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    Neil Diamond Offers Fans a Coronavirus Version of 'Sweet Caroline'

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    The ‘Heartlight’ hitmaker has followed in the footsteps of other musical acts, including Liam Gallagher and Brandon Flowers, in reworking their classics to be handwashing anthems amid the pandemic.
    Mar 23, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Neil Diamond has come out of retirement for the second time in two weeks to share a new version of his hit “Sweet Caroline”, which encourages fans to stay safe during the coronavirus crisis.
    A day after Liam Gallagher and Brandon Flowers reworked Oasis and The Killers classics into handwashing anthems in an effort to encourage fans to adopt better hygiene to combat the spread of COVID-19, Diamond has offered up a new version of his beloved tune.
    Performing in front of a roaring fire while on lockdown at home, Diamond launched his new version with a video message, stating, “I know we’re going through a rough time right now, but I love you, and I think maybe if we sing together well, we might feel a little bit better.”
    He then sang his reworked version of “Sweet Caroline”, which featured the lyrics, “Hands, washing hands, reaching out, don’t touch me, I won’t touch you.”

    Diamond, who announced he was retiring from touring in 2018 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, also performed “Sweet Caroline” as part of a short set at a Las Vegas benefit gala on 7 March.
    He sang seven of his greatest hits as he took the stage at the 24th annual Keep Memory Alive Power of Love gala at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

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      Neil Diamond Gets Standing Ovation for Stage Return Two Years After Retirement

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      Having stepped away from music due to Parkinson’s disease, the ‘Sweet Caroline’ hitmaker performs a number of his greatest hits at the Keep Memory Alive Power of Love gala in Las Vegas.
      Mar 10, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Neil Diamond thrilled fans when he hit the stage at a Las Vegas benefit gala on Saturday, March 07 – more than two years after retiring due to Parkinson’s disease.
      The “Sweet Caroline” hitmaker stepped away from music back in 2017 after being diagnosed with the condition, which has symptoms including decreased mobility and difficulty speaking.
      However, the celebrated musician performed seven of his greatest hits as he took the stage at the 24th annual Keep Memory Alive Power of Love gala at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with fans treating the star to a standing ovation as he walked out on to the stage donning one of his trademark glittery jackets.
      Jimmy Kimmel introduced the star, informing him that the city of Las Vegas had crowned March 7 as Neil Diamond Day. The singer responded, “Who gives a s**t,” as audience members including “Cheers” star Kelsey Grammer and Derek Hough burst out laughing.
      Neil, 79, began his set with the words, “Hello again,” from his hit tune of the same name, before performing “Cracklin’ Rose”, “Love on the Rocks”, “Forever in Blue Jeans”, “September Morning” and “I Am I Said”. He ended the show with his anthem “Sweet Caroline”.

      After taking a bow and waving at the audience, he added, “God bless us; each and everyone one of us.”

      Chris Isaak, Billy Ray Cyrus and Toni Braxton were among the stars who honored Neil during the show, delivering renditions of some of his biggest hits.

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