@mrjonz takes a real man with complete confidence in their maculinity, all three of them ooze pure sexuality and are comfortable with who they are....personally i love Johnny in his gold suit x
cant decide weather i fancy him more "rough and ready" as in the concerts and live shows with his hair longer and the sideburns or the more slick approach of the tv series, i think i have to admit im totally totally hooked!!!
Be still my beating heart. Johnny pulls out all the stops on this one. How girls didn't rush the stage is beyond me. What a performance by our dear Johnny. Wrings the heart right out of you.
Ahh... You sure this is Johnny? The face is different (although that could be the mildly ridiculous sideburns) and the voice doesn't sound the same (could be my speakers). Well, if you're sure I'll take your word for it but... I need somebetter speakers lol
@Ironsouled It's Johnny or I am losing what little mind I have lol. I know his voice and that's Johnny's voice albeit the recording is tinny sounding with an echo. This was shot in Holland or Germany in the early 70's. I can see where you may have thought this because I wasn't sure at first either. I think they all got a makeover for the show and Johnny's look became more polished. If I'm wrong maybe someone here can enlighten us. Anyone??
@silarnon Good, then I know I'm not nuts lol. I have listened to Johnny enough to know his voice and you are right, unmistakeable. The sideburns and hair threw me off at first too. I'm sure they didn't have the makeup jobs, the perfect lighting and sound like they did on the TV show either. They ended up with a much more polished look on TV.
This was before Sha na na came on TV. Johnny of course is brilliant even with those sideburns lol They were on TV from 77 to 81 and Sha na na had the highest ratings in their time slot. I am so thankful we can relive those shows with Youtube,
No I haven't. What is the story behind it - do you know, or were you asking for the information? I really do wish they would run the series on TV Land for a while. I miss the skits, the guests, and everything. It was such a great show. I'm just so glad that someone was thoughtful enough to bring it onto youtube.
this is one of those teen tragedy songs, listed in a book and described, ect...i remember watching the tv show when I was 3 years old. the things you remember in abstract...
@jaibobro Not even close. Granted it's cornball but it was a family show so bear that in mind.The music and vocals were superb. People of all ages could enjoy it. Guess you have to be old enough to understand that concept.
WOW! This song is really terrific. I continue to be really impressed with Johnny's voice and performance skills. If he had been born earlier he would have been a terrific solo artist. I certainly enjoy all the Sha Na Na performances he is in! Thanks for uploading.
Ray Peterson in 1960 on RCA Victor Records, reaching #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Later that same year, the song was recorded and released by Ricky Valance in the United Kingdom, where it went all the way to the #1 spot in the UK Singles Chart.[1] "Tell Laura I Love Her" has been a hit in 14 countries, and has sold over seven million
@finestsounds I found a great dvd of this concert on ebay from a German company but I think it's kind of rare for them to show up. Just keep searching the net.
Nice better than Ray Petersons sappy studio 50's version. Always thought it could have been done better and it was,here . Guy's, you don't have to bother reading the rest of the coments they are all about Johnny Contardos underwear , well I mean't 'guys'.
DERedhead65, I agree. He was my first crush, and if I'm honest, I still have a crush on him to this day. It's his voice...I can't explain it, I just adore the sound of his voice...Oh, and let's not forget those eyes...He is truly THUD worthy on this song and on You Are My Destiny
I loved the whole group here of Sha Na Na, but have to admit, I was always in LUST with Johnny... dreamy lol and WHAT A VOICE, he could CROON to me anytime!
I don't know about this one necessarily, but there are definitely some songs that they did better than the originals' in my opinion as well. I'm glad to see someone else agrees. Thanks. :-)
Tuppy, we have some competition in this Wendy. It is great to meet another Johnny maniac that understands our undying lust (oh I meant love LOL)love and devotion to this man!!
Well ok, I guess you twisted my arm!! Yeah, its lust too!! Lets add want, need, desire,obsess,and any others you can think of. Oh Johnny, what you do to us!!!
