Hi Neil. Requested this song for you to perform many years ago in Sudbury, ON Canada when you played at the Grand theater. You were having supper by yourself at the Chinese retardant by yourself. I did not want disturb you so I gave the waitressa note with this request written on it. My wife died in 2000 and I will always remember our Hungry Years. Thank you Neil for all the songs and speciality and for The Hungry Years. Yes, as time goes on and we lose ourselves in our success and financial achievements we lose sight of what is most important "THE HUNGRY YEARS"
having just lost my husband of 58 years, I rediscovered Neil Sedaka and his 2 best songs ever. All I could think of, was "The Hungry Years" and the struggles we had, but the song makes me cry. In many ways, I miss it.
Amen...all those years I worked so hard and lost sight of the most important thing in my life...my wife and kids.....because I chased success and a manager title....now whilst I am in my later years I spend more time with my family and I doing what I have loved all my life.......I am singing my way into retirement......Neil God bless you you are a musical genius and a beautiful human being. Lawrence from Down under
I have just discovered Mr. Sedaka's daily mini concerts. WOW at 81 still thinking of his fans. I signed the petition for him to be in the hall of fame..........seriously not there!!!!! SHAME. I always felt he was just your not so average sweet man, doesn't have to push his talent, its right there for you. Love you Mr. Sedaka. By the way I lived a few blocks down from him on the upper eastside. I'd see him with his son. Never intruded in his personal time so never stopped him for an autograph.
I was at his concert at the London Palladium in the late 70’s when his album Overnight Success came out and although I was familiar with his music, this album and this performance bowled me over. I love him and his music. I have had the privilege to meet him and he is the epitome of a special gentleman. There will never be another Sedaka.
What an absolutely superb musician who almost does not need any orchestral backing except for slight percussion. True musicians such as Neil are very hard to find. Today's music seems to be how loud can you scream and good luck to you if you can scream over your accompaniment not necessarily In tune
William Holden And Neil can still hit the high notes with his still crystalline voice. I saw a video that was only a few years old of Neil performing "Solitaire" and it was the same key as his original recording...extremely rare!! Billy Joel is much younger than Neil but Billy, with his immensely beautiful voice, has lost that famous range he had. No shame, it happens to most...not Neil.
The Great Stage Showman. Neil Sedaka is a living legend. Wow this is a stunning performance. Incredibly beautiful. Class A performance in stage persona and musicianship and voice. This is a gem of a video.
Really this song "The Hungry Years" os a Neil Sedaka's masterpiece! And How good-looking he is nowadays!!! I'm a Brazilian Man who knew Neil Sedaka in 1950's Years,the begining rock'n'roll Years singing "Diana" and "Oh, Carol!" O esse 7 or 8 Years old! How Lucky I esse knowing Elvis Presley and Neil Sedaka in 50's and The Beatles in 60's, Frank Sinatra and mainly Johnny Mathis since I saw him as himself singing "A Certain Smile" in 20th Century Fox romantic movie of same mame starring Joan Fontaine, Rossano Brazzi and The Young Girl Cristine Carrere! I miss these good times!
I think he was extremely talented and underrated. I absolutely love both of these song. The words to the hungry years make me cry because I feel it was our story when we got married at 17 and 18 years old. It was a struggle financially, but we were married 58 yrs. until my husband passed away 2 years ago. When I listen to the words, I realize I do miss those early years. His voice is so amazing.
The Hungry Years is such a phenominal song and nobody sings it better or with more "punch" than you Mr Sedaka. You had me in tears. So good to know you are still performing at age 80! Keep on keepin on Sir!
Two among his greatest works.. So so nice.. thanks Neil Sedaka for putting it into music for us all, I had to do and dedicate a vocal cover of "Should've Never Let You Go " to my high school sweet heart..after seeing her high school photo on my FB new feed.. yikes, the feelings that pour like rain...and yes you can find it on my youtube channel..
The duet version of "Should've never let you go" w/daughter Dara is my absolute favorite Sedaka song! Has to be one the top 3 most beautiful songs I've ever heard!
