Neil Sedaka, dead at 86, aimed high: ‘I hope the songs will outlive me,’ he said

SAN DIEGO — Neil Sedaka, an undercover Rhythm & Blues dynamo in the 1950s? Well, not exactly. But the famed singer-songwriter ...

Neil Sedaka, Singing Craftsman of Memorable Pop Songs, Dies at 86

He sang and co-wrote some of the definitive teenage anthems of the 1950s and early ’60s, including “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” and then reinvented his career in the ’70s.

Neil Sedaka, songwriter and singer who created ‘pure pop magic’ with tunes from Oh! Carol to Solitaire

Neil Sedaka, who has died aged 86, co-wrote and sang some of the sunniest pop songs of the early 1960s before the Beatles ...

1963 Song That Sparked America’s Surf Rock Craze Remains a Cultural Icon

A song that was released 63 years ago helped reshape rock music and pop culture forever. The Beach Boys' 1963 classic, "Surfin' U.S.A.," transformed the band's trajectory, ignited surf rock into a ...

Neil Sedaka, "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" singer and songwriter, dies at 86

Neil Sedaka, the hitmaker behind “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Laughter in the Rain,” has died at age 86.

Singer-songwriter of ’60s and ’70s hits dies at 86

Neil Sedaka, the prolific singer-songwriter who produced dozens of chart-topping hits across two decades, has died. He was 86 ...

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86

NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in ...

Neil Sedaka, singer whose hits included "Laughter in the Rain," dies at 86

Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.

Neil Sedaka, a Pop Hitmaker Across Two Eras, Dead at 86

Neil Sedaka, the songwriter and performer behind hits like "Laughter in the Rain" and "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do," has died ...

Singer-songwriter behind dozens of 1960s, ‘70s hits dies at age 86

NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n’ roll and led to a second run of success in the ...

The Beatles See A Half-Century-Old Song Reach New Chart Peaks

The Beatles return to the U.K. charts as "Golden Slumbers" reenters Official Singles Downloads and Official Singles Sales at new all-time peak positions.