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amazing. to think in 1973 american soldiers were in p.o.w. camps in north vietnam[john maccain] while these guys were dancing on stage[as though nothing was happening with our troops.]
NOW, they have this junk called RAP and GRINDING and DUMPING (something like that) NOISE! NONE of it makes sense. THIS is what we can make sense.of! REAL WORLD WORDS that do not require censors.
Funny s__t. They loved all those kids running around killing themselves in their cars back then. Sha Na Na started the 50's revival and IT JUST WON'T DIE but is on life support.
IF you love SNN as I do you can go to their official website and under LINKS at the bottom is a link to Sha Na Na Fan Pages by Cheryl and then on her site there is a link saying "HELP GET THE SHA NA NA VARIETY SHOW ON DVD!"
ARRGH! Why do my replies never come up where they should? I was answering Dawn1959's question about the guy in the white shirt behing Santini! This is irritating.
I love this song but it only makes me cry when Johnny sings it. I guess because I love him and he sounds so genuinely broken hearted. By the way - these clips from before they had their show are great. Thanks for posting!
Everything you hear on the radio today, started with this music! Sha Na Na are responsible for introducing generations of new fans to the doo wop era!
That's Rich Joffe. He was an original member and left not long after this (1968 - 1973). He's a lawyer in New York now. I always thought he was kinda cute - big bushy mustache and all.
OHHHH Johnny Contardo is hot,I didnt know Vinnie had died,I knew that Chico died.I loved watching them,this is my favorite of all.You would be suprised what these guys are doing now.Wow,just read that Vinnie died of herion overdose,how sad.Grease for Peace.
If this was 1973 than it was right before Vinnie Taylor died, probably one of his last perfrmances with the group. thanks for the video, always one of my favorites by SHA NA NA
I cannot believe I found this. I used to never, ever miss The Sha Na Na show (in reruns) in the 80's. I was a teenager and TOTALLY in love with Johnny. He could sing this song and Teen Angel both and make me cry every time. My husband and children thought I had lost my mind I was sooo excited. Thank you for posting this.
I watch a video like this and find it hard to believe I am older now than they were when they made it, especially 21-year-old Johnny. What a voice even then. Thankfully it hasn't changed in 35 years since (1973-the year I was born).
Somebody said Sha Na Na was a "goof group." I guess you're right. Bowser and those costumes were just plain silly. But they never gave an inch on a single note. Their love of the the song, the story and the music of the 50's pulls, at least, at my heart. I haven't heard "Tell Laura I Love Her" since I was 12. I still think it's great.
I saw my 1st. Sha na na concert when I was 2 years old! Does anyone know which one of their albums had this song. I used to have it on 8 track tape! It's my favorite song & I can't find it!
It's funny you would say that, as I checked on my cassette before I posted. I just looked again, and it IS on Rock N' Roll is Here to Stay, unless somehow there are different versions, and I kind of doubt that there are.
Hi Lorjokr,its certainly not on their 1st album issued in 1969 "Rock n Roll is Here to Stay".Is the album/cd you have one of the dozens of compilations issued in the 1980s taken from a few of their original albums?
My cassette shows a copyright of 1988, which explains the descrepancy. It's just odd that the title would be the same, with different songs. Thanks for pointing that out to me.
It was on "Sha Na Na". Recorded live at Columbia University NYC around about 1972. I think that was the best live version sound wise. "Duke of Earl" on the same album was also brilliant. The flip side of the album was there own songs---Country style.
It was on their second album released in the UK and had a chair with a Gold Lame jacket draped over it. The A side of the album was a show recorded live at NYC Columbia University. Great show. Tell Laura I love Her was on other early albums though. Wolgangs Vault has some SHANANA concerts available and registration is free.
man.... u know a song is old when people can wear clothes like that and not have some1 come up on the stage and slap them! lol! awesome song, good voice, terrible suits.... and sideburns.. rofl
Yes, they are very sad songs, but both have been sung beautifully by the amazingly talented Johnny Contardo. Keep up the great work, Johnny. We love you!
