The Hungry Years Should've never Let You Go BBC 1983
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@brockreynolds8703 жыл бұрын
He wrote this song about Sonny and Cher.... but it holds meaning for so many people.
@mariannemamone96433 жыл бұрын
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!!
@catherinejoannides22292 жыл бұрын
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.
@rozperry9986 Жыл бұрын
@@catherinejoannides2229 sending love and hugs 💕🤗 hope things are a little easier for you Catherine x
@catherinejoannides2229 Жыл бұрын
I have to agree. My favorite of his.
@dennisoconnor29925 жыл бұрын
How many of us in our later years can relate to this song? If only we could replay life.
@billhosier19823 жыл бұрын
Amen to that, my friend.
@catherinejoannides22293 жыл бұрын
I now say I want a do over. There are so many things I would change.
@editorrsnswillawarraregion98642 жыл бұрын
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
@Murphystar10 ай бұрын
@@editorrsnswillawarraregion9864 Just lost my sister 😢
@raymondfournier24774 жыл бұрын
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"
@WDP24069872 Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, This mans talent for writing songs is beyond compare, absolutely love his songs.
@peterjslevin48344 жыл бұрын
One of the true great singer songwriters of our time.
@kensill78804 жыл бұрын
"The Hungry Years" & "Should've Never Let You Go" are two of his great legacies to us all!
@JakeMabe15 жыл бұрын
I adore "The Hungry Years." Sedaka is truly underrated. His "comeback" period in the '70s was superb.
@careyemartin77814 жыл бұрын
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.
@richarddubois52264 жыл бұрын
It is a very beautiful song.
@brendarawlins94173 жыл бұрын
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
@pakpohwah10833 жыл бұрын
My most favorite singer of all....my must Sing Song at every Karaoke Session... JPak from Singapore
@carolreid4821 Жыл бұрын
How true.
@patrickmcquillan30394 жыл бұрын
The talent of a nation in one person
@paradise88762 жыл бұрын
The line..... 'honey take me home, let's go back to yesterday' ..... gets me everytime !!
@williamholden75739 жыл бұрын
A genius.One of the few great singer songwriters still around who can perform great songs.
@1060michaelg4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ThePHYL4 жыл бұрын
I love his his daily songs while we are all trapped at home in quarantine.....he just makes me smile
@ceciliapreziose37834 жыл бұрын
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.
@rodneyalexander50064 жыл бұрын
I'm also watching on FB :-)
4 жыл бұрын
he dosnt look 81 or sound it i watch his minni concerts also great song writer
@mark-shane4 жыл бұрын
where to sign the petition? Incredible hes not in Hall of Fame, absolutely he has to be
@richarddubois52264 жыл бұрын
He always has time for his fans. Very few musicians like Neil. An outstanding person.
@richarddubois52264 жыл бұрын
This video is outstanding with these two touch your heart songs,
@cartom19473 жыл бұрын
One of the all time song writers and entertainers of my lifetime..(74 of them)
@gracebarzyz3 ай бұрын
The hungry years were my happiest times. 🌺🌺🌺🙏
@bettysutton81363 жыл бұрын
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 ☹️💕
@davidblack13066 жыл бұрын
To me this is one of Neil Sedaca's greatest hits.
@Music4allofU9 жыл бұрын
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.
@davidpearn24843 жыл бұрын
The voice is just beautiful
@maybellinevarela60783 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful song. I love It. One of my favorite singer ever
@karenpalazzolo51384 жыл бұрын
Stunning performance! Brings tears to my eyes! His eyes say it all!
@sofiablakey64544 жыл бұрын
Beautiful msg, I love this! You & your daughter do a wonderful duet!
@captainkaos7542 жыл бұрын
I salute you Neil you are an INCREDIBLE talent and have a ONCE IN A LIFETIME VOICE.
@collinwallington47163 жыл бұрын
The most amazing song, tune, lyrics, chords, trills.......EVER. Thank you so much Mr Sedaka
@catherinejoannides22292 жыл бұрын
it truly is, one of the best songs ever written and im sure may of us can relate to it.
@benedictcimini6044 жыл бұрын
As a song writer I can appreciate a master piece!!! God Bless Neil!
