Sixteen Candles - Johnny Maestro & the BB

[fiddlerpin]

This man could sing right to the end. God bless his sole! RIP Johnny!

[tesscavallaro]

I saw this man many times, My father being one of the original Embers, Laurels, and on until their last show together in CT and my fathers then group was Legacy, now their both in Rock in Roll heaven together~~ Love you so much, Terese

[tjbollman1]

I can still see the kids on American Bandstand doing the stroll to this! haha. Where did 50 years go?

[ussclaudejones1]

AWESOME SINGER!  Wayne Arthur

[damanfrom808]

great song and great man! what a beautiful voice even at his age. i sang this song to my sweetheart when she was 16 and now we're married for 30 yrs and i still sing it to her. the lyrics, the vocals the back vocals, and the music...it's just one of the greatest love songs ever. thank God for Johnny Maestro, i know he's with the Lord right now but his songs will be blessing sweethearts until until. it's great to have videos to see these great singers and groups, thanks for this post.

[Hot80s]

The Coolest BD Song.

[Russo1940]

Played this song at my daughters sweet sixteen party.

[DonB413]

Great signer wish there were more in today world....

[TopazDupree]

Happy Birthday in Heaven, Johnny, on what would have been your 72nd birthday, May 7, 2011. Your fans still love you so.

Topaz, from JohnnyMaestroFans on Yahoo

[doowopman49]

had the opportunity to attend a concert and boy oh boy, was i blown away by an incredible 90 minutes.may you R.I.P. john, i'll never forget you or the contribution you made to the music that so many love. tom d brick,nj

[TheShooter1946]

I was 12 when this song came out and it's been one of my favorites if not my favorite song ever since. I didn't know he had passed away.

[pmdnyc]

I dont know when this was recorded, but John still sounds fantastic. R.I.P. Johnny..Thanks for the wonderful memories

[BullsharkPresents]

Such a smooth voice.

[ronnied828]

@ratpakforevr.....first things first, u cant spell for shit, secondly.....even if what u said ever took place, your classless remarks dont belong here, people are paying tribute here to a great artist.....your sister-in-law probably came on to JM and your trooper bro, like most cops, is probably a scum-bag himself, they usually are,go F..yourself !

[RatPakForEvr]

@ronnied828 yo dick head want to meet or talk ion the phone first???? cause you sound like most of these bullshit internet scum that hide behind your computer.... Fucking scumbag if you really want to meet send me your cell I WILL CALL U AND MEET YOU PRICK

[tommieparch]

@RatPakForEvr  calm down , that idiot is off here . lets enjoy. gonna listen to / worst that could happen / next. didnt know same guy!

[HarborGuy]

Thank you - brought back so many good memories..........

[SUPERVISORSJC]

A timeless song, one which transcends time, era, and genre.

RIP in Johnny.

[RatPakForEvr]

Hay guys. Just wanted to relate This SCUB-BagS agenda, even though he's in the ground, My Brother Chris , a state tropper, almost shot him in medford lond island, when this peice of shit tried to pick up my brothers wife. this guy couldn't preform the second set, cause my brother was going to shoot this scum-bag,I hope His wife finds this and realizes what a scum-bag he was, Just like Larry Chance, and If it wasent for me? Johnny would have been in the ground toes up, in 1984

[zeke1312]

@RatPakForEvr WTF puke? Get a life.

[dmattosbr]

RIP Johnny!

[Agcowan1]

I love seeing him play with the audience. You can tell he's secure in the knowledge that they adore him.

[lordrom]

I had always loved this tune from 1959 till the present. Johnny Maestros' voice was a gift....and I thank him for sharing that gift with us. RIP, Johnny. You are missed.

[CatrionaNC]

For him to be able to still sing that song, that way........wow, beautiful.

[akeoldies]

First saw this talented man in the late 60's, and he remained a wonderful singer until his passing, God Bless and let us all remember this man, ake

[B52sguy]

Nobody could ever sing "Welcome Me Love" like Johnny. To me, this is the best of anything he has ever done.

RIP, Johnny!

Joseph F

[zatarain22]

From Spain R.I.P. Johnny.

[Bedeliaro47]

RIP Maestro! Your voice will go on forever. Thank you Lady for sharing this wonderful voice with all of us.

[TheHank531]

Happy birthday Johnny on what would have been your 71 birthday, rest in peace.

Hank7

[dmattosbr]

Rest in peace Johnny!

[alexvalenzi]

RIP Johnny Maestro

[laxcuttiexxx]

RIP Johnny...you will be missed <3

[Jessica12149]

you will be truly miss heaven is lucky to have you god bless

[DeeCeg]

Rest in Peace Johnny

[stormkingfighter]

Johnny will always be remember. I went to his concert a few year ago. He took me back to the 50ies. God be with you my friend. You will be greatly missed. God be with his family during this time of sadness.

[RoarOfZonda]

My history teachers favorite artist and song :)

RIP Johnny

[stebearleeds]

Hi Doo Wop was not Big here in the UK u had The Platters and Frankis Lymon but twhen the film American Graffiti cam to UK in 1973 the sound track with all the top USA hit was Fab and i became big Dop Wop fan I do have the Uk org 45 on the London American lablehe BBC did not play USA doo wop in the 50's or 60's I 1st heard Sixteen Candles

[nonstopdoowop]

gives me chills. so very sad. a great talent gone

[russphilly]

one of the best...

