Sweet Caroline

2022 - 6 - 5

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'Sweet Caroline': Why are people singing Neil Diamond song for the ... (The Independent)

Song has progressed from a sporting anthem, to an England football song, to the unofficial track of the Jubilee.

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Rod Stewart defends Sweet Caroline Jubilee performance after ... (Daily Express)

ROD STEWART stepped in to defend his Platinum Party at the Palace performance on Saturday night as he took to the stage to sing Neil Diamond's cover, ...

On Saturday night, BBC viewers tuned in to watch the third day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Join in and make it comfortable for me." Other viewers were unimpressed by the performance and claimed Rod "ruined" the song for them. User @pirateluvs quizzed: "Sir Rod Stewart WHY did you do that to sweet Caroline??" ROD STEWART stepped in to defend his Platinum Party at the Palace performance on Saturday night as he took to the stage to sing Neil Diamond's cover, Sweet Caroline. The Maggie May hitmaker was even baffled himself as he admitted to the crowds ahead of his performance: "The BBC made me sing it.

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Platinum Jubilee: Prince George sings to Sweet Caroline with William (Metro)

Prince William and Prince George sang along to Sir Rod Stewart's cover of Sweet Caroline at the Platinum Jubilee party last night.

- Everything you need to know about the Platinum Jubilee Pageant ‘Your “strength and stay” is much missed this evening, but I am sure he is here in spirit. - Where to go in London to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend - Best Platinum Jubilee merchandise and where to buy - Queen shares new portrait and special message to nation for Platinum Jubilee Prince William and Prince George melted the hearts of Brits as they sang along to Sweet Caroline at the Platinum Jubilee party at Buckingham Palace.

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Celtic fan Rod Stewart says BBC made him sing Sweet Caroline for ... (The National)

CELTIC-daft Rod Stewart told crowds the BBC "made him" sing Sweet Caroline at the Queen's Jubilee concert.

CELTIC-daft Rod Stewart told crowds the BBC "made him" sing Sweet Caroline at the Queen's Jubilee concert. After delivering an energetic rendition of his classic hit Baby Jane, Rod told his audience: "This is the final one for me to sing and the BBC made me sing it. Celtic fan Rod Stewart says BBC made him sing Sweet Caroline for Jubilee

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Prince George steals the show singing along to 'Sweet Caroline' at ... (Page Six)

Prince George stole the show at the “Party at the Palace” concert when he sang along to Rod Stewart's version of the Neil Diamond classic “Sweet Caroline.”

Saturday was certainly a busy one for George and his 7-year-old sister, Princess Charlotte. Prince George was adorably dressed in a suit and tie for the event, which his mother, Kate Middleton, and father, Prince William, also attended. Prince George stole the show Saturday night at the Party at the Palace concert.

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Watch: Rod Stewart Performs "Baby Jane" and "Sweet Caroline" at ... (American Songwriter)

In fact. that's exactly who the star-studded Platinum Jubilee, held at Buckingham Palace, was for. Queen Elizabeth II held the event in celebration of her 70- ...

Fans, singing along to the chorus, certainly hit their cue with chants of so good, so good, and bah bah bah. He began with a rocking rendition of “Baby Jane” as the crowd sang along, waving British flags in the air. He continued, “I’m singing a song that I never ever sang before.

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Rod Stewart Shredded For 'Sweet Caroline' Performance At ... (ETCanada.com)

Rod Stewart was among the entertainers to perform at Saturday night's Platinum Party at the Palace, held outside the gates of Buckingham Palace in London as ...

— AJD (@andyjd23)June 4, 2022 — Rob (@Goddardinho)June 4, 2022 “Join me and make it comfortable for me.”

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William, George Belt Out 'Sweet Caroline' at Jubilee Concert in Viral ... (Newsweek)

The two princes sat with other members of the royal family throughout the concert, which was put on by Buckingham Palace and the BBC. Rod Stewart, 77, was one ...

The princes were joined in the royal box by William's wife, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, and their daughter, Princess Charlotte, 7. William, Catherine, George and Charlotte attended an event in Wales during the day, causing TV personality Garcelle Beauvais to quip, "What a coincidence." "Even better, they're singing a duet," user @EddieFoskew replied.

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Rod Stewart says the BBC 'MADE him sing Sweet Caroline' at ... (Daily Mail)

Rod Stewart candidly revealed the BBC had made him sing football anthem Sweet Caroline seconds before he performed the tune at the Platinum Jubilee concert.

One wrote: 'The party at the palace is good but how can you butcher Sweet Caroline?' I love him but blimey that was something', one added. All six of us got it, we're just glad to be here,' he said. Join in, make it comfortable for me' Join in, make it comfortable for me.' Finishing up a jaunty rendition of Baby Jane, a relaxed Rod then spoke to the crowd: 'This is a fun one for me to sing, the BBC made me sing it.

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Rod Stewart claims BBC 'made' him sing Sweet Caroline at Platinum ... (Scottish Daily Record)

But some branded the performance "cringeworthy" as the crooner sounded off key while he performed the Neil Diamond number one. Prince George and Prince William ...

#SweetCaroline #PlatinumPartyatthePalace." #PlatinumPartyatthePalace." “So, she’s always been part of my life, and the fact that I’ve met her on seven occasions makes it even more important for me.”

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WATCH! Rod Stewart Performs 'Sweet Caroline' at Jubilee Concert ... (Parade Magazine)

Prince George had a blast singing along to Rod Stewart's rendition of 'Sweet Caroline' during the Platinum Party at the Palace.

They were joined by Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. All six of us got it, we're just glad to be here," he said. Rod Stewart’s performance at the Platinum Party at the Palace on Saturday was “so good, so good, so good” as he entertained a massive crowd of fans, including the royal family.

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