I remember when Neil Sedaka released his single "Bad Blood" in 1975. The song contained uncredited backing vocals by Elton John - John later knocked Bad Blood off the #1 slot with his single "Island Girl".

I would pick Elton John as one of the best and more popular (pop artist) from the 70s. He seemed to be unstoppable with Bernie Taupin and Nigel Olsson back in the day. Not to much is ever mentioned concerning how good and important Nigel Olssons backing vocals actually was early in Elton Johns career. Hes often just labeled as being the drummer with no mention of the importance and role his backing vocals played.

I don't like the poll options. I'd rather say good than awesome.

Sedaka has a great voice, but i can't stand safe boring music. He is telling me nothing at all. A vocally predominant perfomer should have something half decent to say If you want a great pop star--ROY ORBISON.

Music can lift what might seem relatively ordinary words to another level.

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I consider Neil Sadaka one of my best singers - How can anybody forget his masterpiece ( you mean everythng to me )

Neil diamond rocks but unfortunately he often fails me in live shows and concerts.

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no fan here

anecdote - i met a Chinese stall owner who looks exactly like him - no joke

When I turned 16 I had a 50's party and I played "Happy Birthday Sweet 16". I wore a poodle skirt and everything! :D

Neil Sedeka is awesome. I love oldies! He has a nice mellow sound and great harmonies. I like him better than Justin Bieber, that's for sure... lol

I was just listening to both of those songs in the car today on my '70s mix CD,
some of my favorites from that decade!

I'm not familiar with all of the songs he performed, mostly the ones that got
a lot of AM radio airplay back in the day--"Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," etc.,
but I recall that he wrote/co-wrote songs that were big hits for other artists,
like "Love Will Keep Us Together" (The Captain And Tennille) and "Solitaire"
(The Carpenters). These days, I listen to a lot less pop and more jazz and
fusion, but I still enjoy all the pop tunes I grew up listening to!

Surprising thread. I love Neil Sedaka!

I was so into him in high school, as a lovesick young girl. Listening to his early stuff now is a nostalgic overload. But I'll probably never tire of "Laughter in the Rain". Classic.

I'm not voting, but here's the reason why. Sedaka's recordings have not been my style, but he did have a few songs that have been covered very well by others. Still, his contribution to an otherwise pretty dull Made in Florida B Horror flick is something that I salute. DO THE JELLYFISH!