Released in 1969, “Sweet Caroline” rose to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot ... big-band version is best. Finally, Neil Diamond’s friends said he really didn’t care for ‘Sweet Caroline ...

The ensemble, swings, and standbys include Neal Benari (standby for ‘ Neil Diamond – Now'), Becky Gulsvig (standby for ‘ Ellie Greenwich/Jaye Posner/Marcia Murphey/Rose Diamond ...