Sweet Caroline" is being dropped as part of Penn State football games.