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Neil Sedaka · 1961

Neil Sedaka

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 5, 1961Recording⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Neil Sedaka recorded the song “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen” at RCA Victor Studio A in New York. It became the eighth of his 21 singles to reach the Billboard Top 40.

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    Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Single Release⭐⭐⭐
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