“How do you butcher Sweet Caroline?” Rod Stewart leaves fans unimpressed as he belts out Neil Diamond’s beloved tune during the star-studded Platinum Jubilee concert
Rod Stewart left fans unimpressed on Saturday night as he belted out Sweet Caroline during the star-studded Platinum Jubilee concert.
The 77-year-old singer got the crowd dancing as he sang Neil Diamond’s popular tune with his recognizable raspy vocals.
While partygoers raved about Rod’s cover, BBC viewers felt that Rod had ‘butchered’ the famous karaoke song.
Appearance: Rod Stewart left fans unimpressed on Saturday night as he belted out Sweet Caroline during the star-studded Platinum Jubilee concert
Welcomed on stage as a ‘rock legend’, Sir Rod began singing Baby Jane along with three backing singers wearing dresses reflecting the colors of the Union Jack.
He looked vibrant in a bright yellow suit jacket, which he paired with black pants and a crisp white shirt for the pop performance.
He didn’t disappoint the crowd when he sang hit anthem Sweet Caroline as his second song of the night.
Legend: The singer, 77, got the crowd dancing as he sang Neil Diamond’s much-loved tune with his recognizable raspy vocals
Love it: William and his son George seemed to enjoy Rod’s performance as they sang the song from the royal box, as did Kate
Viewers took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the performance. One wrote: “The party at the palace is good but how do you slaughter Sweet Caroline?”
Another wrote: “Enjoyed the party at the Palace until Rod Stewart sang Sweet Caroline.”
William and his son George seemed to enjoy Rod’s performance as they sang the song from the royal box, as did Kate.
Bold: He put on a vibrant display in a bright yellow suit jacket, which he paired with black trousers and a crisp white shirt for the pop performance
Stunning performance: While partygoers went wild for Rod’s cover, BBC viewers felt like Rod had ‘butchered’ the famous karaoke song.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee enters its third day today with the Epsom Derby and the Party At The Palace concert featuring Diana Ross, Sir Rod Stewart, Sam Ryder and others.
They are part of a series of major events planned for the four-day extravaganza, which kicked off on Thursday with Trooping the Color and a stunning 71-aircraft flypast.
The celebration concludes on Sunday with a special pageant celebrating the life of the nation’s longest-reigning monarch.
Exciting: Welcomed onto the stage as a ‘rock legend’, Sir Rod began singing Baby Jane, along with three backing singers wearing dresses reflecting the colors of the Union Jack
During Saturday’s concert, Charles and William are preparing to deliver public tributes at the concert to the Queen, who will be watching on TV from Windsor.
The evening also features performances by athletes and stars of stage and screen.
Sir David Attenborough, Emma Raducanu, David Beckham, Stephen Fry, Dame Julie Andrews, the Royal Ballet and Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds will all perform.
Incredible start: People gather along The Mall for the Platinum Party At The Palace concert outside Buckingham Palace