Neil Diamond's Timeless Hit Proves It's Still A Winner
'Sweet Caroline' Reappears on Two Charts
'Sweet Caroline' is back on both the Official Singles Sales and the Official Singles Downloads charts this frame. The track reenters the former at No. 65 and the latter just a few spaces higher, at No. 62.
A Modern Chart Run That Started Years After Release
When 'Sweet Caroline' was first released in 1969, neither of the tallies it appears on in the U.K. this week existed, at least not in their current form. The track didn't make its first appearance on the Official Singles Downloads chart until 2008, and it reached the Official Singles Sales roster for the first time in 2016. In the summer of 2021, the cut soared to No. 3 on both charts, and that position still stands as its all-time high.
Neil Diamond Approaches Triple-Digit Weeks
To date, 'Sweet Caroline' has now spent 83 weeks on the Official Singles Sales chart and 97 on the Official Singles Downloads tally. It hasn't been spotted on either list since August 2024, making this latest reappearance an impressive comeback for one of the most beloved tracks in U.K. chart history.
The Legacy of 'Sweet Caroline'
First featured on Diamond's Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show album, 'Sweet Caroline' went on to appear on numerous compilations and live recordings from the singer. Over the past half-century, the cut has become a staple at sporting events, weddings, and public gatherings, and its 'so good, so good' refrain is now deeply embedded in pop culture.
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