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Available for 23 days
In tribute to Neil Sedaka who has sadly passed away, another chance to hear him in conversation with Johnnie Walker at the BBC Radio Theatre. In a documentary, that was originally broadcast in 2010, the American singer-songwriter charts his life story with anecdotes and music. Playing many of his hits at the piano, Neil remembers studying at the world famous Juilliard School in New York; signing to Atlantic Records; working at The Brill Building with songwriting greats like Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman; and enjoying ten US top ten hits in a row. With the British Invasion of the American music charts, Neil's homespun style of songwriting proved less popular, so he decided to reverse the invasion and try his luck in England, where he signed to Elton John's Rocket Record label and produced the aptly-titled album Sedaka's Back. The story was brought up-to-date with details of Neil's latest projects at the time, including his first symphonic piece, Joie de Vivre, and his plans for the future.
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