Brooklyn Bridge "Worst That Could Happen" on The Ed Sullivan Show

[@oldsoul1187]

That was "live" folks. Who the heck could do that today? Man, I will never forget Johnny. RIP my friend.

[@gracenote1837]

I didn’t realize it until I heard a brass player hit a slight clinker. Lol. They all did an awesome job and the lead singers voice is great.

[@Venice75]

When singers could really sing!!

[@kln58cub]

It is 2023 and tone deaf producers and sound engineers at the record companies are "fixing" these live performances. They are applying auto tuning and pitch correction to our best music of the 60's 70's and 80's!! There is NOTHING like live performances from those days and they are being ruined. Your ears are not failing you, AI is destroying our early music!

[@anothernewworld9650]

No live. They’re lip synching.

[@markwax9242]

I was there for the show in NYC taped for Sunday night 12/15/1968. LIVE!@@anothernewworld9650

[@johnbailey520]

Sometimes hard to watch as it makes my heart ache with the memories of those days.

[@spookedhorse]

You nailed it, JohnB. Best wishes.

[@momof4bostons]

Brings back some difficult memories.

[@joseoro1657]

Me too! 😢

[@BlackAdder-wp6dn]

One of the greatest songs ever written and performed. Period.

[@djack4125]

lol. Not this performance. Listen to the off notes of the horns toward the end. Even the key board player is laughing.

[@erickjason9092]

@@djack4125 But it is a great song despite this

[@djack4125]

@@erickjason9092 Agreed!

[@rosskelly8268]

But is it though. It's anthemic and complex like most of Jimmy Webb's songs: "23 chords and the truth". It may grow on me; but right now I'll stay with Wichita Lineman.

[@erickjason9092]

@@rosskelly8268 Another Great great song.

[@johnherdt]

I watch this at least once a week. This is one of the best live pop performances I've ever heard. The band is totally on point and Johnny Maestro's singing thrills me over and over. He's not as well known as Gary Puckett or Tom Jones, but he's up there with them for me. That's one of Jimmy Webb's best songs, incredible writer.

[@Leen61]

@ John Herdt I agree with your entire comment. This is a song that has stood the test of time and I can hear it often. Never gets tired. The moment I hear the beginning, I must hear it all the way through. Get the chills from the emotion in Johnny's voice.

[@dianekrstulovich1582]

Did they do more??! I will search Brooklyn bridge Agree on the singer! ******

[@funkycandycool]

Count me in. This is a fantastic performance.

[@steveprimerano8300]

I was 13 years when I first heard this song on the radio, I loved then, I love it more now. A great voice , a great song , a great group,

[@Gufenaugh]

Totally agree.

[@samuelsantiago3229]

There’s something about this song that every time I hear it, it brings tears to my eyes.

[@esthergentry-thompson9848]

Mine too

[@carmellaallegretto-baker711]

@samuelsantiago3229...Your reaction to this bittersweet tune equals mine. The memory of how I acquired this record comes flooding back every time I hear the song. Even though it rips my heart out whenever listening to "Worst That Could Happen," I'll forever love this song, Johnny's unique voice, and everything else attached to this heart-wrenching song. The memories and feelings are endless.

[@elwoodoneida1293]

Love lost is one of the most searing emotions known to mankind. I feel your pain.

[@carmellaallegretto-baker711]

@@elwoodoneida1293, thank you for your perfectly stated input. You've captured the true essence of lost love in just a few words.

[@cowsongs]

Amazing! Me too! I sat here and listened to this, and thought, "why am I tearing up over this?" --- Simple. Because it's GOOD. Ha ha.. The song is magnificent, and the singer sings it with tremendous finesse and sincerity.

[@pearlkrabs]

Some years ago I was in Long Island and I was at some outdoor festival I suddenly hear Johnny voice I thought it was playing out of a stereo I kept walking through the crowds and there he was singing this song I stopped in my tracks and smiled to think how lucky was I to hear him live. Great Great singer.

[@jermaf]

Saw him a few times in person. Usually at a small venue. Always a great show.

[@rhsilverberg]

@@jermaf Johnny Maestro was one of the all time greats. Saw him a couple of times down in Freeport (not Bahamas!!) Long Island back in the '80s. Love, love , love Johnny and the Brooklyn Bridge.

