02/28/2026
We are sad to report tonight the death of legendary singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka. He wrote hits for himself and many others like "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do", "Stupid Cupid", "Love Will Keep Us Together (a major hit for the Captain and Tennille who, if you'll recall sang "Sedaka's Back" at the end of the song. If I had a vote, I'd vote for him for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Here's the report from the Associated Press:
NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n’ roll and led to a second run of success in the 1970s, has died.
Sedaka, whose hits included “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Laughter in the Rain,” died Friday at age 86.
“Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” his family said in a statement. “A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed.”
No other details of his death were immediately available.
A key member of the Brill Building songwriting factory, Sedaka teamed with lyricist and boyhood neighbor Howard Greenfield on songs that reflected the teen innocence of the post-Elvis, pre-Beatles era of the late 1950 and early 1960s, including “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen,” “Calendar Girl” and “Oh! Carol,” a lament for his high school sweetheart, Carole King.
From all of us at Indian Lake's Greatest Hits, Rest In Peace, Neil!
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