About The Song
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Sweet Caroline is a pop song that was recorded by Elvis Presley in 1970 for his album On Stage. The song was originally written and performed by Neil Diamond in 1969, and it was inspired by a photograph of Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of former US president John F. Kennedy. The song is a catchy and upbeat tune that expresses the joy and gratitude of being in love with someone named Caroline.
The song has four verses and a chorus that repeats after each verse. The first verse describes how the narrator feels when he sees Caroline, and how she fills his life with happiness. The second verse talks about how the narrator’s love for Caroline has grown over time, and how he never wants to let her go. The third verse reveals that the narrator met Caroline when he was young and lonely, and how she changed his life for the better. The fourth verse repeats the first verse with some minor changes. The chorus consists of the narrator singing “Sweet Caroline” three times, followed by the phrase “Good times never seemed so good”, and then a response from the background singers saying “So good, so good, so good”. The chorus also features a distinctive horn section and hand claps.
Elvis Presley’s version of the song is one of the many covers that have been made of the song. He sings it with his characteristic charisma and energy, accompanied by a live band and audience. His voice conveys the emotion and enthusiasm of the lyrics, and his style adds a rock and roll flair to the song. The song was recorded during his Las Vegas residency in February 1970, and it was released as a single in June 1970. The song reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number 8 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song is considered one of his best live performances, and it is a fan favorite among his songs.
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Lyrics
Let’s sing along with the lyrics!
Where it began, I can't begin to knowing
But then I know it's growing strong
Oh, was in the spring (ooh)
And spring became the summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along?
Hands, touching hands, reaching out
Touching me, touching you
Oh, sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined to believe it never would
And now I, I look at the night (ooh)
And it don't seem so lonely
We fill it up with only two, oh
And when I hurt
Hurting runs off my shoulder
How can I hurt when holding you?
One, touching one, reaching out
Touching me, touching you
Oh, sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Oh, I've been inclined to believe they never would
Oh, sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good