Live performances have always been a hallmark of the Neil Sedaka career and have taken him to some of the most hallowed and respected concert stages around the world. London's Royal Albert Hall has always been a favorite and his appeal in England has only grown over the years. His concerts, often with a full orchestra, continue to be enormous draws in Las Vegas, Reno, and Atlantic City, and Sedaka still enjoys the interaction with an audience.

Sedaka often returns to the classical roots of his early years. With original romantic lyrics written by Sedaka, and set to the music of Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Tchaikovsky, he has released a collection of these songs on "Classically Sedaka." He has already performed a selection of these songs with many symphonies across the United States and the United Kingdom, including the Richmond Symphony, the Jacksonville Symphony, the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, and the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. Both the critical and audience response have been phenomenal.

"Classically Sedaka" has gone on to earn a gold record in Europe. Following the smash success of this record, Sedaka released "Tuneweaver," and made another departure with the release of "Tales of Love and Other Passions," recording both old standards and original Sedaka songs with a jazz trio, which includes the renowned jazz piano player, Andy LaVerne. Judging by these CDs' equally strong sales, it is clear that Sedaka's worldwide appeal and ever-increasing fan base show no signs of slowing down.

With a career spanning five decades, a rare feat in the entertainment world, Neil Sedaka never ceases to amaze. As in the past, when singers as diverse as Patsy Cline, Rosemary Clooney, the Swedish group Abba, and Cher recorded Sedaka songs, contemporary performers such as Gloria Estefan and Sheryl Crow continue to record his music.

Sedaka also continues to appear in television specials about his music. An hour long program on Neil Sedaka for A & E's acclaimed "Biography" series was broadcast. Sedaka has written an autobiography entitled "Laughter in the Rain: My Own Story" for Putnam Books. He has performed on behalf of the American Cancer Society and the Alzheimer Association, among many other charities. All of these ventures will no doubt add to his legend – that of a consummate musician, an extraordinary vocalist, and an ageless songwriting talent.