Sorry, Judicannon, but it wasn't J. Frank Wilson who recorded this. It was Ray Peterson. J. Frank Wilson did a cheap rip-off version called "Last Kiss" He had a hit with it, but everyone who knew Rock history knew it was a knock-off of Peterson's song which will always be one of the genre's biggest.
great version better than the orginal
uptownal44 3 weeks ago in playlist sha na na
This seems to be a better version ?..Ha Ha...Damn Good as well.
tmnet123ify 1 month ago
What a brilliant version...
kolaboy 7 months ago
how did they decide who had to were the faggy gold outfits?
mrjonz 8 months ago
@mrjonz takes a real man with complete confidence in their maculinity, all three of them ooze pure sexuality and are comfortable with who they are....personally i love Johnny in his gold suit x
noosmum 8 months ago
@noosmum , i agree , the guys look good , sing great , but that doesn't explain how they decide who wears the faggy pants
mrjonz 8 months ago
@mrjonz the ones with the best bodies of course!!!! or maybe the ones with the confidence to carry it off lol x
noosmum 7 months ago
@mrjonz my pop was in a 50s group had a closet full of those suits korean vet badass
MsMeatloaf69 7 months ago
Johnny has the best voice, EVER!
sambuca2583 10 months ago 3
Maybe the most visually entertaining video on YouTube. Brilliant. And of course, Johnny hits a home run vocally.
yerboyfloyd 10 months ago 2
Great job, wonderful song, but shouldn't be carrying a spare tire around if your going to wear that gay outfit.
147dq 1 year ago
There has never been a better version of this song ever. Johnny takes it to the moon and back. The original can not compare.
Tonithenightowl 1 year ago 3
cant decide weather i fancy him more "rough and ready" as in the concerts and live shows with his hair longer and the sideburns or the more slick approach of the tv series, i think i have to admit im totally totally hooked!!!
noosmum 1 year ago
Simply AMAZING!
MizKitty1122 1 year ago
About as gay as it gets!!!
strummingnerd 1 year ago
You can do it better?
These guys are fantastic.
steven8124 1 year ago
This is one of the best songs they do. Better than the original. What drama!
selreltuc 1 year ago
OK I admit it... my jaw dropped at the end when Johnny went on his back and hit that final note Sheesh! OK maybe I gasped, just a little ;-)
MizKitty1122 1 year ago
@MizKitty1122 No shit, to die for. Makes the original seem like child's play.
Tonithenightowl 1 year ago 2
rich jofe does a couple of songs have you meet him
chicodonny 1 year ago
Does Rich Joffe have any solos on YouTube?
zeker55 1 year ago
@zeker55 Theres no footage of Joffe on you tube or anywhere else with him
singing lead at the moment.In concert his songs were shake rattle and roll or
come go with me,to date theres just nothing out there available yet.
merseymichael 1 year ago
oh my god this is so cute and rich joffe is so cute
chicodonny 1 year ago
for me, the video portion was a little too melodramatic; however, the vocals are just absolutely great!
shemiska 1 year ago
Be still my beating heart. Johnny pulls out all the stops on this one. How girls didn't rush the stage is beyond me. What a performance by our dear Johnny. Wrings the heart right out of you.
Tonithenightowl 1 year ago
@Tonithenightowl
Ahh... You sure this is Johnny? The face is different (although that could be the mildly ridiculous sideburns) and the voice doesn't sound the same (could be my speakers). Well, if you're sure I'll take your word for it but... I need somebetter speakers lol
Ironsouled 1 year ago
@Ironsouled It's Johnny or I am losing what little mind I have lol. I know his voice and that's Johnny's voice albeit the recording is tinny sounding with an echo. This was shot in Holland or Germany in the early 70's. I can see where you may have thought this because I wasn't sure at first either. I think they all got a makeover for the show and Johnny's look became more polished. If I'm wrong maybe someone here can enlighten us. Anyone??
