“Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen” is a pop song by American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka. The song was released in 1961 as a single and later included on his album “Neil Sedaka Sings His Greatest Hits.”
The song is known for its cheerful and melodic sound, featuring Sedaka’s warm vocals. The lyrics of “Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen” express a celebration of a young woman’s sixteenth birthday and convey a message of love and good wishes. The chorus includes the repeated lines, “Happy birthday, sweet sixteen / When you were only six, I was your big brother.”
The song was a commercial success and became one of Neil Sedaka’s well-known hits. It reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
“Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen” is celebrated for its catchy and heartwarming qualities, making it a popular choice for celebrating the milestone of a sweet sixteen birthday. The song continues to be a favorite among fans of pop music from the early 1960s.