[@richiefriedman1764]

I saw him and The Brooklyn Bridge on LI...early 90s...free outdoor concert. Amazing

[@ellenmahony2457]

Saw the Brooklyn Bridge in Orange County, NY in the 60’s. Great show!

[@patriciasnyder6915]

How cool!!!

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

What a voice!!!! Rest In Peace Mr. Maestro.

[@Tunz909]

What a song!! God Bless Jimmy Webb!!!

[@marie-rosedaly4234]

🌹

[@marilynritchie8505]

He was fabulous so good

[@michekids]

What a voice!

[@bobflicks6104]

Over the past 50+ years planet Earth has been drifting down that filthy road to the ultimate gutter of evil and complete loss of all hope. Listening to performances like this helps me forget where I am for the moment. Somebody, please, take me on that time machine back to the 60’s 😿

[@jodyjackson5475]

There’s a war for sure…. It’s against the darkness. Please don’t give up ~~fight fight fight!!!

[@steverino015]

why didn't this group have a string of top hits... what a voice!!

[@muffs55mercury61]

When Johnny was with the Crests they did have a string (7 top 40 hits from 1958 to1961) but this was the only one here which I agree there should have been more.

[@julieannkuster1999]

Still have this 45 IN YR 2022..collected it when young still have all MY GREAT 45s👍❤

[@jimbluebaugh6090]

Exactly my thought!

[@momdad3327]

Sometimes all you need is one hit...to last many lifetimes. Thanks.

[@hunterdoncountyhistoricals1204]

@@julieannkuster1999 I had it too at one time; on Buddah Records if I remember right. I can still picture it spinning on my old blue-and-white record player. I also remember my brother loaning my box of 45s to a friend of his and never saw them again. Had Gary U.S. Bond's Quarter to Three and, well, lots of good stuff. Oh well. :)

[@MYRONMENDELOW]

I was at the Cloud Nine a GoGo Club in Farmingdale on Long Island in 1968 when the Brooklyn Bridge auditioned for Johnny Maestro. What a performance!

[@sharonsparks900]

Remember that disco.

[@josephrz6230]

Sometimes it takes decades to realize the best songs of the 60s and 70s, and this is certainly one of them. This is one great song, and Johnny had an amazing voice. RIP

[@murraywood7480]

.Totally agree, . Well said. The best time for music. Peggy Wood

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Oh,I always knew this was great music from day one

[@EnriqueGuillen-pn8uc]

😊😊😊😊 we​de *Dry dry dry@@murraywood7480

[@jadezee6316]

John Mastrangelo....was without question a great vocalist and the records he made with several groups will stand the test of time...

[@simondeleon2989]

He was also with the "Crests" "Sixteen Candles"

[@danieldesimonedanny1827]

And many other songs ..

[@josefelipeguimaraessilva4415]

AN MAGNIFICIENT, PHENOMENAL, AN GENNIAL, STUNNING, AMAZING, AND INCREDIBLED, SUPER AND MASTER, MASTER-PIECE ABSOLUTELLY HARMONIOUS, WHOPPING, HOMERIC BAND "THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE" ("A PONTE DO BROOKLYN").

[@ChildofGod3712]

Johnny maestro

[@robertwise5432]

I'm 69 , I saw Brooklyn Bridge perform when I was in high at The Beach Club , Myrtle Beach, when Johnny sang "Worst That Could Happen" it was fabulous ! Almost more than a young South Carolina country boy could comprehend !

[@michaelcummingsherrera1232]

On Sunday December 17, 1967, Spanky and our Gang, performed, Lazy Day, on the Ed Sullivan Show. I missed it as I landed in Bien Hoa Air Base in the wee hours to begin my first tour of duty in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. So I am just finding that out now as I just watched it. Flash forward to December, 1968. I missed this performance too coming back from Vietnam as I had to spend a few more extra days in-country in order to get a five month early out. So after the few days were up, I came home on leave for 30 days, just before Christmas 1968, to return to Vietnam in mid January, 1969. This song got a lot of air play in the winter/spring of 1969 on AFVN. This was my best friend's song. We were assigned to a rifle company in the central highlands and I was the company medic. He used to get up on a table at an EM club and sing it as it was playing on a juke box. In time, the rifle company disbanded and everyone was reassigned elsewhere. However, we continued to remain in contact, as he was engaged and wanted me to be his best man at his wedding after we both got out. As it turned out, he was KIA on 8 June 1969 in Tay NInh Province. Losing my best friend was something I still carry to this day. So whenever I hear this song, it remind me of him. If you can, look up his name on the virtual wall. His name is Thomas W Strathmann and he was from Beaver Falls, PA.