@mystery46814 жыл бұрын
"The Hungry Years" is lovely...thank you...I love his style of playing the piano.
@bonglouiseduo45204 жыл бұрын
I Miss "The Hungry Years" one of my fav song...thank u Neil Sedaka you're the one!!!!
@catherinejoannides22293 жыл бұрын
Besides his great lyrics and voice, he really "tickles the ivories". That was an old saying!
@joannasliwinska34363 жыл бұрын
Uwielbiam. .NEL Sedade. .❤
@damonryan7743 жыл бұрын
Mr. Sedaka is such a talented man. I hope I get to see him in concert before he retires. Cheers.
@Graham_Brooks16 жыл бұрын
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.
@marioailtonfrigi20954 жыл бұрын
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!
@richarddubois52264 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree with even more about this song.
@brendarawlins94173 жыл бұрын
The other side of me is so lovely.
@catherinejoannides2229 Жыл бұрын
So true!
@catherinejoannides22293 жыл бұрын
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.
@helena51troy3 ай бұрын
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.
@josephkelley86414 жыл бұрын
Much gratitude to Neil Sedaka, his New York city-self ...for all of these great performances during COVID-19 -
@rayvalverde56865 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Singer and songwriter. Great voice!
@clivearcari566410 жыл бұрын
There Is Only One Neil Sedaka . Hard Act To Follow Clive Anthony Arcari
@markbyfield81905 жыл бұрын
Top shelf songwriter. Perhaps a bit overlooked. He has written so so many great songs.
@elizabethdaniellesimaviggi32893 ай бұрын
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
@bernardrubin5816 Жыл бұрын
Looking good and sounding great in 1983. Some 25 years into his career.
@ut1004bp4 жыл бұрын
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..
@catherinejoannides22293 жыл бұрын
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.
@MOGGS19427 жыл бұрын
Probably my favourite Sedaka song. I just love this guy, always hits the spot.
@nancymiller15144 жыл бұрын
Wow love this song Neil. I miss the hungry years.
@geraldinemclaughlin4863 жыл бұрын
Love and respect beautiful song my father and mother loved this song god bless thank you so much for posting ❤️🍀
@Linda-wy8ni4 жыл бұрын
This is so meaningful in 2020, the year that changed everything!!
@captainkaos7542 жыл бұрын
You can thank doctor Fauci the weasel for finding the wuhan lab into bat viruses
@rjnuzzi16484 жыл бұрын
Oodles of extraordinary talent... don't make them this good anymore... this song being one of Sedaka's greatest...
@dancooper64473 жыл бұрын
Simply no better voice than Mr. Sedaka.
@jennyperrio48872 жыл бұрын
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 🎵
@olivejones53858 жыл бұрын
what a treat to hear Neil sing this beautiful song It touches my heart strings.
@marykindred31513 жыл бұрын
Grew up with his music but had no idea he could sing this well......AWESOME...thanks for sharing!
@ginaowen2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jessielabor92234 жыл бұрын
I love Niel Sedaka!!! He's one of my favourite singer of all!!!
@esthers333 Жыл бұрын
Like no other this writer and musician and vocalist impeccable phrasing oh my Neil can never be replaced Genius and Brilliant as ever!☀️
@avuncular3006 жыл бұрын
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.
@blondiesister16 жыл бұрын
Two of my favorite Neil Sedaka songs! ♥
@b3j85 жыл бұрын
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!
@gloriapeel68874 жыл бұрын
b3j8 mine favorite also!
@K-OnTheCase3 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more ❤️
@catherinejoannides22293 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@catherinejoannides22293 жыл бұрын
I agree. I wonder if she still performs. Great voice.
@karenmorgan92902 жыл бұрын
My favorite song also! Love it❤️
@DavidSmith-wn6pw4 жыл бұрын
How could I be so blind, not to see the door Closing on the world I now hunger for......wow. What a line.
@glynette65704 жыл бұрын
Saw him in concert about 10 or so years ago-he was outstanding.
@HurtTurtlesTreehouse3 жыл бұрын
A supremely talented man. What a voice.
@roseb.71044 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Song!
