Extremely underrated in my opinion. Excellent singer, songwriter and musician. A choice I’m surprised you made Fil but I should not be. You are A true lover of music and excellent musician yourself. You see talent is not limited to one type of music. This man wrote a ton of songs for other people as well
Neil Sedaka is a legend but an artist I've never explored. In 1976 I was entering HS and very into hard rock, progressive rock, fusion, and about to start exploring punk. I'm glad you made this video because Sedaka wasn't even on my radar, but after watching his could be some nice music to play around the home.
Whenever a video is flagged you should do a cover of it instead! You got such a great voice Fil! I'd love to hear you doing covers. Even if it's a duet or there's harmonies. Just record multiple times :) It was a long time a go you did one now! "I dont wanna miss a thing" was 2015!
Neil wrote so many songs. A great talent.His contributions to music are large though he seemed to be a regular and nice person.. Great analysis by Fil too. Fil is incapable of providing just an average critique. They are all detailed and sharp.
Fil, your knowledge, understanding in musical terms and ability - is intimidating. I'll forever hear Neil Sedaka's vocal mastery in a new light bro. \m/ breathy🎶 ROOCk🎼🎵
What an emotional song, so well sung, so hard on the soul, the story is so strong. Music is disguised by the story here, we are lost in the fantasy that Neil creates, Imho; thanks Fil. I also so hear a bit of Roy Orbison in the vocal idea.
My lord you are a multi- talented singer & guitarist you were able to copy neils voice to a T. YOU'VE GOT THE CAPACITY TO BE UP THERE WITH THE GREATS WITH A SUPER UNASSUMING PERSONALITY TO BOOT. Keep up the great work its very enlightening & entertaining .
I listened to the first five seconds and immediately thought: “Yeah- not for me.” Too syrupy. Its cloying in its delicacy- too much of a cheesy ballad.
Neil Sedaka had a an amazing career both as a song writer and as a performer over several decades. His big hit “Laughter In The Rain” has got to be one of the most romantic songs ever. When I first heard it I thought it was a female vocalist the tonality and tenor of his voicing was simply gorgeous. And his ability to sing in a higher key was a perfect complement to Elton John’s vocals on “Bad Blood” which was a great pop rock tune. I hope Fil analyzes those songs, they’re such amazing compositions and arrangements.
Laughter In The Rain his biggest hit but it almost got beaten to the punch. Lea Roberts put out a version of it 2 weeks before Sedaka was due to release his and as soon as he heard it he managed to rush release the single and go straight to #1
The mid-‘70s was a great time for Sedaka. Around that same time, he also did a great remake of “Breaking Up is Hard to Do”, turning his original pop jingle into a bluesy torch ballad.
Neil Sedaka how could I forget about him! Wow what a voice and how evokes the lyrics is just phenomenal! My sister and brother in law used to play him all the time and I remember loving him! Thanks so much Fil for bringing him back into my musical playlists! You analysis is fantastic and top notch and so is your voice as well! You are just the best reviewer!🙏🏻🤍✨
What got me to think about him as a singer songwriter and performer is the very fact that Elvis mentioned him at one time about his ability to write, compose and perform. You nailed it Fil. Elvis said the amount of songs this man has written for other people was extremely impressive. I did not realize how many songs he had written for others until doing a little research.
in the 1950's i went to a birthday party where mr Sedaka was hired to perform and at the end of the song he brought me on stage to dance with him. one of the highlights of my life.
Wow...just out of curiosity, I Googled "songs written by Neil Sedaka for other people"...just one of the dozens and dozens (I lost count at 87) was "Breaking Up is Hard to Do", with Howard Greenfield, which was covered by an astonishing 105 artists! (Looking forward to that future video already!) Wonderful explanation of his vocal delivery, yours was cool, too! Thanks, Fil!
Elvis also performed this, just before he died. I found it heartbreaking. Neil's well, when you write the song, you're going to go places the others just can't. I've not heard this before, and found it very, very moving.
