2008/12/05

NEIL SEDAKA TALKS BEFORE PLAYING STATEN ISLAND

(Photo: Neil Sedaka rehearsing with The Cookies, early 60s)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- Celebrated songwriter and performer Neil Sedaka is a busy dude. Apparently selling 50 million records, charting almost 40 Top 40 hits, and staying in the business for 50 years isn't enough.Sedaka will be performing on Staten Island for the first time ever this weekend, as part of the classy annual St. George Theatre Gala. In anticipation of this historic visit, we spoke to Sedaka about his upcoming children's album, his love for Russian classical composers, and his stand by pre-performance cocktail.