A legendary voice has gone silent....

Born in Brooklyn in 1939, Sedaka was a Juilliard-trained pianist whose keen sense for arrangement allowed him to transition seamlessly from classical music to early rock and roll. Alongside longtime songwriting partner Howard Greenfield, he penned timeless teen anthems that soundtracked the late 1950s and 1960s.

• Early Breakthrough Hits: Classics like "Oh! Carol," "Calendar Girl," "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen," and "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" made Sedaka a household name around the world.

• Songwriting Genius for Others: Beyond his own recordings, Sedaka wrote massive hits for fellow artists, including Connie Francis ("Stupid Cupid") and Captain & Tennille ("Love Will Keep Us Together").

• The Stunning 1970s Comeback: Sedaka achieved a rare second wave of massive chart success in the mid-1970s with chart-topping smashes like "Laughter in the Rain" and "Bad Blood".

An Enduring Musical Legacy

With over 500 cataloged songs, millions of records sold, and an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983, Neil Sedaka’s contributions to pop music remain monumental. While his distinct tenor voice may now be silent, his immortal melodies will continue to bring joy and nostalgia to music lovers for generations to come