Was in Canada years ago and saw Neil Sedaka playing. I lucked out and my Dad and I got front row seats. The venue Neil played at this hotel was packed! Neil played like he was decades younger. He was sharp and brilliant in his musical skill. Great show. Gino Vannelli was at the same hotel playing but sold out but looking back I’m thrilled I got to see Neil. He is a true rock music pioneer.
Fil....great job!!! When you walk us through these varied great vocalists I can't help but thinking that your own voice lends to doing some great ballads. I hope you are not neglecting your own songwriting. And utilize all of what you are capable of doing. 🎶🔥♥️🔥🎶
Great performers understand the importance of using Dynamics. That moves the song along stirring the emotions. Anyone can play a song end to end with the pedal to the medal, but true craftsmen use great dynamics. Sedaka was one of them. Great analysis Fil.
Neil Sedaka is timeless, he has entertained generations and has a body of work that has something for everyone. May his life be long and fruitful because of what he has given the world. Excellent topic Fil, thank you.
I adore Neil Sedaka. Grew up listening to his music and was lucky to see him three times in concert. One of the best American songwriters ever. One of the artists from the Brill Building in the early '60s. Carol King was a friend & crush of his; wrote, "Oh, Carol" about her. His cousin is Eyde Gorme. Was one of the first artist to use layered vocals on his recordings!
I thought I knew about the songs of Neil Sedaka. I never have heard any version of this song before. I did a search and there are over 10 performances of this song by Neil available for view. I found this interesting bit. The Andy Williams version of this song was a #4 UK hit in 1973, two years before the Carpenters' version came out. There was a completely different song called "Solitaire" that was a hit for Laura Branigan in 1983. I am a sucker for anything involving an orchestra so I give "Solitaire" a "like". Hmm, I thought I was the only one that had their guitar out for Fil's show.Oh,analysis request. I put a second "plug" in for something from Tommy Boyce Bobby Hart ( of "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight" fame) Thanks Fil.
He is an incredible musician and what a tome of music he and his partners in music have brought to life. He also has a huge heart and almost everyday he has a mini concert on his TH-cam channel, 3 songs to cheer up all who wish to listen. His ego isn't so big that he can't sit at his piano in a Tee and hair barely combed, ending with love to us all and will see you tomorrow, love him much!
My late mom, at age 15 or so, (mid to late 1950s) would've given you 50 thousand likes if she could've. At that age she was already totally bilingual (Brit. English), she loved Neil's faster songs, Ricky Nelson and Elvis pre-ballads. Thank you on her behalf!
Sedaka's version of his own song was the very best in my opinion. I even prefer this to Karen Carpenter's (and she had one of the best voice's in the business).
As soon as Neil opened his mouth to sing, I knew you would be singing some of this tune. Similar sound and I mean that as a compliment! My favorites Sedaka are Calendar Girl, Breaking up is hard to do. Grew up in the 60's listening to this fantastic talent. Gotta get me one of those shirts. Oh wait, I still have one.lol.
I remember Neil had a big hit in the 1970s and when it was released I loved it. I thought it was a female singing because his voice is soft. I bought the 45 thinking this lady’s name was Neil - unusual. Then while listening more carefully to the lyrics I realized he was a man. The song was “Laughter In the Rain”. It’s still a great song to listen to today. My you have a wonderful singing voice. That’s great that you can hit those notes yourself. Not many people can do that.
I have zero musical ability but I love all types of music. I learn so much watching your reviews. You always impress me with your great appreciation for all types of music and talent. Btw, love the SRV T-shirt. I lived in Austin through the 80's and 90's and saw SVR live so many times. He was always amazing. So many great musicians came through Austin back then.
Phil Cody did write the lyrics for "Solitaire," as Fil noted. Cody also collaborated with Sedaka on "Laughter in the Rain," with Cody providing those romantic lyrics. Cody was an artist in his own right, with a self-titled album on Reprise/Warner Bros. Records in 1976. Three Sedaka/Cody collabs are included!
