Musician here. I listen to this guy when I want to hear crying. Oh, Roy's got it. But Johnny owned that. A real performer.
@discovery781
4 ай бұрын
Agreed
@wesleycook7687
4 ай бұрын
I agree that Johnny was the best one to do a tribute to Roy Orbison but he never recorded it out of respect for Roy so most people not familiar with the TV show never heard it. Roy was unique. His 3 octave range even made Elvis nervous. Even though Elvis had the edge ,he refused to do anything Roy had done. He really liked Roy. When Roy was overseas on tour and his family were all killed in the house fire, Elvis himself called him. As a result ,Roy wrote and recorded Crying which hit number one. It was dedicated to his family. Johnny is good but Roy owns this song. 😢😢😢😢😢
@darrelllcombs1799
2 ай бұрын
Amen brother!!!
@wandawelsh8382
5 ай бұрын
To hear Johnny Contrado sing Crying, would definately make Roy Orbison proud.
@turo9992000
3 ай бұрын
He did see them.
@loug2414
2 жыл бұрын
If Johnny had been born 20 years earlier Elvis would be known as the prince of rock and roll.
@jillmoore3616
3 жыл бұрын
I love this man! What a voice! I could listen to him for hours! Thank you Johnny for sharing your fabulous gift with the world!
@raywiefling4886
6 жыл бұрын
The best version ever. Considering it's a Roy Orbison song, that is a huge statement. He knocked this one out of the park.
@suffercam
Жыл бұрын
I'm 24 years old and Johnny's voice and talent have reached my heart in an age where music is so morally bankrupt! incredible sound on vinyl.
@torybrown2312
2 жыл бұрын
Forget Roy Orbison or The Maverick's Raul Malo's version...Johnny blows them both out of the water. Johnny's incredible!!!!
@noosmum
12 жыл бұрын
Its us who should be Thanking you!!!!! so here goes....from all us millions of Johnny Contardo and Sha na na fans, thank you so much, for sharing your wonderful voice(s) with us and giving us all so much pleasure, we love u nita xxx
@sadiegirl
22 күн бұрын
Johnny is my All Time Favorite singer ever. I am 76 years old and still dance to all his songs like I was 16. ❤
@pre9120
15 жыл бұрын
It is a shame that we have to get old. These guys had the greatest show. Johnny had the best voice around and really looked the part of a 60's teen idol.
@cyndik9921
Жыл бұрын
No no no!! It's great to be old now and young back then!! We had the the best decades of music. Blessed indeed!
@raywiefling4886
6 жыл бұрын
A masterpiece of talent and a performance that demonstrates what a great performer Johnny is. I am so glad he has returned to music for all to enjoy. A great post!
@tuppy20
15 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful face that I've ever seen with the most beautiful voice I've ever heard! Johnny, you are amazing!!
@jillmoore3616
2 жыл бұрын
Johnny’s singing sounds better every time I hear it! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Nemesis7293
12 жыл бұрын
Johnny Contardo is one of the great, unsung geniuses of American music. Beautiful and brilliant in every way.
@murphmusik
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@True_Christian
3 жыл бұрын
Johnny Contardo in his prime is quite possibly the best singer of all-time. Perhaps rivaled by Donny Osmond, but not many others.
@gamerghost6248
3 жыл бұрын
No hes a asshole he said my mom has no chance at singing and wouldn't even give he a chance
@johnmjennings2144
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, God, yeah!
@SlenderBaconsYT
3 жыл бұрын
I cannot agree with you more. A most brilliant singer and magnificient stage presence
@cherylsnyder6969
14 жыл бұрын
He hits those high notes with perfection!
@sharongreen1646
2 жыл бұрын
I just recently discovered Sha Na Na and am awestruck!!
@annieopp3
13 жыл бұрын
Johnny did more than just sing songs, he was the whole package. Visual as well as vocal performer. This is one of my favorites by him. He not only caught your attention but he pulled on your every heart string with this particullar performance.
@Genkimark
16 жыл бұрын
I loved watching ShaNaNa on TV when I was a kid. They were all cool guys, but Johnny was truly in a league all of his own in terms of having "the voice"...
