Amoeba Music

By J Poet

Neil Sedaka has one of the longest running careers in pop music. He was a founder of the do-wop group The Tokens (although he quite before they became successful); one of the most successful teen songwriters to come out of the Brill Building, first with songwriting partner Howard Greenfield, and later on his own: a teen idol in the 50s with eight Top 10 hits, a smooth adult pop crooner in the 70s and today, a living legend. Although he never won a Grammy himself, songs like "Stupid Cupid”, “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”, “Laughter in the Rain”, and “Love Will Keep Us Together” have left an indelible mark on pop culture. His songs have been recorded by ABBA, the Carpenters, Bobby... Read More

City Of Origin:

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Genre:

Rock, Pop

Birthdate:

03/13/1939