The secret has been revealed! The subject of Neil Diamond's famous tune (that has become my signature karaoke number and late game anthem at Fenway Park) remained a closely guarded secret for all these years. Here's the lowdown:
By: Carol Beggy and Mark Shanahan"So good! So good! So good!"
Boston Globe / November 21, 2007
That Neil Diamond ditty they play during the eighth inning at Fenway Park? Turns out it's about JFK's daughter. Breaking years of silence on the subject, Diamond has revealed that Caroline Kennedy was the secret inspiration for "Sweet Caroline," the 1969 smash hit that's played at every Red Sox home game. (Full Story)