-- What's CP's temperature on an older Neil Sedaka?

[Simply Red]

How do/did you feel about Neil Sedaka?


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[TimBone]

Definitely would.

[Bowser]

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[Bugeater]

Guilty pleasure

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[Simply Red]

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[Deberg_1990]

I prefer Captain and Tennille


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[Sweet Daddy Hate]

No hate, but I have to go with The Carpenters in this heat.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I'm a Jon Secada guy, myself.

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[BlackHelicopters]

American treasure. Unless he's Canadian.

[Rain Man]

I like Sweet Caroline and September Morn. Neil Sedaka is a diamond in the crown of music.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

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AW SHIT, THAT'S A BAD MOTHERFUCKIN' 70'S JAM!

I was looking for that one day but I couldn't find track it down on the net.

Rep.

[ClevelandBronco]

It's pretty clear that Mr. Sedaka's best work is still ahead of him. If our luck holds out, he'll never get around to doing it.

Gotta say that shit before he's dead and off limits.

[scho63]

I prefer Captain and Tennille


He wrote that song, whether that was your intention or not. :hmmm:

[srvy]

No hate, but I have to go with The Carpenters in this heat.
Without a doubt. I remember this guy but can't place any song of his. Was he one of those guys that sang everyone else's music?

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[srvy]

I like Sweet Caroline and September Morn. Neil Sedaka is a diamond in the crown of music.
I remember those songs so he was more of a Barry Manilow type. Did he write any of those not that it really matters I guess. Those type songs always sounded like something Kris Kristofferson wrote them tossed out in the garbage bin.

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[Mrs. Loopner]

He seems nice?

How do/did you feel about Neil Sedaka?


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[ClevelandBronco]

I remember those songs so he was more of a Barry Manilow type. Did he write any of those not that it really matters I guess. Those type songs always sounded like something Kris Kristofferson wrote them tossed out in the garbage bin.

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Goddamn, I'm old. I understood everything Rain Man said. And didn't say. And said.

[stevieray]

I like Sweet Caroline and September Morn. Neil Sedaka is a diamond in the crown of music.

used to be's don't count anymore.
they just lay on the floor till we sweep them away...

[siberian khatru]

The Carpenters' version of Solitaire is sublime

[Kman34]

Bring him in for a look??

[splatbass]

Was he one of those guys that sang everyone else's music?



No, everyone else sang his music. While I never liked his style, he was a prolific and very successful songwriter.

[srvy]

No, everyone else sang his music. While I never liked his style, he was a prolific and very successful songwriter.
Yeah I see he wrote the shitty song from the movie Deadpool. It weren't no Shoop by Salt N Pepper!

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[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Without a doubt. I remember this guy but can't place any song of his. Was he one of those guys that sang everyone else's music?

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When I was a kid, I used to think a woman was singing "laughter in the rain".

I can now kinda' see why.

Also, if you would have told me a dude was singing "hot child in the city", I would have called you a retard.

I miss the mystery of radio.

[Dave Lane]

He's still alive?

[Dave Lane]

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He looks and sounds like Ted Cruz couldn't get past that.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

I prefer Captain and Tennille


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Piss off

[Tombstone RJ]

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That's a great old tune and I thought that was an old Loggins & Messina song.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Chicago

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

He looks and sounds like Ted Cruz couldn't get past that.
With most of the "AM gold" genre, it's best to not actually look at the artist.

[cdcox]

Little known fact:

Neil Sedaka wrote Stairway to Heaven

[Tombstone RJ]

Little known fact:

Neil Sedaka wrote Stairway to Heaven

And Iron Man...

[Simply Red]

he had nothing on Roy Orbison though IMO.

[cdcox]

And Iron Man...

Here's my link. Where's yours?

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[srvy]

That's a great old tune and I thought that was an old Loggins & Messina song.

Slap your mouth. Maybe a solo Kenny Loggins but Messina would have never let him get away with that. How House at Pooh Corner slipped by is beyond me.

[stonedstooge]

A poor man's Wayne Newton

[BigRedChief]

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[Bugeater]

Little known fact:

Neil Sedaka wrote Stairway to Heaven
For that, he must die.

[srvy]

he had nothing on Roy Orbison though IMO.

Roy was the Man could have been bigger than Elvis if he didn't look like a goof.

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[stevieray]

he had nothing on Roy Orbison though IMO.


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[Simply Red]

Roy was the Man could have been bigger than Elvis if he didn't look like a goof.

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Sedaka clearly does the golden oldies era better - you know; prior to the middle age sex-offender look.

Also yes - plus his (Roy Orb.) timing was off a little, once he'd blossomed. He had a horrible life - if you ever do the research. I agree - In fact, I think I like him better than Elvis.

[gblowfish]

Neil Sedaka is the thinking man's John Davidson.

[eDave]

John Denver

[Frosty]

I like Sweet Caroline and September Morn. Neil Sedaka is a diamond in the crown of music.

I liked "Southern Man" and "Heart of Gold". I'm too young for that other stuff.

[JohnnyHammersticks]

Other than Deadheads and Phish phans, I think Sedakaheads are probably the most devoted fans in music.

[srvy]

AW SHIT, THAT'S A BAD MOTHERFUCKIN' 70'S JAM!

I was looking for that one day but I couldn't find track it down on the net.

Rep.

Just a little to peppy behind that piano for my liking. He does have the creepy Liberace grin and look down pat without the fairy godmother wardrobe.

[Coochie liquor]

I like Sweet Caroline and September Morn. Neil Sedaka is a diamond in the crown of music.

