"Blessed is the Rain" Brooklyn Bridge

[@moemcgovern7345]

Johnny Maestro should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@JOHNWLOUCKS]

Yes , years ago.

[@jadezee6316]

johnny sang this song the best of all his recordings

[@johnlopez8520]

Hard to believe that this great song didn't even make the Top 40.

[@BernardProfitendieu]

unfortunately, the lyrics were too trite, beautiful melody and unmatched vocal, but no one wanted to hear a song about statues falling off pedestals in 1969. They shoulda brought somebody in to rework the lyrics before recording.

[@stevevilinsky7464]

Also,”Welcome me love” was. the flip side and various radio stations played one side and other stations played the other side so air play became split.

[@stevevilinsky7464]

Thanks for the compliment, I always enjoy sharing my musical knowledge with my fellow music aficionados.

[@roudabua]

What a voice...rest in peace.

[@robertserra7107]

OMG! The man can sing. Johnny Maestro can sing! Every time I hear him sing, I get down on my knees and thank God for giving him such an incredible voice!!!! I can listen to him sing continuously!!! The man can sing!!!! He's the best singer of all time far as I'm concerned. His stage presence is incredible!!!! The Brooklyn Bridge doo wop backup singers accommodated him well. I miss you and you incredible voice. R.I.P. Johnny Maestro.

[@moemcgovern7345]

It's a very romantic song. It gives me goose bumps....;)

[@caitlinsaldana8082]

1969 was the greatest year ever, the clothes, hairstyles, the cars but above all the music. This song gives me the chills and tears to my eyes it's so beautiful and one of the most amazing voices and vocalist of all time, thanks for the memories.

[@joyjanderchick7289]

I agree with you, 1969 was one of my memorable years💕. I still have my diary from '69. Such happy days😊. Music, school, friends, Roller skating, summer soooo many happy times !!!

[@fazbell]

One of the greatest voices of the last fifty years.Maybe his best song.

[@billedwards2603]

fred u a a great ear

[@MROSEN62]

Johnny started singing with the Crests in 1957. How many singers stay at the top of their game for more than half a century? He's one of the greats.

[@TheLawvan]

How can any voice be clearer? What range, what lyrics, what back-up. I met Johnny and BB at the Peppermint Beach Club in Virginia Beach in 1971. Although he's gone, he and they were and still are simply awesome. Their music is at the top of my all-time favorite chart. Nothing about today's music can top this.

[@mapleweb3068]

Never gets old.

[@Kalelrocks]

Rest in Peace to one of the greatest singers of all time. We love you, Johnny.

[@JPMProd]

dearest johnny...our loss is heaven's gain. you have been blessed and truly blessed others... you will be sorely missed and forever loved. god bless you, your family, les & the guys! love you our friend & inspiration... til we meet again...

[@tianshansky]

One of the absolute greatest songs of all time...

[@john6172]

One Of Their Best Songs

[@steveifko255]

A great song by a great singer .

[@boaterbil]

he has had some health problems but thankfully I see he did a show in Sept 2009 go Johnny! your still the best

[@gto66solstice08]

At the end of the NYC / Philly Doo-Wop era.....This is sooo fine! I lived thru this, graduated from a Central NJ HS in '68 .... What wonderful music we had.

[@jsbach15]

This song is gorgeous! Where was I when it was played on the radio? Never heard this one. What a pity!

[@TheLawvan]

I met Johnny and the Brooklyn Bridge in 1971, when they played The Peppermint Lounge in Virginia Beach. He sure was a nice guy, so friendly and approachable, and the Brooklyn Bridge was fabulous. Although they had hits bigger than "Blessed is the Rain," this has always been one of my favorite songs. What a voice; what a song. When I learned that Johnny had died a few years ago, I was really sad, because he could sing like almost no one else and probably like no one else ever will.

[@peterdeamicis1546]

We are all mortal. Still sad to see such a young Johnny, I was in college when this came out. Now, Johnny is gone and I am on the back nine. Damn.

[@barbarawalton6795]

Love, love ,love this song!!! Johnny was one of the greatest performer in the 50's and 60's. No one could ever come close to him. RIP Johnny, miss you

[@RSCARANO87]

Barbara Walton Tears...

