|
Welcome to my website. I hope you will find it informative and enjoyable. We hope to keep expanding it. After so many years in the music business, I am still overwhelmed and grateful for the support I receive from you. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you will check back often.
NEIL TO APPEAR ON THE JERRY LEWIS MDA TELETHON!!!!!!
08.28.08
On Monday, September 1 (Labor Day), Neil will be performing two songs on Jerry Lewis' 43rd Annual MDA Telethon.
Neil is scheduled to appear, LIVE, in the 4PM (EST) hour.
For more information on the Telethon and local stations, please click here!
MID-SUMMER RECAP!
07.16.08
To all of our friends, we hope that you are enjoying your summer.
Australia was a great success. It was a wonderful treat to return to see all of our friends, and work with their incredible Symphony Orchestras.
Following Australia, we traveled to Manila, which was simply a thrill. Appearing at the Araneta Coliseum to a sold out crowd, I stood on the same stage that I was the first singer to perform on in 1960. There too, I was happy to meet some old friends and make many new ones.
Last week, we traveled to Ogunquit, ME to see the Ogunquit Playhouse's production of Breaking Up is Hard to Do, with Renee Taylor. Having been a fan of hers for so long, it was great to see her performing in my show with such a wonderful cast.
Hoping to see everyone in Westbury, NY, where I have the great pleasure of working with my old friend, the great Connie Francis.
THE VERY BEST OF NEIL SEDAKA: THE SHOW GOES ON - CHARTS #54 ON THE ARIA CHART IN AUSTRALIA!!!!
05.16.08
On the heels of Neil's successful Australia Tour, Universal's release of "The Very Best of Neil Sedaka: The Show Goes On" debuted at #54 on the Australian Record Industry Assosciation (ARIA) chart.
Neil last charted on ARIA in December, 1998 with "Anthology: Four Decades of Hits".
"The Very Best of Neil Sedaka: The Show Goes On" is available wherever CD's are sold.
For more information, please click here.
WAKING UP IS HARD TO DO!!!!
05.01.08
Coming soon from Hasbro Toys, its the Turbo Tooth Tunes Toothbrush, featuring Neil Sedaka's "Waking Up is Hard To Do".
Inspired by Neil's classic hit "Breaking Up is Hard to Do", and his grandchildren, this tooth brush sends sound vibrations from the bristles through your teeth, so you can hear the music inside your head. Click here for a preview of the ToothBrush.
A release date for this wonderful new product will be announced shortly! Please check back.
THE AUSTRALIA TOUR BEGINS!!!
04.28.08
Neil begins his Australia Tour this evening with a performance at the Festival Theatre in Adelaide. Neil is enjoying his time in one his all-time favorite places, and is looking forward to seeing all of his fans and friends.
Neil's Australia Tour:
April 29 - Adelaide, AU - Adelaide Theater
May 2-3 - Perth, AU - Perth Convention Centre
May 5-6 - Melbourne, AU - Hamer Hall
May 9-11 - Sydney, AU - Sydney Opera House
Please visit the Tour Schedule for information on ticketing.
TO OUR FRIENDS IN THE PHILIPPINES!!!!
03.31.08
After Neil's tour of Australia, Neil will be making a stop in Manila on May 17, 2008 for one performance at The Araneta Coliseum.
Neil is looking forward to return to Manila to sing his greatest hits.
For more information, please click here.
NEIL SEDAKA AND CONNIE FRANCIS PERFORMING WESTBURY IN JULY - ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!!!
03.27.08
We are proud to announce that Neil will be appearing in a special One Night Only performance with his longtime friend Connie Francis at The Capital One Bank Theater in Westbury, NY on July 23, 2008.
This will be the third time in the past year that Neil and Connie have performed together, first at Neil's Tribute at Avery Fisher Hall in New York City last October, and an impromptu performance in Coral Springs, FL last January. This is sure to be a memorable event you will not want to miss.
For more information, please click here.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
03.13.08
Neil would like to extend his thanks to all of his fans and friends worldwide for the beautiful Birthday Greetings he received today.
The enormous amount of e-mails, which are still coming, helped make this day even more special!
