Heard on a podcast he did that Neil has written over 700 songs over the years. Some songwriters are lucky to get a CD's worth of songs written every couple years as good as they might be!
He was 73 when he performed this. Think about it -73 and still effortlessly hitting the notes, pitch perfect and keeping the audience in the palm of his hand. Now THAT’S talent!
He was classically trained. There is an album called Classically Sedaka where he put words to music of the great composers like Chopin and Schumann etc. It's excellent.
It's a bold move to get up there and do it by yourself without a backing band, but this guy still sounds beautiful at his age, still joyful perfection in his performance. This song has moved me for decades!
Maybe he doesn’t want to pay the $10,000 per table price of the hall to be inducted. The rrhof is a sham anyway, full of people who should never be there.
Strolling along country roads with my baby It starts to rain, it begins to pour Without an umbrella we're soaked to the skin I feel a shiver run up my spine I feel the warmth of her hand in mine Oh, I hear laughter in the rain, Walking hand in hand with the one I love Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside After a while we run under a tree I turn to her and she kisses me There with the beat of the rain on the leaves Softly she breathes and I close my eyes Sharing our love under stormy skies Oh, I hear laughter in the rain, Walking hand in hand with the one I love Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside I feel the warmth of her hand in mine Oh, I hear laughter in the rain, Walking hand in hand with the one I love Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside Oh, I hear laughter in the rain, Walking hand in hand with the one I love Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside
I heard thus timeless song when he first sang it in the 1970's. Flawless melody and such a beautiful spirit this man has. One fir the ages. Thank you Neil Sedaka fir this beautiful song and for your musicianship. 100.
I was there for this very rendition. Back in 2012 I did some audience warm ups for Loose Women. On one of the days, Alan Titchmarsh’s show was going out live at 3pm - Also at the hallowed and beloved London Studios. And I heard that one of the guests was Neil. WELL. I just had to. So I did. And got a seat just ten feet from the stage. The performance he gave was just HEAVENLY. When I watch someone with immense talent - For some reason… I cry. I can’t explain it. I realised a minute into the song - I had tears streaming down my cheeks. A bit embarrassing as I had complete strangers sat either side of me. WHAT A MAN.
A few years ago I walked past the Brill Building in NYC and suddenly it dawned on me that Neil Sedaka and Carol King once walked through those doors! Chills!
It was a rainy Saturday afternoon in Germany and my “girlfriend” and I were walking to the library. We were both in 7th grade and in love. We went to the library as an excuse to hang out. We carved our initials on one of the desks with our pens and drew a heart around it with - I love you. Then we went to a record store and bought this record on a 45 single. This became our song and I can literally still feel her hand in mine and feel the raindrops falling on me whenever I hear this song. Her name was Manuela O. and I can still hear her laughter in the rain after all these decades! Thank you Manuela for your love, friendship and a perfect afternoon. I miss this time so much...
All that i can think about is my mother thank you mom for that beautiful music you always played at home and Neil Sedaka was part of that collection i love you mom and i always will
Neil after all these year still has got it going on...ive seen him perform once back in..gosh its been so long ago...and in this video it says 2012.. he sounds as great now ..i hope to see him soon again
Oh how I remember driving on Inter State 40 across the plains of Oklahoma listening to the FM radio. And this song came on.. So beautiful and easy to listen to. All my life the radio is where you learn how to sing. And we tried everything that came on including this song. Back then you sang what you knew.. And now I appreciate the genius of Neil Sadaka timeless song..If it don’t make you feel like you’re outdoors whether walking, riding or sitting this song has that magical appeal.
I remember the line " I turn to her and she kisses me " as striking me funny in '74 as I first assumed it was sung by a woman, also . - Check out " Bad Blood " , an even bigger hit for him of that time.
Apparently, other people made the same mistake, including a member of the Fifth Dimension. When I was five and first heard Simply Red, I thought Mick Hucknall was a woman.
Wow factor for certain. Neil is a great song writer and singer.Yes Neil you have gave us extremely happy times listening to your wonderful music. A great pianist too. Thank you so very much.Wishing Neil all that is good plus so much happiness.
This is an old school songwriter. Don't think most pop singers today can even come close to this kind of talent.
Jason Phillips beautifully said and i 101% agree
I agree.
My mother felt he wrote the best melodies since Irving Berlin.
Agreed
Heard on a podcast he did that Neil has written over 700 songs over the years. Some songwriters are lucky to get a CD's worth of songs written every couple years as good as they might be!
He was 73 when he performed this. Think about it -73 and still effortlessly hitting the notes, pitch perfect and keeping the audience in the palm of his hand. Now THAT’S talent!
No lip sync, or auto-tune...just talent.
The only singer who can take a rainy day, and turn it into pure sunshine!