Great singer songwriter! 🎵 I sang along to a lot of his songs because I was always comfortable singing in his key a 😁 My favourite songs of his are "The Hungry Years", "I Should've Never Let You Go" (sung with his daughter Dara) and "Laughter in the Rain" 🎹🎹🎹
Hi Fil! Absolutely love Neil Sedaka....I was lucky enough to be a teenager when Neil was on the radio giving us the best music ever! My favorite was Breaking Up Is Hard to Do....but then I loved all of his music! This song is absolutely gorgeous....Neil could sing, and write beautiful music! I just have such happy memories of the sixties, and his music part of my life! ✌️
Great Fil, saw him in Cardiff on his last tour of the UK about 18months ago. He just sat at this piano, played and sang all his hits beautifully, no orchestra, just him. It was amazing . Like many I have been watching his lockdown performances. He’s still got it.
Thanks Fil..great choice for analysis...another great artist...by the way your amp sounds great similar to a Fender Twin Reverb.. possibly...but definitely a tube.. sound.
Love Neil Sedaka. He did Breaking Up is Hard to Do twice: the original with the “comma comma down dooby do down down”, and a later version as a ballad.
OMG I love Neil Sedaka but always thought of it as such a guilty pleasure. There was a fantastic documentary on him on BBC4. He was a child prodigy but wanted to be popular so he chose write “pop” songs. Amazing talent 💕
Daniel Serbin - leave Fil alone - you don't know what you're talking about! Just unsubscribe and go away. Oh and learn to spell someone's name correctly before you start mud slinging!! 😬
He did a concert here just a few years ago, and could still do it. It was like a history lesson of pop music from the 50's to the 80's. "He wrote that one?" was a frequent question in the audience. The answer was, "Yes he did!"
Neil Sedaka - along with co-writer Howard Greenfield, gave us "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo". Not much more you can say really! Neil Sedaka is just a real craftsman when it comes to songwriting, musical composition and performing. Good analysis Fil. Thank you.
Neil Sedaka is a beautiful singer and songwriter. Some of my favorite songs during the early 70’s remind me of wonderful years.....I don’t know this one as well... laughter in the rain one of our favorites...thank you for analyzing this amazing singer... Fil, I swear you can play everything on your guitar.
Love this, adore all Neil Sedaka has ever done. My favourite song is Last Song Together. It was the final one (at one time) He and Howard Greenfield wrote.
seems like i critiquing Fil.... why aren't you syndicated? Analysis are just great. I was listening to it, and had to look TWICE when you solo'd Neil--- it sounded so like him. Neil - singing 10, living the lyrics 10, piano - I wonder how much he had in reserve ie he is playing simply, mostly, with his talent sitting on the shelf (as you also showed in your guitaring). Also used a great technique to slow the chorus way down (to 1/2 time ????) tkssssssssss
Neil Sedaka such a brilliant legendary song writer with that smooth distinctive excellent vocal! Such great control. Excellent performance! Spot on analysis Fil. Thanks! 😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦
I saw Neil Sedaka and Phyllis Diller headlining together in Vegas mid-eighties... I was a young, narrow viewed hard rocker at the time, but still thoroughly enjoyed the evening...
He's much before my time but I've always had a lot of time for Neil Sedaka. His songwriting output is extraordinary and his performance ability seemed to remain unchanged for decades. An idea for a future video, Fil - apparently a lot of songwriters and singers all came from the same area of New York at roughly, though not necessarily exactly, the same time period. Might be a different type of analysis to look at.
Been a huge fan for pushing fifty years. And a big shout out to Neil for what he has been doing through lock down. Virtually every week day he's done a mini concert of three songs .... well over fifty days and more than one hundred and and sixty songs now and counting .... absolute legend.
When I was a kid in the 1960 and heard Calendar Girl, I was hooked on the melody and the fast beat. The progression of the colorful monthly sayings were so easy to listen to, I thought he was singing to me! “February, you’re my little Valentine.” Thank you, Fil, you took me way back to the great Neil Sedaka and his wonderful performance, for whatever he sang, it was great-and melodically catchy!
