Bad Blood (Neil Sedaka song)

"Bad Blood" is a popular song written by Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody. The song, with uncredited backing vocals by Elton John,^[2] reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1975, remaining at the top position for three weeks. It was certified Gold by the RIAA and was the most successful individual commercial release in Sedaka's career. "Bad Blood" was replaced at the number one spot by John's single "Island Girl".

"Bad Blood"
Single by Neil Sedaka
from the album Overnight Success and The Hungry Years
B-side	"Your Favorite Entertainer" (US) "Hey Mister Sunshine" (UK) "Baby Blue" (Italy)
Released	September 1975
Genre	Rock[1]
Length	3:09
Label	Rocket/MCA (US) Polydor (UK)
Songwriter(s)	Neil Sedaka, Phil Cody
Producer(s)	Neil Sedaka
Neil Sedaka singles chronology
"That's When the Music Takes Me" (1975) "Bad Blood" (1975) "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" (1975)

Personnel

• Neil Sedaka – vocals, acoustic piano
• Elton John – background vocals (uncredited)
• Dean Parks, Steve Cropper – guitar
• David Foster – keyboards
• Chuck Findley, Dick Hyde, Jackie Kelso, Jim Horn – woodwinds
• Nigel Olsson – drums
• Leland Sklar – bass guitar
• Milt Holland – percussion

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1975) Peak position Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] 11 Canada RPM Top Singles 1 Canada RPM Adult Contemporary[4] 31 US Billboard Hot 100[5] 1 US Billboard Easy Listening[6] 25 US Cash Box Top 100[7] 1 US Record World 1

Year-end charts Chart (1975) Position Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] 97 Canada[8] 2 US Billboard Hot 100[9] 93

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[10]	Gold	75,000^
United States (RIAA)[11]	Gold	1,000,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.