Tonithenightowl 1 year ago
@Ironsouled It's definitely Johnny. His hace is the same, though the hair is different. But Johnny's falsetto is unmistakeable.
silarnon 1 year ago
@silarnon Good, then I know I'm not nuts lol. I have listened to Johnny enough to know his voice and you are right, unmistakeable. The sideburns and hair threw me off at first too. I'm sure they didn't have the makeup jobs, the perfect lighting and sound like they did on the TV show either. They ended up with a much more polished look on TV.
Tonithenightowl 1 year ago
rich joffe hes a cutie wondering why he left
chicodonny 1 year ago
When music was something you could enjoy. Great job.
Thephanatic11 1 year ago
Love this clear video ..... wonderful!!!
AGibsonJ 1 year ago
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AGibsonJ 1 year ago
This was before Sha na na came on TV. Johnny of course is brilliant even with those sideburns lol They were on TV from 77 to 81 and Sha na na had the highest ratings in their time slot. I am so thankful we can relive those shows with Youtube,
Tonithenightowl 1 year ago
Is this at Channel 4 in Burbank? If so, I'm in the audience.
6907lankershim 1 year ago
My favorite but anything Johnny sings is always sends a tingle up the spine!!! He doesn't just sing he performs a song and you can feel it!!!!!
lightninglady1 1 year ago
has anyone read about this song?
where is the closing segment for the show?
TEMPmichaelhansen 1 year ago
@TEMPmichaelhansen
No I haven't. What is the story behind it - do you know, or were you asking for the information? I really do wish they would run the series on TV Land for a while. I miss the skits, the guests, and everything. It was such a great show. I'm just so glad that someone was thoughtful enough to bring it onto youtube.
TheLadyanwyn 1 year ago
@TheLadyanwyn
this is one of those teen tragedy songs, listed in a book and described, ect...i remember watching the tv show when I was 3 years old. the things you remember in abstract...
TEMPmichaelhansen 1 year ago
funny....this would be considered gay today...........
jaibobro 1 year ago
@jaibobro I strongly doubt if any of these members were queers.
999YORK 1 year ago
@jaibobro Not even close. Granted it's cornball but it was a family show so bear that in mind.The music and vocals were superb. People of all ages could enjoy it. Guess you have to be old enough to understand that concept.
Tonithenightowl 1 year ago
This song always makes me cry; and I'm a tough, leather jacket, wearing punk rock drummer. This is the best version.
theboomster 1 year ago
WOW! This song is really terrific. I continue to be really impressed with Johnny's voice and performance skills. If he had been born earlier he would have been a terrific solo artist. I certainly enjoy all the Sha Na Na performances he is in! Thanks for uploading.
verchote 1 year ago
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Super !!!! great group..
Ray Peterson in 1960 on RCA Victor Records, reaching #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Later that same year, the song was recorded and released by Ricky Valance in the United Kingdom, where it went all the way to the #1 spot in the UK Singles Chart.[1] "Tell Laura I Love Her" has been a hit in 14 countries, and has sold over seven million
biddyroundy 1 year ago
Where can I get a copy of this concert?
finestsounds 1 year ago
@finestsounds I found a great dvd of this concert on ebay from a German company but I think it's kind of rare for them to show up. Just keep searching the net.
rocklovegrrl 1 year ago
Nice better than Ray Petersons sappy studio 50's version. Always thought it could have been done better and it was,here . Guy's, you don't have to bother reading the rest of the coments they are all about Johnny Contardos underwear , well I mean't 'guys'.
jimbamboozled 1 year ago
the best ever..i remember them cause my mom named me after this song
Leafs7420 2 years ago 2
me too!
LauraLoobus 2 years ago
That back bend he does at the end just kills me !! My mind drops right into the gutter when I see that..lol
sweetipie1965 2 years ago 2
@sweetipie1965 I agree 100%, but it is truly amazing how he holds that note from that position... OMG!!! I get chills every time...
cevc918 1 year ago
DERedhead65, I agree. He was my first crush, and if I'm honest, I still have a crush on him to this day. It's his voice...I can't explain it, I just adore the sound of his voice...Oh, and let's not forget those eyes...He is truly THUD worthy on this song and on You Are My Destiny
sweetipie1965 2 years ago
I loved the whole group here of Sha Na Na, but have to admit, I was always in LUST with Johnny... dreamy lol and WHAT A VOICE, he could CROON to me anytime!