I really love this song. I have to agree with you, that maybe he was underrated. So talented, but im sure he did well. Too bad he doesn't make a comeback. I can really connect with this song, because it was our story, but I kind of miss those years now.
Such a terrific performer and song writer. I wrote to New Musical Express many years ago in my school days stating that 'this boy is loaded with talent' . The letter was published and I was the hero of the school that day ! There is no reason to doubt that after fifty odd years. Such a great being and giving pleasure and great songs to all. Thank you Neil.
1969 - FOREVER!!! My life with Carolyn is so like the words in this song. Fortunately we now look back and realize our lives made it through both the Hungry Years and the Empty Years......and Never Let Go! Joe M'
There are no right words to describe how beautiful this performance by Neil is.....I bought his so called "comeback" album in the 70's and played it over & over....such a brilliant singer/songwriter he is : ))))
This represents my early years of marriage when we had nothing and was happy. Then our lives moved on and now we are divorced and I miss the hungry years in some ways.
BRAVA NEIL you have written my fav songs the hungry years should've never let you go YOU the diary YOU mean everything to me....i love you neil sedaka these five of your children i give to my firefighter man freddie G. bklyn NY ‼️ his birthday is 8/26 gerritsen beach
The hungry years made him who he was a very smart man he is loved around the world may God bless him and Lena and his family. He has the face of a angel. he sure can dance my love to them all I would love. Love to see him preform xoxoxo
To those of u who don't know this song is about Sonny & Cher,but this song is personal for me,because of the things I dealt with as a little boy growing up.
Jeez, I dont play this very often, because if i play it once, than i have to play about 9/10 different versions of it. Sedaka has always been a brilliant songwriter, with a lot of catchy tunes, but the 'Hungry years' is the best thing that he has ever written by far, its just the saddest peice of music that i have ever heard, the poignancy is off the scale, a bit like they always had what they strived for, it really beautiful.
was lucky enuf to see neil last sat nite in concert and he sang The Hungry Years.....so absolutely terrific, can't wait to see him again!!🌷🌷🌷🙋🙋🙌💃⚘from this little Greek Girl in So. CA...4/11/19😊💃
I love Neil since I was 12 years & never got tired listening to all his songs and had a cherished dream that somebody I will see him in person & luckily was blessed to come to America and the first time I saw him was in Vegas which marks the happiest day of my life. Even now that he is 83 I still adore his golden voice and genius talent which no one can surpass. Hope to see you here in LA when you vit your son and grandkids. I live here in Culver City the home of Sony Studios. God bless and long live the King of Tralala & Dobedo.
I love this song it was my father's favourite song I I look at the world now it's so horrible with this lockdown god bless to all and stay safe please follow the rules I have been in lockdown from march its so hard by the way things are going we will all end up starving to death why I wish to God I was with my mum and dad please don't even go there and say who's listening 🎧 I am please give us all a break 😢😢😢🍀
I could not be sure, but the successful pair may have been Karen and Richard Carpenter...she died in 1983...Upon hearing of her death Neil Sedaka was reported to have said: "I am shocked and saddened by Karen Carpenter's death" singer Neil Sedaka said in Las Vegas. "It is a waste of a young, vibrant life and we lost one of the great pop voices of our time" Karen gave a stunning performance of Neil Sedaka's "Solitare" in 1975...a year after Neil had recorded it... It is a guess on my part, that "The Hungry Years" was written about the Carpenters. Neil Sedaka is truly an American Treasure...with a golden voice, a wonderful sense of lyrics and music...and an example of a fine father, husband and human being.
The truth is, This song was written about James & Betty Corrigan who owned the Batley variety club, UK. James Corrigan was from a fairground background "Gold Ring from the Carousel" and he went on to make millions with the club and lost it all.. Neil performed at there club many times in the 60s & 70s and was a very close friend to them.
I was a teen in the 60’s. And I was well aware that Neil Sedka did oh Carol, Calendar Girl and Breaking Up is Hard To Do. But Should Have Never Let You Go. By that time I just listened to and either loved or hated the songs I heard on my car radio driving to work. This song I loved. Never paid attention to who the dj said sang it. If the dj said it at all. So interesting to find this out now. Neil has been giving throughout my life with his amazing songs that meant so much . And I didn’t even know it.