[@kendallsmum8]

I've seen Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge several times and I can never get enough of them. Awesome group. Blessed(yesterday) the Rain is another beautiful songs of our genre. Whatever happened to that music. The were pretty good as the Crests too.

[@ralphsanchico2452]

its absolutely amazing that back in 68-69 we were embroiled in every social upheaval from soup to nuts. But in all that groups like this still would emerge and take us away (momentarily) from our problems! 1969 Forever!

[@vantaylor7826]

Ralph Sanchico I graduated from high school in 1969. I met Johnny Maesto in 1971, when he and the Brooklyn Bridge performed in Virginia Beach, VA, at the Peppermint Lounge. He was a nice guy and probably one of the best singers of all time. From the time he sang with The Crests, his voice never changed. When I was 60, I had plans for him and Brooklyn Bridge to perform at my birthday party. But, then he died, and that very happy thought went with him. I never get tired of hearing him sing. People say that Roy Orbison had multi-level octave range. Well, I say Johnny Maestro did, too. I miss him. No one sings like him today, and, today, a lot of music is just noise to me. Those were the days, for sure! Thanks for your post and for letting me respond to it.

[@DetroitLives313]

RIP Johnny you were one of the greats!

[@conkyjoe]

WOW, what love written here. Thank You Norm N. Nite, Lou Christie and Joey Dee for sharing some great memories about Johnny's career that was broadcast live from the RRHOF last Saturday on Sirius/XM. Joey Dee said it well that Johnny deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. I'm sure we all second that emotion.

[@peterjensen7417]

please I believe Johnny Maestro cannot get into the Hall of Fame without either the Brooklyn Bridge or the crest. he was the lead singer of both groups.

[@Bencivenga1591]

Johnny was one of the native New Yorkers who was born on the lower east side of NYC. I had the privilege of seeing him perform many times from the Crests to the Brooklyn Bridge. Always did the best because he is one of the best. If Frankie Valli is famous in the play "Jersey Boys" a new play should be written for Johnny called 'The Boys of the Lower East Side' Worst that could happen is his early passing ! If there's a Rock and Roll Heaven I know They Have A Hell Of A Band... Love Ralph & Pat

[@gto66solstice08]

Such wonderful music from my Freshman year! Can't get enough of it!!!

[@iluvnuggets]

RIP Johnny Maestro. We'll miss you.

[@Jeffers67]

I remember this so well from THE RICK SHAW SHOW. The actual year was 1969. Thanks, Chuck, for preserving this.

[@mister677]

What a beautiful voice.

[@klartava]

My favorite singer of all time...saw you 3x at the Club Bene', Johnny...My God what a talent, I cried when you died...R I P

[@denisespiotto2270]

Absoutelty amazing voice love his songs!❤🙏

[@marciakaye1]

I love this song so much... beautiful harmony, beautiful melody.

[@alansand8220]

Another great song...bringing back real memories..love and beauty

[@KathleenGreene-h3f]

Miss him😢 What a beautiful voice❤

[@eydie57]

my favorite brooklyn bridge song is a christmas song called "christmas serenade" it's beautiful.

[@lindabisignsni1397]

A special someone doesen't like this song. I have to play it when he's not around. I love this song so deeply. The Brooklyn Bridge were one of my fav's.

[@john6172]

R.I.P. JOHNNY YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST

[@rogermunson4398]

I can't believe he's gone 6 yrs today. A great talent.

[@markdaniele4539]

RIP Johnny and thanks for all you gave us. 🌈🙏

[@jbraddock254]

We will always miss you Johnny Mastrangelo, see ya in the room one day!! RIP

[@aflman2]

Thanks for this video. I first heard it in Sydney Australia but until now have never seen them perform. You've brought a smile to my face!!

[@john6172]

I always loved this song . Thanks for bringing it back to life.

[@1949LA-ARCH]

Great song......heard this song on my way to Vietnam 1969......thank you for posting.

[@platesnstuff]

RIP and thanks for all the memories

[@steviethecat]

Rest in Peace, Johnny.