NEIL INDUCTED INTO THE HIT PARADE HALL OF FAME!!!!
02.05.08
Thanks to all of Neil's worldwide fans, who's votes have Inducted Neil into the 2007 Hit Parade Hall of Fame!
TO OUR FRIENDS IN AUSTRALIA!
02.04.08
Beginning on April 29, 2008, Neil will be embarking on a four city Symphony Tour of Australia.
Neil will be returning to Australia for the first time since 2005 and is looking forward to seeing all of his Australian fans.
Neil's Australia Tour:
April 29 - Adelaide, AU - Adelaide Theater
May 2-3 - Perth, AU - Perth Convention Centre
May 6 - Melbourne, AU - Hamer Hall
May 9-11 - Sydney, AU - Sydney Opera House
Please visit our Tour Schedule section for more upcoming information on Ticketing, which will follow shortly!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!
12.21.07
Neil and his family would like to wish all of our friends from all over the world a Happy Hanukkah, a Merry Christmas, and all the best in 2008!
In addition, we have a special Holiday treat for everyone. Neil will be appearing on The CBS Saturday Early Show, tomorrow, December 22, 2007, performing one of his original Christmas songs, which is featured on "The Miracle of Christmas". Please check your local listings.
NEIL ON "CBS SATURDAY EARLY SHOW" ON NOVEMBER 24!!!!
11.21.07
Neil will be making a LIVE morning appearance on CBS' "Saturday Early Show" in promotion of "The Definitive Collection" on November 24, 2007.
Neil will be appearing throughout the entire program, beginning at 7AM (EST).
Please check your local listings.
ONE UNFORGETTABLE EVENING!!!!
11.01.07
On October 26, 2007 at Avery Fisher Hall, Neil was honored with a tribute entitled "Neil Sedaka: 50 Years of Hits
Introduced by legendary New York DJ "Cousin" Bruce Morrow, the evening began with a video from Sir Elton John, who's AIDS Foundation was the designated charity for the net profits the show earned. Elton composed a melody of three of Neil's classics, "Breaking Up is Hard to Do", "Laughter in the Rain", and "Calendar Girl", and made a beautiful tribute to Neil.
David Foster took the stage saluting Neil, before introducing his protégé, Renee Olstead, who did an amazing rendition of "Should've Never Let You Go", with David accompanying her on piano.
The Captain and Tennille followed with "Love Will Keep Us Together". Toni Tennille, sounding as wonderful as she did when "Love Will Keep Us Together" first peaked in 1975, told the audience, "Without Neil, there would be no "Captain and Tennille".
The evening continued with Dion's terrific take on "Calendar Girl", standing solo, with his acoustic guitar, while "The Bad Plus" came out and did a very different arrangement of "Laughter in the Rain".
Clay Aiken was there to salute Neil as well, belting "Solitaire", bringing the house down with the song that would eventually help land Clay in the Top 2 on FOX's "American Idol" in 2003.
Lou Christie was on hand as well, with a powerhouse performance of one of Neil's forgotten children, "Sing Me, Sing Me".
Barry Manilow, who could not attend the tribute, sent along a video commending Neil's career, and hailing "The Hungry Years", as one of the greatest pop songs ever written.
Natalie Cole did a beautiful rendition of "Breaking Up is Hard to Do", adding a tremendous amount of soul to the song.
The fabulous Connie Francis sang the title track from the film "Where the Boys Are", sounding as incredible as she did when it was first recorded in 1960.
Paul Shaffer then took the stage, giving the audience a little history lesson about himself, and Neil’s influence on him, then breaking into an impromptu performance of "Next Door to An Angel", before bringing Neil to the stage.
An overwhelmed Neil took the stage to a standing ovation. Opening his set with "The Diary", "Oh, Carol!", and "The Hungry Years", a song that "everyone always asks for".
Neil told the crowd that he wanted to do some duets with these wonderful artists, and first brought back Paul to do a charming rendition of "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen".
