These Are The Stories About Who Inspired Your Favorite Songs

Published on April 29, 2019
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Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

Everyone loves Neil Young’s most famous song “Sweet Caroline.” However, Caroline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy’s daughter, is probably the song’s biggest fan, as it was inspired by her. Young revealed in 2007 that she was the inspiration behind the song. He even sang it to her live at her 50th birthday party. He has also stated that the song was inspired by his wife Marcia.

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

Suite Judy Blue Eyes – Crosby Stills Nash Young

“Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” is a play on words for “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes” and refers to Stephen Stills’ ex-girlfriend Judy Collins. Collins herself was a singer and songwriter and was known for her brilliant blue eyes. The song chronicles the couple’s impending breakup and how he felt about it.

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Suite Judy Blue Eyes – Crosby Stills Nash Young

Suite Judy Blue Eyes – Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young