Yes ,I did miss the Hungry Years, Happy Years much better 40 some years later we have everything but not the love we used to shared , looking back, those were the days, I will not forget....bring back those Hungry years, if you may .!!!❤❤❤❤
Hi Neil. Requested this song for you to perform many years ago in Sudbury, ON Canada when you played at the Grand theater. You were having supper by yourself at the Chinese retardant by yourself. I did not want disturb you so I gave the waitressa note with this request written on it. My wife died in 2000 and I will always remember our Hungry Years. Thank you Neil for all the songs and speciality and for The Hungry Years. Yes, as time goes on and we lose ourselves in our success and financial achievements we lose sight of what is most important "THE HUNGRY YEARS"
THIS SONG JUST BRINGS ME TO TEARS. HOW MANY OF US CAN RELATE TO THESE LYRICS.
BEAUTIFUL MELODY. ONE OF NEIL'S BEST SONGS EVER!!
having just lost my husband of 58 years, I rediscovered Neil Sedaka and his 2 best songs ever. All I could think of, was "The Hungry Years" and the struggles we had, but the song makes me cry. In many ways, I miss it.
@@catherinejoannides2229 sending love and hugs 💕🤗 hope things are a little easier for you Catherine x
I have to agree. My favorite of his.
Oh my goodness, This mans talent for writing songs is beyond compare, absolutely love his songs.
How many of us in our later years can relate to this song? If only we could replay life.
Amen to that, my friend.
I now say I want a do over. There are so many things I would change.
Amen...all those years I worked so hard and lost sight of the most important thing in my life...my wife and kids.....because I chased success and a manager title....now whilst I am in my later years I spend more time with my family and I doing what I have loved all my life.......I am singing my way into retirement......Neil God bless you you are a musical genius and a beautiful human being. Lawrence from Down under
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Just lost my sister 😢
He wrote this song about Sonny and Cher.... but it holds meaning for so many people.
I have just discovered Mr. Sedaka's daily mini concerts. WOW at 81 still thinking of his fans. I signed the petition for him to be in the hall of fame..........seriously not there!!!!! SHAME. I always felt he was just your not so average sweet man, doesn't have to push his talent, its right there for you. Love you Mr. Sedaka. By the way I lived a few blocks down from him on the upper eastside. I'd see him with his son. Never intruded in his personal time so never stopped him for an autograph.
I'm also watching on FB :-)
he dosnt look 81 or sound it i watch his minni concerts also great song writer
where to sign the petition? Incredible hes not in Hall of Fame, absolutely he has to be
He always has time for his fans. Very few musicians like Neil. An outstanding person.
This video is outstanding with these two touch your heart songs,
One of the all time song writers and entertainers of my lifetime..(74 of them)
"The Hungry Years" & "Should've Never Let You Go" are two of his great legacies to us all!
One of the true great singer songwriters of our time.
The talent of a nation in one person
I adore "The Hungry Years." Sedaka is truly underrated. His "comeback" period in the '70s was superb.
I was at his concert at the London Palladium in the late 70’s when his album Overnight Success came out and although I was familiar with his music, this album and this performance bowled me over. I love him and his music. I have had the privilege to meet him and he is the epitome of a special gentleman. There will never be another Sedaka.
It is a very beautiful song.
What an absolutely superb musician who almost does not need any orchestral backing except for slight percussion. True musicians such as Neil are very hard to find.
Today's music seems to be how loud can you scream and good luck to you if you can scream over your accompaniment not necessarily In tune
My most favorite singer of all....my must Sing Song at every Karaoke Session...
JPak from Singapore
How true.
I love his his daily songs while we are all trapped at home in quarantine.....he just makes me smile
Such a beautiful song. I love It. One of my favorite singer ever
To me this is one of Neil Sedaca's greatest hits.
The most amazing song, tune, lyrics, chords, trills.......EVER. Thank you so much Mr Sedaka
it truly is, one of the best songs ever written and im sure may of us can relate to it.
