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Rhythm of the game: How Fenway Park organist Josh Kantor plays fan requests on the fly

When “Sweet Caroline” isn’t providing some crowd camaraderie at Fenway Park, there’s Josh Kantor, bringing the ambiance to America’s most beloved ballpark with the timeless pep of his organ.

And when Kantor’s go-to, game day staples aren’t piping through the grandstand, well, the crowd may get a little surprise.

Take, for instance, the last week in July: With the Red Sox at home, fans heard an eclectic mix, ranging from nostalgia-laden numbers like Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon” and “Beauty School Dropout” from the musical “Grease,” to 2007’s No. 1 hit “Stronger” by Kayne West, “[untitled]” by indie rock royalty Neutral Milk Hotel, and Megan Thee Stallion’s trendsetting “Hot Girl Summer.