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''. The song was written by

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and

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. It hit number 46 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and number 19 on the

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chart. Allmusic editor Joe Viglione wrote that this song should have been duet with the songwriter himself, because it would bring him back into the public eye (he was in the midst of reviving his career in the UK at the time and would return to American fame with "

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" two years later). Sedaka recorded "Don't Hide Your Love," and the song was covered by

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on her 1972 LP, ''Now''.

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* 1972 singles Cher songs Songs written by Neil Sedaka Song recordings produced by Snuff Garrett Songs with lyrics by Howard Greenfield 1972 songs MCA Records singles Articles containing video clips {{1970s-pop-song-stub