He then brought Connie Francis back out, who told the story of how they first met; when Neil and Howard Greenfield auditioned their material for her. They then sang "Stupid Cupid" together, the first song of Neil's that Connie recorded. The chemistry of their performance showed that no matter how much time had passed, their presence together summed up what the evening was all about - the history of Neil Sedaka.
David and Paul both returned to the stage to accompany Neil on "Bad Blood", with Mr. Foster playing the Electric Piano, as he did on the Original Recording in 1975, and Paul singing the background vocal, made famous by Elton John. Even without Elton's vocals, the song sounded like a carbon copy of the original.
The Captain and Tennille joined Neil on stage once more, for a duet of "Lonely Night (Angel Face)", for which The Captain and Tennille scored another #1 in 1976.
The band left the stage, leaving Neil and his piano to the audience. Playing one of his seldom heard gems, "One More Ride on the Merry Go Round", as well as showcasing one of his current show-stoppers, "You", bringing the crowd to their feet.
The band returned to join Neil on "Laughter in the Rain", the song that "brought him out of retirement".
The evening was a tremendous success, closing with the entire ensemble singing Neil's classic "That's When The Music Takes Me".
Neil sends his sincere thanks to all the artists that appeared in the evening, which surely made it an unforgettable night. He also sends out his thanks to the producer of the evening, Michael Dorf, and all his crew who helped put this show together, as well as Michael Blake, the musical director, who took every note of the evening with the utmost sincerity.
Please check our review section for Roger Friedman's article about the evening.
NEIL ON "CBS SUNDAY MORNING" ON OCTOBER 28!!!!
10.25.07
Neil will be appearing on CBS Sunday Morning, this Sunday, October 28, 2007.
Neil sat down with Russ Mitchell to discuss his life, career, and the release of his career spanning CD The Definitive Collection, that commemorates Neil's 50th Anniversary as a performer.
CBS Sunday Morning begins at 9AM (EST). Please check your local listings. For an exclusive clip of the interview, please click here.
For more information on The Definitive Collection, please click here.
NEIL ON "THE TODAY SHOW" TOMORROW!
10.24.07
Neil will be making a LIVE morning appearance on NBC's "The Today Show" in promotion of "Neil Sedaka: 50 Years of Hits", being held at Avery Fisher Hall in New York City's Lincoln Center on October 26, 2007.
Neil will be appearing at approximately 10:30AM (EST). Please check your local listings.
For More information on "Neil Sedaka: 50 Years of Hits", please click here.
NEIL TO APPEAR ON "FOX AND FRIENDS" - THIS MONDAY!!!!
10.12.07
Neil will be making a LIVE morning appearance on FOX NEWS' "Fox and Friends" in promotion of "Neil Sedaka: 50 Years of Hits", being held at Avery Fisher Hall in New York City's Lincoln Center on October 26, 2007.
"Fox and Friends" airs live, beginning at 6AM (EST). Neil will be appearing at approximately 8:30AM (EST). Please check your local listings.
For More information on "Neil Sedaka: 50 Years of Hits", please click here.
Please continue to check the website for more updates on Neil's Television & Radio appearances throughout the coming weeks.
EXTRA! EXTRA!
09.24.07
Neil Sedaka: 50 Years of Hits is quickly approaching as the list of artists continues to grow. Recently confirmed to take the stage to honor Neil is Radio DJ Cousin Brucie Morrow, Lou Christie, and Late Show with David Letterman's Paul Shaffer.
Connie Francis, who recorded the Sedaka/Greenfield compositions "Where the Boys Are" & "Stupid Cupid", is slated to perform. This will be the first time Neil and Connie will perform together live. What song will they sing?
To find out, please click here for information and tickets.
NEIL'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE!!!!
09.06.07
We are very excited to announce on October 26, 2007 at Avery Fisher Hall in New York City, a tribute is in the works to celebrate Neil's 50th Anniversary in show business.
Many of Neil's famous artist friends will be performing Neil Sedaka songs, doing duets with Neil, as well as a special performance by Neil himself.
Among those appearing will be Natalie Cole, Clay Aiken, Captain and Tennille, Dion, David Foster, Renee Olstead, The Bad Plus, and Raul Midon.
Please click here for more information.