@dkg249
5 жыл бұрын
Johnny’s voice is like silk... absolute perfection. So incredibly underrated. I’m sure he has great memories with sha na na, but he could have easily had legendary status with that voice, those looks, had he gone solo.
@zydecomusic
Жыл бұрын
Nobody sang it better. Beautiful song.
@joeh2690
3 жыл бұрын
This man, and this band, absolutely can bring the emotion and heart and soul of the lyrics of ANYTHING they orchestrate, and sing and play. WOW these guys just ROCK!!!
@VJG1950
9 жыл бұрын
Love Johnnys beautiful voice..miss the ShaNaNa show, never missed it!♡♡♡
@cherylbunyan3995
9 жыл бұрын
Just drop the mic and walk away in triumph, Johnny, you just killed that song! Vocally and emotionally, he masters every moment - right up there among his very best performances. Perfection...
@hisbeautifultruth5931
5 жыл бұрын
If he had dropped the mic my 13 year old heart would have been finished!!!! I'm 51 and still get chills from his version...
@genebigs1749
3 жыл бұрын
There's only one Johnny Contardo! Bravo!
@joymoons
14 жыл бұрын
I listened to an interview of Johnny Contardo on Jeff Rense this eveining. Amazingly, he said Roy contacted Johnny to let him know he did this song better than he! Better still these guys had talent behind them, no digital alchemy was available then. Thank you faerydancer for posting this.video.
@donnamuir6551
8 жыл бұрын
This performance never fails to give me the chills!
@raywiefling4886
7 жыл бұрын
Even Roy would agree! Johnny knocked this one out of the ballpark!
@OneHokie4Life
7 жыл бұрын
Roy admitted Johnny did it better.
@duqueprcuba
3 жыл бұрын
This is the very best crying from history. I still can't find another that improves it
@missymilo
12 жыл бұрын
Johnny, we must all be inspired by your voice. Such energy and passion for the most beautiful songs of this era. Tks.
@bennyjazzful
11 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% What an incredible voice. Well done.
@anakina1
13 жыл бұрын
Okay, so I have not watched Sha Na Na since I was a kid and listening to Johnny sing this and others makes me realize how great of a vocalist (not singer) he is/was. The control in his range is nothing short of brilliant.
@VocalPowerNet
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks everyone! -Johnny
@retro1937
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir
@1949rangerrick
4 жыл бұрын
We were blessed to have such a voice during these tough times. God bless you Johnny!
@Hobodeluxe960
4 жыл бұрын
Saw you guys live back in the 70's in Chattanooga. Great show. You da man.
@OofusTwillip
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, that falsetto! (swoons)
@Kevkevkev91
3 жыл бұрын
Incredibly timeless
@lorjokr
17 жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you mean. It doesn't matter how many times I hear Johnny, I'm still AMAZED at how wonderful he is. He really touches my heart, and he is still great!
@DERedhead65
14 жыл бұрын
LOVE THIS... love Sha Na Na and Johnny, wooooooooooooo... sing it to me BABY!
@nycgal845
12 жыл бұрын
What an amazing man!!! I miss Sha na na .....Those were the good days when you could actually understand the vocals!!!! Johnny, you are awesome!!!
@ep1970
10 ай бұрын
Great song! Loved watching him when I was a kid! Great voice!!
@doctommy
10 жыл бұрын
Let's put Sha Na Na back on t.v.!! Better than the crap they're showing on there now! Thanks for the memories Johnny, what a voice ! ! !
@OneHokie4Life
7 жыл бұрын
Amen!!
@texlahomagirl9809
6 жыл бұрын
Agree. Unfortunately, copyright issues will probably not allow. 💔
@Sheena88893
6 жыл бұрын
I was little when their show was on. Can’t remember anything except for Bowser and that I loved them.
@anthonymichaelhalloates2902
5 жыл бұрын
doctommy tv’s in caves?
@thomaspenderel
5 жыл бұрын
When you say put Sha Na Na back on TV do you mean the old shows or do you mean bring back Sha Na Na ? If you mean the old shows, that's one thing but if you mean the group as they are now, well some of them are dead and the rest are old. There is a touring group of sha na na with 3 from the 70's show but it's not the same.