He is such a good musician! I practiclarly like his 70s comeback song Laughter in the Rain. It's very upbeat and well performed! Could you do an analysis of Poco when Timothy B Schmidt , Richie Furray and Rusty young were in the band. Or an earlier song with Randy Misner on base and high harmony singing instead of SchmidtTY
In the mid 70s, during his "comeback", I was 15 or 16. While kids my age were into Frampton or Zeppelin, I was into Neil. I just recently started listening to him again. One of my favorite singer/songwriters.
Yes Neil was many of recording artists I remembered growing up in Brooklyn...Hey, check out Joe Var Veri amazing acoustic guitar cover of this song on YT ...I’m curious what you think.
Between Neil Diamond and Neil Sedaka you have walking jukeboxes. I have a hard time naming one Neil Sedaka song since he made so many, but there were so many people that he collaborated with that it added to his legend. I have to smile since you end every show with Rock, and yet this is one of the most amazing ballads with a vocal control that will melt your face. And your vocal ability adds to the analyses without stealing the spotlight from the artist. Their is a vocal coach that does videos but I cannot watch them since he has such a nasty approach to analyzing songs. He wants to show what he can do all the time. You are the perfect side man, propping up the person you are analyzing. Since Neil is doing lockdown videos, maybe he can give his feedback to your analyses?
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Extremely underrated in my opinion. Excellent singer, songwriter and musician. A choice I’m surprised you made Fil but I should not be. You are A true lover of music and excellent musician yourself. You see talent is not limited to one type of music. This man wrote a ton of songs for other people as well
“Sedaka is back!”
CAPTAIN AND TENILLE SAID THAT IN THEIR SONG
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@@barbaradownie3265 Neil and his collaborator (at the time) wrote "Love Will Keep Us Together".
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@@jademusic1211 I think it was Howard Greenfield.
Love Neal! What a great topic. People really have no idea how influential he was and how many songs he wrote for other people!✊🏻😎🔥🎸
Neil Sedaka is a legend but an artist I've never explored. In 1976 I was entering HS and very into hard rock, progressive rock, fusion, and about to start exploring punk. I'm glad you made this video because Sedaka wasn't even on my radar, but after watching his could be some nice music to play around the home.
Nice one! I watched a few of his lockdown videos and he’s still got it! What a lovely man. He would be so happy to see this I’m sure!🤘
Very soothing and beautiful song and your analysis was perfect. 👍🤟
This is my favorite Neil Sedaka song.
Whenever a video is flagged you should do a cover of it instead! You got such a great voice Fil! I'd love to hear you doing covers. Even if it's a duet or there's harmonies. Just record multiple times :) It was a long time a go you did one now! "I dont wanna miss a thing" was 2015!
Thanks!
Neil wrote so many songs. A great talent.His contributions to music are large though he seemed to be a regular and nice person.. Great analysis by Fil too. Fil is incapable of providing just an average critique. They are all detailed and sharp.
Thanks!
Just beautiful Fil💖. You have a great voice range too 😍😍
Thanks!
Amazing singer and songwriter!
Fil I luv your vocal knowledge and of course your guitar work
Thanks!
Fil, your knowledge, understanding in musical terms and ability - is intimidating. I'll forever hear Neil Sedaka's vocal mastery in a new light bro. \m/ breathy🎶 ROOCk🎼🎵
Neil was quite popular back in the day, as good a singer as a songwriter. I also liked The Carpenters version of this. Another great review Fil!
Thanks Fil...
What an emotional song, so well sung, so hard on the soul, the story is so strong. Music is disguised by the story here, we are lost in the fantasy that Neil creates, Imho; thanks Fil. I also so hear a bit of Roy Orbison in the vocal idea.
The Strat sounds great.
Check out 2 awesome songs/solos not many know: Gary Moore Empty Rooms live in Stockholm 1987 & Jefferson Starship Save Your Love. Sedaka was great.
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Thanks AGAIN for the teaching and the link man!
What a vibrato!