SEDAKA FAMILY VACATION!
06.15.07
With all the excitement surrounding the release of and promotion of Neil's hit CD The Definitive Collection, we neglected to mention a wonderful family trip we took to celebrate Leba's Birthday!
We sailed on the Norwegian Cruise Line from Los Angeles to various ports in Mexico. To say we had a fabulous time is putting it mildly. Everyone from Baby Michael to Papa Neil had a ball!
All the Sedaka's want to thank the entire Staff of The Norwegian Star, especially Captain Lars Bergstrom, Hotel Manager Hugo Vanosmael, and our concierge Simone Weigel for making it such a memorable holiday. In fact, we are looking forward to returning for Neil's birthday!!!!
MEET AND GREET WITH NEIL AT MOHEGAN SUN!!!!
06.04.07
Spin Street, Mohegan Sun's Music Store, very proudly presents Neil in an exclusive personal appearance and CD signing immediately following his performances in The Cabaret Theatre on Friday, June 29th and Saturday, June 30th.
Spin Street is located in the Shops at Mohegan Sun. All fans are welcome to stop by. Neil looks forward to seeing both old and new faces!
Click here for more information.
NEIL SEDAKA TO RECEIVE NMPA SONGWRITER ICON AWARD!!!!!
05.30.07
Neil Sedaka has been chosen to receive the Icon Award from The National Music Publishers Association. Neil will be presented with this award at the NMPA Annual Meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Le Parker Meridien in New York City.
The award is being presented for the second time, first presented to Jimmy Webb in 2006.
“Neil Sedaka has had an incredible influence on the music world, and this award expresses our appreciation for his legacy,” said David M. Israelite, Preseident and CEO of the NMPA. “We are honored that Mr. Sedaka will accept this award.”
For More Information on the National Music Publishers Association, please click here.
NEIL'S UPCOMING APPEARANCES
05.04.07
On Monday, May 7th, Neil will appear on FOX's The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet, which will air live at 9AM (EST).
On Tuesday, May 8th, Neil will appear on FOX's "Fox and Friends", which will air live at 6AM (EST). Neil will be appearing in the second hour of the program.
Please check your local listings.
THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION
05.04.07
Neil is very excited to announce that "The Definitive Collection" has debuted at #22 on the Billboard Charts. Its his first appearance on the chart since 1980's "In The Pocket" and his highest-charting set since 1975's "The Hungry Years" peaked at No. 16.
"The Definitive Collection" is currently available wherever CD's are sold.
NEIL IN-STORE SIGNING AT J&R!!!
04.25.07
Neil will be making a special in-store appearance at J&R Music, in New York City, on May 3, 2007 signing copies of "The Definitive Collection". Please click here for more information on the event, as well as a special Q&A with Neil!
"THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION" IS NOW AVAILABLE !!!
04.20.07
NEIL'S UPCOMING APPEARANCES
04.20.07
On Monday, April 23rd, on the eve of "The Definitive Collection" release, Neil will be making appearances on two of America's most popular morning shows.
First, Neil will appear on NBC's "The Today Show" (9AM EST) for an interview and a performance.
After "The Today Show", Neil will be heading over to ABC's "The View" (11AM EST), where he will also sit for an interview and perform some of his beloved classic songs.
Please check your local listings for airtimes.
THANK YOU TO QVC VIEWERS
04.20.07
Neil was delighted that so many tuned in to see him perform last night on "QVC Sessions". He hopes that everyone who ordered the CD really enjoys it. Neil sends along his thanks for all the lovely messages he received after the show. Neil thanks everyone at QVC for being so wonderful!
"QVC is a service mark of ER Marks, Inc. and is unaffiliated with www.neilsedaka.com and makes no endorsement of any content appearing in this site."
TO OUR FRIENDS IN CANADA!
04.01.07
With the release of The Definitive Collection around the corner, Neil will be making appearances on two of Canada's most popular Talk Shows.
Neil will be appearing LIVE on CTV's Canada AM, Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at approximately 8:15 AM, where Neil will perform and discuss his upcoming release.
Neil has also been confirmed to make an appearance on The Hour, hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos. The airdate for Neil's appearance has not been confirmed.