@user-wz5oi2oz9i
11 ай бұрын
I'm simply enthralled with his golden voice! You will always be a wonderful memory from my childhood, Johnny!
@Genkimark
15 жыл бұрын
Johnny was, without a doubt, their best vocalist by far.
@DoctorIvanSFN
15 жыл бұрын
Johnny Contardo - one of the greatest velvet throats ever. Sadly underrated.
@nancyholt3194
2 жыл бұрын
Always looked so forward to watch the Sha Na NA show.Loved when Johnny was featured to sing.Was so in love with his voice.His voice is flawless
@johnnyhuis
11 жыл бұрын
THE LATE ROY ORBINSON WOULD BE TICKLED OVER THIS! ENJOYED, VERY COMPLIMENTARY, THANKS!!
@AnitaLife27
14 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! We gotta get this stuff on DVD or on demand. It's too amazing to be forgotten!
@jeffrobdine
12 жыл бұрын
Thank you Johnny....Awesome !!
@tanksharp7103
3 жыл бұрын
I listened to it this morning and it is beautiful. Wow. 4 days without electric and water in Texas I needed this song. So amazing.
@brianduckett264
11 жыл бұрын
No kidding, I know the name and love Sha Na Na watched the show all the time it was on TV.
@CyberRabid.
Жыл бұрын
All of us who grew up watching Santini lose his hair thank the content provider for posting these blasts from the past. I'm sure we all miss the days when America was classy. ❤️ShaNaNa❤️
@patriciamattone5414
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic !!! I miss you guys!
@kplay88
13 жыл бұрын
talent like this i dont think exist anymore, thats a voice to fall in love with
@twohawks7884
8 жыл бұрын
****FOUR STARS ~ Johnny Contardo nails this song.
@nitacruise
8 жыл бұрын
Johnny nailed this song!!
@hisbeautifultruth5931
5 жыл бұрын
Yessssss!
@kadieliz
5 ай бұрын
Good Lord. This always holds up for me. Absolutely amazing.
@memom010605
8 жыл бұрын
I luv this version by Johnny!!!
@crazyhorse99999
14 жыл бұрын
The MAN can sing!
@starletohara1631
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful voice,beautiful man!Love ya,Johnny!😗
@jimgag2
11 жыл бұрын
Roy Orbison is looking down from rock n role heaven and applauding. Thanks for this wonderful post.
@colleenthompson1276
11 жыл бұрын
I fell in love this man when I was in my early teens, and seeing him again I know I am still in love with him. His voice is so beautiful, and he is just so gorgeous. Stay in my heart Johnny. XXXX
@VanDowall
14 жыл бұрын
I have heard others sing this and I must say Johnny does it the best!
@Tonithenightowl
5 жыл бұрын
Just about as smooth as Orbison... and that's a compliment of the highest degree.
@bennyjazzful
10 жыл бұрын
WOW Wonderful cover of a great song by an incredible singer. Amazing sounds & so,so good --from a 70yo Aussie fan.
@Sonnyrebel666
10 жыл бұрын
Geez! I really miss this show. Bring it back
@averageguy2525
3 жыл бұрын
Makes singing look effortless! Amazing!
@nomicrowave
15 жыл бұрын
God, that was beautiful.
@VJG1950
8 жыл бұрын
Perfection..I am in awe of this gorgeous and most talented man...much love to you Johnny!!♥
@ckylee
6 жыл бұрын
what a voice! ive never heard anyone except Roy sing this as amazingly!
@pacmanindy
Жыл бұрын
Johnny had the passionate voice!!! He can kill any ballad!!!
@kangadillo
12 жыл бұрын
So full of earnest, youthful longing. Just beautiful.
@gazoontight
12 жыл бұрын
Johnny rules, Johnny rocks, Johnny reigns. Johnny forever.
@robertharrington5449
6 ай бұрын
i love this guy, he sure can belt them out.
@kangadillo
15 жыл бұрын
Very heartfelt and beautiful!
@lorjokr
16 жыл бұрын
Yes, Terry is amazing, too! I love watching all his clips over and over as well.