My lord you are a multi- talented singer & guitarist you were able to copy neils voice to a T. YOU'VE GOT THE CAPACITY TO BE UP THERE WITH THE GREATS WITH A SUPER UNASSUMING PERSONALITY TO BOOT. Keep up the great work its very enlightening & entertaining .
Thanks!
I couldn’t tell the difference between he and Paul Anka when either one of them had a new song on the radio.
As, I believe M.C. Hammer said, can't touch this.
I know the name, but I can't relate to his music.
I listened to the first five seconds and immediately thought: “Yeah- not for me.” Too syrupy. Its cloying in its delicacy- too much of a cheesy ballad.
He wrote a lot of classic songs for other people including one of the biggest hits of the 1970's
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Neil Sedaka had a an amazing career both as a song writer and as a performer over several decades. His big hit “Laughter In The Rain” has got to be one of the most romantic songs ever. When I first heard it I thought it was a female vocalist the tonality and tenor of his voicing was simply gorgeous. And his ability to sing in a higher key was a perfect complement to Elton John’s vocals on “Bad Blood” which was a great pop rock tune. I hope Fil analyzes those songs, they’re such amazing compositions and arrangements.
Laughter In The Rain his biggest hit but it almost got beaten to the punch. Lea Roberts put out a version of it 2 weeks before Sedaka was due to release his and as soon as he heard it he managed to rush release the single and go straight to #1
The mid-‘70s was a great time for Sedaka. Around that same time, he also did a great remake of “Breaking Up is Hard to Do”, turning his original pop jingle into a bluesy torch ballad.
you do quite a good impression of Neil Sedaka's singing voice 🎶🎶🎶
Gee I really love the diversity of what you look at Fil. You have a beautiful voice as well.
Thanks!
He does!!
Neil Sedaka how could I forget about him! Wow what a voice and how evokes the lyrics is just phenomenal! My sister and brother in law used to play him all the time and I remember loving him! Thanks so much Fil for bringing him back into my musical playlists! You analysis is fantastic and top notch and so is your voice as well! You are just the best reviewer!🙏🏻🤍✨
Thanks!
What got me to think about him as a singer songwriter and performer is the very fact that Elvis mentioned him at one time about his ability to write, compose and perform. You nailed it Fil. Elvis said the amount of songs this man has written for other people was extremely impressive. I did not realize how many songs he had written for others until doing a little research.
This was, in fact, the only Neil Sedaka song that Elvis covered...
in the 1950's i went to a birthday party where mr Sedaka was hired to perform and at the end of the song he brought me on stage to dance with him. one of the highlights of my life.
My favourite was Laughter in the Rain. This (Solitaire) was a solid vocal.
L O V E LAUGHTER IN THE RAIN 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Barbara Downie , me, too. That song brings back so many awesome memories
Yes Laughter in the rain great song
Mine too. By far.
Wow...just out of curiosity, I Googled "songs written by Neil Sedaka for other people"...just one of the dozens and dozens (I lost count at 87) was "Breaking Up is Hard to Do", with Howard Greenfield, which was covered by an astonishing 105 artists! (Looking forward to that future video already!) Wonderful explanation of his vocal delivery, yours was cool, too! Thanks, Fil!
Elvis also performed this, just before he died. I found it heartbreaking. Neil's well, when you write the song, you're going to go places the others just can't. I've not heard this before, and found it very, very moving.
Love it Fil. You have a SRV T-shirt on while you break down Neil Sedaka. Think about that for a few seconds. You da man :-)
You don't have both Artists in your music collection? LOL
Neil was way under appreciated. I have always admired his songs and vocals even when people balked at his talent. Thanks Fil
Was in Canada years ago and saw Neil Sedaka playing. I lucked out and my Dad and I got front row seats. The venue Neil played at this hotel was packed! Neil played like he was decades younger. He was sharp and brilliant in his musical skill. Great show. Gino Vannelli was at the same hotel playing but sold out but looking back I’m thrilled I got to see Neil. He is a true rock music pioneer.
Fil....great job!!!
