Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced Tuesday that award winning songwriter Neil Sedaka will be performing at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre on, Saturday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m..
Sedaka will be replacing David Cassidy.
Singer. Songwriter. Composer. Pianist. Author. These are just a few of the titles that can be used to describe Neil Sedaka. His impressive 50-year career ranges from being one of the first teen pop sensations of the ‘50s, a relevant songwriter for himself and other artists in the ‘60s, a superstar in the ‘70s, remaining a constant force in writing and performing presently. This is all thanks to the countless songs he has written, performed, and produced that continue to inspire artists and audiences around the world.
Sedaka catapulted into stardom after Connie Francis recorded his “Stupid Cupid.”
As a result of that hit, Sedaka was able to sign a contract with RCA as a writer and performer of his own material. Sedaka soon recorded chart toppers “The Diary,” “Oh! Carol,” ” Stairway to Heaven,” “Calendar Girl,” “Little Devil,” “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen,” “Next Door To An Angel,” and “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,” songs that have become a part of peoples’ lives and can instantly take listeners back to special moments. His music became distinguished for a unique recording style involving multi-tracking his own voice.
The concert is free of charge, but attended are encouraged to make a contribution to the Nassau Hurricane Recovery Fund. The fund continues to help residents severely impacted by Sandy. There will be donation jugs at the two main entrances to the theatre lawn from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park. Lakeside Theatre is a venue with no formal seating. Concert-goers are urged to bring folding chairs or blankets. Special accommodations are available for disabled patrons, including reserved parking, easily accessible restrooms and a convenient reserved location on the hill. Assistive hearing devices are also available upon request for the hearing impaired.
