Diary

Neil Sedaka

About Diary

"The Diary" is a song by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. It was released in 1958 as Sedaka's debut single.


Year:
2004
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How I'd like to look into that little book,
The one that has the lock and key,
And know the boy that you care for,
The boy who's in your diary.

When it's late at night, what is the name you write?
Oh, what I'd give if I could see.
Am I the boy that you care for,
The boy who's in your diary?

Do you recall and make note of all
The little things I say and do?
The name you underline, I'm hoping that it's mine.
Darling, I'm so in love with you.

Please don't leave me blue. Make all my dreams come true.
You know how much you mean to me.
Say I'm the boy that you care for,
The boy who's in your diary.

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Neil Sedaka

Neil Sedaka (born March 13, 1939) is an American pop/rock singer, pianist, and composer. His career has spanned nearly 55 years, during which time he has sold millions of records as an artist and has written or co-written over 500 songs for himself and other artists, collaborating mostly with lyricists Howard Greenfield and Phil Cody. more »

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Written by: Howard Greenfield, Neil Sedaka

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Diary" by Neil Sedaka is categorized as Pop and Rock 'n' Roll.
Year of Release
Neil Sedaka released the song "Diary" as part of his album "Circulate" in 1961.
Chart Performance
Though the song wasn't one of Sedaka's most popular hits, it still managed to reach on Billboard Hot 100.
Album Success
"Circulate" itself proved to be a hit album, with several of its songs being chartbusters.
Song Length
The song "Diary" had a running time of 2 minutes and 34 seconds, a typical length for songs of that era.
Lyrics and Theme
The song explores themes of love and heartbreak, as the protagonist discovers unpleasant truths about his lover from reading her diary.
Collaborations
Lyricist Howard Greenfield collaborated with Sedaka for many of his songs, including "Diary."
Covers and Version
"Diary" was covered by several artists over the years, underlining its enduring popularity.
Retrospective Recognition
Despite not being a major hit during its release, "Diary" by Neil Sedaka is now fondly remembered by fans and critics for its memorable lyrics and catchy melody.
Sedaka's Career
Neil Sedaka followed up the success of "Circulate" with many other hit albums and songs, confirming his place as one of the leading pop/rock and roll artists of his time.

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