Neil Sedaka

Singer - Songwriter

American · 20th century

American pop singer-songwriter known for catchy, emotionally direct songs about love and heartbreak. Famous for 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do' (1962).

Connection to Taylor Swift

Briefly quoted by Uncle Jerry ("Breaking up is hard to do") as a quip about the difficulty of breakups in the context of the song's themes.

Notable Works

  • Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, Oh! Carol, Laughter in the Rain