@traviscooper6883
4 жыл бұрын
I loved their show as a kid. I was so into 50's and early 60's music even though I was born in '68.
@raywiefling4886
Жыл бұрын
This version still raises the hair on the back of my neck. A also heard Roy Orbison loved it too !
@cag758
10 ай бұрын
Roy showed up at a Sha concert asking to meet Johnny.. Johnny had left the band not long before that show . He thought Johnny did it better than himself .
@lindawilson7175
6 жыл бұрын
I knew Johnny well in the 70's and 80's. Back then I was Linda Bowers. I was able to get Johnny on WJZ TV with Oprah when Johnny was releasing his own album. Wow! What great times.
@djangoman2008
12 жыл бұрын
Johnny rules! what a sweet and beautuful voice - amazing range - I miss watching you - but, have your songs to listen to - and to share - Hey paison -from my heart to yours - thank you! Dj
@polyneux74
14 жыл бұрын
YES!!! My mom use to call to me out in the backyard "Corey, Sha Na Na is on!" and I'd blitz straight to the T.V. !!! Loved this show. Why can't television be now what it was back then. Actual GOOD entertainment.
@irenedoyon9459
Жыл бұрын
I always loved to hear Johnny sing His voice is so professional and really excellent.
@mallboss1219
4 жыл бұрын
That was fantastic!
@bobsue3639
5 жыл бұрын
1:44 You nailed in Johnny, don't get no better than that !
@sweetmyrrh
7 жыл бұрын
I remember being sick with mono, housebound for two months. Sitting with my mom, watching .Sha Na Na, and loving Johnny, both of us, with his sweet face, and magnificent voice. MIss those days.
@jeandodds4170
7 жыл бұрын
What a voice Johnny.Love this song.
@mariagallo6660
11 ай бұрын
What a joy hearing him!
@MultiMarcelo1967
12 жыл бұрын
La época de oro de la música melódica. Una voz que emociona, realmente me toca el corazón. No viví esa época, esa época de sueños, hoy en día si quiero soñar un buen sueño, escucho esta hermosa canción. Siempre tuve las ganas de haber disfrutado esa década. Gracias Johnny
@LaurieNFesta
12 жыл бұрын
Bravissimo!!!!! Johnny. Love it!!!
@user-ej5ye9cf7m
Жыл бұрын
This was simply great!!
@rockville34
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, wonderful memories
@Genkimark
17 жыл бұрын
Man, you would never catch any of today's pop stars ACTUALLY singing live with no overdubs or voiceovers! Sad to see Chico at the end, though...he died way too young. RIP, Chico...
@calvin777100
7 жыл бұрын
WOW! I am surprised! His voice sounds great on this song! Good job Johnny!
Johnny at 60 is still one of the best! There is a video up here of Bowzer, Lenni and Johnny singing "Lovers never say goodbye". All three of them are still fantastic! Jonnny has continued to tour with fantastic reviews since leaving Sha Na Na. He has an ageless magnificent voice like Johnny Maestro did right to his last concert. Johnny comes the closest to Orbison voice.
@RickCosmo
16 жыл бұрын
superior voice...one of the best voices of this genre
@cag758
9 жыл бұрын
Epic!!! Phenomenal Voice!!!! And one of the nicest people it's been my pleasure to know 😊
@peequod
14 жыл бұрын
What an angelic voice...and that face. He works that gold stretch suit!
@IMeMineWho
10 ай бұрын
Wow. What great pipes!
@Tonithenightowl
14 жыл бұрын
@MrsLederer He still sounds great at 62 and having used his voice to make a living for decades, that's saying something. Most of them wear it out completely. No one is going to sound at 60 the way they did in their prime but Johnny still sings beautifully and is such a class act. I would not hesitate to buy tickets to hear him. His fans drug him out of retirement and I'm darn glad he listened.
@camelo1495
13 жыл бұрын
amazing tone and pitch control...amazing voice!!!! used to watch these guys when i was young an 36yrs on i still love them!!!!!!!
@tuppy20
14 жыл бұрын
aahhh... watching and listening to Johnny.......Merry Christmas to me!!!!
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