@andytaylor54764 жыл бұрын
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!
@russameerungjang51779 ай бұрын
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@johngeiger45234 жыл бұрын
Should have never let you go is one of my favorite songs,and I am a little older than he.love it
@brocks12164 жыл бұрын
These 2 songs are phenomenal....
@francishughes5427 ай бұрын
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.
@vangiemarcelinoofficial81946 жыл бұрын
Very extra ordinary beautiful expressive voice.
@patriciafraser83273 жыл бұрын
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
@judyhicks11 Жыл бұрын
My fav song of all time…you are a great singer and song writer..
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'
@markdezii7 жыл бұрын
gave me tears. Off the charts.
@JuneLynn2 жыл бұрын
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 : ))))
@alwayssinatra5834 жыл бұрын
So beautiful and so true , love his talent 💕
@patriciafraser83273 жыл бұрын
Think how hard it was to get Brooklyn out of his speech Love them all The song he sings with Dara is the greatest
@geraldinemclaughlin4863 жыл бұрын
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 😢😢😢🍀
@kathleenlovallo50495 ай бұрын
Love this song,he was a great artist
@natyfunelas7846 ай бұрын
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 .!!!❤❤❤❤
@davidblack67265 жыл бұрын
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.
@carolreid4821 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your stunning version of the songs we can’t forget.
@mwloco625 жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@paulfaulkner62994 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic love song from the well of emotion. Awesome
@linda97314 жыл бұрын
My favorite singer of all time. My favorite song. Brings me Tears. Thank you for this.
@chifan73 жыл бұрын
I just Love this Song! I used to have the vinyl album, and I wore it out. Terrific!!
@voltairebanquirigo11192 ай бұрын
A girl i used to date in college broke up with me because she said im immature childish and lacking ambition. No plans for the future. She is now a retired municipal judge and single. I didnt did so bad considering i had two wonderful sons. And an accomplished agriculturist whom i give her credit for opening my eyes and changing me. I sometimes met with her. In a moment of weakness we wonder if if it was worth it. Did we made the right choice. Are we happy and satisfied. Yes we were fine. Hungry years listening to this song made us cry.
@marionolasco84152 жыл бұрын
Wonderful song. I wish i could sing it too.
@barbaracovell8 жыл бұрын
stunning song he s a legend luv ya neil
@csfigueroa26414 жыл бұрын
A great composer and performer. I'd love to see him in concert.
@ednaanjal4364 Жыл бұрын
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.
@junesmith52002 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to,listen to this beautiful song. Older people do miss their HUNGRY YEARS
@Inggeful6 жыл бұрын
I love this song and its lyric so much. Thanks for sharing this video.
@65motowngirl4 жыл бұрын
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.
@trishdiacos11725 жыл бұрын
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😊💃
@laurastone65789 жыл бұрын
I think Neil Sedaka has another "Hungry Years" inside of him. It will come.
@tunefultonyjohnson41009 жыл бұрын
Laura Stone This song is making me feel hungry :)
@alriessedaka71638 жыл бұрын
+Laura Stone it seems like you're a fan of neil? me too
@howardfeinberg9823Ай бұрын
Such a great talent.
@lornaslittleloves81068 жыл бұрын
Love ya I was brought up on your music beautiful
@richarddubois4255 Жыл бұрын
Just an awesome song with great music and lyrics. Neil done great playing and singing this song.
@francamarchio46113 ай бұрын
Bellissimo video ,elvis presley è unico nessuno potrà sostituire è sempre numero 1 al mondo ❤
@SteveBagnall-gh1fuАй бұрын
The guys a genius he either writes the music then adds the lyrics or composes the music and adds the lyrics. Either way, it works.
@stevebreen9836 жыл бұрын
So many memeris. What a star
@anngirling80435 жыл бұрын
No one can write songs like Neil....just listen to his lyrics to all his songs......incredible.
@marilyncallachan66296 жыл бұрын
TWO ELEGANTLY WRITTEN SONGS BY THEIR VERY TALENTED SINGER♡♡♡♡😘
@alanmcnally4714Ай бұрын
Hes another one wished had seen him in concert. List getter longer now im getting older.