Neil Sedaka

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20 mentions 13 recordings first heard Feb 2026 last heard 13 Jun ↑20 vs the 12 months before

American pop singer-songwriter whose death was announced and whose mid-century songs were discussed with mixed appraisal.

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Terry O'ReillyUnder the Influence with Terry O'Reilly · Flexi Discs · 1:54 · 13 Jun
…At various times, Alden had some of the top songwriters under contract, including Carole King and Jerry Goffin, Neil Sedaka, Paul Simon, Neil Diamond, and Bobby Darin.…
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David BianculliFresh Air · Remembering pop songwriter Neil Sedaka · 0:28 · 6 Mar
…Neil Sadaka was born in Brighton Beach in 1939 and displayed his musical talent early on.…
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David BianculliFresh Air · Remembering pop songwriter Neil Sedaka · 0:18 · 6 Mar
…Neil Sadaka, the singer and songwriter whose recording and performing career stretched from the 1950s to the current decade, died last week.…
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Kyle SandilandsThe Kyle & Jackie O Show · FULL SHOW: Lurpak · 22:25 · 2 Mar
…It's pop legend Neil Sedaka, dead.…
Nora RahmNPR News Now · NPR News: 02-28-2026 2PM EST · 4:09 · 28 Feb
…Singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka has died.…
Dale WillmanNPR News Now · NPR News: 02-28-2026 4AM EST · 4:33 · 28 Feb
…Sedaka kept performing dozens of concerts a year well into……
Dale WillmanNPR News Now · NPR News: 02-28-2026 4AM EST · 4:18 · 28 Feb
…Legendary singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka has died.…
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