# RIP Neil Sedaka **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** music\ **Created:** [February 27, 2026, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-neil-sedaka/1028064 "2026-02-27T23:21:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![kumarneel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/54ee81/32.png) [@kumarneel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kumarneel)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-neil-sedaka/1028064/21 "2026-02-28T11:07:26Z")
Neil Sedaka’s music really defined a generation. Songs like Breaking Up Is Hard to Do and Laughter in the Rain will always hold a special place in music history. His ability to write catchy, timeless pop songs with such emotional depth is what made him stand out. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire artists for years to come. RIP to a true legend. 🫡 🫡 ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-neil-sedaka/1028064/22 "2026-02-28T11:11:07Z")
Welcome to the SDMB, @kumarneel ! I hope you enjoy your time here. ---
**Author:** ![kumarneel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/54ee81/32.png) [@kumarneel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kumarneel)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-neil-sedaka/1028064/23 "2026-02-28T12:04:35Z")
Thanks! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-neil-sedaka/1028064/24 "2026-02-28T13:32:34Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > That was funny. I chuckled. Thank you for that. What song is that from? I can hear it in my head but I just can’t place it. It’s from the outro to “Love Will Keep Us Together” - in the middle of a bunch of "bah-bah-bah-dah"s, Toni Tennille throws in “Sedaka is back!” ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-neil-sedaka/1028064/25 "2026-02-28T15:40:50Z")
Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-neil-sedaka/1028064/26 "2026-02-28T22:53:40Z")
Neil Sedaka was active on YouTube during the early Covid isolation. Perform short unrehearsed, mini-concert on piano and singing. His piano was quite good. His vocals were affected by his age but it’s still nice hearing him live. Sedaka’s channel is worth checking out. His last mini-concert was posted a year ago. Since then old video of his tv appearances have been posted. Maybe by his staff? Hopefully the channel will be left up by his estate. ---
**Author:** ![K364](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k364/32/5_2.png) [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-neil-sedaka/1028064/27 "2026-03-01T14:31:41Z")
Whoa, we haven’t mentioned “Solitaire”, and the version by The Carpenters. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/senfWltCbQs/maxresdefault.jpg "Solitaire (Remastered)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=senfWltCbQs) ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2026, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-neil-sedaka/1028064/28 "2026-03-04T06:11:09Z")
Here’s an appearance he made with his grandson. > **[Neil Sedaka & Michael Sedaka - Interview (Good Day NY)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOOM_47bTz0%2F)** > > Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka & his grandson, Michael Sedaka stopped by Good Day NY to talk about their recent TikTok success! With over six decade... ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2026, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-neil-sedaka/1028064/29 "2026-03-04T06:53:35Z")
Solitaire is such a beautiful, poignant song. For me, it has to be Neil’s version, though. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Finn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/34f0e0/32.png) [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-neil-sedaka/1028064/30 "2026-03-06T12:36:30Z")
I always enjoyed his “Biblical” songs such as “Shadrack” and “Run Samson Run”. (did he have any others in this genre?) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-neil-sedaka/1028064.md?page=1)