JOHNNY ANGEL DONNA REED

[@edserrano1803]

The way Shelly sang the lyrics, and how she exquisitely expressed them were absolutely impeccable. This is truly a timeless masterpiece.

[@jaymorgenthal9479]

Of course it’s obviously lip syncing to the hit recording which in those days were “over dubbed “ meaning the singer sang the song then sang it again while the first recording was played. That provided the “echo effect”.

[@marvinabigby6376]

I didnt know that she sang this song.i had a teenage sister that had to share a bedroom with me.She would sing songs to me at bedtime I was 5.Where oh whdre can my baby be.Jeanies afraid of the dark were my favorites.i can't imagine a 17 year old sharing a room. With a 5 year old nowadays.

[@stevefranks1711]

Donna Reed's expressions are terrific -- very moving. The proud -- and somewhat surprised -- Mother. Really lovely.

[@mrs.herculepoirot7763]

There was not a teenager in America who did not love this song. It still gets to me!!!

[@mark-madison]

Excellent video. Superb camera work, a fine song, and she's very expressive in her singing, like a young woman in love.

[@freeguy77]

Shelley was only 17 when she recorded the song in the Fall of 1961. Released on Feb. 1, 1962. #1 on Apr. 7, and a 2nd week on Apr. 14. It sold over 1 million copies, earning her a gold disc. She celebrated her 81st birthday this past Jan. 19 (1944).

[@perdizes1954]

Today 25 September 2020, I am enjoying the 50's and the 60's, with preciuos music like this with Shelley. An angel voice. I was 13 years old living in São Paulo-SP, Brazil in a very pleasant neigbourhood. I long long time ago. Precious times the 50's and 60's

[@davidoverholt251]

Black and White TV shows from the day!

[@FKINoop]

I remember watching The Donna Reed Show when I was a child. I was infatuated with Donna. Not only was she stunningly beautiful but I have since learned that she was an extremely kind and generous lady both off and on the screen. I would love to have met her.

[@maryomnes9445]

I was 12 years old when the show came out. This is one show that I just loved. I just love the way Mary Stone sang. GO SHELLY.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Mary, How are you doing?

[@ronniebishop2496]

This song still gets me, her performance is perfect.

[@Starrman69]

**sigh** I was 11 when I saw this episode. Shelley Fabares and Donna Reed were so beautiful and Shelley sang so lovely. Good memories. Now, with the assistance of the internet, I learned that Darlene Love and her group, The Blossoms sang the back up to the song and that would have been great to have had them with Shelley when she sang the song for Donna and James Stacy

[@Richdeau]

Beautiful song, it's a shame they don't make songs like this anymore

[@davidbull9162]

Almost SIXTY years since I first heard Shelley sing that song and my eyes STILL mist over when I hear it. Up here in Alberta, that song was NUMBER one for over THREE MONTHS.

[@1JUSTGOTLUCKY1]

great video...great song. Shelley Fabares says she can't sing but I but she sounds like an angel in this song!!

[@AnthonyStJames]

I saw that relatively recent interview with Shelley. It just shows us the genius of the record producer at the time she recorded this song. She was put in a perfect position to succeed - with a perfect song and musical setting. And succeed the record did. And they were able to do this with many "teen idols" who didn't have much singing experience.

[@deborahhoffman7394]

Donna’s expression is priceless when Shelley sings.

[@shp277]

Iknow

[@suestephan3255]

Beaming with pride

[@LeoA2600]

I was so glad to see that this episode was intact on MPI's season 4 DVD release.

[@sharoncrist7320]

I remember watching Donna Reed show and watching Shelley sing.

[@rudyxrudy]

i remember it...sort of! lol...wow 59 yrs ago... soooooooooooooooooooooooo much has changed....

[@cameronadair4135]

That look Shelly gave to Donna looked like a daughter expressing her feelings for the boy next to her such great singing and acting

[@calvinjackson8110]

The song and Donna Reed's expressions are priceless. Simple and pleasant times. Love seeing Shelly sing this.

[@AnthonyStJames]

They really could've passed for mother & daughter. Excellent casting.

[@johnharris7353]

So beautiful...I rewatch frequently! Makes me smile.

