Calendar Girl – Neil Sedaka’s Celebration of Year-Round Love
Released in 1961, “Calendar Girl” by Neil Sedaka quickly became a pop sensation. With its catchy melody, upbeat tempo, and charming lyrics, the song captured the essence of innocent teenage love in the early 1960s. Today, it remains one of Sedaka’s most recognizable and beloved hits.
The Inspiration Behind the Song
“Calendar Girl” was written by Neil Sedaka and his longtime collaborator Howard Greenfield. The duo crafted the song as a fun, romantic tribute to a girl celebrated throughout the calendar year—each month representing a different special moment or holiday in their relationship.
Sedaka’s idea came from the pin-up calendars that were popular at the time, blending pop culture and pop music in a playful and endearing way.
Lyrical Journey Through the Months
The lyrics of “Calendar Girl” take listeners on a romantic journey month by month, from a New Year’s kiss in January to a Halloween date in October:
“I love, I love, I love my calendar girl
Each and every day of the year…”
Each verse highlights a different month and occasion—Valentine’s Day, Easter, summer vacation, and more—making the song relatable and seasonally timeless.
Chart Success and Cultural Impact
Released on RCA Victor, “Calendar Girl” was a commercial hit. It reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and topped charts in Australia and Canada. It helped solidify Neil Sedaka’s reputation as a leading voice in early ’60s pop music.
The song’s popularity also extended to television and film, where it has been featured in numerous nostalgic soundtracks and retro-themed compilations.
The Musical Style
With its doo-wop influences, infectious rhythm, and Sedaka’s smooth vocal delivery, “Calendar Girl” is a classic example of the Brill Building sound—a pop music style that dominated early 1960s radio. It combines innocence with a danceable beat, making it a favorite for sock hops and retro playlists alike.
Neil Sedaka’s Legacy
While Sedaka would go on to have many other hits—like “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Laughter in the Rain”—“Calendar Girl” remains one of his most iconic tracks. It reflects the optimism and simplicity of early pop while showcasing Sedaka’s skill as both a singer and songwriter.
Final Thoughts
“Calendar Girl” is more than just a novelty song about dates on a calendar—it’s a nostalgic celebration of young love and pop culture in the early 1960s. With its catchy hook and joyful vibe, it continues to win over new generations of listeners.
Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or revisiting a classic, Neil Sedaka’s “Calendar Girl” is a timeless reminder that love is always in season.
Lyrics: Calendar Girl
I love, I love, I love my calendar girl
Yeah, sweet calendar girl
I love, I love, I love my calendar girl
Each and every day of the year(January)
You start the year all fine
(February)
You’re my little Valentine
(March)
I’m gonna march you down the aisle
(April)
You’re the Easter bunny
When you smileYeah, yeah
My heart’s in a whirl
I love, I love, I love my little calendar girl
Every day (every day)
Every day (every day)
Of the year (every day of the year)(May)
Maybe if I ask your dad and mom
(June)
They’d let me take you to the junior prom
(July)
Like a firecracker
I’m aglow
(August)
When you’re on the beach you steal the showYeah, yeah
My heart’s in a whirl
I love, I love, I love my little calendar girl
Every day (every day)
Every day (every day)
Of the year (every day of the year)Whoo!
Yeah, yeah
My heart’s in a whirl
I love, I love, I love my little calendar girl
Every day (every day)
Every day (every day)
Of the year (every day of the year)(September)
I light the candles at your sweet sixteen
(October)
Romeo and Juliet on Halloween
(November)
I’ll give thanks that you belong to me
(December)
You’re the present ‘neath my Christmas treeYeah, yeah
My heart’s in a whirl
I love, I love, I love my little calendar girl
Every day (every day)
Every day (every day)
Of the year (every day of the year)I love, I love, I love my calendar girl
Yeah, sweet calendar girl
I love, I love, I love my calendar girl
Yeah, sweet calendar girl