[@michael9052]

THANK YOU for your service!

[@kennethlatham3133]

Yes, thank you for your service to our country! Forever appreciated! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@williamscott3444]

Thank you & your friend for your service. God bless you both.🇺🇸

[@elifoust7664]

Welcome home brother,553rd MP co. FT. Campbell,Ky.1977

[@sallygomez8799]

God bless your friend. My husband also served in Nam.

[@brötzmannsax]

What a great performance, all band members looking sharp and in tune, RIP Johnny Maestro, Christmas 1968 when life was great.

[@Mike-yg8ig]

God man, so much. We're in a different world now and it's really, really bad.

[@drumsport]

Saw Johnny & The Brooklyn Bridge back in '67 at a local high school. Johnny was dressed neatly in slacks and shirt, but the rest of the band wore street clothes and looked like The Dead End Kids. When they started playing my jaw dropped. They were amazingly polished and tight. I almost burned my drums the next day. RIP Johnny.

[@Mike-yg8ig]

@@drumsport The man was a beast.

[@brötzmannsax]

@@drumsport Amazing the stardom and success one giant hit record could do for you back then!

[@SirPipino]

​@@Mike-yg8ighistorically, 1968 was really really bad.

[@veronikalake6934]

I cry every time I hear this song..one of my favorites when I was a teenager.. Those were wonderful times for me.

[@goblinhairedguy]

Not only do I love the song, -- but it happened to me.

[@skilz8098]

I wasn't born until 1980 and I kind of envy my parent's generation... The music back in the late 50s through the 60s and into the mid 70s was and is the best era of music ever! I grew up listening to Metallica, Pink Floyd and Nirvana in the early 90s, however in my early 20s I started to fall in love with the music from the 60s!

[@patsloyan9755]

@@goblinhairedguy so sorry Robert ((( Hug )))

[@dusty7122]

Happened to me my 1st love and 50 years later I still love Her. I blew it

[@joegrandanette6367]

i do too loved johnny he is in heaven now singing with the angels

[@Wolfsky9]

RIP, Johnny Maestro, your music is 4-ever.

[@joycepino9749]

Was Johnny in an earlier band?

[@dirliedirl]

Yep - The Crests. They are famous for Sixteen Candles. ​@joycepino9749

[@scottbrown1772]

Jeannie here. I watched my first LOVE get married to a girl after he broke my heart♥I stood next to his DAD who was a second Dad to me while he hugged me. Saddest day EVER. I've never .married. I have 2 beautif daughters and grandchildren. Been with him 37 yrs but didn't marry him.I never loved any man since I've loved Derek then he left me after 7 yrs. My heart so terribly bad. Swore no man would ever break my Heart again. So not married. I miss you Derek. Rest in Peace ♥You didn't need to come back home for me to watch you die💙♥

[@FAN-vz8mn]

What an amazing voice, and he's been singing like this since he was a teenager. And he sings with this kind of passion in all his songs. The way he sings this song goes straight through to my soul. R.I.P. Johnny Maestro. ❤😢

[@jimmymiller77]

Folks.. This when music was music. You can understand every word, No racial, No political, Just pure talent. Gee, I would give anything to return back to those days.... Jim

[@frankschiavone4557]

Jim, no need cause you have something these people today DON'T MEMORIES

[@ThomasFletcher-ei5iz]

I am with you. 1964 to 1973 was the best time to live.

[@benpowell5682]

Your comment is so close-minded. Ever tried something called SPOTIFY?

[@KCCAT5]

Back when music was real music no auto-tune no computerized synthesizers just voices and instruments

[@benpowell5682]

Your comment is so close-minded. Ever tried something called SPOTIFY?

