Neil Sedaka is back, again. This time he has re-worked some of his biggest hits into children's songs. The CD is called Waking Up Is Hard To Do, and the generation gap actually works in his favor.
Neil Sedaka has had a five decade career. His early hits include "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" (which is the inspiration for his current CD title) and "Calendar Girl". His status as a hitmaker declined during the British Invasion, but he enjoyed renewed popularity in the mid-70s. "Bad Blood" and "Laughter In The Rain" mark this point in Neil Sedaka's songbook.
While his popularity has waxed and waned over the years, he has never really quit working. The timeless quality of Neil Sedaka songs becomes apparent on listening to the tracks on Waking Up Is Hard To Do. Perhaps it's the tonal quality of his voice, or the happy melodies that permeate Sedaka's songs.
Children who have never heard of him, and Neil Sedaka fans both will find this a worthy addition to their music collection.
