Sha Na Na/Johnny Contardo - Crying

"Crying" by Sha Na Na with Johnny Contardo

[@wandawelsh8382]

To hear Johnny Contrado sing Crying, would definately make Roy Orbison proud.

[@turo9992000]

He did see them.

[@heartofodds]

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]

Agreed

[@wesleycook7687]

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]

Amen brother!!!

[@sharongreen1646]

I just recently discovered Sha Na Na and am awestruck!!

[@torybrown2312]

Forget Roy Orbison or The Maverick's Raul Malo's version...Johnny blows them both out of the water. Johnny's incredible!!!!

[@loug2414]

If Johnny had been born 20 years earlier Elvis would be known as the prince of rock and roll.

[@raywiefling4886]

The best version ever. Considering it's a Roy Orbison song, that is a huge statement. He knocked this one out of the park.

[@jillmoore3616]

Johnny’s singing sounds better every time I hear it! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@genebigs1749]

There's only one Johnny Contardo! Bravo!

[@zydecomusic]

Nobody sang it better. Beautiful song.

[@Genkimark]

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"...

[@jillmoore3616]

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!

[@tuppy20]

The most beautiful face that I've ever seen with the most beautiful voice I've ever heard! Johnny, you are amazing!!

[@crazyhorse99999]

The MAN can sing!

[@suffercam]

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.

[@pre9120]

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]

No no no!! It's great to be old now and young back then!! We had the the best decades of music. Blessed indeed!

[@cherylsnyder6969]

He hits those high notes with perfection!

[@Nemesis7293]

Johnny Contardo is one of the great, unsung geniuses of American music. Beautiful and brilliant in every way.

[@murphmusik]

Agreed!

[@True_Christian]

Johnny Contardo in his prime is quite possibly the best singer of all-time. Perhaps rivaled by Donny Osmond, but not many others.

[@gamerghost6248]

No hes a asshole he said my mom has no chance at singing and wouldn't even give he a chance

[@johnmjennings2144]

Oh, God, yeah!

[@SlenderBaconsYT]

I cannot agree with you more. A most brilliant singer and magnificient stage presence

[@jeffrobdine]

Thank you Johnny....Awesome !!

[@joymoons]

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.

[@VJG1950]

Love Johnnys beautiful voice..miss the ShaNaNa show, never missed it!♡♡♡

[@duqueprcuba]

This is the very best crying from history. I still can't find another that improves it

[@annieopp3]

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.

[@noosmum]

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

[@Genkimark]

Johnny was, without a doubt, their best vocalist by far.

[@raywiefling4886]

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!

[@pacmanindy]

Johnny had the passionate voice!!! He can kill any ballad!!!

[@VocalPowerNet]

Thanks everyone! -Johnny

[@retro1937]

Thank you Sir

[@1949rangerrick]

We were blessed to have such a voice during these tough times. God bless you Johnny!

[@Hobodeluxe960]

Saw you guys live back in the 70's in Chattanooga. Great show. You da man.

[@OofusTwillip]

Oh, that falsetto! (swoons)

[@Kevkevkev91]

Incredibly timeless

[@starletohara1631]

Beautiful voice,beautiful man!Love ya,Johnny!😗

[@averageguy2525]

Makes singing look effortless! Amazing!

[@brianduckett264]

No kidding, I know the name and love Sha Na Na watched the show all the time it was on TV.

[@gazoontight]

Johnny rules, Johnny rocks, Johnny reigns. Johnny forever.

[@anakina1]

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.

[@nomicrowave]

God, that was beautiful.

[@DERedhead65]

LOVE THIS... love Sha Na Na and Johnny, wooooooooooooo... sing it to me BABY!

[@johnnyhuis]

THE LATE ROY ORBINSON WOULD BE TICKLED OVER THIS! ENJOYED, VERY COMPLIMENTARY, THANKS!!

[@DoctorIvanSFN]

Johnny Contardo - one of the greatest velvet throats ever. Sadly underrated.

[@lisafrankel6101]

Johnny you're just amazing wowie zowie.

[@peequod]

What an angelic voice...and that face. He works that gold stretch suit!

[@kadieliz]

Good Lord. This always holds up for me. Absolutely amazing.

[@nancyholt3194]

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

[@Maria-mo4mo]

Oh, Johnny! What a Voice! I adore you, baby

[@joeh2690]

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!!!

[@bobsue3639]

1:44 You nailed in Johnny, don't get no better than that !

[@mallboss1219]

That was fantastic!

[@bennyjazzful]

I agree 100% What an incredible voice. Well done.

[@ckylee]

what a voice! ive never heard anyone except Roy sing this as amazingly!

[@dkg249]

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.

[@pooder73]

wish the singers these days sounded like this awesome voice

[@LaurieNFesta]

Bravissimo!!!!! Johnny. Love it!!!