[@Kw1161]

Johnie Miastro what a voice, from the Crest's to The Brooklyn Bridge....😀

[@BellaFirenze]

Johnny Maestro.

[@tonyallen6510]

Thank God for you tube I sill can see real bands real music 👍👍👍🎶

[@robertmasina4610]

He did a fine job into the next 1960's decade from the prior 1950's Crests.

[@pennymoser39]

One of the best songs and best vocals ever. All these years later, it still rings bells inside of us, um, mature folks. I'm so thankful for this posting. Cheers, dears!

[@cindihawes6735]

Rings bells inside and makes my eyes leak and warms my heart, after I moved to Cape Coral, Florida,I found out Johnny had lived here , and later I read he passed away and a little piece of my youth went with him, what memories

[@bobhutton9912]

This song gives me goosebumps all over, what a voice and backing band. Superb. Peerless.

[@1firevan1]

I was watching this live when it aired in 1968, as a nine year old. Now, across the gulf of time, I start my day by viewing this little masterpiece. It encapsulates the musical performances from the Ed Sullivan show: superb showmanship, unique sets, and vocal perfection by the lead singer. Johnny Maestro had grown up right there in Manhattan, and had been a teen idol just a few years before. This song was a big hit, and turned out to have been Brooklyn Bridge's high water mark. We can only imagine if Johnny had been given additional viable material to record.

[@BuffaloBeatle]

really nothing like this stuff, real talent from everyone on stage

[@tonyallen6510]

Real music. I could listen to this kind of all day what a band!! Keyboard horns vocals. Wow you don't see that no more in music music to me nowadays garbage....nuff said

[@iVenge]

I agree, but the trumpeter seems to be having a hard time.

[@glynnec2008]

Nowadays it's just a vocalist and a few interchangeable studio musicians. And the vocalist gets all the $$$

[@teresawright7817]

Omg,I love my music but that was hilarious.

[@teresawright7817]

Has she had lessons from Les Dawson.

[@richlitton7862]

One of the best voices ever, and he and his band could back it up live big time.

[@Slots76hi]

Real voices no auto tone no gadgets. Only talented singers

[@stuartduffy49]

One of the greatest voices in popular music history.

[@calvinbealer7264]

Mr Johnny Mistro. Definitely Deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Legends.2023.

[@Mary4Music]

One of my all-time favorite songs and performances. Can't get enough of this music.

[@lornestein7248]

My Dad would play this track when I was kid.. For some reason I can't stop listening to music of this era. Really into Young Rascals, 4 Seasons, Temptations, Laura Nero right now. Really.. the best music ever made!

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

My parents were the same way, I hardly listen to my generation's music as I found my parents music more interesting (50's and 60's).

[@sandydevoreau1006]

It'll never happen Again......

[@tonyallen6510]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😊

[@sylvialawrence4431]

Same here. My sister Lillie was 9 years older than I, already a teenager. This was one of her favorite songs. Now here I am 68 and Lillie is long gone. Bittersweet memories.

[@johnnyappleseed9638]

Yes, great era in music history. 1950s sweet too.

[@Powerfulchange712]

His voice is amazing, the background singers are amazing with harmonizing they're all good looking people the instrumental is amazing...yet it's soo bitter sweet!

[@tonyallen6510]

Real music I could listen to music like this all day

[@cindihawes6735]

Soo beautiful and yes. Sooo bittersweet

[@Lorenzo1950]

Look up his song "I'll Be True" I think it is even better than this one.

[@lindalyte7307]

Haughtingly Beautiful.....A Timeless/ Priceless.....Classic🕊️😔

[@scarsdale22]

Johnny Maestro had a wonderful and powerful voice. The Brooklyn Bridge was such a wonderful band... real New York bel canto soul.... Italy meets Harlem!

[@tonyallen6510]

And they have horns to in the band you don't see that to much now a day😊👍🎷🎷🎷🎺🎺🎺

[@emilyh.8704]

I so remember this song from 1968...good God...where did the years go so swiftly?? Better than that..where are all my friends from those days? 😔😪 if any of you out there in youtube land still have dear friends from yesteryear..you indeed are blessed..and no doubt are soul mates ..I would give anything to find just one from those days..maybe in my next life if its meant to be we will cross paths again.. 😔 y'all be safe..peace be upon you all..💖

[@angelaackerman8934]

Did uou try looking on Classmates or Face Book? I’m sure you can find a few. Good Luck.