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DERedhead65 2 years ago 3
I wish there was a video of Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids doing this song. They did a great version of it.
slw59 2 years ago
i don't know english language, amateur recording.
I love song TELL LAURA and J, LEYTON & SHA NA NA
daddy1945 2 years ago
I know I've already commented on this but... I see London I see France I see Johnny's sexy black underpants!!! LOL
65wendym 2 years ago
Alot of women have wanted to see Johnny's undies!
roguejulie 2 years ago
For sure! And there they are!!! LOL
65wendym 2 years ago
now i'm visualizing Johnny in a black speedo.
MarieW521 2 years ago 3
dont think so lol
juanitaxoxo 1 year ago
Ty..
I remember watching this version on the Mike Douglas Show years ago.
fcbertinchamps 2 years ago
I think John Layton´s version is the best!
zaaritha 2 years ago
A few of the songs Sha Na Na does are better than the originals and this is one of them.
hubiethesaint 2 years ago 27
Damn right!
joetyner 2 years ago
@hubiethesaint
I don't know about this one necessarily, but there are definitely some songs that they did better than the originals' in my opinion as well. I'm glad to see someone else agrees. Thanks. :-)
TheLadyanwyn 1 year ago
Johnnie has a better voice than most of the originals.
steven8124 1 year ago 9
@steven8124 I always wondered why after ShaNaNa he didn't keep singing?
hubiethesaint 1 year ago 2
I could never understand why only three of them wore the gold outfits.
Zipgunn1 2 years ago
only for woman...hell yeah it´s unbelievable sexy ;-)
snuwe 2 years ago
The dance moves and the tight tight gold pants really kill me hahaha but I love Johnny Contardo's voice and Sha na na's sense of humour :)
hminchan 2 years ago
this is the gayest video ever. good song though. lol.
coreyeban 2 years ago
Once again, Johnny sings to perfection!
65wendym 2 years ago
Nice glimpse of Johnny's undies! ;)
65wendym 2 years ago 2
Well, I see where your mind is. LOL
SkippyWalls 2 years ago
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65wendym 2 years ago
Where it always is! ;) It's the only thing that can take my eyes off of his face. (OK, maybe not the ONLY thing LOL).
65wendym 2 years ago
I noticed that too! Ohh Yeah!!
tuppy20 2 years ago
Tuppy, we have some competition in this Wendy. It is great to meet another Johnny maniac that understands our undying lust (oh I meant love LOL)love and devotion to this man!!
SkippyWalls 2 years ago
What can I say, we've got great taste! LOL. He's just so yummy, I want to bite him!!! Not too hard, of course ;)
65wendym 2 years ago 2
No, it's lust, too! LOL
65wendym 2 years ago
Well ok, I guess you twisted my arm!! Yeah, its lust too!! Lets add want, need, desire,obsess,and any others you can think of. Oh Johnny, what you do to us!!!
SkippyWalls 2 years ago 2
Oh, I've notice that. I just saw the "bite him" comment. haha! That's right up there with riding the rail. LOL!!
tuppy20 2 years ago
HAHAHAHA!!! If I had gotten to read that comment, I'd have given Skippy a thumbs up for that!!! That's hilarious!
65wendym 2 years ago
They so beautifully spoofed all the hit songs. Great shows.
marlis44 2 years ago
Johnny Contardo will always be Tommy when I picture this song in my head
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tokenbabe 2 years ago
I remember this, when I use to watch this show.