Still has that golden voice. That was special
CoventGardenSinger as they said " the gold never rust ".
This man looks so happy playing his song. No wonder he chose doing this to make a living. Thanks for the memories.
how brilliant does he sound for a 72 yr old man? he still sounds like he did over 40 yrs ago if not better.
He is wonderful
He totally sells it here, without needing the ensemble accompaniment. His singing and his piano playing are superb!
He was classically trained. There is an album called Classically Sedaka where he put words to music of the great composers like Chopin and Schumann etc. It's excellent.
Much love for Neil Sedaka. I grew up with this song here in S. Texas. God love you, Mr. Sedaka.
Neil's voice remains virtually unchanged. He sounds great here!
It's a bold move to get up there and do it by yourself without a backing band, but this guy still sounds beautiful at his age, still joyful perfection in his performance. This song has moved me for decades!
Wonderful performance! Neil Sedaka is one of the greats!
Elizabeth Motes Adoro as musicas dele Neir Sedaka
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame... ITS TIME PEOPLE
Was born hearing this song/his voice, and heard on the way home on AM radio. He is one of the greats, pure talent and magic!
What a wonderful, talented man he is.
Grew up with this song . Transports me back in time .
この曲の甘いメロディーが大好きです。(i'm Japanese)
Fasinating alphabet. Looks so weird to an English person !
A very talented man. I hope his retirement is filled with laughter.
Terrific. Hope you live forever Neil Sedaka.
+Ken Wong me too. i wish we we all could so we can listen to this man forever
If they can put contemporary (in comparison) RAP artists in the Rock Hall of Fame, they can certainly put Neil Sedaka in the Rock Hall of Fame!
Maybe he doesn’t want to pay the $10,000 per table price of the hall to be inducted. The rrhof is a sham anyway, full of people who should never be there.
This is Sedaka’s favourite song. He is the whole package...the real deal. Wonderful .
Strolling along country roads with my baby
It starts to rain, it begins to pour
Without an umbrella we're soaked to the skin
I feel a shiver run up my spine
I feel the warmth of her hand in mine
Oh, I hear laughter in the rain,
Walking hand in hand with the one I love
Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside
After a while we run under a tree
I turn to her and she kisses me
There with the beat of the rain on the leaves
Softly she breathes and I close my eyes
Sharing our love under stormy skies
Oh, I hear laughter in the rain,
Walking hand in hand with the one I love
Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside
I feel the warmth of her hand in mine
Oh, I hear laughter in the rain,
Walking hand in hand with the one I love
Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside
Oh, I hear laughter in the rain,
Walking hand in hand with the one I love
Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside
I heard thus timeless song when he first sang it in the 1970's. Flawless melody and such a beautiful spirit this man has. One fir the ages. Thank you Neil Sedaka fir this beautiful song and for your musicianship. 100.
I was there for this very rendition.
Back in 2012 I did some audience warm ups for Loose Women. On one of the days, Alan Titchmarsh’s show was going out live at 3pm - Also at the hallowed and beloved London Studios. And I heard that one of the guests was Neil. WELL. I just had to. So I did. And got a seat just ten feet from the stage.
The performance he gave was just HEAVENLY.
When I watch someone with immense talent - For some reason… I cry. I can’t explain it. I realised a minute into the song - I had tears streaming down my cheeks. A bit embarrassing as I had complete strangers sat either side of me.
WHAT A MAN.
Every note is on his right place.
And his music exists and tells all by itself.
70歳を超えてこのクオリティは凄いです。
Thank You Mr. Sedaka, I haven't cried as much as when I first heard this song.
His voice hasn't changed at all since his early performances..boy he can still belt them out ..
This is music talent. Not many singers like Neil these days. That song was a big hit in the 70s. Huge hit!
How this brings back happy memories of my youth... great to see Neil Sedaka is still performing so well.... Thank you.
Madre mía qué voz de un jovencito tiene el, todavía la mantiene
Neil Sedaka still has a great voice
Neil is truly a beautiful singer,composer and legend. His music gives me the chills every time he sings and plays. He makes the heart happy.
ABSOLUTE MASTER
Damn!!! Uwian na!!! The voice!!! And his storytelling!!!
what a voice...love it!!!
Master
A few years ago I walked past the Brill Building in NYC and suddenly it dawned on me that Neil Sedaka and Carol King once walked through those doors! Chills!
Yep, as young unknown songwriters first.
What a gift to the world...is Neil Sedaka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was a rainy Saturday afternoon in Germany and my “girlfriend” and I were walking to the library. We were both in 7th grade and in love. We went to the library as an excuse to hang out. We carved our initials on one of the desks with our pens and drew a heart around it with - I love you. Then we went to a record store and bought this record on a 45 single. This became our song and I can literally still feel her hand in mine and feel the raindrops falling on me whenever I hear this song. Her name was Manuela O. and I can still hear her laughter in the rain after all these decades!
