Neil Sedaka

Date of Birth: March 13, 1939

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Date of Death: *N/A – Neil Sedaka is alive as of 2023.*

Biography

Neil Sedaka is an American pop singer, pianist, composer, and record producer who has enjoyed a career spanning several decades. Born on March 13, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, Sedaka displayed a prodigious musical talent from a young age. He attended the Juilliard School’s Preparatory Division for Children, where he honed his skills in classical piano. However, his interests soon shifted to popular music, and he began writing songs with his friend and lyricist Howard Greenfield. Sedaka’s breakthrough came in the late 1950s and early 1960s with hits like “Oh! Carol,” “Calendar Girl,” and “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do.” His catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics quickly made him a favorite among the pop audience. As the British Invasion began to dominate the American music scene, Sedaka’s popularity waned, but he experienced a remarkable comeback in the 1970s with hits such as “Laughter in the Rain” and “Bad Blood.” Throughout his career, Sedaka has written or co-written over 500 songs, many of which have been recorded by a variety of artists, showcasing his versatility and enduring appeal. Even today, Neil Sedaka continues to perform and write music, maintaining his status as a beloved figure in the music industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Neil Sedaka

1. Neil Sedaka was classmates with Barbra Streisand at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn.

2. He co-wrote “Stupid Cupid,” a hit for Connie Francis, which was one of his first major songwriting successes.

3. Sedaka was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983.

4. His song “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” is one of the few songs to reach the Billboard Top 10 twice, in two different versions—once in 1962 and again as a ballad in 1975.

5. Sedaka also has a background in classical music and has composed several classical piano pieces, including a symphonic suite called “Manhattan Intermezzo.”