[@mitzipaulos7350]

I remember seeing her sing this on the Donna Reed show ..I was 8 years old in 1958, when the show began, it was really special how Shelly favored Donna Reed and, how Paul Peterson favored his stage dad, Carl Betz..I also remember Paul singing the song, "My Dad( now there is a man) .even as a grade-schooler it got me teary-eyed...such a great TV show..especially compared to what is out there even for youngsters to view...such nonsense and violence....and a generation of kids " brought up" in daycares so mom (and sometimes dad) can make enough to just get by...every thing was more secure in feeling safe and secure anywhere , anytime..everyday!

[@Guitarwizard55]

+Mitzi Paulos Your right that was when TV was great.

[@michaelgallegos5752]

Very insightful. Was a child during the Era .My mom did stay at home.I certainly agree with the last sentence 100 percent!

[@davidvictor52]

Mitzi U R on the money! Why can't people learn from the past?

[@parks1968]

Yes indeed....I agree on everything you said. I was 8 yrs old at that time akso

[@Tomes23]

In re your last sentence: yes! We’ve gotten hooked on having so much stuff that we’ve sacrificed family.

[@mikesilva3868]

Love this show use to watch it on nick at nite I was 7 in 1991 until I was 9 in 1994 when they stopped rerunning it 😌

[@Sheri451]

What a pretty girl singing a beautiful song.Shelley Fabares was so lovely.

[@edithsteib4334]

Sheri451.

[@jonwilson7542]

I'm 58 yrs. old. My Mother died New yrs. day at 10:30 AM..My Dads name is Johnny!..They met at an open air roller skating rink in 1954!..My Mom was 15, My Dad 21,.. You would get in trouble for this kind of thing today!..But they ran away and married!..In fact my Great Grandma on my mothers side gave them money!..Greatest most loving parents a human being could ever have!..My dad is the greatest!..Hope he lives to be 100 and more!

[@captainwaring]

Sorry for your loss.

[@davidklimek7999]

Back in 1954 it seems boys and girls were looking for a relationship, today it seems they are looking to score with as many as possible!

[@pauletteproulx6489]

Always loved this song i have a grandson Jonny things back then were happier the worlds so changed

[@beechnut79]

It so sure. We have moved way beyond free love. I believe we have become a much more uptight world per your “get in trouble remark. But you would have back then too had she gotten pregnant.

[@1Phoebus]

Beautiful memory...these are endless classics that today's music can match. thx for your sentiments. All the best.

[@garyfranson1353]

Always had a crush on Shelley and then when this episode played and heard her sing, I wanted to go meet her and become her "Johnny Angel". Of course fate had other ideas for my future. I was about 13 at the time this episode played. Also had a crush on Donna Reed and wished she was my mother. Such cleancut and wholesome, pretty ladies both of them.

[@duaneduncan3298]

She is the greatest woman iv seen just awesome i wish they would show her video. Singing johnny.angel on American bandstand june 19 1962 show im sure it was awesome to

[@garyfranson1353]

@@duaneduncan3298 Did not know she was on American Bandstand. Would love to see that clip too. Both she and Donna Reed were so naturally beautiful without tons of makeup. Not many other women like them.

[@leahbraddock5567]

I watch The Donna Reed Show every morning while I get ready for work. I just love the show!

[@B1jujv75]

All i can say is beautiful :)

[@josephanthony464]

After all these years... Brings back memories. Such a beautiful song.

[@ronniebishop2496]

Brings back loads of nostalgia. Great times.

[@TWS-pd5dc]

That's a very young James Stacy standing next to Donna during the song. A very tragic life would follow him later.

[@rodlabbe2976]

I remember hearing this on the radio when I was about 7 or 8. Very nostalgic.

[@richardranke7878]

This is probably the most well-remembered scene from the Donna Reed show.I remember when I first saw this-and it was in a flashback show!

[@duaneduncan3298]

Iv sent alot of comments the last 3 months trying to get you tube to reinstate her video from 1962 her singing johnny.angel on American bandstand the june 19th show

[@staceyharper7827]

Donna Reed and Shelley fabares really look like mother and daughter.

