The Show Goes On: Neil Sedaka Live at the Royal Albert Hall

At age 67 here, Neil Sedaka appears almost as boyish as when he was adding to the American popular music songbook as a songwriter and performer in the late 1950s. This London concert from April 2006 captures the smiling showman alone with a grand piano on which he accompanies himself, sometimes switching to autoplay so he can strut the stage in a dazzling crimson shirt and jacket. Those who grew up with his pop ditties will swoon to the purity of his strong, true voice and engaging style, as Sedaka serves up an evening of entertainment featuring 28 songs, including chart-toppers such as “Oh Carol,” “Calendar Girl,” “Where the Boys Are,” and “Laughter in the Rain.” In the middle of the show Sedaka is surprised when a representative from the Guinness organization presents him with a world record for composing “Is This the Way to Amarillo,” which was then the most successful U.K. single of the 21st century (although written in the ‘70s, the song became an enormous hit in Britain when it was resurrected in 2002). Presented in DTS-HD 5.1 and LPCM stereo, extras include an interview with Sedaka. Offering an enjoyable stroll down memory lane for those of a certain age and taste, this is recommended. (T. Fry)