I guess you now know why us older people love this kind of music and always will listen to it forever..

The Crests, one of the most popular of the '50s "doo-wop" vocal groups were unusual for their time in that they were integrated.

Lead singer Johnny Maestro sang lead on a song called "Worst That Could Happen" with a group called Brooklyn Bridge in late 60's.

16 candles make a lovely light Mel. This is a love song to his teenage love.

My grandfather passed away September 2021 when I was 15. When I turned 16 in October 2022 I played this song on repeat ALL DAY LONG because he loved doo-wop and the 50’s-60’s songs and it reminded me of him. I cried a lot that day.

I feel so fortunate to have grown up in the 50s and 60s. The songs were the greatest!

Another great doo-wop group from the 50's-60's. The Crests were the first interracially mixed group, consisting of three African American members (one female), one Puerto Rican, & one Italian American. "Sixteen Candles" was their biggest hit but they had other good songs such as "Step By Step", "The Angels Listened In", "Trouble In Paradise", "Six Nights A Week" & "A Year Ago Tonight".

Y'all have got to react to The Flamingos doing "I Only Have Eyes For You " and maybe even their "Lovers Never Say Goodbye"

when you went to a party back then the girls would gather 'round and sort through all the .45's and decide which ones to stack on the record changer. typically six or seven. slow dance to 16 Candles, a few seconds while the next record drops into place, and hope it's something just as romantic - because that made things very nice for the guys dancing with the girls. it was a great time.

Johnny Maestro was the lead singer. Along with Jimmy Beaumont of the Skyliners, the best male vocalist of doo wop.

My dad loved this.....no autotune, just talent.

You two should give your daughter a "sweet sixteen" party, and Shawn should have a special father-daughter dance to this song.

You guys should do the Orlons, "Wah Watusi" "Don't Hang Up" "South Street" "Not Me" all TOP TEN 1962-1963. Great group. Philly.

Platters's "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and the Corsairs "Smokey Places".

This was still popular when I was in High School in the mid 70's, they also played it at our Jr. High sock hops!

Congrats to your daughter on her 16th birthday. Hard to believe you guys are old enough to have a 16 year old daughter. You are an awesome couple. That's one of the reasons I love your channel so much.

You guys are becoming my favorite. Earth angel by them is a classic

Came out in 1958-Johnny Maestro was the lead, they had a lot of great songs like Pretty Little Angel- Six Nights A Week-The Angels Listened In- Step By Step

These songs were for teens mostly by teens. Many of the singers were 17 and up to 20. A 18 year old guy singing to a 16 yr old girl was not pedo.

Classic! 1958. A few more tunes from back then with similar themes are "Only Sixteen" by Sam Cooke and "Sweet Little Sixteen" by Chuck Berry. And for a slight change of style, check out the reggae version of "Only Sixteen" by The Heptones from 1967.

Rest in Peace Johnny!! Thanks for the Music..You left A hell of a Legacy.

The Great Johnny Maestro on lead vocals here...This song was featured in the movie, American Graffiti....The Jackson Five did a remake of this song...The Crests and The Del-Vikings were the only integrated singing groups of this era...

There is nothing like oldies. They are 100 times better then any artist today or any songs today. And the songs had meaning! Pure talent. No technology to improve voices.

Love these oldies! Earth Angel is a really great one too!

Brooklyn's own Johnny Maestro had a great voice, I saw him perform later with the Brooklyn Bridge and always included this and other early hits in the show.

One of the truly great voices of his generation. Listen to lead singer Johnny Maestro sing "The Worst That Could Happen" with The Brooklyn Bridge for more of his great voice. More evidence that the music of my generation makes today's stuff sound like the junk it is. In contrast, listen to Sam Cooke do "Only Sixteen" and of course, "You Send Me".

It was a crime that this song didn't make it to #1 on the charts! Literally!! Lloyd Price's Stagger Lee (a song about murdering gamblers) was at #1 in 59 and Sixteen Candles only got to #2. 😆

We had the best love songs!

I heard this record when my sister turned16 and I loved the sweetness and voices so much that- 10yeardlater i played it on MY 16th birthday! I forced my son on his 16th birthday to listen to it with me...And on January 16 my grandson will turn ...SIXTEEN!

Johnny the maestro of singing. Best doo wopp singer of all time, his voice was amazing until the end. Passing at the age of 70. 2010. More Great songs from them. The angels listen in, trouble in paradise, step by step, six nights a week. And many More.

Johnny Maestro, the lead singer was one of the nicest people of the time. A lot of people were really saddened when he died (2010). RIP.

Now you have to do Happy Birthday Sweet 16 by Neil Sedaka... Also the Crests lead singer is Johnny Maestro who performed with another group in the 60s The Brooklyn Bridge You MUST listen to his lead on Brooklyn Bridges song The Worst that can happen

When my wife turned 16 back in 1967, her Dad, brother and other relatives called the radio stations throughout the day and asked them to play this and the other Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen song by Neil Sedaka.

the fact they were an integrated group in the 50s is awesome in itself! beautiful song and reaction ; ) THE FLAMINGOS "I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU" for reaction

Thank You Both Very Much - This song means so much to me - You are Both Very Special People - God Bless You Both - and God Bless your daughter

Gotta love those "hold'em tight, sway to the music" songs...