[@albertodillon]

I like the 60's songs what a nostalgia It brings me good memories

[@garypalmer8716]

The best music era

[@hikokiyasan]

At this time I was in my teen, I still remembered that Such a beautiful young lady like this And it was a very clean and very good time

[@joedivision1587]

I was 11 the time. All the girls at school were going on about this new song they heard on the radio......Johnny Angel.....as if it were the greatest thing dince Elvis Yes....that song was pure magic back then in 1961 I believe it was A different happier saner time it was too. People had values....now we have trash like Miley Cyrus

[@duaneduncan3298]

Shes the best none better awesome

[@duaneduncan3298]

I really would love to watch her black an white video of her singing johnny.angel on American bandstand june 19th show 1962

[@bobbryan4887]

Remember this favorite show, watching whenever it was on. Time of parents divorce and these folks became my surrogate mom and dad.

[@only257]

Use to watch this show on nick at nite when I was 7 in 1991 unto was nine in 1994 brings back memories good song in this episode😊

[@lindanolan7680]

love that song and the show

[@chakra9644]

That show reminds me of my childhood. Hard to explain to kids today.......they simply don't have real mothers anymore......

[@cindyfarmer1619]

AGREE

[@only257]

Chakra agreed🎱☃

[@laurasaw6933]

I 💘 this song. I never knew she sung this.

[@cynthianorman44]

Beautiful song 😊😸💕💖💖💕💕

[@Тамара1-ц6й]

Какое время было ,такие и песни были красивыми, все просто! А девушка какая, просто прелесть, загляденье одно, без всяких ботаксов! ........Тамара.

[@Buzzramjet]

My first slow dance song. In fact first dance ever and I remember her name Sharon. Pretty auburn haired girl. My family was stationed in Japan at Itazuki AFB and we lived at the housing annex, Hakata where the families lived away from the actual base. My father was a fighter pilot with the 8th Fighter Wing flying 105s. One day during lunch break we used to go to the youth center as we had an hour break. It was about 2 blocks from the school, and this song came on the jukebox. Suddenly Sharon who was a year ahead of me, came over to me grabbed my hand and said dance with me. I about stopped breathing. Never been near a girl before and here my very first dance ever and it was a slow dance with a girl to this song. I have never forgotten this song and it was 1963. I was in 7th and she was 8th. Next day she asked me to dance again to Sealed With A Kiss. The following week we all got transfer orders (our parents all knew about them a few weeks earlier and waited to tell us until it was time to actually move. and her family was shipped back to the states following week and we were shipped up north to Tokyo at Yakota AFB I have always wondered what became of her all these decades later.

[@jbt3618]

I love this show and this song. Thank You for posting this.

[@suestephan3255]

As a young actress she was so professional and likable. The shows ratings slipped when she left.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Sue, How are you doing?

[@wyoprospector]

This is when America was GREAT. How on earth did we allow America to slip into a country of filth and perversion? At least I have the memories of this wonderful time.

[@thealphaandomega9348]

Right, how did we let all the discrimination and racism just fade away. How amazing going into a store and seeing "no colored allowed" Bigotry was the greatest, most bestist time in American History. Oh Gollmer, do you think we will ever get to that point again.

[@calvinjackson8110]

@@thealphaandomega9348 you missed the real meaning and intent of the comment.

[@freeguy77]

@@thealphaandomega9348 That wasn't everywhere! You make it sound like EVERYONE was racist. I got news for you: it was a distinct minority (mostly in the 11 States in the southern U.S.), not everywhere and everyone, and there were many whites who also opposed segregation in those 11 States, but were out-voted for a long time! Without the government force of law, there would be very few racists, who have steadily been declining in numbers year-after-year. We're sick of this constant, "everything is racist" argument! Only a few years ago, Mathematics was called "racist." English language was also labeled that! When does it stop? Where does it stop with the constant racist line? NOBODY living today was a slave! And segregation, the LAWS (always by government FORCE) were quickly abolished in those states after 1965. So, it wasn't the people, it was GOVERNMENT that imposes slavery, or Jim Crow LAWS, not individuals, who should all be FREE to knock down the pro-segregationists in CONGRESS or State LEGISLATURES, but those LAWS were the problem for 100 years! That is what you should concentrate on, not chattel slavery, which ended after the 13th Amendment was ratified in Dec. 1865; Lincoln OPPOSED that Amendment, and wanted to export the blacks to Liberia, in Africa! He was the racist, contrary to the government skools that lie to you about him! So, stop with the race-baiting already!

