Oh! Carol - Neil Sedaka - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Released in 1959, "Oh! Carol" marked a major breakthrough for Neil Sedaka, establishing him as a rising star in the golden age of rock and roll. Inspired by his high school sweetheart and fellow songwriter Carole King, the song blends heartfelt longing with catchy pop sensibility—a hallmark of the Brill Building sound. Neil Sedaka co-wrote the track with longtime collaborator Howard Greenfield, crafting a melody that’s both sweetly innocent and instantly memorable. With its lilting doo-wop rhythm, lush backing vocals, and charming piano lines, "Oh! Carol" captures the lovesick vulnerability of teenage romance, while Neil Sedaka’s smooth, sincere vocals give the song its emotional core. It's a timeless expression of heartache, delivered with a wink and a melody that stuck with a generation. "Oh! Carol" became a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and launched Neil Sedaka into pop stardom, setting the stage for a prolific career that would span decades.