This is such great music, it's just a shame these great tunes don't get any radio play any more. They are lost to the ages except for folks like you that are keeping them alive. Thank you so much for that.

Love watching y’all enjoy these wonderful old songs for the first time! Aren’t they great?! Such gifted voices we were blessed to hear in our youth!

Lead singer was Johnny Maestro ( the guy in the middle) He had an awesome voice.Other songs: The Angels Listened In, There's Trouble In Paradise, MyJuanita, Earth Angel, Step By Step, Silhouettes, My Special Angel, and many more.Later on he formed the group Johnny Maestro & Brooklyn Bridge: The Worst That Could Happen, Christmas Serenade, Blessed Is The Rain, Welcome Me Love.

I totally love this song and group!! There's so much fantastic music!!! Oh yes!!! ❤️❤️❤️ This is why I am Oldschool to my heart, back then you had to know how to sing and harmonize, excellent choice!

It's beautiful that you two beautiful people are listening to, discovering, and reacting to such beautiful music. This is music from my generation, and I feel so blessed to have been there during those times. Keep it up, my brother and sister!

Johnny Maestro was a great singer. Great song Step by Step is,very good also. Formed the Brooklyn Bridge in late 60s had big hit Worst that can Happen. Also Free as the Wind and Welcome Me Love were good also. The 60s had an abundance of great true singers, no auto tune.

This remains my favorite song from my childhood. I was only 10 years old. And back then 16 was a goal for little girls. ☺️ My older sisters thought it was hilarious that I would cry listening to it. Great memory.

This song brings back so many memories for me! When I was 16 (a very long time ago) lol my then boyfriend dedicated it to me on the radio! I was over the moon ❤️❤️. Love you both and your reactions especially to this music. Thank you.

Oh I loved your reaction to this song,Thank y’all

Other sweet 16 songs: Happy Birthday Sweet 16 by Neil Sedaka, You're 16 You're Beautiful And You're Mine by Johnny Burnette, Sweet Little16 by Chuck Berry, and When You Were Sweet 16 by Glenn Campbell.

Thank you guys. As an individual from that era, my grandchildren got me into this recently. You guys are by far my favorite. Keep those songs from the 60's coming.

That’s hysterical they could sing about a bar of soap! You’ll love them, actually same lead Johnny Maestro with later group The Brooklyn Bridge singing the song “The Worst that Could Happen.” Incredible!

I wish you two could go back in time to a high school dance and dance to this. It is timeless!!!

Hi guys Thanks for this posting as I have said over & over again that Johnnie Maestro should be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It's a pity that has never happened . Even some of the hits he made with the Brooklyn Bridge should have been noticed for a nominee candidate. RIP Mr Maestro your music was a blessing to listen to.

My hat's off to you two young music lovers. I grew up with this music, doo-wop. It shaped me, and I owe it my gratitude. I also sang it...in my high school years and way beyond. From your reactions I get the sense that you feel and understand what the sound is about, as much as is possible for someone whose generation is more than 50 years later. If I could take you back in a time machine to the long ago yesterdays of this music's heyday, when lyrical melodies and exciting vocal harmonies filled the air, I think you might not want to leave it.

A tribute to a wonderful friend. miss you so much Dougie. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

I have always loved this song ❤️

OMG...so many memories when I hear this one. Slow dancing at our school dances.❤

Love that you are reacting to this!! Step by Step is another one I love and Trouble in Paradise!! Faster songs but great. !6 candles was also a song in the movie by the same name. 16 Candles. Yes, that is what you call singing, but also romancing. Just to mention Neil Sedaka has a song also Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, he also has many other great songs.

At that time, people like me were young. We didn't care what color the singers were, it was the music, the songs, the lyrics that we loved, danced to and memorized. I can still sing along with this song and a hundred others. I had to hide it from my parents often, my dad especially. I bought one of the earliest headphone sets so I could listen to the Orlons, and many other too numerous to mention.

I enjoy watching you guys appreciating the old school Music. That’s why keep tuning in. We had such love and musical back in my day.

One of my favorites. I sang it at 5. Have the 45. Love your channel. Thank you!

Best music ever. The Crests and the Skyliners plus many more Doo Wop great groups. Happy times

That is Johnny Maestro! Singing lead! It doesn’t get any better.

I loved this song at only 9 yrs old, 1958! 👏👏👏💙💖💞💞

I am the Happiest girl in the usa by Donna Fargo

Sam Cooke ‘Only Sixteen’, Orlons singing ‘Earth Angel’. Dad has to have a dance with 16 yr old daughter 🥰

Sixteen Candles was recorded in 1958. Johnny Maestro was the lead singer for the Crests. Other members of the Crests were, base singer Jaw Carter, Harrold Torres, second tenor and Tommy Gough, first tenor. In 1968 Johnny formed another Group the Brooklyn Bridge and recorded a number of hit songs with them as their lead singer. Johnny was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y.