[@deekang6244]

It was all underneath. It just got covered up. Humans are what they are.

[@tonyvincent9753]

The prideful expression on Donna Reed’s face is so genuine, you would think that Shelly was her real life daughter.

[@robertstocker395]

Oh my God I Love her so.She is so beautiful.

[@cyberbob1220]

Was.

[@TheTony70504]

Still is beautiful..How fickle some folk are lol.

[@leerothman7570]

Yeah I agree had a crush on Shelley as well. Oh how I wish for those days back then when people respected others and rules were followed. And there were Guys and Gals, Fathers and Mothers, sisters and brothers and not anything in between. The sick world we have today is nothing like it was back then.

[@bodensick]

This version of this song will be played on Classic Rock and Pop radio long after Shelley and the rest of us are gone. She was a reluctant singer, who was told to either sing or lose her place on the Donna Reed Show.

[@Sarasdad91]

OMG Shelly was so beautiful.

[@hankaustin7091]

she'd probably appreciate that more, if you spelled her name correctly as 'Shelley'

[@Sarasdad91]

Several others in the comments spealt it the same way. I'm sure they'd love to be corrected.

[@photonotavailable7936]

The beautiful Donna Reed, Jimmy Stewart’s wife in It’s A Wonderful Life.

[@jaymorgenthal9479]

I just turned 70 so the younger ones can try to imagine how much i’ve seen on TV. Rather than comment on social change I’d rather remember my childhood, my friends and all of my relatives that are no longer alive.

[@chanboonyeoh643]

That was circa 1961.Shelley Fabares sang that song which was a hit.In fact the songs of 1961 sounded very much like the late 1950s.It had not changed that much in 1961.

[@beechnut79]

The big sea change came following Kennedy’s death in late 1963. Was like a line drawn in the sand.

[@HEMISUPERBEE426]

GREAT SONG......GREAT SINGER AND ACTRESS......GREAT SHOW.

[@martaberryhill3033]

That guy standing next to Donna is so handsome

[@mariemiller1082]

That's James Stacy.....before he became Johnny Lancer

[@haroldsherwood7232]

ABC had some great shows in the late 50's to mid 60's when they first became a network and to name just a few; Donna Reed, Cheyenne, Maverick, 77 Sunset Strip, Ozzie and Harriet, the original Avengers, Addams Family, and Bewitched.

[@oliviamurcia5581]

Me fascina la canción de Shelley Fabares.

[@reynoldfranca2059]

Someone below mentioned Glen Campbell as the guitarist on this song. He played the guitar part in the studio cut, but Howard Roberts, another Wrecking Crew guitarist, is the guy playing up close in the video version. Shelly had some of the finest singers and musicians of her time creating the record.

[@robertbeacham6286]

Donna Reed was a very pleasant and beautiful lady !!!💋💕 Unfortunately , she died of Breast Cancer in 1986 !! She died at the age of 65 !!! If she was living today with all of this hate and Coronavirus , she would not be happy at all !!!

[@edwardmattix6093]

Pretty Song

[@chriscanale9535]

love Donna

[@salvatorelengrand1475]

Magnifique dans tout les sens

[@martaberryhill3033]

Loved watching Donna Reed....Shelley was on a talk show. and she said she doesn't know how to sing ..but she was lip singing on the Donna Reed show.

[@donzampogna344]

Love it !

[@johnnymac8680]

Shelly had that pretty girl next door look. She could sing too. This song was a US number 1 in early 1962.

[@berlinsaintclair9100]

I forgot how much Shelley Fabares looks like Donna Reed. They casted them together so well. I wish Nick at Nite showed ACTUAL classic TV like this instead of rerunning The George Lopez show ad nausem for yeeeeears now.

[@mayac6173]

season.1-5 is on hulu

[@johnmunk7726]

Get "Antenna TV". It's an over the air TV network.

[@Jmmoffa]

She looks just like Donna Reed in It’s a Wonderful Life

[@StudioDeeOne]

Shelly fabares

[@billiescott9799]

When people held their breath for the success of others. When people felt joy at the happiness of others. This song is like having your whole life ahead of you.

