Diamond: 'Sweet Caroline is about Kennedy's daughter'

Veteran singer Neil Diamond has confirmed speculation his classic song 'Sweet Caroline' was inspired by late US President John F Kennedy's daughter.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2007 - 15:12

Veteran singer Neil Diamond has confirmed speculation his classic song 'Sweet Caroline' was inspired by late US President John F Kennedy's daughter.

Diamond performed the 1969 track live via satellite at Caroline Kennedy's 50th birthday party last week, and gave the hostess a magical gift - revealing she was his muse for the song.

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