[@emilyh.8704]

@@angelaackerman8934 awuh thank you Angela for the sweet, kind words, and yes I have tried classmates and the ones I use to hang with are there, like in the yearbook but not members to where I can contact them, question, have you ever seen that old movie The Outsiders? Well, one group of kids in it was called The Greasers, lol..that was us in a sense, from even sneaking in drive-in movies, to walking around late at night, man, we would walk and talk for hours on end, usually groups of 6 or so.. oh my, look at me pouring my memories out to a complete stranger lol..but ahhh, those indeed were the sweet, innocent days of my youth Angela..just a sample of it anyway..we had some great times..anyway, thanks for the advice..you be safe..peace be with you..🙂

[@danlivni2097]

@@emilyh.8704 Did you look on Facebook

[@emilyh.8704]

@@danlivni2097 yes I have Dan, and Classmates too from the class of 70' at McCallum High in Austin, still no luck, especially with a dear friend, Irene was her name, oh well, at least I can come here and listen to these oldies, and if I really, really concentrate I will be back there even for a ever so brief moment..😔❤

[@tonyallen6510]

I sill got some but I miss that time so much !!

[@markbass9402]

I rember being young and loving music. We were bombarded with talent and fabulous music from all sides. Motown, Beach Boys, James Brown, Beatles, Stones, Tommy James, Felix and Rascals, Chicago,,,, Somebody stop me! What happened to all that sound that was over flowing????

[@drglencoleman]

I hear this and think of the revolutionary times that were the 1960's, the passion, the turbulence, the music, the war, the counter-culture, the ache for constancy, the push into uncertainty... This song captures so much. It's of its time while transcending it. Brilliant.

[@richardtgiannini3449]

I think that’s the greatest song I ever heard I just love those people ❤they are the best of the best

[@ZanesZodiac]

still one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded! what a voice!

[@robertjuliano7968]

The mastro at his best they all was great voices johnny your one in a lifetime. Rest in peace johnny and freddy'.

[@rafaelsoltren7402]

This song was huge in my neighborhood in the south Bronx . I was 15 now 68. Brings back happy memories.

[@pgroove163]

fordham road..

[@robinbittel9420]

I was 7, and I remember it like it was yesterday. Gives me chills

[@macreal65]

That man had ony hell of a voice. I put him in the same league as Tom Jones, Jimmy Beaumont, Roy, Jackie, Dion, Franky V and mamy others. RIP Mr. Maestro.

[@mingching2480]

Kinda reminds me of BJ Thomas ... in a way.

[@mattveteska8559]

Gary Puckett

[@ElleSimon-wi1cm]

@@mattveteska8559 Yes, very similar!

[@josephcalitri5710]

This is literal perfection.

[@macjam9090]

Great tune great performance. I love these late 60s style of ballads they had something never repeated in later songs. A great era of music. Takes me back to the sixties when I was a young kid.

[@jeffreyfeinstein5525]

(( you too..?

[@karlmaier6788]

LIVE..... NO MAGIC MICROPHONES OR VOICE OVERS .... JUST PURE TALENT ❤❤👍👍👍

[@ronaldwilliamson5696]

OMGAAAAAH!!!!! They are SINGING THEIR FACES OFF!!!! Lead & Background vocals!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@davidspradlin7153]

Cool

[@judahslion5611]

His voice is absolutely amazing! This sounds wonderful.

[@dylanakent]

One of the greatest songs and greatest voices in rock and roll.

[@benkleschinsky]

So great to hear the actual live audio from this set. Totally awesome!

[@jimdandy7227]

SWEET SOUNDS miss this on my Transistor Radio !

[@tonyallen6510]

😁👍🎶

[@sandydevoreau1006]

Lol. THE Jim Dandy ??! Boy Howdy !

[@marksoria6487]

This song has one of the most involved bridges I've ever heard in pop music.

[@brucekielty8180]

A legendary, unique recording. RIP Johnny Mastro.

[@scdevon]

Even the botched trumpet note at the end is great. It adds character to a live performance like this.

