"Caroline" is a song by British singer and songwriter Kirsty MacColl, released in February 1995 as a single from her compilation album Galore.

"[5] Upon its release as a single, Caitlin Moran of Melody Maker wrote, "As probably the only person in the world who is willing to stand up and say 'Kirsty MacColl is brilliant, Kite was a fantastic album, she's written some of the greatest songs to grace the top 20, and you can tell she's a really cool bird who likes a pint', it was an enormous relief to find that 'Caroline' was actually rather better than quite good.

"[6] Andrew Hirst of the Huddersfield Daily Examiner felt it was "Not her finest moment, but it's still pretty good" and added, "Kirsty is the mistress of folk-blessed pop and has a voice to match her rich melodies.

"[9] In the US, Larry Flick of Billboard stated, "Loosely intended as an Irish-cultured takeoff on Dolly Parton's "Jolene," MacColl swings back into action with tongue placed firmly in cheek.

[11] Joe Szczechowski of The News Journal felt it was a "bright, acoustic-based rocker" and Mike Boehm of the Los Angeles Times described it as "catchy".