LovesMike33 2 years ago
Badass song!!!!
ivezb 2 years ago
love this song...nice version.....still tryin to find their version of del shannon's 'runaway'...its on the sha na now album. anyone?
northpoint43m 2 years ago
try Bearshare or Bit Torrent. "Runaway" is sang by Elliot(Gino) Cahn.
smeagle581 2 years ago
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amazing. to think in 1973 american soldiers were in p.o.w. camps in north vietnam[john maccain] while these guys were dancing on stage[as though nothing was happening with our troops.]
scorzeny45 2 years ago
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness baby! Look into it!
LetsNotBeL7 2 years ago
Bowser!
brandykody11 2 years ago
so you think bowser is cute i meet rich joffe oh man
chicodonny 2 years ago
I didn't say that, lol
brandykody11 2 years ago
sorry who do you think is cute.. mine is rich joffe he is so nice and sweet..
chicodonny 2 years ago
proof whites can dance as good as blacks.
scorzeny45 2 years ago 6
@scorzeny45 They've even got a black guy with them! :D
tisisjk 9 months ago
NOW, they have this junk called RAP and GRINDING and DUMPING (something like that) NOISE! NONE of it makes sense. THIS is what we can make sense.of! REAL WORLD WORDS that do not require censors.
Richiev5 2 years ago
Damn, Johnny just makes me melt! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
clanqueen 2 years ago
he has an awesome voice and so cute have you meet any of the band
chicodonny 2 years ago
my sweet heart dedicated this song to me love it
laurau55 2 years ago
I saw these guys at the Reading Blues Festival in 1971 - totally inappropriate audience but they stole the show didn't hear much about them after.
supensurea 2 years ago
those gold suits and genie like dance moves rocks!
brando90 2 years ago
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those guys in gold look like fags
alexandshady 2 years ago
your name is gay!
laffpack 2 years ago 4
Talk about a career reversal! Dr. Scott "Santini" Powell traded in his lame' for a medical career - orthopedic surgeon, no less, in CA!
rocker1942 2 years ago
Did anyone ever notice how much Johnny and Billy Crystal looked alike. Check out the young Johnny on the Official ShaNaNa website with the afro.
pre9120 2 years ago
Funny s__t. They loved all those kids running around killing themselves in their cars back then. Sha Na Na started the 50's revival and IT JUST WON'T DIE but is on life support.
frautodid 2 years ago
OMG, AWESOME.... My heart pounds at every note...
cevc918 2 years ago
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IF you love SNN as I do you can go to their official website and under LINKS at the bottom is a link to Sha Na Na Fan Pages by Cheryl and then on her site there is a link saying "HELP GET THE SHA NA NA VARIETY SHOW ON DVD!"
msdemme2 2 years ago
HEY ITS ROB SCHNIEDER SINGING !!!
aaronjam99 2 years ago
man check the side burns out mmm crazy back than for sure
feefyefotumb 2 years ago
This song always made me cry when I was a teenager!
kangadillo 3 years ago
This is Sha Na Na when there line up was the best. Live and rock'in. The TV show was good but live is where it was at. Enjoy for what it was.
seacruise73 3 years ago
I saw them do "Laura" at the Avalon Ballroom in the late 60s. Laughed our asses off!
CrudeDude 3 years ago
Remember people that this is live, not their TV show playback!!!!
bluesjan65 3 years ago 5
i really love this song...people dun knw bout this song just shut up!!!!!
fz316 3 years ago 3
wtf are you ppl talking about the T.V. show rocked. That is what i am showing my grandbaby.
whackhearted23 3 years ago 2
OMG i luv this site. XOX my kids rule.
whackhearted23 3 years ago
At 2:48 Johnny hits the guy.
azam61494 3 years ago
Anyone remember the ShaNaNa television show? Pretty cool.
raceygofast 3 years ago 10
@raceygofast I loved the show. I wish it were on DVD.
Hildy2E 1 year ago
@raceygofast
Oh yes! How could I forget Sha Na Na? They were so great!
TheLadyanwyn 1 year ago
@raceygofast
yes
TEMPmichaelhansen 1 year ago
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Sha Na Na is great but man do they look gay as hell with those bitch outfits
ilope012 3 years ago
they look gay , but this is good music
slangestorm 3 years ago
Lotta pickle smuggling going on in this video...
lbhurt 3 years ago
How did you get this? This is marvelous!!! Thank you.