[@robertjohansen8572]

Timeless!

[@khaladsaad.al-mowallad6532]

Donna Reed was born in the midwestern town of Denison, Iowa, on January 27, 1921,

[@elismarbenayon5540]

Veri wel! Shelley Farbares wonderfull

[@neutral6944]

Great song.

[@AnthonyStJames]

A perfect song (composed by Lyn Duddy and Lee Pockriss). And the delicate arrangement by producer Stu Phillips fit Shelley to a 'T.'

[@pdg61met]

This is what a angel looks like

[@avisswope6495]

I REALLY LOVE SHELLY SHES A VERY SPECIAL GIRL I WAS AROUND 10 YEARS OLD THEN

[@alicesmith4305]

I use to sing this on the swing at school. I was about 8'

[@TheTony70504]

Such a beautiful girl, and a voice to match..Gives me goose bumps to think that girls back then were feminin..No ugly tattoes, no fking and blinding, trying to act like men etc..Take me back there..

[@annelonsdale2968]

Beautiful james stacy did shelly act in a episode of lancer with james

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Anne, How are you doing?

[@annelonsdale2968]

@@Kelly-nm4kw I am doing well hope your well

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

@@annelonsdale2968 I’m doing well thanks for asking Anne, Where are you from?

[@annelonsdale2968]

@@Kelly-nm4kw Belfast Northern Ireland

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

@@annelonsdale2968 Nice to meet you. I was born and raised in Cavan Ireland but moved to Chicago Illinois with both my parents. I will like us to be friends and get to know each other much better hope you don’t mind?

[@JuergenGDB]

Thank the Lord I grew up in a time where they still had TV that was kid and family appropriate. Today... its mostly garbage.

[@Stella-ri5ex]

wow..she looked so cute.

[@mayank1Y]

How beautiful ladies and heavenly 😋

[@TheSagaLover1]

R.I.P. James Stacy

[@jamessullivan6583]

What a beautiful moment in time.

[@Irishmsb]

Perhaps someone can help me with something here. I always watched The Donna Reed Show when I was a kid. I remember this part in this episode, but I also remember her singing the same song by herself on the family's front porch. Anyone else remember that?

[@richardranke7878]

I remember a 1962 episode where Mary snag the song Big Star on the front porch. Perhaps you're thinking of this episode.

[@pjfsr7024]

Big Star she fell for a shy guy who could sing, got him out of his shyness and lost him . Donna hears Mary from the otherside of the door.

[@robertbeacham6286]

I would have love to have her for my Mother !!💕💋 I believed she would have make me understand what I’ve done ✅ wrong and would have spanked me the correct way !! I would have loved Donna for doing it the correct Godly way !! 💕💋 Thank you Donna !!😊💕💋

[@keithhyttinen8275]

What does he have that you can't resist?

[@kerstindahlqvist9641]

Thanks for answer.

[@topgun57572000]

Donna reed was cute back then!

[@1320trail]

Donna Reed was young in this clip. Her hairdo and outfit make her look much older than she actually is.

[@staceyharper7827]

Annette funicello was Shelley fabares best friend.

[@intuitive7274]

Ooooooohhhhhhhhhh the Fabulous Fifties............the last decade of true innocence

[@shukanzaki]

The show was aired in the early sixties.

[@intuitive7274]

@@shukanzaki I stand corrected

[@jnadle1]

I wonder if Shelley ever mentioned that on Coach... as Christine.

[@bodensick]

You can catch Shelley and her hot mom Donna on MeTV at 5:30 each morning.

[@babygirlramos9766]

The KAREN CARPENTER is the BEST version for me...She's my "KAREN'S ANGEL"...

[@nellieneil]

What great memories I have every time I hear that song. Then I hear the garbage out today and I want to puke.

[@erikamendoza1002]

Que bello tema

[@khaladsaad.al-mowallad6532]

Johnny Angel You're an angel to me (Sha dum da dum, sha dum da dum) Johnny Angel (Sha dum da dum) How I love him (Sha dum da dum)…

[@dannywallace1730]

Shelly Pink,Purple , and Blue looks ridiculous as hell in her 70's...