[@genecitarella3516]

"Great singer! His voice had such range "Great singer!

[@dagodino]

Bravo Maestro! RIP paisan...

[@MrPoolove]

Listen to those heartbreaking lyrics. You really feel bad for the girl through his voice.

[@john6172]

Oh how I wish I was back in 1969.... Party time it was...LOL

[@wendyyvettegreenwell9212]

I remembered this one first. Oh it is awesome to be able to hear what ever comes to mind.

[@peggygreco7952]

God gave him an amazing voice

[@healthwealthsales5064]

take me back to Brooklyn

[@Picardy]

It's amazing how much he looks like Ringo Starr. Thanks for the nice song and video.

[@jsbach15]

Take solace in knowing you are not alone in your thoughts and feelings.

[@gttomas7886]

Why isn't Johnny in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame ??????

[@funktron4]

They need room for Beyoncé, I guess.

[@MatthewJohn74]

Thanks so much!

[@rthanlon]

Love it!

[@Jeffers67]

Chuck, This one is a real memory jogger for me. I remember seeing this clip on the Rick Shaw Show in '69. WQAM always seemed to play this side more than the A-side, "Welcome Me Love". I'm glad you put this one up. Jeff

[@larrygallo252]

Went to high school with Shelley Davis, Carolyn Wood and Artie Catanzarita (RIP). Same high school as Billy Joel- Hicksville High School. (Lorraine Bracco, too)

[@DetroitLives313]

+Larry Gallo Johnny's funeral was held down the street from my house in Islip, NY.

[@Tonithenightowl]

johnny was the bomb no two ways about it

[@richlitton7862]

The singing is great on this. And, the piano work by Shelly--he did not miss any lessons.

[@JulianOrchardfan]

Is that not Carolyn Wood on keys until the early 70s?

[@richlitton7862]

@@JulianOrchardfan Carolyn played the organ. Shelly Davis, the piano and trumpet.

[@saclrpfrl10]

I'll go before the image falls apart - WOW!

[@electrotek]

Nice use of slo-fades,,,the song is Xcellent...very emotional for me :) thanks

[@hdbiker53]

This video was shot at Houlover Park just north of miami beach. The condo across the inlet has been torn down.

[@williamleclare8683]

oldie but goodie this song rocks

[@Filmdude0]

I like what you wrote a lot :)

[@endaychao7143]

i mrs. Padecio,Enday is my name am i also proud of his incredible voice because he is my idol of all singers in American singers thank you dor jonny maestro his misic remains in our hearts

[@jitaftwt]

The most fun summer of my life! Turned 16, got my driver's license, and broke up with a creep who I was afraid of. My girlfriends talked me into it and gave me the strength and it was a blast the rest of the summer. Where did that time go? LOVED the Brooklyn Bridge. First concert I ever went to! Johnny had an awesome voice!!!

[@conkyjoe]

Save your arm. Google Johnny Maestro and check his tour schedule at a city near you.

[@oldwarrior09]

my uncle played guitar in this group

[@Monodrums1006]

Hi, Do you have any pictures of them performing or recording. I recently acquired a vintage Slingerland drum set that once belonged to Artie Catanzarita and would love to see some pictures of him using it.

[@boaterbil]

indeed it is

[@Tonithenightowl]

Just get me the big knife. This man is soooo good.

[@atp1962]

Who was the only gilr in this band and whatever happen to her. Does anyone know if they are still sing since Johnnys death?

[@richlitton7862]

Carolyn Wood. Don't know why she did not stay in group.

[@davidkreider942]

Was just wondering...... the title of this song is “Blessed Is The Rain.” So why does “Yesterday the Rain” flash across the screen at the beginning of this video?

[@tylerpup1]

THIS CLIP WAS BEFORE MTV/VH1

[@jasonwheel]

i like the part where the part where the piano plays ritardando and then continues with a tempo. a common arrangement.

[@austin332322]

at the beggining he looked like ringo starr

[@fa0798]

"Yesterday The Rain" Jaggoff

[@Therealguymins]

Ugh. One person has absolutely no taste in music.

[@Sal-y2j]

Who’s the girl on keyboard ?