Idolmakercat 3 years ago 2
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eww sick!Q
tayragirl 3 years ago
Funny how this one got so stretched out -- Santini looks about 7 feet tall, and Johnny looks even thinner than usual. Love it, though!
lorjokr 3 years ago
Santini is on the right of the "gold boys"
bluesjan65 3 years ago
i use to watch this all the time when i was a teenager...my wife never heard of SHA NA NA....WTF?......they rock
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johncat3 3 years ago
Sha Na Na is the fucking bomb. Dude they ruled the fucking 80s!
pmasters8941 3 years ago 2
ARRGH! Why do my replies never come up where they should? I was answering Dawn1959's question about the guy in the white shirt behing Santini! This is irritating.
greaseforpeace 3 years ago
I love this song but it only makes me cry when Johnny sings it. I guess because I love him and he sounds so genuinely broken hearted. By the way - these clips from before they had their show are great. Thanks for posting!
greaseforpeace 3 years ago
i was born in 1992 i love all the oldies and i saw them it was so much fun
Rdheadbaby 3 years ago
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Please do not confuse this with music! This is pure poop! My parents used to listen to this and it screwed me up for life!
Wedneswere 3 years ago
Everything you hear on the radio today, started with this music! Sha Na Na are responsible for introducing generations of new fans to the doo wop era!
You want poop? Check between your ears!
Earache702 3 years ago 2
Like this song
JoCoolone 3 years ago 2
Still can't believe Johnny hit the last note in that position.
crunchfunkel 3 years ago 2
Dawn-that is vinnie taylor in the background unfortunaly he died of a heroin overdose in 1974 and Chico died around 1988-but they still tour!!
buffalo729 3 years ago
Isnt Vinnie in the white shirt behind Santini?
Dawn1959 3 years ago
That's Rich Joffe. He was an original member and left not long after this (1968 - 1973). He's a lawyer in New York now. I always thought he was kinda cute - big bushy mustache and all.
greaseforpeace 3 years ago
Thanks for this...never fails to make me cry. Love it. Grease for Peace! :)
tokenbabe 3 years ago
OHHHH Johnny Contardo is hot,I didnt know Vinnie had died,I knew that Chico died.I loved watching them,this is my favorite of all.You would be suprised what these guys are doing now.Wow,just read that Vinnie died of herion overdose,how sad.Grease for Peace.
Dawn1959 3 years ago
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Incredibly terrible. These guys suck big time.
OldieJammer 3 years ago
YOu WISH you sucked that bad! They're all millionaires because they suck so bad! Another talentless schmuck heard from!
Earache702 3 years ago
"can you play 'tell laura i love her?'"
"well..uh..no. but ive been working on this one." (plays magic changes)
from grease musical :)
good voice
elphabafied03 3 years ago
If this was 1973 than it was right before Vinnie Taylor died, probably one of his last perfrmances with the group. thanks for the video, always one of my favorites by SHA NA NA
walthamgirl 3 years ago
I cannot believe I found this. I used to never, ever miss The Sha Na Na show (in reruns) in the 80's. I was a teenager and TOTALLY in love with Johnny. He could sing this song and Teen Angel both and make me cry every time. My husband and children thought I had lost my mind I was sooo excited. Thank you for posting this.
okpondlady 3 years ago 3
As a young girl I never missed their show. Yes, they were goofy...but oh so wonderful. They truly loved the music and made me love it to.
Lazydreamer65 3 years ago 3
I watch a video like this and find it hard to believe I am older now than they were when they made it, especially 21-year-old Johnny. What a voice even then. Thankfully it hasn't changed in 35 years since (1973-the year I was born).
angelsavage73 3 years ago
Somebody said Sha Na Na was a "goof group." I guess you're right. Bowser and those costumes were just plain silly. But they never gave an inch on a single note. Their love of the the song, the story and the music of the 50's pulls, at least, at my heart. I haven't heard "Tell Laura I Love Her" since I was 12. I still think it's great.