When you walk us through these varied great vocalists I can't help but thinking that your own voice lends to doing some great ballads. I hope you are not neglecting your own songwriting. And utilize all of what you are capable of doing.
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Great performers understand the importance of using Dynamics. That moves the song along stirring the emotions. Anyone can play a song end to end with the pedal to the medal, but true craftsmen use great dynamics. Sedaka was one of them. Great analysis Fil.
Exactly. Most of the singers of the last 25-30 years and almost all from today do not understand dynamics.
Neil Sedaka is timeless, he has entertained generations and has a body of work that has something for everyone. May his life be long and fruitful because of what he has given the world. Excellent topic Fil, thank you.
Elvis loved Neil and also sang this good tune...Neil always appeared to me as a Very Nice Soul also....thanks Fil
I didn't know that.... Hi Mark!
@@lynndow3185 Hi Lynn...Elvis had a Great Gift for appreciating great songs
I adore Neil Sedaka. Grew up listening to his music and was lucky to see him three times in concert. One of the best American songwriters ever. One of the artists from the Brill Building in the early '60s. Carol King was a friend & crush of his; wrote, "Oh, Carol" about her. His cousin is Eyde Gorme. Was one of the first artist to use layered vocals on his recordings!
I didn't know he was Edie's cousin. 👍
Eydie Gorme was fantastic, I especially love her Tonight Show performances with Doc and his killa' band.
You have found a splendid niche for yourself. What a wonderful channel you have!
Thanks!
I thought I knew about the songs of Neil Sedaka. I never have heard any version of this song before. I did a search and there are over 10 performances of this song by Neil available for view. I found this interesting bit. The Andy Williams version of this song was a #4 UK hit in 1973, two years before the Carpenters' version came out. There was a completely different song called "Solitaire" that was a hit for Laura Branigan in 1983. I am a sucker for anything involving an orchestra so I give "Solitaire" a "like". Hmm, I thought I was the only one that had their guitar out for Fil's show.Oh,analysis request. I put a second "plug" in for something from Tommy Boyce Bobby Hart ( of "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight" fame) Thanks Fil.
I NEVER HEARD HIM SING THIS SONG.. LOVE THE ORCHESTRA 💖💖💖💖. HIS VOICE SO BEAUTIFULLY TENDER. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Another favorite of my moms and then me.I love this song.💖😐
Totally awesome Fil Thank you I love listening to this gentleman he is amazing and so are you
Jump into the way back machine, again. Of course, I loved NS. No need for me to explain why because Fil says it all.
He is an incredible musician and what a tome of music he and his partners in music have brought to life. He also has a huge heart and almost everyday he has a mini concert on his TH-cam channel, 3 songs to cheer up all who wish to listen. His ego isn't so big that he can't sit at his piano in a Tee and hair barely combed, ending with love to us all and will see you tomorrow, love him much!
My late mom, at age 15 or so, (mid to late 1950s) would've given you 50 thousand likes if she could've. At that age she was already totally bilingual (Brit. English), she loved Neil's faster songs, Ricky Nelson and Elvis pre-ballads. Thank you on her behalf!
Sedaka's version of his own song was the very best in my opinion. I even prefer this to Karen Carpenter's (and she had one of the best voice's in the business).
As soon as Neil opened his mouth to sing, I knew you would be singing some of this tune. Similar sound and I mean that as a compliment! My favorites Sedaka are Calendar Girl, Breaking up is hard to do. Grew up in the 60's listening to this fantastic talent. Gotta get me one of those shirts. Oh wait, I still have one.lol.
Carpenters did a great cover on this composition. Karen was made for the sad stuff.
Karen was one of a kind. No one compares.
Great variety Fil, thanks. Rock!
I keep thinking, Data can sing??
I remember Neil had a big hit in the 1970s and when it was released I loved it. I thought it was a female singing because his voice is soft. I bought the 45 thinking this lady’s name was Neil - unusual. Then while listening more carefully to the lyrics I realized he was a man. The song was “Laughter In the Rain”. It’s still a great song to listen to today.
