Neil Sedaka
Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows
American pop icon and singer-songwriter with a six-decade career, known for composing and performing hit songs including "Calendar Girl" and "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do." He was a legendary Grammy-nominated composer who also dated Carole King in Brooklyn. He passed away at age 86, prompting retrospective discussions across news and entertainment podcasts.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Fresh Air · Mar 6, 2026
Remembering pop songwriter Neil Sedaka
“Pop songwriter and singer (1939-2024) whose career spanned 1950s-2010s; subject of the memorial episode”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 28, 2026
Charlotte & Peter Fiel on Watch Collecting, Matt Wolfe on Hollywood Shakeups, Theo Lewis Clark on Movie Trivia
“Pop icon who passed away at 86; wrote Calendar Girl, Breaking Up is Hard to Do, dated Carole King in Brooklyn”
Global News Podcast · Feb 28, 2026
Trump blacklists Anthropic in AI battle
“American singer-songwriter who died at 86; legendary pop composer with six-decade career and Grammy nominations”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 28, 2026
February 27, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Singer-songwriter died at 86; known for hits including 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do' and 'Calendar Girl'.”
Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville · Sep 23, 2025
Behind the Hits: Tony Christie's Musical Journey
“Artist who sent positive feedback about Tony's new album and performed with him at the Albert Hall.”