In a show of solidarity with Boston following the bomb attack on the Patriots' Day Marathon, Major League Baseball stadia reverberated to the sound of Sweet Caroline.
The Neil Diamond song which is played at every Red Sox home game spread through MLB on Tuesday, even being played - and sung along to - at the home of Boston's biggest rivals, Yankee stadium:
The singalong song was introduced at Red Sox home games in 2002 and has become synonymous with the franchise, featuring in the 2005 movie Fever Pitch, a Red Sox movie based on the English book about Arsenal FC and called The Perfect Catch outside the US.
The movement was spurred on by the singer himself via Twitter:
Thank you NY Yankees for playing 'Sweet Caroline' for the people of Boston. You scored a home run in my heart. With respect, Neil #OneBoston
— Neil Diamond (@NeilDiamond) April 17, 2013
Thank you Miami. RT “@marlinspark: Sweet Caroline at @marlinspark. Our hearts and thoughts are with those in Boston.” #OneBoston
— Neil Diamond (@NeilDiamond) April 17, 2013
Thank you LA Dodgers for your salute to Boston. RT “@dodgers: "Sweet Caroline" takes us into the 8th inning. #BostonStrong”
— Neil Diamond (@NeilDiamond) April 17, 2013
Players and fans throughout baseball have expressed their support for the city of Boston following the attack on Monday which killed three people and injured many more.
