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Hailey and I recently had the chance to check out a fantastic new CD by Neil Sedaka. You might be familiar with some of Neil Sedaka’s popular songs- such as “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” and “Love Will Keep Us Together.” Well, now Neil Sedaka has made a children’s CD- and saying that I love the CD is an understatement. “Waking Up Is Hard To Do” is one of the best children’s CDs I have ever heard. And as a former pre-kindergarten teacher I have heard a lot of children’s CDs! The name of the CD- “Waking Up Is Hard To Do” is a reinvented version of the popular song “Breaking Up is Hard To Do.”
And of course- I must mention that Hailey absolutely loves this CD too. She asks all of the time to turn on the music and then she starts dancing as soon as we hear the first note of the first song. And best of all- the songs do not irritate me- I love them too! I actually enjoy listening to this CD.
Here is a little information about this fun CD:
In another first in a career entering it’s sixth decade, the legendary singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka is set to release his first ever children’s album on Razor & Tie Entertainment on January 6th, 2009. WAKING UP IS HARD TO DO, which also includes a coloring book, is a collection of classic Neil Sedaka hits that have been reinvented as children’s songs. The album brings Sedaka into the world of children’s music, a genre he has not taken on before.
Sedaka’s inspiration to re-pen his classic hits comes from the love of his grandchildren, “I set out to make a record that would be entertaining for my grandchildren … and quickly realized it would be a record that other children would really enjoy,” says “Papa” Neil Sedaka. Five year old twin granddaughters Charlotte and Amanda provide the backing vocals on the album. Tracks include “Where The Toys Are,” “Happy Birthday Number Three,” and “Lunch Will Keep Us Together.”
Sedaka enjoyed great success last year with THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION, a retrospective that helped Sedaka celebrate his 50 years in the music business. In its first week of release this album of hits entered the Billboard Top 200 Album chart at #22, marking Sedaka’s first return to the charts in 27 years.
Brooklyn-native Sedaka began his prolific career as one of the original creators of the “Brill Building” sound and has sold over 60 million records worldwide. He has been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, has had a street named after him in his hometown of Brooklyn, and was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Neil was recently honored with a tribute at Avery Fisher Hall at New York’s Lincoln Center. “Neil Sedaka: 50 Years of Hits”, a benefit for The Elton John AIDS Foundation, showcased Neil’s songs, with performances by Connie Francis, Dion, Paul Shaffer, Natalie Cole, Clay Aiken, Renee Olstead, and Captain and Tennille. In addition to Neil’s extensive touring schedule, he composed his first classical piece, “Joie De Vivre”, which had its world premiere with the Kansas City Symphony in 2007, and included the composition on his most recent Australian Symphony Tour including the Sydney Opera House. Neil is currently in the studio working on a new album and just collaborated with Grammy winning Producer David Foster on his first ever salsa tune which Neil sings in both English and Spanish. Sedaka’s musical talents know no limits, and he continues to enjoy creating the beautiful music that has endured now over fifty years.
Want to hear the first song? Check it out right here: Waking Up Is Hard To Do.
Here’s what you need to do for a chance to win:
- Check out Neil Sedaka’s ”Waking Up Is Hard To Do” CD and look at the track list. Then come back here and leave me a comment telling me which song you’re looking forward to hearing if you win.
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This giveaway is open to US mailing addresses and will end on January 15th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be chosen on January 16th via random.org and notified by email. Please read all of my giveaway rules here.
Storm says:
I’m thinking Lunch Will Keep Us Together will be the one I want to hear most, Little Devil will come in second.
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sandy says:
lunch will keep us together sounds fun..they all do
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sandy says:
for those who do not know who neil is..and shame on you if you don’t go do utube to listen or google—he has an amazing voice and is a great songwriter
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Tom says:
I love Neil!
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favorite MOTHER-IN- LAW says:
DOES THAT BRING BACK THE TIMES. He is really great . How amazing to bring old songs back to chidren songs I really would love this CD
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Sheila says:
Where The Toys Are sounds cute!
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Danielle says:
Oh Melanie, I love him!! My favorite song is Just another day without you! He has a great voice!! Thanks for the bio!!
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David Bertolo says:
My favorite is Lunch Will Keep Us Together
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Ann Fantom says:
I want to hear “Rubber Duckie”
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Diana says:
this is so adorable. I love neil sedaka. this would be great for the kids. thanks!
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Gloria Walshver says:
I love Neil Sedaka’s music I would love to win this CD.
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Jason says:
I like “Lunch Will Keep Us Together”
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Sylvia Belle says:
Neil Sedaka is one of my favorites
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amandasue says:
“Waking up is Hard to Do” sounds like such a cute song since I loved his original Hit! Rubber Duckie sounds nice too!
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susan varney says:
i like i go ape
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Angela J says:
Where the Toys are sounds like fun listening.
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veronica sandberg says:
Just another day without you
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Jamie Z says:
Lunch will keep us together sounds really cute!
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MJ says:
I would like to hear “Laughter in the Rain!”
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MJ says:
I suscribed!
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eda says:
i would like laughter in the rain also.
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margaret herrin says:
“Waking up is Hard to Do”
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Carla Pullum says:
I like to hear the Rubber Duckie !!!!!
Carla
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Kathy Scott says:
Great Stuff! Where the Toys Are was fun.
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Marci says:
Of course Happy Birthday Number 3, as my daughter will be three in March.
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DeeAnn S says:
I grew up listening to Neil Sedaka and have followed his career. I love his songs and style of singing. Happy to hear he made a kids CD. The grandkids will love it. I’m anxious to hear Laughter In The Rain.
