"Next Door to an Angel" is a rock and pop song written by

Neil Sedaka Neil Sedaka (; born March 13, 1939) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Since his music career began in 1957, he has sold millions of records worldwide and has written or co-written over 500 songs for himself and other artists, collabo ...

and

Howard Greenfield Howard Greenfield (March 15, 1936 – March 4, 1986) was an American lyricist and songwriter, who for several years in the 1960s worked out of the famous Brill Building. He is best known for his successful songwriting collaborations, including o ...

and recorded by Neil Sedaka in 1962. It was issued by RCA Victor Records. It reached No. 5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in late 1962. "Next Door to an Angel" also went to No. 19 on the

Hot R&B Singles The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 ...

chart. It was Sedaka's last appearance on the American Top 10 until "

Laughter in the Rain "Laughter in the Rain" is a song composed and recorded by Neil Sedaka, with lyrics by Phil Cody. It includes a 20-second saxophone solo by Jim Horn. Background The song was released on Elton John's Rocket Records. After hearing a version of "L ...

" in late 1974. "Next Door to an Angel", in its original 45 rpm release, was backed with an older Sedaka melody, "I Belong To You", from 1959. It was also featured as the first song on the 1963 compilation album ''

Neil Sedaka Sings His Greatest Hits ''Neil Sedaka Sings His Greatest Hits'' is a 1963 compilation album of twelve of the most popular hits of Neil Sedaka's tenure with RCA Victor. Track listing Side One # " Next Door To An Angel" (1962) # "Oh! Carol" (1959) # "King of Clowns" (1962 ...

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* {{authority control 1962 songs 1962 singles Neil Sedaka songs Songs written by Neil Sedaka Songs with lyrics by Howard Greenfield RCA Victor singles