Thank you Manuela for your love, friendship and a perfect afternoon. I miss this time so much...
I just love this.
He is so multi talented. I have loved him since I was a teenager
I really love this song and Neil Sedaka. Unforgettable....... Dear Neil
He makes that piano sound almost like a full band
All that i can think about is my mother thank you mom for that beautiful music you always played at home and Neil Sedaka was part of that collection i love you mom and i always will
Heard and saw Neil live in Adelaide, Australia. All he needed was a piano. Gold!
Underrated!
Isso sim é música de verdade, uma voz perfeita... grande artista.
Um verdadeiro artista
Neil Sedaka is a living legend. God bless him.
Toutes belles ces chansons 🥰❤💗
Lovely youthful voice!.!
wow thanks for this music
amazing at this age he still sounds the same..Lovely song..reminds me of the 70's
I'm a 52 year old, and I'd buy a ticket to this man's concert in a New York minute. Neil doesn't phone it in.
The first I discovered this song 5 years I fell inlove with it!!!I love this song!!!
My family still loves you Neil Sedaka! !! God bless!!!
Wonderful performer, composer and personality !!!
日本人です。この歌大好きでよく唄います。🎶💖😁
唄いたくて覚えました。💖🎶😃
I grew up with him one of my dads favourites excellent
He is so underrated as an artist, he is top class in all aspects. A wonderful man too! Rock on Neil Sedaka 🤘
👍😃 Great
this is a incririble artist. new is a best talent. I belive why it is eternit.
Great all time artist ..reminds me of my youth.....Great times.
Timeless and simply amazing performance. I heard this song some years ago and it became one of my favorite songs.
He is sooooo good.
Absolutely Fabulous! ❤❤❤
Love this man.❤️💙💚
Love, love love this guy, musician ! Reminds me of my youth. Perfect !!!!! Great talent! Our Elton John from 50/60s!!!!!
Beautiful !
Go on head neil!! Singing yiur song like you're 20 years old, goooo!!
I saw you live last year in Toronto and have fallen in love with you all over again.
Aww, he can still sing so well! He's awesome.
Brilliant! One of my favourite songs and one of my favourite singers.
He still has his voice that alone is amazing
Clapssssss!
Neil after all these year still has got it going on...ive seen him perform once back in..gosh its been so long ago...and in this video it says 2012.. he sounds as great now ..i hope to see him soon again
Amazing talent🏆🏆🏆
Oh how I remember driving on Inter State 40 across the plains of Oklahoma listening to the FM radio. And this song came on.. So beautiful and easy to listen to. All my life the radio is where you learn how to sing. And we tried everything that came on including this song. Back then you sang what you knew.. And now I appreciate the genius of Neil Sadaka timeless song..If it don’t make you feel like you’re outdoors whether walking, riding or sitting this song has that magical appeal.
２０世紀最高の楽曲！Neil Ｓｅｄａｋａ最高！
ow i just love his songs and his performence..
im a fan!
He is amazing!
i hope he is coming to the Netherlands someday...
Absolutely wonderful, love the piano as well.
i thought the voice was own by a woman..but im wrong😊😂he is so good👍✋
I remember the line " I turn to her and she kisses me " as striking me funny in '74 as I first assumed it was sung by a woman, also . - Check out " Bad Blood " , an even bigger hit for him of that time.
Paul Rogers I know that song too. I know the majority of his early stuff, as well as his later stuff.
I always thought this was a woman too!
I thought that the first time on the radio too
Apparently, other people made the same mistake, including a member of the Fifth Dimension. When I was five and first heard Simply Red, I thought Mick Hucknall was a woman.
PERFECT POP SONG
Um dos melhores de todos os tempos 😍
Than ks for sharing...wonderful version later in his life...he still has it!
Beautiful
I'm going to see him on Weds 17 Oct at The Royal Albert Hall. I can't wait!!!
I love this song & Solitaire so much........ he is a legend!
Neil = GOAT
What a beautiful song!
Ufff..1974
Incredible
This what a true artist looks like.
classic song signiture collection,i love
I love sedakas songs so talented..
Great entertainer and writer.Stil going strong and long may he continue.
Wow factor for certain. Neil is a great song writer and singer.Yes Neil you have gave us extremely happy times listening to your wonderful music. A great pianist too. Thank you so very much.Wishing Neil all that is good plus so much happiness.
The Best art jewell I've ever heard. Wonderful song. I love it 💕💖
A kind message ...
GREATNESS!!!
This song still sounds 😂great even now after all these years 😂