SEE 50s/60s Rock and Roll Icon NEIL SEDAKA hosting the latest TIME-LIFE TV Infomercial ‘The Teen Years’ (below) … Great Job Neil and friend. Available here… All your favorite songs from the Fabulous 50s and Early 60s. 
The Man who gave Sedaka his break into music passes on. Here’s Neil’s condolence from his website:
DON KIRSHNER (1934-2011)
01.18.11
I am shocked and saddened by the death of the great Don Kirshner, who discovered me at 18 years old. I walked into his office at 1650 Broadway, played a few songs for him, and he signed me to Aldon Music becoming my first music publisher and manager.
It was Don’s introduction to Connie Francis, who would go on to record “Stupid Cupid” and propel my songwriting career. Donny worked for many years promoting my songs.
He was a great friend, a pioneer, and a father figure for many of us young songwriters. He will be missed. My heart felt condolences and love to his wonderful wife of 50 years, Sheila, his children, and his grandchildren.
