He needed a three-syllable name for his lyrics and ‘Sweet Caroline’ was better. Released in 1969, “Sweet Caroline” rose to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Over the years, Elvis Presley ...

If you’ve ever been within earshot of a Boston Red Sox game, you have certainly heard Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline.” It’s not just for baseball fans, either. The 1969 tune has played ...