Both these songs are so haunting, they take us all back, I have no doubt. Neil puts his songs over so amazingly they touch our hearts ☹️💕
The line..... 'honey take me home,
let's go back to yesterday' .....
gets me everytime !!
A genius.One of the few great singer songwriters still around who can perform great songs.
William Holden And Neil can still hit the high notes with his still crystalline voice. I saw a video that was only a few years old of Neil performing "Solitaire" and it was the same key as his original recording...extremely rare!! Billy Joel is much younger than Neil but Billy, with his immensely beautiful voice, has lost that famous range he had. No shame, it happens to most...not Neil.
The voice is just beautiful
The Great Stage Showman. Neil Sedaka is a living legend. Wow this is a stunning performance. Incredibly beautiful. Class A performance in stage persona and musicianship and voice. This is a gem of a video.
Stunning performance! Brings tears to my eyes! His eyes say it all!
The man is a musical genius. Two beautiful songs with great melodies and lyrics. The Hungry Years is timeless; one of the greatest songs ever written.
Really this song "The Hungry Years" os a Neil Sedaka's masterpiece! And How good-looking he is nowadays!!! I'm a Brazilian Man who knew Neil Sedaka in 1950's Years,the begining rock'n'roll Years singing "Diana" and "Oh, Carol!" O esse 7 or 8 Years old! How Lucky I esse knowing Elvis Presley and Neil Sedaka in 50's and The Beatles in 60's, Frank Sinatra and mainly Johnny Mathis since I saw him as himself singing "A Certain Smile" in 20th Century Fox romantic movie of same mame starring Joan Fontaine, Rossano Brazzi and The Young Girl Cristine Carrere! I miss these good times!
I couldn't agree with even more about this song.
The other side of me is so lovely.
So true!
As a song writer I can appreciate a master piece!!! God Bless Neil!
I think he was extremely talented and underrated. I absolutely love both of these song. The words to the hungry years make me cry because I feel it was our story when we got married at 17 and 18 years old. It was a struggle financially, but we were married 58 yrs. until my husband passed away 2 years ago. When I listen to the words, I realize I do miss those early years. His voice is so amazing.
"The Hungry Years" is lovely...thank you...I love his style of playing the piano.
I Miss "The Hungry Years" one of my fav song...thank u Neil Sedaka you're the one!!!!
Besides his great lyrics and voice, he really "tickles the ivories". That was an old saying!
The Hungry Years is such a phenominal song and nobody sings it better or with more "punch" than you Mr Sedaka. You had me in tears. So good to know you are still performing at age 80! Keep on keepin on Sir!
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Much gratitude to Neil Sedaka, his New York city-self ...for all of these great performances during COVID-19 -
I salute you Neil you are an INCREDIBLE talent and have a ONCE IN A LIFETIME VOICE.
Love and respect beautiful song my father and mother loved this song god bless thank you so much for posting ❤️🍀
Wonderful Singer and songwriter. Great voice!
Mr. Sedaka is such a talented man.
I hope I get to see him in concert before he retires.
Cheers.
Two among his greatest works.. So so nice.. thanks Neil Sedaka for putting it into music for us all, I had to do and dedicate a vocal cover of "Should've Never Let You Go " to my high school sweet heart..after seeing her high school photo on my FB new feed.. yikes, the feelings that pour like rain...and yes you can find it on my youtube channel..
The duet version of "Should've never let you go" w/daughter Dara is my absolute favorite Sedaka song! Has to be one the top 3 most beautiful songs I've ever heard!
b3j8 mine favorite also!
Couldn’t agree more ❤️
Totally agree!
I agree. I wonder if she still performs. Great voice.
My favorite song also! Love it❤️
Wow love this song Neil. I miss the hungry years.
Grew up with his music but had no idea he could sing this well......AWESOME...thanks for sharing!
The hungry years were my happiest times. 🌺🌺🌺🙏
Oodles of extraordinary talent... don't make them this good anymore... this song being one of Sedaka's greatest...
