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Neil Sedaka · 1975

Neil Sedaka

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 11, 1975Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Neil Sedaka's "Bad Blood," featuring backing vocals by Elton John, reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and remained there for three weeks. It was Sedaka's second US No. 1 hit that year. Within eight months, he had also written the hits "Laughter in the Rain" for himself and "Love Will Keep Us Together" for Captain and Tennille.

Related events

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    Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  2. Neil SedakaOctober 7, 1974
    Single Release⭐⭐⭐
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    Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Recording⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Award⭐⭐⭐⭐
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