[dottaye]

bless your heart Johnny Maestro. will always love you and i will vow till my dying breath to forever play doo wop music. that way, your spirit will forever live on!!! love you lots

[boro66]

God bless Johnny

[Nvr4getFrankieLymon]

It's as though my Sweet Sixteen was yesterday. This song was popular in 1959 just in time for my party. What memories. Thank you Johnny for helping me thru my teenage years. Your voice was like that of an angel. Rest in peace knowing you made so many people happy while you shared our world.

[asarandos]

We Will Always Love YOU!

[serenitygal1951]

One of the BEST ! Thank you Johnny for years of wonderful music...condolences to his family and friends...you will be missed !

[m35gibson]

rip johnny, you will be missed.

[MyFreedomChannel]

RIP Johnny Maestro - 1939-2010

[cyofrankie]

RIP JOHNNY!

[susankmcc11009]

RIP Johnny Maestro

[susankmcc11009]

RIP Johnny Maestro

[sdpadrefan]

RIP Johnny Maestro from San Diego, CA

[GS455Stage1]

I remember listening to this song at the Rocky Mount, N.C. Trailways Bus Station before traveling to N.Y. for Christmas.

Long Live the Memory of Johnny Maestro.

RIP

Sport67

[woonsocketrocket]

R I P Johnny - maybe now the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame will look at you

[dearjournal]

R.I.P.....you fought a great battle.......sorry we lost you.....3/24/2010

[maw2828]

RIP, Johnny.

[countrycrazy36]

Its sad that he died :(

[harry4462]

RIP Johnny

[harry4462]

RIP Johnny

[drfernandooscargil]

Today, 24-3-2010, Johnny Maestro pass away. R.I.P

[deejayspop]

The beginning, your music will never end.

[Rockydoa]

Rockydoa I was 15 years old living in Boston when the guys in my neighborhood asked me to sing lead position on 16 Candles My voice had not changed And I could hit a clean high Falsetto Thanx Johnny In my heart will glow forever and ever..MichaelJ.

[LocustIvy]

RIP

[jonshim]

He was great - always a great performer - he will be missed

[wolfmanjackg]

May God rest his soul. I love this song!

[tooparrots]

RIP Johnny - Our hearts go out to the Mastrangelo family

[wtdljs6]

Another Great gone, God Bless his soul. His music will never die.

[parriaga]

R.I.P. Johnny Mastrangelo aka Brooklyn-born doo-wop legend Johnny Maestro (May 7, 1939-March 24, 2010).

[doowoplvr]

Johnny is truly a great artist, any song he sings he puts his feelings and heart into it. Johnny please get well, you have sooo many people that love yuo and your talent.

[dmoore360]

I love the Maestro. His voice is one of a kind, and as I listen to the Crest version and now this; it is EXACTLY the same. GO JOHNNY GO.......

[MissMaria10]

Yeah...teen-age queen. I love it.

[MVITAC]

I remember hearing this song for the first time at my cousin Carole's sweet sixteen party. I was about 12 at the time. Johnny Maestro is truly one of the doo-wop icons.

Pat, Staten Island

[SuperSidman]

Yes Johnny is the true maestro.I really loved this song by Him an dth ecrests.These guys are not shabby either.another great singer who is close to his age Johnny Tillitson is another whose voice is wonderful

[granger18trains]

this is so timeless..........and yes he has kept his voice and damn does he look young for his years...

[Bakerxo]

my mom put this song on for my 16th birthday ahah:)

[reagangal]

How does Johnny manage to keep his voice in such great shape...not to mention his ageless good looks??

[giggleweed]

ha ha, i agree about his voice! how has it not aged at all? if i only listened, i could swear he was 20.

[TopazDupree]

Johnny takes good care of his voice--no drinking or smoking. He must have a secret Fountain of Youth to remain so handsome at the age of 69.

Topaz, one of Johnny's Angels at JohnnyMaestroFans on Yahoo

[wilburgreythefirst]

Johnny Maestro And The Brooklyn Bridge & Jay And The Americans are playing together Nov 15 at The Strand Theatre in Lakewood, NJ.

[53topanga53]

Wow! What a voice! Sounds as great as the original recording!

[ivan619sd]

Imma request this on to you on August 20th at 5:30 in the morning so dont be sleepign alright

[skipper8257]

Never sounded better. What a great talent.

[buckwheat39]

he is one of the best doo woppers with the rest  of them man

[TonyBrooklyn60s]

Johnny Maestro.. Jay Black.. the two best of the best singers of the 60's and 70's Both singing better than ever,, just seen both and unbelievable..Wishing both the best for all the joy they have gin\ven us with their music!

[Bills154]

@TonyBrooklyn60s Completely agree! RIP Johnny!

[musicmaker1999]

sixteen candles must be the ultimate love song sung by the ultimate master of his craft bravo johnny a true maestro

[themaltesebippy]

Bravo! His voice is in such great shape. Les' voice is great also.

[t1177ony]

the voice above all others !!!! mr maestro is THE PREMIER VOICE OF ALL TIME !!!

[TopazDupree]

My favorite birthday song! "16 Candles" was released in Nov. 1958, just as I turned sixteen. It's been one of my favorite songs since then.  Of course, with such a magnificent voice singing the song, it just had to be wonderful.

[Adrian68ification]

a song way before my time but enough credit to the man what a beatifull voice