[@joeyshuny5]

Holy Damn this guy can sing!!! Awesome!!!

[@lorjokr]

Yes, Terry is amazing, too! I love watching all his clips over and over as well.

[@lorjokr]

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!

[@kangadillo]

Very heartfelt and beautiful!

[@texlahomagirl9809]

He could sing ANYTHING. ❤️

[@raywiefling4886]

Even Roy would agree! Johnny knocked this one out of the ballpark!

[@OneHokie4Life]

Roy admitted Johnny did it better.

[@irenedoyon9459]

I always loved to hear Johnny sing His voice is so professional and really excellent.

[@user-wz5oi2oz9i]

I'm simply enthralled with his golden voice! You will always be a wonderful memory from my childhood, Johnny!

[@VanDowall]

I have heard others sing this and I must say Johnny does it the best!

[@raywiefling4886]

This version still raises the hair on the back of my neck. A also heard Roy Orbison loved it too !

[@cag758]

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 .

[@donnamuir6551]

This performance never fails to give me the chills!

[@AnitaLife27]

Outstanding! We gotta get this stuff on DVD or on demand. It's too amazing to be forgotten!

[@tuppy20]

aahhh... watching and listening to Johnny.......Merry Christmas to me!!!!

[@nycgal845]

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!!!

[@Tonithenightowl]

Just about as smooth as Orbison... and that's a compliment of the highest degree.

[@jimgag2]

Roy Orbison is looking down from rock n role heaven and applauding. Thanks for this wonderful post.

[@Tonithenightowl]

@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]

amazing tone and pitch control...amazing voice!!!! used to watch these guys when i was young an 36yrs on i still love them!!!!!!!

[@hisbeautifultruth5931]

He. Owned. This. Song!!

[@cherylbunyan3995]

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]

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...

[@ep1970]

Great song! Loved watching him when I was a kid! Great voice!!

[@kplay88]

talent like this i dont think exist anymore, thats a voice to fall in love with

[@Sonnyrebel666]

Geez! I really miss this show. Bring it back

[@missymilo]

Johnny, we must all be inspired by your voice. Such energy and passion for the most beautiful songs of this era. Tks.

[@lindawilson7175]

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.

[@twohawks7884]

****FOUR STARS ~ Johnny Contardo nails this song.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

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.

[@CyberRabid.]

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❤️

[@kangadillo]

So full of earnest, youthful longing. Just beautiful.

[@imagineers0]

Really excellent. He could have a solo career in any decade.

[@dawicahooper1961]

I love johnny singung beause he has a great voice when he sings crying

[@MegaSajs]

Estrela , estrela estrela!!!! Johnny Fantastic!

[@sadiegirl]

Johnny is my All Time Favorite singer ever. I am 76 years old and still dance to all his songs like I was 16. ❤

[@Tonithenightowl]

@OneHokie4Life I could not agree more. When it came to delivery and stage presence no one beats Johnny. He took you there and held you there.

[@patriciamattone5414]

Fantastic !!! I miss you guys!

[@VJG1950]

Perfection..I am in awe of this gorgeous and most talented man...much love to you Johnny!!♥

[@traviscooper6883]

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.

[@spiritofshiloh]

Love this version by Johnny :)

[@zydecomusic]

Unbelievable voice!!

[@RickCosmo]

superior voice...one of the best voices of this genre

[@VJG1950]

Johnny is amazing!! ♥️

[@cag758]

Epic!!! Phenomenal Voice!!!! And one of the nicest people it's been my pleasure to know 😊

[@Genkimark]

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]

WOW! I am surprised! His voice sounds great on this song! Good job Johnny!

[@robertharrington5449]

i love this guy, he sure can belt them out.

[@colleenthompson1276]

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

[@doctommy]

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]

Amen!!

[@texlahomagirl9809]

Agree. Unfortunately, copyright issues will probably not allow. 💔

[@Sheena88893]

I was little when their show was on. Can’t remember anything except for Bowser and that I loved them.

[@anthonymichaelhalloates2902]

doctommy tv’s in caves?

[@thomaspenderel]

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.

[@Tonithenightowl]

@buddyeagle I still think it's great that Johnny found out about it. I wish he had told Johnny personally, but at least the message got delivered albeit after the death of Roy. Both men excelled with their voices, and I think it was very generous of Roy to give Johnny this wonderful compliment. Thanks for responding.

[@Idolmakercat]

Ooooh aaaaa. Sexy. I love him. I have forgotten about him. Thanks for posting. Memories.

[@raywiefling4886]

What a great voice and superior rendition. Just my favorite version from a super person who sat next me on a flight from Honolulu to Chicago. several of us had breakfast with him in Ohare Airport.

[@jessiejames7492]

+Ray Wiefling what did you talk about on the plane?

[@tanksharp7103]

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.