"Short, dark-haired with a high-pitched voice, Sedaka was a Juilliard-trained pianist born in New York to a Jewish taxi driver. While he performed for decades before, Sedaka's career truly began in the late 1950s as a songwriter. He was a key member of Brill Building, a studio widely regarded as the epicenter of American pop music in the 1950s and 1960s."
"One of his first successes was writing 'Stupid Cupid,' for Connie Francis, one of the most popular female singers of the era. The song has often been reprised in hit movies like 'The Princess Diaries.' In the 1960s, he became a vocalist in his own right with hits like 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,' 'Calendar Girl,' and 'Oh! Carol.'"
"His popularity dipped in the late 60s as bands like The Beatles held more attention. But he made a comeback in the 1970s with hits like 'Laughter in the Rain' and 'Bad Blood.' Both topped the Billboard hits chart, adding to the previous No. 1 hit in 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do.'"
Neil Sedaka, a Juilliard-trained pianist born in New York to a Jewish taxi driver, became a prominent figure in American pop music starting in the late 1950s. As a key member of the Brill Building, he partnered with songwriter Howard Greenfield to create numerous hits. His early success included writing 'Stupid Cupid' for Connie Francis. Sedaka transitioned to performing as a vocalist in the 1960s with songs like 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,' 'Calendar Girl,' and 'Oh! Carol.' His popularity declined in the late 1960s due to competition from bands like The Beatles, but he achieved a successful comeback in the 1970s with chart-topping hits including 'Laughter in the Rain' and 'Bad Blood.' His family described him as a true rock and roll legend and an incredible human being.
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