My you have a wonderful singing voice. That’s great that you can hit those notes yourself. Not many people can do that.
Thanks!
I have zero musical ability but I love all types of music. I learn so much watching your reviews. You always impress me with your great appreciation for all types of music and talent. Btw, love the SRV T-shirt. I lived in Austin through the 80's and 90's and saw SVR live so many times. He was always amazing. So many great musicians came through Austin back then.
Neil and "The 10cc" as he called them in a documentary. Recorded in Stockport of all places. I used to pass Strawberry Studios quite often.
Phil Cody did write the lyrics for "Solitaire," as Fil noted. Cody also collaborated with Sedaka on "Laughter in the Rain," with Cody providing those romantic lyrics. Cody was an artist in his own right, with a self-titled album on Reprise/Warner Bros. Records in 1976. Three Sedaka/Cody collabs are included!
Great singer songwriter! 🎵 I sang along to a lot of his songs because I was always comfortable singing in his key a 😁 My favourite songs of his are "The Hungry Years", "I Should've Never Let You Go" (sung with his daughter Dara) and "Laughter in the Rain" 🎹🎹🎹
Hi Fil! Absolutely love Neil Sedaka....I was lucky enough to be a teenager when Neil was on the radio giving us the best music ever! My favorite was Breaking Up Is Hard to Do....but then I loved all of his music! This song is absolutely gorgeous....Neil could sing, and write beautiful music! I just have such happy memories of the sixties, and his music part of my life! ✌️
Great Fil, saw him in Cardiff on his last tour of the UK about 18months ago. He just sat at this piano, played and sang all his hits beautifully, no orchestra, just him. It was amazing . Like many I have been watching his lockdown performances. He’s still got it.
Thanks Fil..great choice for analysis...another great artist...by the way your amp sounds great similar to a Fender Twin Reverb.. possibly...but definitely a tube.. sound.
This is such a beautiful song!
Love Neil Sedaka. He did Breaking Up is Hard to Do twice: the original with the “comma comma down dooby do down down”, and a later version as a ballad.
Deadpool 'Calendar Girl' 😃 . Excellent review of a legend, Fil. 👍
OMG I love Neil Sedaka but always thought of it as such a guilty pleasure. There was a fantastic documentary on him on BBC4. He was a child prodigy but wanted to be popular so he chose write “pop” songs. Amazing talent 💕
Just wonderful! Neil was a guest of Les Paul,you must check them out on TH-cam
Daniel Serbin - leave Fil alone - you don't know what you're talking about! Just unsubscribe and go away. Oh and learn to spell someone's name correctly before you start mud slinging!! 😬
Fil, listening to your demonstration of Neil's performance leaves me no doubt that you could cover this song and do a beautiful job of it.
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He did a concert here just a few years ago, and could still do it. It was like a history lesson of pop music from the 50's to the 80's. "He wrote that one?" was a frequent question in the audience. The answer was, "Yes he did!"
Try not singing along to neils Bad Blood, ya can't do it.
Neil Sedaka - along with co-writer Howard Greenfield, gave us "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo". Not much more you can say really! Neil Sedaka is just a real craftsman when it comes to songwriting, musical composition and performing. Good analysis Fil. Thank you.
Neil Sedaka is a beautiful singer and songwriter. Some of my favorite songs during the early 70’s remind me of wonderful years.....I don’t know this one as well... laughter in the rain one of our favorites...thank you for analyzing this amazing singer... Fil, I swear you can play everything on your guitar.
Fil, love your work! Could you please do Secret Agent Man by Johnny Rivers?
You have opened my eyes to someone I used to disparage back in the 50s. There’s so much there I did not realize before.
He was my favorite for decades! Sang along with his songs going to the shore - loved my iPod!
Now David Draiman is my favorite....
Love this, adore all Neil Sedaka has ever done. My favourite song is Last Song Together. It was the final one (at one time) He and Howard Greenfield wrote.
i really like you sir..i admire you very much...you present everything so simple, but evrything is spot on...your genius but yet humble
seems like i critiquing Fil.... why aren't you syndicated? Analysis are just great. I was listening to it, and had to look TWICE when you solo'd Neil--- it sounded so like him.
