Neil Diamond performs brilliant new version of 'Sweet Caroline' without the hand touching

Amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Neil Diamond has decided it's time to update his classic song 'Sweet Caroline' to a more appropriate version to reflect modern times.

Taking to Twitter, the legendary singer shared a video with his followers in which he can be heard saying: "I know we're going through a rough time right now, but I love ya.

"I think, maybe if we sing together, well, we'll just feel a little bit better. Give it a try, okay?"

Sitting beside a fireplace, with his guitar in hand, Diamond then begins to strum away as he launches into the iconic 1969 hit.

However, instead of "hands, touching hands / Reaching out / Touching me, touching you," he sang "hands, washing hands / Reaching out / Don't touch me, I won't touch you."

Diamond retired from touring in 2018 due to his battle with Parkinson's disease, though he continues working on projects, including an upcoming musical.