For 16 years, the eighth inning at Fenway Park has been punctuated by the playing of "Sweet Caroline," the Neil Diamond song that is now described as not only popular but iconic. Many are bored by a tune that's been played more than 1, times at the ballpark, and others are downright sick of it. What once brought together the fans of "Red Sox Nation" a designation that is also called iconic seems to be dividing them. The song has taken a prominent place on the list of popular tunes that are recognized and celebrated through sports.
The theme from "Rocky" is often played when the home team faces daunting odds. There's Queen's "We Are the Champions," a surefire selection when a title is won. The disenchantment with "Sweet Caroline," though, is an example of some people thinking a good thing has gone on too long. One fan in the Globe story said he was boycotting Fenway until it ceased. During a game at Fenway, Amy Tobey, an employee in charge of ballpark music during the season, played "Sweet Caroline" because someone she knew had just had a baby named Caroline.
For the next few years, the song would be played on select occasions at the ballpark. But that all changed when Dr. Charles Steinberg came to the Red Sox as executive vice president of public affairs in They would play it from time to time," Steinberg said. Four Seasons Hotel Boston. Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront.
Moroccan Boutique Guest House. Hampton Inn Boston Seaport District. Natalie House - Boston. The Inn At St Botolph. The Revolution Hotel. Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Seaport. When the song was initially played at Fenway, the Neil Diamond track was only played during random games, between the middle of the 7th and 9th innings. Soon, fans began to wonder why is Sweet Caroline played at Red Sox games as it was only played if the home side were winning at the time.
To this day, the Neil Diamond song is played as the Boston Red Sox anthem before the bottom of the 8th innings at each home game.
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