Please continue to check back for always up to date information on Neil's appearance on The Hour, as well as his other upcoming television appearances.
NEIL'S UPCOMING APPEARANCES
03.12.07
On the heels of the April 24th release of Neil Sedaka: The Definitive Collection. Neil will be making various public and television appearances through the coming weeks.
On March 24, 2007, Neil will be appearing in Phoenix, AZ for Celebrity Fight Night. Recognized as one of the nation's elite charity events, Celebrity Fight Night is a star-studded evening presented in honor of Muhammad Ali. Please click here for more information.
On April 19, 2007, Neil will be returning to QVC to promote The Definitive Collection, with an exclusive bonus CD only available on QVC. Neil is scheduled to appear at 10PM (EST), where he will perform tracks from the CD.
On April 24, 2007, Neil will be taking a seat on the couch of ABC's The View, which will air live at 11AM (EST). Please check your local listings.
Neil will also be making an appearanceon FOX's The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet, which will air live, May 7, 2007, at 9AM (EST). Please check your local listings.
Please continue to check our website for continuing information on this exciting new release and Neil's upcoming appearances.
TO ALL OF OUR NEW YORK FRIENDS!!!
01.12.07
In honor of the release of "The Definitive Collection", Neil will be performing four shows at Joe's Pub in New York City. The first two shows will be on April 24th and April 25th, with two additional shows following on May 1st and May 2nd. For more information, please click here.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
12.21.06
Neil and his family would like to wish all of our friends from all over the world a Happy Hanukkah, a Merry Christmas, and all the best in 2007!
NEIL SIGNS WITH RAZOR & TIE TO RELEASE "THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION"
11.14.06
In celebration of his 50th anniversary in the music business, Razor & Tie will release "Neil Sedaka: The Definitive Collection" in April, 2007.
The album will include the first U.S. release of new recordings as well as demo recordings and rarities ("Where The Boys Are" and "It Hurts To Be In Love") that have never been made widely available.
Please continue to check this website for more information on this very exciting release!
NEIL HONORED BY THE NEW YORK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
10.18.06
On Saturday, October 14, Neil was honored by the New York Alumni Association at their 21st Annual New York Reunion. The reunion is for those who have attended high school in New York City, Long Island or Westchester County, which has evolved into the largest reunion of its kind in the country.
Although Neil attended Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, Neil also studied at The Juilliard School, but never graduated. This weekend, The Julliard School honored Neil by making him an alumnus.
To help celebrate this special occasion, many artists came to honor Neil, including Lorna Luft, Mike Burstyn, Rosyln Kind, Tony Orlando, Louis Gossett, Jr., and Jon Voight.
Barry Manilow, who could not be there due to his opening in Atlantic City, sent an amazing five minute video tribute.
Tonie Wine, a longtime friend of Neil's, performed a special song that Neil wrote when he was a teenager.
To Neil's surprise, childhood friend and original member of "The Tokens" Hank Medress, was also present at the reunion. Neil and Hank had not seen each other for almost twenty-five years.
Neil was very touched by the outpouring of love and affection at this thrilling event. He thanks everyone for attending, most especially Lou and Fran Zigman, for organizing a very moving tribute, which brought back wonderful memories of New York, Brooklyn, and Lincoln High School.
For more information on the New York Alumni Association, please click here.
TRA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA - HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARC SEDAKA!
10.16.06
NEIL TO ATTEND FRANKIE VALLI TRIBUTE
10.11.06
Neil will be attending the National Italian American Foundation's 31st Anniversary Gala at the Hilton Washington & Towers on Saturday, October 21, 2006, where Frankie Valli will be honored for his outstanding achievements in performing.
Neil has been asked to take the stage to perform a song in honor of Frankie. Please click here for more information.
TO EVERYONE OUT IN TV LAND!!! - UPDATED!!
09.20.06
Neil Sedaka: The Show Goes On - Live From Royal Albert Hall will begin airing on PBS stations across the country. Please refer below to see if your city is listed.
Click here for our news archives page <<
|
 - Soft){kind=link}