Top shelf songwriter. Perhaps a bit overlooked. He has written so so many great songs.
I love Niel Sedaka!!! He's one of my favourite singer of all!!!
I really love this song. I have to agree with you, that maybe he was underrated. So talented, but im sure he did well. Too bad he doesn't make a comeback. I can really connect with this song, because it was our story, but I kind of miss those years now.
This is so meaningful in 2020, the year that changed everything!!
You can thank doctor Fauci the weasel for finding the wuhan lab into bat viruses
Such a terrific performer and song writer. I wrote to New Musical Express many years ago in my school days stating that 'this boy is loaded with talent' . The letter was published and I was the hero of the school that day ! There is no reason to doubt that after fifty odd years. Such a great being and giving pleasure and great songs to all. Thank you Neil.
Uwielbiam. .NEL Sedade. .❤
Beautiful msg, I love this! You & your daughter do a wonderful duet!
Two of my favorite Neil Sedaka songs! ♥
There Is Only One Neil Sedaka . Hard Act To Follow Clive Anthony Arcari
Beautiful Song!
A supremely talented man. What a voice.
what a treat to hear Neil sing this beautiful song It touches my heart strings.
These 2 songs are phenomenal....
Probably my favourite Sedaka song. I just love this guy, always hits the spot.
Beautiful tune, always brings tears, awesome songwriter ❤️
still brings me to tears-a masterpiece of music
Should have never let you go is one of my favorite songs,and I am a little older than he.love it
And such a list of great and varied songs. Grew up on his hits many sung by other artists. This is the mark of a true songwriter.
Saw him in concert about 10 or so years ago-he was outstanding.
Like no other this writer and musician and vocalist impeccable phrasing oh my Neil can never be replaced Genius and Brilliant as ever!☀️
My fav song of all time…you are a great singer and song writer..
Looking good and sounding great in 1983. Some 25 years into his career.
1969 - FOREVER!!! My life with Carolyn is so like the words in this song.
Fortunately we now look back and realize our lives made it through both the Hungry Years and the Empty Years......and Never Let Go!
Joe M'
There are no right words to describe how beautiful this performance by Neil is.....I bought his so called "comeback" album in the 70's and played it over & over....such a brilliant singer/songwriter he is : ))))
Very extra ordinary beautiful expressive voice.
My favorite singer of all time. My favorite song. Brings me Tears. Thank you for this.
I love this song and its lyric so much. Thanks for sharing this video.
Thank you so much for your stunning version of the songs we can’t forget.
So beautiful and so true , love his talent 💕
This represents my early years of marriage when we had nothing and was happy. Then our lives moved on and now we are divorced and I miss the hungry years in some ways.
gave me tears. Off the charts.
How could I be so blind, not to see the door
Closing on the world I now hunger for......wow. What a line.
Simply no better voice than Mr. Sedaka.
Exactly ,the best Saw him in Guernsey many years ago ,wow he was amazing
I love "I'm beginning to breath again"
my play everyday song Jenny 🎵
What a fantastic love song from the well of emotion. Awesome
Love this song,he was a great artist
No one can write songs like Neil....just listen to his lyrics to all his songs......incredible.
BRAVA NEIL you have written my fav songs the hungry years should've never let you go YOU the diary YOU mean everything to me....i love you neil sedaka these five of your children i give to my firefighter man freddie G. bklyn NY ‼️ his birthday is 8/26 gerritsen beach
The hungry years made him who he was a very smart man he is loved around the world may God bless him and Lena and his family. He has the face of a angel. he sure can dance my love to them all
I would love. Love to see him preform xoxoxo
Always a pleasure to,listen to this beautiful song. Older people do miss their HUNGRY YEARS
I just Love this Song! I used to have the vinyl album, and I wore it out. Terrific!!
Wonderful song. I wish i could sing it too.
Fantastic
To those of u who don't know this song is about Sonny & Cher,but this song is personal for me,because of the things I dealt with as a little boy growing up.
Jeez, I dont play this very often, because if i play it once, than i have to play about 9/10 different versions of it.
