Sweet Caroline voted Britain's favourite singalong track

North Wales Live

16-05-2025

Neil Diamond's iconic Sweet Caroline has been voted Britain's favourite song to belt out with friends, family and even complete strangers, according to new research.
The famous 1969 track picked up an overwhelming 41% of the vote according to the poll of 2,000 music-loving Brits, with ABBA's Dancing Queen (28%) and Robbie Williams' Angels (25%) placing second and third.
Also on the list of the nation's favourite singalong tracks was Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi (24%), I'm Still Standing by Elton John (24%), Someone Like You by Adele (21%) and Wonderwall by Oasis (19%).
One in six (17%) say nothing beats belting out Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners, while 16% love to sing-along to Mr. Brightside by The Killers.
Other tunes to make our hearts sing include Umbrella by Rihanna (13%), Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon (12%) and Shake It Off by Taylor Swift (11%).
In fact, the research by menthol lozenge brand, Jakemans, found that as a nation we love singing so much that 80 per cent think it has a positive impact on their well-being, with 45 per cent admitting that music moves them deeply and 38 per cent saying that it can give them goosebumps.
In the shower (45%), cooking in the kitchen (36%), on your commute or in the car (35%), while listening to the radio (33%) and watching TV at home (28%) are the main places that Brits let their singing voices loose, while one in five (16%) can often be found belting out a tune at work.
Four in ten (37%) think they have a good singing voice, with almost half (48%) admitting that they listen to singers and think they could do a much better job. A confident sixth (17%) even go so far as to say they could have made it as a pop singer.
And according to the study, six in ten (57%) say there's nothing better than showing off their singing skills by coming together as a group to sing, with one in four (25%) saying it uplifts them. 22% feel empowered singing as one, while 18 per cent love the camaraderie.
Jakemans spokesperson and celebrity vocal coach, Annabel Williams, said: 'A great sing-along song has that magic mix of a catchy melody and feel-good lyrics that you just can't help but belt out. But it's more than that, singing together actually releases feel-good hormones like oxytocin and endorphins, which boost happiness and bring people closer together. That's why we can feel so marvellous after singing the classics like Sweet Caroline and Don't Stop Believin' with a group.'
As a result, this summer 26% are planning to belt out a tune on a family holiday, 21% will be singing along at a concert, 18% will put their singing voice to good use at a sporting event and 18% will be testing their vocal cords at music festivals.
Despite planning to flex our vocal cords, two thirds (65%) admit they aren't planning to prepare their throats for action as it isn't something they've thought about (23%), and they believe their voice will recover naturally (23%).
It's no surprise then that half (50%) have suffered from a sore throat after singing, with 60% having to stop singing altogether due to a strained throat.
Williams added: 'Making sure that you're looking after your voice whilst singing is really important, so you don't do any damage to your vocal cords. Whether you're warming up for a stage performance or belting out your favourite tunes at home, you need to be giving those vocal cords some TLC.'
Jakemans' Elizabeth Hughes-Gapper, Brand Manager said: 'This research shows how much we as a nation love singing out loud, and the positive impact that it has on our well-being. Whether, like me, you're part of the 36% who love belting out tunes in the kitchen, or hoping to sing along to your favourite artists at a concert this summer, don't let anything hold back your voice.'
BRITAIN'S FAVOURITE SINAGLONG TRACKS
Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond – 41%
Dancing Queen by Abba – 28%
Angels by Robbie Williams – 25%
Mamma Mia by Abba – 24%
Livin' On A Prayer by Jon Bon Jovi – 24%
I'm Still Standing by Elton John – 24%
500 Miles by the Proclaimers – 23%
American Pie by Don McLean – 22%
Don't Stop Me Now by Queen – 21%
Someone Like You by Adele – 21%
Don't Stop Believin' by Journey = 20%
Hey Jude by The Beatles – 19%
Wonderwall by Oasis – 19%
Come on Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners – 18%
Let it Be by The Beatles – 18%
Rocket Man by Elton John – 17%
Rolling In The Deep by Adele – 17%
Simply The Best by Tina Turner – 17%
It's Raining Man by the Weather Girls – 17%
9 to 5 by Dolly Parton – 17%
Mr Brightside by The Killers – 16%
Summer of '69 by Bryan Adams – 16%
Uptown Girl by Billy Joel – 16%
Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison – 15%
Umbrella by Rihanna – 13%
Take On Me by Aha – 13%
Like a Prayer by Madonna – 13%
Islands in the Stream by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers – 13%
Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon – 12%
My Way by Frank Sinatra – 12%
Shake It Off by Taylor Swift – 11%
Murder On The Dancefloor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor – 11%
Night Fever by The Bee Gees – 11%
All Night Long by Lionel Richie – 11%
Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars – 11%