[@gli7utubeo]

Is like the best performance of this song ever?

[@scdevon]

All live. No safety net. Not an easy song to perform live with this arrangement, either.

[@cindihawes6735]

This performance and Billy Davis Jr's original. These guys both true talent,,

[@stellarocquie7957]

EVER!

[@Branner]

Maestro had such a voice. And not an easy task covering this song after Billy Davis, Jr's powerhouse original.

[@dirliedirl]

I love the fact that these guys could pull off something this incredible LIVE. Good lord.

[@cindihawes6735]

Good Lord I have heard Billy do this song,,and powerhouse is perfect. He gave me chills ,,no exaggeration,,I've always loved him ..both of these guys doing this song live WITH SUCH PERFECTION proves TRUE TALENT,,none of this auto tune etc.

[@momdad3327]

No one on this earth could ever match that voice. Rock and roll at it's very best.

[@joycemartin7516]

It’s 9/15/24 in Austin, Tx! Best song and group ever! Seniors were great in ‘68! I’m 75 and still rockin to the ‘60s today🥳🎶

[@franktarantino7607]

God I love that song anyone with a broken heart understands

[@Tiberius291]

Reliving my childhood through KZbin, great song and live performance. 🎗

[@CamSed-t4o]

Great song and great group this was mine and my wife’s favorite song

[@lnl3237]

I've come late to the party celebrating songwriter Jimmy Webb. Still finding out that he was the creator of songs that were the soundtrack of my life. In her musical memoir, Linda Ronstadt reveals Jimmy as one of her top favorite songwriters and singers. High praise from one of the Queens of Rock...of Everything!

[@larryb8479]

It may have been the worst that could happen but when this song came out, it was the best time of my life.

[@ABfromWindsor]

I remember seeing them on the Ed Sullivan show back in 1968 and just loved that song and you knew that Johnny Maestro voice was something special when you heard him singing.

[@bobtepedino5661]

Wow! Shades of Tom Jones, but this artist belted the ENTIRE SONG! Exceptional!!!

[@nikialbert7322]

Just found this... The great Johnny Maestro...fabulous!

[@richarddixon7855]

Thank you for this. What a great live performance! This captures the same emotion as the record. Such a talented vocalist and group. I always thought they were worthy of more hits than simply this classic and "Blessed is the Rain." So glad our TV musical past has been preserved.

[@SydneyGreenstreet1227]

Probably their biggest hit was “Welcome Me Love”.

[@polcommwatcher]

Definitely! Fewer than half of the musicians on Sullivan were "trusted" to deliver top-notch performances, I'd guess, and had to lip-sync. Not sure why, as most of the groups gigged regularly and could kick out their tunes in their sleep. This is a wonderful performance--better than the record, IMO.

[@alanoliver5762]

yes totally agree!

[@scottjackson1420]

What a voice. Holy smokes.

[@lapacesiaconvoi]

strong and beautiful. amazing

[@gladysfenick993]

I've always loved this song . Such a classic . He sings it so beautifully .

[@Stevorific1]

Just beautiful! Be sure to see Johnny Maestro and his amazing band play many of Johnny's older hits at the 1991 show at the plaza at the World Trade Center!

[@kevinfitzpatrick8805]

They played at my HS right as the song broke...still one of the best shows I've ever seen....

[@pjmurphy920]

Wow! Lucky you! Did you graduate in 1968? I did.

[@kf48g]

No, 1970

[@pgroove163]

out on long island?

[@victorfuffa897]

THIS BRINGS ME BACK TO MY CHILDHOOD IN SOUTH PHILLY LISTENING TO THIS ON THE CORNER> WOULD GO BACK IN TIME>

[@susanneosborne7861]

Jimmy Webb is/was a treasure. And Johnny's voice is magic.

[@TheBrosiedon]

I am 32 years old, these songs and the era are way before my time; however Johnny maestro is one of my favorite male vocalists. His music has become more poignant and meaningful as I have gotten older. I will be listening for many more to come, hopefully. RIP to one of the greats ❤

[@mingching2480]

Great singer, belts it out!! BJ Thomas had a voice too..... but the girl near the end, moving likes that while on the keyboard...ooo la la !!

