title: Bad Blood (Neil Sedaka song)
text: # 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, 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".
  
  ## 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
  
  ## Certifications
  
  | Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
  | - | - | - |
  | Canada (Music Canada) | Gold | $75,000^^$ |
  | United States (RIAA) | Gold | $1,000,000^^$ |
  | $^^$ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |||
  