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 1970s.

Sedaka’s songs sold millions worldwide and have been covered by a range of performers, from Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra to The 5th Dimension and Nickelback.

Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died at 86. He is most known for the hits “Calendar Girl,” “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” “Laughter in the Rain” and “Bad Blood” with Elton John.

Sedaka’s songs sold millions worldwide and have been covered by a range of performers, from Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra to The 5th Dimension and Nickelback.

The songwriter and performer broke through with early Sixties hits like "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do," then mounted a Seventies comeback with "Laughter In the Rain"

The chipper melodicist was also known for a catalog of '70s hits hits including "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Laughter in the Rain."

Neil Sedaka, the prolific songwriter and singer who created major hits in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, has died. He was 86 years old.

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