One of the collaborations he did in the early '70s was this tune.
February 27, 2026, 06:19 PM
oddball
I know that Neil Sedaka became a music punchline with the hip and rockin', but the guy wrote and performed some really good songs. I liked his early stuff compared to his mid-70s songs like Laughter in the Rain, which is actually not a bad song from a songwriting perspective.
And he wrote this little song from the 1970s-
"I’m not going to read Time Magazine, I’m not going to read Newsweek, I’m not going to read any of these magazines; I mean, because they have too much to lose by printing the truth"- Bob Dylan, 1965
February 27, 2026, 06:47 PM
BMR
He certainly was a big talent back in the 60s. I thought he had sung the "Kodak"song in the mid 70s, but that was Paul Anka. I always got those two mixed up.
February 27, 2026, 07:29 PM
rat2306
I had to check the Time Machine..Neil wrote this song about Carole King. It seems like during an AM radio oldies show a long time ago the DJ related the tale. Brill Building.
February 28, 2026, 07:31 AM
Gustofer
One of my favorites.
________________________________________________________ It is long past time for a Convention of States. The Founding Fathers gave us this tool to fix an out of control government and we need to use it.
Neil Sedaka started his musical life as a classical pianist.
"I’m not going to read Time Magazine, I’m not going to read Newsweek, I’m not going to read any of these magazines; I mean, because they have too much to lose by printing the truth"- Bob Dylan, 1965
February 28, 2026, 10:03 AM
bald1
He was the first act I ever saw live. The old 3 Rivers Inn in Phoenix NY. I think it was early in 1961 as Calendar Girl had just come out. The second act was Johnny Puleo and his harmonica gang. Quite a hoot!
Certifiable member of the gun toting, septuagenarian, bucket list workin', crazed retiree, bald is beautiful club! USN (RET), COTEP #192
February 28, 2026, 10:36 AM
maxwayne
He was a great talent.
February 28, 2026, 10:50 AM
Rawny
I've known about him as a singer, but was too young to be a fan. Surprised to find out much later one of his lesser known singles in the 70s was reworked in the 80s to become one of my favorite Gundam opening theme songs:
Better Days Are Coming
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam 1st opening theme
February 28, 2026, 11:32 AM
83v45magna
quote:
Originally posted by Rawny: I've known about him as a singer, but was too young to be a fan.
That's pretty much where I'm at. I had not realized I was hearing him that much.
This one got a lot of airplay about when I got a car and started dating.
February 28, 2026, 11:43 AM
Johnny 3eagles
I was (and remain) a teenage yout in the sixties. So many great artists in that era. Sad to see them go. The sixties brought us the best Rock and Country. Disco sucks and Jelly Roll ain't country.
Any dog can be a Guide Dog if you don't care where you're going.
He spent his entire life insisting he was not gay. His songs got old real quick,kind of like Lesley Gore who is dead and gay.
February 28, 2026, 09:57 PM
cas
Honestly didn't realize he was still with us.
_____________________________________________________ Sliced bread, the greatest thing since the 1911.
March 01, 2026, 11:37 PM
Rey HRH
quote:
Originally posted by cas: Honestly didn't realize he was still with us.
yeah, me also. I sure remember a lot of his songs. He's from the time when music was music and men were men.
That "Breaking Up is so hard to do" was a hit song when it came out as a fast ditty and again when he slowed the tempo.
I remembered so many of his songs when I was young, sadly, not anymore.
"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946.
