That's When the Music Takes Me

"That's When the Music Takes Me" is a song written and originally recorded by Neil Sedaka in 1972. It is a track from his Solitaire LP, as it was billed in the UK, entitled as Neil Sedaka in the U.S.

"That's When the Music Takes Me"
Single by Neil Sedaka
from the album Neil Sedaka (US) Solitaire (UK)
B-side	"Standing on the Inside"
Released	1972 (British Isles) July 1975 (North America)
Genre	Pop, Easy Listening
Label	RCA (British Isles) Rocket (North America)
Songwriter(s)	Neil Sedaka
Producer(s)	Neil Sedaka, 10CC
Neil Sedaka singles chronology
"The Immigrant" (1975) "That's When the Music Takes Me" (1972) "Bad Blood" (1975)

The song became a hit in the UK and Ireland in early 1973, reaching the top 20 hit in both nations. It was released in the U.S. (#27) and Canada (#16) in 1975. It also became an easy listening hit, reaching the top ten on both nations' adult contemporary charts.

"That's When the Music Takes Me" features backing by 10cc.

The song is one of the few hit songs in which Sedaka wrote the lyrics in addition to the music. He uses the song as the finale to his concerts.

Personnel

• Neil Sedaka – piano, Fender Rhodes, lead vocals
• Graham Gouldman – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Lol Creme – guitar, backing vocals
• Kevin Godley – drums, percussion, backing vocals
• Eric Stewart – lead guitar, backing vocals

Chart history

Chart (1972–73)	Peak position
Ireland (IRMA)[1]	15
UK Singles Chart[2]	18

Chart (1975)	Peak position
Canada RPM Adult Contemporary[3]	9
Canada RPM Top Singles[4]	16
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[5]	27
U.S. Billboard Easy Listening	7
U.S. Cash Box Top 100	30