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American Idol Season 7 - The Songs

"Sweet Caroline"

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Neil Diamond's young career as a pop singer seemed to be on the fade when he rode the success of "Sweet Caroline" back to the top 5 in 1969. Diamond has stated the inspiration for the song was Caroline Kennedy.

Performer

David Archuleta - April 29, 2008

Songwriter

Neil Diamond

Notable Recorded Version

Key Lyric Phrase

Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Ive been inclined
To believe they never would

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