Neil - singing 10, living the lyrics 10, piano - I wonder how much he had in reserve ie he is playing simply, mostly, with his talent sitting on the shelf (as you also showed in your guitaring). Also used a great technique to slow the chorus way down (to 1/2 time ????)
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Neil Sedaka such a brilliant legendary song writer with that smooth distinctive excellent vocal! Such great control. Excellent performance! Spot on analysis Fil. Thanks! 😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦
I love Neil,s song " bad blood" . He was such a great performer and song writer. His music will always be relevant ! Thanks Fil.
Neil Sadaka dang my folks listened to this stuff cheers Fil!
Paul Anka did a tear-jerker called "Times of Your Life" as well as "My Way" that Sinatra made famous
Have you did, Three Dog Night, Dr. Hook? Or Alabama?
No not yet!
What a beautiful song and sung so sweetly! Makes me think of Roy Orbison. Neil makes it look effortless, but, we know better😉.
I saw Neil Sedaka and Phyllis Diller headlining together in Vegas mid-eighties... I was a young, narrow viewed hard rocker at the time, but still thoroughly enjoyed the evening...
It easy to sit back and enjoy Neil at his fineness in this performance.
excellent vocal/guitar demonstration. Fil your vocals skills are right up 👍
Fun Fact: This was at the Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton, Alberta. Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and recorded for ITV (CITV Global Edmonton).
He's much before my time but I've always had a lot of time for Neil Sedaka. His songwriting output is extraordinary and his performance ability seemed to remain unchanged for decades. An idea for a future video, Fil - apparently a lot of songwriters and singers all came from the same area of New York at roughly, though not necessarily exactly, the same time period. Might be a different type of analysis to look at.
Never heard this one but another pure voice. Another great song of his was Bad Blood.with Elton John and Laughter in the Rain
A song for the times.
Rock!
:-)
Been a huge fan for pushing fifty years. And a big shout out to Neil for what he has been doing through lock down. Virtually every week day he's done a mini concert of three songs .... well over fifty days and more than one hundred and and sixty songs now and counting .... absolute legend.
Beautiful song.
When I was a kid in the 1960 and heard Calendar Girl, I was hooked on the melody and the fast beat. The progression of the colorful monthly sayings were so easy to listen to, I thought he was singing to me! “February, you’re my little Valentine.” Thank you, Fil, you took me way back to the great Neil Sedaka and his wonderful performance, for whatever he sang, it was great-and melodically catchy!
Great analysis. Oh Fil. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏
Try to analyze "do the freddie" by freddie & the dreamers
He is such a good musician! I practiclarly like his 70s comeback song Laughter in the Rain. It's very upbeat and well performed! Could you do an analysis of Poco when Timothy B Schmidt , Richie Furray and Rusty young were in the band. Or an earlier song with Randy Misner on base and high harmony singing instead of SchmidtTY
In the mid 70s, during his "comeback", I was 15 or 16. While kids my age were into Frampton or Zeppelin, I was into Neil. I just recently started listening to him again. One of my favorite singer/songwriters.
Yes Neil was many of recording artists I remembered growing up in Brooklyn...Hey, check out Joe Var Veri amazing acoustic guitar cover of this song on YT ...I’m curious what you think.
Between Neil Diamond and Neil Sedaka you have walking jukeboxes. I have a hard time naming one Neil Sedaka song since he made so many, but there were so many people that he collaborated with that it added to his legend. I have to smile since you end every show with Rock, and yet this is one of the most amazing ballads with a vocal control that will melt your face. And your vocal ability adds to the analyses without stealing the spotlight from the artist.
Their is a vocal coach that does videos but I cannot watch them since he has such a nasty approach to analyzing songs. He wants to show what he can do all the time. You are the perfect side man, propping up the person you are analyzing. Since Neil is doing lockdown videos, maybe he can give his feedback to your analyses?
Thanks for the kind words!