Neil Sedaka - Oh! Carol (audio) Site

: The song was written for Sedaka's high school sweetheart and fellow songwriter Carole King (then known as Carol Klein). Sedaka admitted to having a "crush" on her during their brief dating period.

: A defining element of the track is Sedaka's spoken recitation of the lyrics during the second verse. Neil Sedaka - Oh! Carol (Audio)

: The song was co-written with Howard Greenfield , Sedaka's longtime neighbor and collaborator. Key Features : Vocal Type : Sedaka's voice is identified as a tenor. : The song was written for Sedaka's high

: Recorded on July 31, 1959, it became Sedaka's first international Top 10 hit. 3. The "Musical Conversation" Neil Sedaka - Oh! Carol (Audio)