Neil Sedaka
Pop singer-songwriter who wrote and recorded hits from the late 1950s onward, including 'Calendar Girl' and 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do'; the episode features his 2007 interview and music excerpts.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 46min
Remembering pop songwriter Neil Sedaka
Neil Sedaka, pop singer-songwriter behind hits like "Calendar Girl," celebrated for Juilliard piano roots and a midcareer comeback. Justin Chang, film critic, weighs in about Pixar's Hoppers. They discuss Sedaka's Brill Building songwriting, reworking classics like "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do," television boosts, and the Elton John–sparked revival.