MikeB260 3 years ago 5
Johnny totally looks like Billy Crystal
oldphoque 3 years ago
I saw my 1st. Sha na na concert when I was 2 years old! Does anyone know which one of their albums had this song. I used to have it on 8 track tape! It's my favorite song & I can't find it!
imalilrebl 3 years ago
It's on Rock N' Roll is Here to Stay.
lorjokr 3 years ago
Its not on this album.Its actually on Golden
Age of Rocknroll (1972) and Sha na na (1971)
merseymichael 3 years ago
It's funny you would say that, as I checked on my cassette before I posted. I just looked again, and it IS on Rock N' Roll is Here to Stay, unless somehow there are different versions, and I kind of doubt that there are.
lorjokr 3 years ago
Hi Lorjokr,its certainly not on their 1st album issued in 1969 "Rock n Roll is Here to Stay".Is the album/cd you have one of the dozens of compilations issued in the 1980s taken from a few of their original albums?
merseymichael 3 years ago
My cassette shows a copyright of 1988, which explains the descrepancy. It's just odd that the title would be the same, with different songs. Thanks for pointing that out to me.
lorjokr 3 years ago
It was on "Sha Na Na". Recorded live at Columbia University NYC around about 1972. I think that was the best live version sound wise. "Duke of Earl" on the same album was also brilliant. The flip side of the album was there own songs---Country style.
smeagle581 2 years ago
It was on their second album released in the UK and had a chair with a Gold Lame jacket draped over it. The A side of the album was a show recorded live at NYC Columbia University. Great show. Tell Laura I love Her was on other early albums though. Wolgangs Vault has some SHANANA concerts available and registration is free.
smeagle581 2 years ago
This was the very first song I heard Johnny sing and I've been hooked ever since. What an amazing talent!!!!
phantomangel21 4 years ago
De kleding is geen gezicht.....maar de muziek is geweldig.
TheJordanair 4 years ago
johnny was great singer...trying hitting that last note in the prone position..amazing...dumb chorograph though..but it was the 70s
Pre00 4 years ago
I'd like to see him do that over my coffee table....Oh No I feel a hot flash coming on..
GrannyJuJu 4 years ago 2
It's a Spoof Groug
suposed to be corny
swt1953 4 years ago
That must have been a very hard position in which to sing. Of course, Johnny does it to perfection, as usual. And what about that torso? Ooo, whee!
angelsavage73 4 years ago 3
I love this song!
I named my daughter after this song.
mckenzygirl 4 years ago
man.... u know a song is old when people can wear clothes like that and not have some1 come up on the stage and slap them! lol! awesome song, good voice, terrible suits.... and sideburns.. rofl
joedirtadadada 4 years ago
Freddie Mercury would be proud of that 'big finish' choreography! awesome!
You gotta LOVE those gold suits.
darkness904 4 years ago 2
this and teen angel were the most depressing songs ever written
brabon 4 years ago
Yes, they are very sad songs, but both have been sung beautifully by the amazingly talented Johnny Contardo. Keep up the great work, Johnny. We love you!
lorjokr 4 years ago
I replied to brabon, don't know why these aren't showing as responses to the right people. Sorry.
lorjokr 4 years ago
Greatest version of this classic song.
Even superior to J.Frank Wilson's.
Grease For Peace!
judicannon 4 years ago
Sorry, Judicannon, but it wasn't J. Frank Wilson who recorded this. It was Ray Peterson. J. Frank Wilson did a cheap rip-off version called "Last Kiss" He had a hit with it, but everyone who knew Rock history knew it was a knock-off of Peterson's song which will always be one of the genre's biggest.
BigChiefLtd 4 years ago
i see gay people O_O
xmatthew1995x 4 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
I see gay people too I bet he is really thinking about somebody named Larry or Lonnie or etc.
ugeenbenhemmer 4 years ago