It’s so beautiful seeing such a loving couple, who enjoy bringing some forgotten classic music to your fans! Luv you guys! Thanks!

1963 my then girl friend's Sweet Sixteen Party in which I danced with her, Fell in love with her We are married 55 years this year. Thanks for the great reactions.

Doing a lot of these oldies but goodies. Y'all just melt under this sound and I can picture you both slow dancing to this number.

And the terrific vocalist is Johnny Maestro......who also sang "Worst That Could Happen" with Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge and so many other songs. Love to hear those who can actually sing ...

I'm only 29 with an old soul this is the gems I usually listen too. I'll go as far back as the 1920s this new generation won't understand that the best music that was made was back in the heyday era where cars looked like space ships.

I grew up on 70 and 80's music , but now 50's and early 60's , is my cupa tea Classic rock is just drive time rock on the beltway

Awesome song…another of my favourites 🔥🔥

Sixteen Candles make a lovely light... but not as bright as your eyes tonight.... fabulous 50Ss Doo Wop, doe not get better than that. Best Wishes from England UK

You guys make me so happy to hear the music that I grew up on ...my mum used to play the song all the time and I have it on my playlist❤

Singer Johnny Maestro had another group, Brooklyn Bridge... The Worst That Can Happen & Welcome Me Love... Two of my favorite songs. Wow, what a voice!

The lead singer, Johnny Maestro, went from the Crests to The Brooklyn Bridge. Until the day he died he still had the voice. A crying shame he is not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He had more hits than Barry Bonds.

Woah that was awesome Shawn I saw a tear from you man good stuff man

THE STUDENTS - "I'M SO YOUNG" (1958 - Great Voice for a 13 yr. old!

Another slow dance classic from '59. I was 12 y/o, in 7th grade , & I couldn't wait to be a " teenager " .

Just love your reactions---to the greatest music of all time----of the fifties and sixties----music made for romance, slow dancing and kissing----simply fantastic songs and singers!!!!

One of my absolute favorite songs. Brings back memories

Wow! This one really takes me back. Slow-dancing in the high school gym in the 50's. Definitely one of my favorites. You've got do one for "Silhouette) by the Rays, if you haven't already. (I'll check to make sure any I recommend haven't already entered your lives.)

Johnny Meastro one of the best lead singers of the 50s and 60s rest his soul

Another great reaction! Happy Holidays and much love to you both and to the Squad as well!!

One of the first songs I danced to as a kid.....women felt so special....

You have to react to The Flamingos "I Only Have Eyes For You." It will be your all-time favorite.

Thank you so much for this great reaction. The lead singer, Johnny Maestro, one of the greatest singers of all time. I'm just so frustrated that no one is paying attention to him and I can't thank you enough. His songs with the Crests, and later the Brooklyn Bridge, and when you saw him in person you got them all. I saw him many times over the years, but I have to admit that your reaction to this song took me back to where I was hearing him for the first time, and I had forgotten it was this good. He probably sang great the day he was born!!! One of the best things about reactions - you mostly react to music I've heard all my life,, but I often get something new from it just from watching someone who has never heard it before, and your take on it. So please check out the Brooklyn Bridge and The Worst That Could Happen. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rMV2qL1-y-C-caM.html

Sweet tears joyous memories

The lead singer is Johhny Mastrangello,,, professionally known as Johnny Maestro. One of the great voices of doo-wop and rock n roll. Later was the lead for the Brooklyn Bridge.

A classic “coming of age” song. Great group

You both are too cute together. Match made in heaven. Love your reactions beautiful people. Big love from Texas. ✌🏼❣️❣️❣️

I love all the singers back when.....❣️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

I was 4 when this came out, part of the music that got me into music forever

You are both true romantics.

Another good birthday song . The Tuneweavers . Happy Happy Birthday Baby.

The late Johnny Maestro, on lead vocal -----------a nice Brooklyn Italian boy. I was in 7th grade, when this came out, & it was a sure fire slow-dance song. ---------------------MJL, 75 y/o

A staple at every sweet sixteen birthday growing up!! The main singer Johnny Maestro also was the leader of the band Brooklyn Bridge. Check them out. Also the Duprees

Sean, speaking about soap; you got it, The Jarmels, had a big hit out in 1961; "A little bit of soap". You and Mel have to hear this one. This is easily a 1k reply. We are really enjoying your channel!!! Thank you, guys!!!

The Angels Listened In by them is good too!

I have 4 sisters and with me we are 5 anyway my Daddy played this song on all our 16th birthdays and hearing this made me cry and smile remembering my dad.Thank u

So good to see a new generation truly appreciate pure vocal talent!