How could anyone not love Neil Sedaka? He’s given us so much—the exceptional singer has delighted us with his voice and presence for many years.
A natural talent, Neil Sedaka—who’s written and recorded some of the catchiest tunes in pop history—said that when he was a child, he was embarrassed to sing in front of an audience.
“I knew I had a remarkable voice, but I was embarrassed because it was so high,” Sedaka shared. “But when I sang at my bar mitzvah, the rabbi was in tears.”
When he was only 13, the classically trained pianist, who attended a Saturday scholarship program at Julliard’s Preparatory for Children, formed a partnership with 16-year-old Howard Greenfield. Together, they composed songs for Sedaka’s school band, the Linc-Tones, a band that would later become the Tokens.
Working from New York’s historic Brill Building, the duo went on to write chart-topping hits like Sedaka’s “Breaking Up is Hard to Do,” Captain & Tenille’s “Love Will Keep Us Together,” and Connie Francis’ “Stupid Cupid.”
CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE
The Best HOMEMADE CHICKEN POT PIE Recipe
DIY Teeth-Whitening Paste: A Natural Solution for a Brighter Smile
With Vaseline and Tomato, You Can Achieve Hands That Are Soft and Free of Wrinkles
My whole family couldn’t get enough of this. Next time, I’m making double!
Party Food
Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks Recipe
Lentil and Zucchini Patties
Throw 3 ice cubes in the washing machine: you can’t imagine what happens to the laundry
Boxed cake mix and 10 minutes’ prep make the best slow cooker dessert we’ve ever had