Sedaka has always been a brilliant songwriter, with a lot of catchy tunes, but the 'Hungry years' is the best thing that he has ever written by far, its just the saddest peice of music that i have ever heard, the poignancy is off the scale, a bit like they always had what they strived for, it really beautiful.
I think Neil Sedaka has another "Hungry Years" inside of him. It will come.
Laura Stone This song is making me feel hungry :)
+Laura Stone it seems like you're a fan of neil? me too
was lucky enuf to see neil last sat nite in concert and he sang The Hungry Years.....so absolutely terrific, can't wait to see him again!!🌷🌷🌷🙋🙋🙌💃⚘from this little Greek Girl in So. CA...4/11/19😊💃
I love Neil since I was 12 years & never got tired listening to all his songs and had a cherished dream that somebody I will see him in person & luckily was blessed to come to America and the first time I saw him was in Vegas which marks the happiest day of my life. Even now that he is 83 I still adore his golden voice and genius talent which no one can surpass. Hope to see you here in LA when you vit your son and grandkids. I live here in Culver City the home of Sony Studios. God bless and long live the King of Tralala & Dobedo.
I love this song it was my father's favourite song I I look at the world now it's so horrible with this lockdown god bless to all and stay safe please follow the rules I have been in lockdown from march its so hard by the way things are going we will all end up starving to death why I wish to God I was with my mum and dad please don't even go there and say who's listening 🎧 I am please give us all a break 😢😢😢🍀
Love ya I was brought up on your music beautiful
I could not be sure, but the successful pair may have been Karen and Richard Carpenter...she died in 1983...Upon hearing of her death Neil Sedaka was reported to have said:
"I am shocked and saddened by Karen Carpenter's death" singer Neil Sedaka said in Las Vegas. "It is a waste of a young, vibrant life and we lost one of the great pop voices of our time"
Karen gave a stunning performance of Neil Sedaka's "Solitare" in 1975...a year after Neil had recorded it...
It is a guess on my part, that "The Hungry Years" was written about the Carpenters.
Neil Sedaka is truly an American Treasure...with a golden voice, a wonderful sense of lyrics and music...and an example of a fine father, husband and human being.
No - he's not talking about Karen and Richard Carpenter. He's talking about a couple that he knew from their very beginnings - Sonny and Cher.;
The truth is, This song was written about James & Betty Corrigan who owned the Batley variety club, UK.
James Corrigan was from a fairground background "Gold Ring from the Carousel" and he went on to make millions with the club and lost it all..
Neil performed at there club many times in the 60s & 70s and was a very close friend to them.
Neil wrote this for Sonny and Cher.That is who he was referring to.
Just heard him on Gilbert Gottfried's podcast and he claimed it was about Sonny and Cher. Who knows if that was really the inspiration.
Think how hard it was to get Brooklyn out of his speech
Love them all
The song he sings with Dara is the greatest
stunning song
he s a legend
luv ya neil
Just an awesome song with great music and lyrics. Neil done great playing and singing this song.
I was a teen in the 60’s. And I was well aware that Neil Sedka did oh Carol, Calendar Girl and Breaking Up is Hard To Do. But Should Have Never Let You Go.
By that time I just listened to and either loved or hated the songs I heard on my car radio driving to work. This song I loved. Never paid attention to who the dj said sang it. If the dj said it at all. So interesting to find this out now. Neil has been giving throughout my life with his amazing songs that meant so much . And I didn’t even know it.
Excelente voz exu tiempo gracias
Such a great talent.
TWO ELEGANTLY WRITTEN SONGS BY THEIR VERY TALENTED SINGER♡♡♡♡😘
Just a beautiful singer
Buitifull voice and buitifull songs
This was recorded during an afternoon in Birmingham. My friend and me were in the audience.
How awesome!
Fantastic Awesome Song Full Of Meaning.
Yes ,I did miss the Hungry Years, Happy Years much better 40 some years later we have everything but not the love we used to shared , looking back, those were the days, I will not forget....bring back those Hungry years, if you may .!!!❤❤❤❤
Looove Neil..always have...Superb!!