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I wondered why this song was so popular with sports fans in UK. It is a very old song (1969 ), yet young blokes seem to know the words. I realise that Neil Diamond is like Royalty in the USA. I seen him a few times as my Ex was a rabid fan. Just that on youtube it features male fans in UK going almost as potty as my ex. Does any club have it as one of their " songs "?
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Clive Evans wrote: Sun Jan 17, 2021 10:17 pm I wondered why this song was so popular with sports fans in UK. It is a very old song (1969 ), yet young blokes seem to know the words. I realise that Neil Diamond is like Royalty in the USA. I seen him a few times as my Ex was a rabid fan. Just that on youtube it features male fans in UK going almost as potty as my ex. Does any club have it as one of their " songs "?
Dunno but I believe dart player Daryl Gurney has it as his walk on song .
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Clive Evans wrote: Sun Jan 17, 2021 10:17 pm I wondered why this song was so popular with sports fans in UK. It is a very old song (1969 ), yet young blokes seem to know the words. I realise that Neil Diamond is like Royalty in the USA. I seen him a few times as my Ex was a rabid fan. Just that on youtube it features male fans in UK going almost as potty as my ex. Does any club have it as one of their " songs "?
Maybe they sung it with their dads when they were little like
Robbie Williams did

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It is an easy listening, ‘catchy’ tune, simple rhythm, with memorable lyrics. I took my daughter with me to go see him at the O2 few years back, was offered great seats gratis. She was 15 then and really enjoyed the evening . Had never heard of him until then but was astounded as to how famous he was subsequently.
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It’s a catchy singalong, alright, and Diamond was pretty prolific in churning out catchy pop tunes.

Mind you, Quo also had a cracking sweet Caroline song too. I wonder if their title was shortened for copyright reasons?
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Diamond is the epitome of bland, middle of the road mushy crap
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Currywurst and Chips wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:24 am Diamond is the epitome of bland, middle of the road mushy crap
Spot on! I love it!
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Currywurst and Chips wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:24 am Diamond is the epitome of bland, middle of the road mushy crap
Some say that about 300 year old Classical Music, which has a following all around the World. Lasts the test of time.
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Didn't Wumble create a thread for this sort of thing?

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Oiram wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:27 pm
Currywurst and Chips wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:24 am Diamond is the epitome of bland, middle of the road mushy crap
Some say that about 300 year old Classical Music, which has a following all around the World. Lasts the test of time.
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Hahahahaha!
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