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Vicki Wurgler says:
my favorite would be – Lunch Will Keep Us Together
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Wehaf says:
I’d listen to “I Go Ape” first!
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valerie mabrey says:
I want to hear “Rubber Duckie”
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Christie says:
I think the title one is going to be the best, but I’ll go with Where The Toys Are, for a fun one to hear too. I think this album is a great idea!
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judy brittle says:
Rubber Duckie would be really cute. Thank you!
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judy brittle says:
I’m a subscriber.
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Erin says:
“Waking Up is Hard to Do”… lol… yes, for me too!
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Erin says:
I’m a subscriber.
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Dave says:
What a great idea. Lunch Will Keep Us Together. lol All the song titles sound great. Thank you for the chance to win.
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Charlotte (Life's a Charm) says:
i look forward listening to laughter in the rain .. i think i’ve heard that song before and would like to know the children’s version of it.
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Charlotte (Life's a Charm) says:
blogged!
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REBECCA TOWNER says:
would like to hear “waking up is hard to do”
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Marci says:
My girls LOVE to sing, so I’m hoping we win this CD! I’m most curious to hear Little Devil
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jenna says:
Lunch will keep us together sounds silly. Thanks!
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Thea @ I'm a Drama Mama says:
I think I’m going to have to go with Lunch Will Keep Us Together. How funny!!
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Julie @ The Surrendered Scribe says:
Waking Up is Hard to Do is one we’d love in this house. I saw Neil promoting this CD on the Today show and I just loved the whole concept. His grandkids even sing back up!
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Christine W says:
Where the toys are sounds like fun! Thanks for the chance!
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Christine W says:
I am a subscriber. thanks!
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erin says:
I’d like to hear, “Laughter in the Rain.” Thanks!
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Miss Heidi says:
Would love to hear Where The Toys Are. Thanks.
Heidi
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Kathy Conley says:
I would love to hear Laughter in the Rain! They would all be great in my opinion though!
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kathy pease says:
i cant wait to hear Happy Birthday Number Three
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Don Amos says:
I’d want to hear the song called Little Devil. I have two little devils myself
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Keilann says:
The song that I most look forward to hearing if I will is “Lunch Will Keep Us Together.”
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Becky Grady says:
Lunch Will Keep Us Together. I love it!
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Karen Gonyea says:
I’d like Laughter in the Rain
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Jennifer Hedden says:
Rubber Duckie
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Sandy M says:
Where The Toys Are … clever!
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Staci A says:
I Go Ape sounds like a song that would be a huge hit in our house. I’d love to hear Little Devil though too. Thanks for the chance to enter!
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Staci A says:
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Michelle Simons says:
Laughter In The Rain
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Julie says:
Lunch will keep us together sounds fun!
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brian grasso says:
Lunch will keep us together
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Annmarie says:
I love Neil Sedaka, and I’m looking forward to his rendition of Rubber Duckie!
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sandra kao says:
i’m looking forward to hearing Rubber Duckie
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Cheryl Smith says:
My favorite is Lunch Will Keep Us Together.
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Kay says:
Laughter In The Rain…I loved this song when I was a teenager! Pretty sure he didnt change it up too much. This whole CD looks like great fun for my grandkids!
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Kay says:
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djgroz says:
Lunch will keep Us Together
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christopher h says:
Laughter in the Rain
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Ed Nemmers says:
“Lunch Will Keep Us Together”
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Barbara P says:
I can’t imagine how Little Devil will sound so that’s the one I pick. Thanks for the chance to win
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K. Cleaver says:
I’m looking forward to hearing “Waking Up is Hard to Do”.
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Chrysa says:
I like Where the Toys Are!
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Angela Prater says:
08 Is This The Way To Cross The Street?
Thanks!!
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Katherine Frazier says:
Where the Toys Are should be a fun song.
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John Deal says:
Lunch Will Keep Us Together sounds like a wiener.
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Leanne says:
As a daycare provider I am always on the lookout for new things for the kids. Everyday with have music & movement time so new CDs are always great!
I think I’d pick I Go Ape or Where the Toys Are as two songs I’d be interested in hearing.
Thanks for a great giveaway!!
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sito says:
I’m liking most of the titles here, but “Lunch Will Keep Us Together” is one I want to hear — and sing every time we have lunch together. “Where the Toys Are” might be my favorite, though.
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Belinda Shaw says:
I would like to hear “Lunch Will Keep Up Together”. I remember Neil Sedaka was a my idol when I was a teenager.
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robert says:
saw him on tv talking about this album, sounded great! “Waking up is hard to do” was the one they played, but they all sound like favorites to me.
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Miranda Allen says:
waking up is hard to do
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A Casson says:
Love Will Keep Us Together
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Veronica Garrett says:
I’m looking forward to hearing Laughter In The Rain.
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LeeAnn P. says:
I think my son (and me)would love to hear “Dinosaur Pet” he’s wild about dinos!
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Melanie says:
Im looking forward to hearing is this the way to croos the street?
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Susanne Troop says:
Laughter in the Rain!
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MARCY STRAHAN says:
Laughter In The Rain!
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Carol Drury says:
laughter in the rain!!
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Donna K says:
My son would like the Dinosaur pet.
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Donna K says:
I am a subscriber.
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Marcia S says:
“Where the Toys Are” sounds like fun.
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Lily Kwan says:
I’m looking forward to hearing Rubber Duckie.
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Amy Berkowitz says:
I’m looking forward for my nephew to here “Lunch Will Keep Us Together.” He turned 7 yesterday and he starves during school because he is afraid to eat in the lunchroom. Help he’s getting thinner by the minute.
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