My parents were apeshit crazy about him. Turn on your Heartlight, Hot August Night. I was subjected to a few of his concerts as a child. We coming to America.... TODAY!!

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Just a little to peppy behind that piano for my liking. He does have the creepy Liberace grin and look down pat without the fairy godmother wardrobe.

Like I said, you can't actually look at these folks. You have to think of it like Medusa; don't look, just listen to the glorious hissing!

[Simply Red]

Other than Deadheads and Phish phans, I think Sedakaheads are probably the most devoted fans in music.

Without a doubt he had an different voice. He certainly isn't terrible. Bad Blood was a jam - but creepy as hell video.

[Simply Red]

here he is w/o Elton J.

He was definitely an entertainer for that time period. I see why folks liked him.

I mean sure it looks corny now but still, it wasn't always. At least he had the guts to get up there and dance - him and his backup vocalists were really into it.

Not too bad at all - I expected worse w/ Elton removed - but naw - still a nice tune!



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[Simply Red]

I've decided I'm buying a Neil Sedaka t shirt.

[srvy]

Silk screen this image to a black tee you would be styling. You just know he is doing that shoulder shake.
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This would probably be my second choice Red.
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Is it just me or does he look a little like Jim Nabors here?

[Baby Lee]

The Carpenters' version of Solitaire is sublime

I can take or leave Sheryl Crow, but sometimes you have to stop and recognize she has an amazing voice.

Her cover of Solitiare is one of the few things in this world that can put me in tears, regardless of the moment or mood.

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[listopencil]

I can take or leave Sheryl Crow, but sometimes you have to stop and recognize she has an amazing voice.

Her cover of Solitiare is one of the few things in this world that can put me in tears, regardless of the moment or mood.

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I will never forgive her for Sweet Child O' Mine. She's dead to me.

[stevieray]

I will never forgive her for Sweet Child O' Mine. She's dead to me.

I used to like her...not so much now...she just sounds too repetitive.


Amy Winehouse? Damn....such a bummer. That girl could SING.

[Simply Red]

I don't see any Neil Sedaka t shirts on ebay.

[siberian khatru]

I just remembered this from my teen years:

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[srvy]

I don't see any Neil Sedaka t shirts on ebay.

Yeah thats going to be a tough one unless you catch a concert that sells his shirt.

I think you would have to take a picture in and have it silk screened at a Tee shirt shop. He may sue though could be hurting for money :)

[srvy]

I can take or leave Sheryl Crow, but sometimes you have to stop and recognize she has an amazing voice.

Her cover of Solitiare is one of the few things in this world that can put me in tears, regardless of the moment or mood.

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I can never understand a word she is singing even when I know the lyrics. She needed to remain a backup singer for a reason.Seems like a nice lady though and she is good on game shows.

[bobbymitch]

I don't see any Neil Sedaka t shirts on ebay.

But you can get the leisure suits. :D Maybe start a new fashion trend?

[Baby Lee]

I just remembered this from my teen years:

Anyone remember when someone parodied 'breakin up is hard to do' for when the courts broke Ma Bell?

Lamest parody ever.

[gblowfish]

I just remembered this from my teen years:

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He blowed up REAL GOOD!

[listopencil]

Amy Winehouse? Damn....such a bummer. That girl could SING.


Absolutely. I loved her voice.

[Simply Red]

this is a nice one!


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[Easy 6]

Its surely been posted already, but is worth repeating for my own guilty pleasure...

First heard this song while driving down the road at work in the complete middle of nowhere on AM radio somewhere around 1995... love the subdued horns version, they're integral to it yet I cant find that version online

Oh well, still a great song

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[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Let us nevar forget this 70's gold:

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[Fat Elvis]

Silk screen this image to a black tee you would be styling. You just know he is doing that shoulder shake.
http://www.dwightmccann.com/Images/NeilSedaka04092009/fullsize/NeilSedaka024.jpg

This would probably be my second choice Red.
http://www.bionicdisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Neil_Sedaka_Laughter_In_The_Rain_Midnight_Special_1975-500x354.jpg

Is it just me or does he look a little like Jim Nabors here?

Shazam!

[Buck]

What about Jon Secada? EDIT: SOMEONE ALREADY MADE THIS JOKE I AM ASHAMED

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[Coochie liquor]

Prob my favorite Neil Diamond song.

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[Demonpenz]

I feel like that John Secada song is going to blow up like Hadaway

[listopencil]

I feel like that John Secada song is going to blow up like Hadaway

It's not as good as Richard Harris doing Rhinestone Cowboy though:

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[KS Smitty]

The last CP Bash we attended at Nzoner's, Neil Sedaka's Bitch is Back was one of the songs on the playlist (I don't know why ask Nzoner) and I knew the whole song although it's not one of my faves.
Sedaka's "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" was a double hit for him, I learned the original version as a little kid and he came out with a remake in the late 70's(?). I'll sing along with both but the original is my fave.

[Simply Red]

The last CP Bash we attended at Nzoner's, Neil Sedaka's Bitch is Back was one of the songs on the playlist (I don't know why ask Nzoner) and I knew the whole song although it's not one of my faves.
Sedaka's "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" was a double hit for him, I learned the original version as a little kid and he came out with a remake in the late 70's(?). I'll sing along with both but the original is my fave.

Nice!

[Baby Lee]

Re: the OP

Watching some of these clips gives me a good idea how the temperature is measured.

[Simply Red]

Re: thge OP

Watching some of these clips gives me a good idea how the temperature is measured.

How do you feel about this one? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqwLjkqj8Gw)