Johnny Maestro & Brooklyn Bridge - Sixteen Candles (+) (Live)

"Step by Step", "Sixteen Candles" and "The Worst That Could Happen" by the great Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge. Introduced by "Cousin Brucie" Morrow on "Shake Rattle and Roll" in 1988. Hear lots of great music like this at www.doowopcafe.net

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[TopazDupree]

Freddy Ferrara passed away on October 21, 2011. This video is special, not only for a terrific performance of three great songs, but you can see Freddy play the trumpet during "Worst That Could Happen".

R.I.P. Fred (October 6, 1940--October 21, 2011

Topaz, from JohnnyMaestroFans on Yahoo

[DooWopJoe]

@TopazDupree

Thanks for comments, Topaz. Just heard about Freddy a couple hours ago. Saw him with Johnny and Les a number of times. Great singer and nice guy, too. Sad to lose him. He is up there singing with Johnny again.

[CineOdyssey]

I knew Johnny...grew up on the lower east side together...Truely a great guy

Used to harmonize in the projects with him befor the Crests recorded 16 Candles.

Last time I saw Johnny perform was at the World Trade Center summer concert 2001. RIP Johnny....

[DooWopJoe]

@CineOdyssey

Wow. You must have great memories of being with Johnny before the Crests. I was lucky enough to see him perform a number of times in more recent years. In speaking with him at those events, he was such a gentleman and great guy, in addition to still having that spectacular voice.

[myqtq]

My only reget is that I never met Johnny, he was 12 yrs older than me & very influential in my own Music career, listening to him sing & trying to copy him I see how no one could because he was in a league of his own, I mention him every night I'm on stage & still listen to him every day...Tears roll down my face as I write this & I thank him for everything he's done & if it wasn't for Johnny I may have never became an entertainer.Though I never met you in my heart I call you friend... RIP

[DooWopJoe]

@myqtq

Very touching comments. I was lucky enough to see Johnny in concert and talk with him at length a few of those times. A first-class performer and individual, who is really missed. I noticed that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame' s list of nominees for induction for this year has just been announced, and Johnny is not on the list again. Very disappointing.

[MSKozee]

Still have a crush on Johnny Maestro!

[DooWopJoe]

When I put this video clip onto YouTube, I wanted to make sure I kept the intro by Cousin Brucie, since he talks about Johnny's great voice and how he still had it. I saw Johnny perform 5 times in recent years, and was always amazed how he still sounded just as he did 50 years ago. To paraprase a line in "Pretty Little Angel" --- I know voices like this come once in a lifetime. Thanks for all the great songs, Johnny.

[grandpao2flhpi]

16 candles always remindes me of my daughters Birthday and that was a while ago. Thank you Johnny and the group for al the tears of music and memories. You are not forgotton. crow hop

[tank3ful]

A true pop vocal icon, who will always have airtime on my stereo system. RIP Johnny, and you are truly missed by all your fans.

[Covellos1]

Just GREAT!

[pelokwin]

I was the only 16 yr old having her birthday party at an oldies show just outside South Amboy NJ in the 90's. He was so impressed when he heard me singing along that he asked me to join him in a cover of Little Bitty Pretty One and I was thrilled when he had me and my boyfriend backstage. His voice wasn't his only amazing gift. He miss you Johnny.

[BigPoppie10000]

this guy has a gift from God a wonderful voice

[adolfo3039]

johnny maestro.- un señor con voz unica y versatil,descase en paz..