[@pattiec8156]

I went to a lot of Johnny's concerts..he is just amazing and his back-up is so tight. They never miss a beat. His xmas album is stunning.

[@wadeeubanks4560]

Such a powerful voice and production on this song, filled with happiness on one side but heartbreak on the other.

[@michaellazzeri2069]

What a golden voice ! RIP, Johnny Maestro , & all members of " Brooklyn Bridge", who have passed.--------MJL, 77 y/o

[@sharonmanfredo8824]

On this 14th anniversary of his passing keep singing for the angels Johnny, your leading heavens hall of fame ,said the night owl 🍻 🦉 🎶!

[@darkmagic1277]

Maestro was one of the best voices of his time....

[@SherieMcHale]

My mom and aunt Terry sang backup when they the band first started out...not on this video. My mom and aunt are no longer with me. And I just finally remembered the name of the song! I love you so much Momma and aunt Terry.

[@leetana8888]

RIP Johnny. Still have this on a 45. Loved this song when it came out, still loving it today. 💙🖤💙🖤💙

[@grantlamothe1016]

Wow, what voice! Never get tired of hearing this!

[@michaelrochester48]

One of the great songs of the 1960s

[@mjones4083]

Yes one of Jimmy Webb's (many ) classics . Check out Billy Davis Jnr singing the song with the Fifth Dimension too .

[@AlmostReady504]

Came out of the late 60s and still holds up today. I imagine it will forever

[@52Rambler]

You got to be kidding????

[@AlmostReady504]

@@52Rambler Nope

[@52Rambler]

@@AlmostReady504 Hmmm, "One of the great songs of the 1960's" well I'm 63 and it's a first time hearing this song or band that l can remember, and hope it's the last time too!! Will stick to the rock/psychedelic genre bands of the 60's ty.

[@bryankellyM]

Such a soulful performance, just love it.

[@clb7365]

What a song

[@xell5252]

That's that Blue Eyed Soul 4Real ✊🏾 ✊🏻✌🏻✌🏾

[@rubenvelez4222]

😢

[@rosskelly8268]

If that's a live performance - holy crap. That is singing at full send, lots of big notes, big harmonies, brass... and they nailed it like a studio final wrap.

[@IAM-zu9nx]

Johnny Maestro is a gift and such a talent

[@FallenDragon56]

They need to bring back our music, when music was music and every one new how to sing. Miss those days gone by 4 ever.

[@benpowell5682]

EVER HEARD OF SPOTIFY??? THERE'S HEAPS OF GOOD MUSIC STILL OUT THERE, AND SOME PEOPLE STILL KNOW HOW TO SING!!

[@rubenvelez4222]

This song actually happened to me and will forever remember her when she was my love😢

[@momdad3327]

Sang like an angel. Beautiful voice.

[@AS-430]

Spectacular. And one great great song by Jimmy Webb.

[@johndoe1765]

At 63 years old and wanting to take time to look back at my life though music this beautiful demonstration tells me that my life has been blessed to hear by witness such talent as groups like these .

[@angiegirl7154]

This gives me goosebumps what a powerful, beautiful voice ❤❤❤

[@j20tower]

One of the greatest voices of all time. Johnny Maestro was one of a kind. Brings me back such happy memories. RIP Johnny

[@gary9426]

His voice was one of a kind....Rest in peace, Johnny.

[@justpaul899]

He hits that high so early in the song- every time i feel chills! And you'd think there's no place to go from there, but he takes it even higher after it bridge! Not just high notes but high emotion! That's the hook the keeps me coming back!

[@normadebodt7718]

Beautiful voice, I am sighing with emotion.

[@KeysToTheCastleMusic]

One of the greatest songs of all time! Johnny Maestro had an amazing voice!

[@tonytrimarchiat]

Unbelievably, great, what happened to that music today, beautiful, thanks Johnny.

[@fazbell]

This was on the play list at the first radio station that I ever worked for. A great memory.

[@rc2437]

One of my favorite songs. Takes me back to a simpler time when music really was something that had some substance to it.

[@velvetbees]

Johnny Maestro's voice! What can you say? Perfection. He also sang "Sixteen Candles", another impeccable vocal performance. Sadly, he passed away from cancer in 2010.