Neil Sedaka Dies: “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” & “Laughter In The Rain” Hitmaker Who Also Wrote “Love Will Keep Us Together” Was 86
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Neil Sedaka, who wrote and sang on nine Top 10 hits including chart-toppers “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” “Laughter in the Rain” and “Bad Blood” and penned the 1975 smash “Love Will Keep Us Together,” has died. He was 86. A rep for his family confirmed the news to Deadline. “Our family is devastated […]
"Laughter in the Rain" is a song composed and recorded by Neil Sedaka, with lyrics by Phil Cody. It includes a 20-second saxophone solo by Jim Horn. The song hit No.
"Love Will Keep Us Together" is a song written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. It was first recorded by Sedaka in 1973. The brother-sister duo Mac and Katie Kissoon also recorded a version in 1973.
"Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" is a song recorded by Neil Sedaka, co-written by Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. Sedaka recorded this song twice, in 1962 and 1975, in two significantly different arrangements, and it is considered to be his signature song. Between 1970 and 1975, it was a top-40 hit three s...
Neil Sedaka , who wrote and sang on nine Top 10 hits including chart-toppers “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” “Laughter in the Rain” and “Bad Blood” and penned the 1975 smash “Love Will Keep Us Together,” has died. He was 86. A rep for his family confirmed the news to Deadline. “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” his family said in a statement. “A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed.” Related Stories Obituaries 2026 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries
