Sha Na Na - I Wonder Why (1973)

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Sha Na Na is an American rock and roll group. The name is taken from a part of the long series of nonsense syllables in the doo-wop hit song "Get a Job", originally recorded in 1957 by the Silhouettes.
Billing themselves as "from the streets of New York" and outfitted in gold lamé, leather jackets, pompadour and ducktail hairdos, Sha Na Na performs a song-and-dance repertoire of classic fifties rock and roll, simultaneously reviving and parodying the music and 1950s New York street culture. Sha Na Na hosted the Sha Na Na syndicated variety series that ran from 1977 to 1981.

[@kayregulski6828]

So good To see people that were actually talented Singers

[@msmewiththat7532]

I was watching Sha Na Na reruns in the 80s as a kid Saturday mornings; good times.

[@JetFlix]

I’m now 60 years old in 2024 but I was a teenager in the 70s and I used to love watching these guys on the TV every week. I’ve always loved music from the 50s and 60s and watching these guys in the mid 70s on TV just wonderful. Long live Bowser!

[@boniw698]

I’m 73. Loved them too. Seen them at our state fair one year in the early 1980’s

[@winifredherman4214]

I’m 79. These were the best times!

[@briankelly5731]

Ditto

[@marydesrosiers9271]

I’m 60 as well. Totally agree with you.

[@mexicanred5418]

So I am 48. I watched these guys in Saturday morning with my grandmother. And apparently, when the show went off, I would cry my eyes out.

[@michellejester9734]

I really with this generation could get the joy we all had in the '70's watching the Sha Na Na Show!!! I'll never understand why these guys don't want the show syndicated so we can watch all of their amazing talent ❤❤

[@ekrupa2010]

I loved these guys...watched their show every week. What good memories :)

[@RowanWarren78]

I just turned 45, January 25th of this year. I have only heard of Shanana from documentaries and other rock films. Still, many people are unaware of their existence. They're golden!

[@jamesanthony8438]

Used to watch it all the time. Loved those guys. Bowser was one of my favorite entertainers growing up. =)

[@Impulse_Photography]

I never missed their show .....

[@seanryan3020]

Watching this show with my parents on Saturday nights was one of the few bonding activities that we had when I was a kid (I didn't mean for that to sound so sad)!

[@davidgiles4681]

Good clean show for kids

[@thomasshort2504]

Well, I'm 81 years old and they still sound great!

[@hungsolow7090]

Can you climb a tree ? serious question

[@ChadBest-ug8uo]

I am here in 2024, watching a 70's band sing a 50's song, originally from Dion who was born in the 30's!

[@billnorswether3720]

You could argue they were a 60’s band. They performed at Woodstock.

[@johnr4898]

ain't life great!

[@epicnamepwns1242]

And they're more entertaining than most of today's popular performers!

[@maxinenall9950]

Oh my goodness 😍 I'm in my 70's and these guys still make me smile 😊 😘

[@rodrigolaszlomeszaros4475]

Agree! Meme potential! :)

[@mattcosner8681]

I'm nostalgic for the 1970s nostalgia for the 1950s.

[@squirefld]

What a difficult song to cover but Sha Na Na nailed it. The members singing this were pre-TV. The TV members of the group came to our city for a performance. I had two elementary school aged children who along with myself and my wife watched Sha Na Na every week. We all went to their concert and when we left there at the exit doors was Bowser and Lennie shaking hands thanking people for coming. They shook my kids hands and to this day they remember Sha Na Na.

[@rebeccae.5217]

That's awesome!

[@gregorysinicrope947]

Bowser was/is my favorite of this group!

[@jamespfitz]

I had the same experience as a kid! They were cheesy, but what showmanship.

[@rolitamedia.emanagers]

Well the 90% of the people here were at the TV Show... Bowser, Donnie, Denny, Jocko, Scott, Chico... Almost all of them ;-)

[@wesleycook7687]

@@rolitamedia.emanagers They had 15 members but by 73 only 10. Vinnie Taylor died. Henry Gross went solo. This was mainly because of personnel changes. Chico always picked talented replacements. There were never more than 10 or 11 in the group at one time though. But if you count all the guys that were in the group at different times, there were at least 15.

[@naturalpro2003]

Their harmonizing was SPOT ON!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@jessiejames7492]

All the lovely voices.

[@rascal0175]

Sha Na Na was super. What was better was being there in the 50s for the first go around. Glad you enjoy the music. It may prove to be the best time America ever knew. WW2 was over, the survivors came home and America blossomed. They were the “Happy Days.”

[@davidreed6264]

And we loved gas and oil and illegals didn't come across unless they were invited we were America and Americans

[@CaptWesStarwind]

@@davidreed6264 That was when America had some of the most lax immigration laws and had removed race as a grounds for exclusion. Please, read a history book just once.

[@Nipit-po8fl]

@@davidreed6264we still love gas. I'll go outside and breathe my exhaust pipe. We need to get a life brother. This show was from the '70s not the '50s.

[@nicholasmuro1742]

Yes. Korea was awesome.

[@rascal0175]

@@Nipit-po8fl Yes, the show was from the 70s but the music was from the 50s and 60s. Another generation had arrived yet the 50s sound lived on even to today. The music was not just one sound but many, and came from different regions of the country. All in all, at least from a music perspective, it was a good time to be alive.

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

Many people wouldn't take a "gimmick" revival band seriously, but Sha Na Na featured many guys who were not only excellent musicians, but Ivy League trained professionals who went on to become surgeons, law professors and the like. More than meets the ear.

[@jessiejames7492]

Yeah. Thank goodness this was before the ‘woke’ culture seeped in. Otherwise theyd be forced to have a female in the group. Village People was a great all guys group too. Sad all some people can talk about is which of the group were gay! I didnt know any were back then. Then again who cares!

[@wesleycook7687]

They were a real performing band. They were never a gimmick. They were greasers.

[@Jeff-z6l]

This is great

[@dennisbrandt-vn4dp]

Loved these guys! Drummer threw his drum sticks into crowd after performing in Detroit Lakes, MN. I got one! Fantastic group of talented guys!

[@donnyyork2149]

@@wesleycook7687 We weren't authentic greasers -- wannabees was more the truth. I think back, and Columbia University undergraduates were mostly brainy and tightly wound. We were at least smart enough to know our acquaintances from earlier teen years who were greasers had had more fun.

[@tj921able]

I always love Sha Na Na. Thanks for sharing this. They harmonized so well! They make you feel as though you are back in the 1950s.

[@anjoleeeickhoff6800]

We used to watch their show back in the day. Our whole family would watch it, good clean entertainment and these guys could really sing and play! Thanks for the memories!❤

[@tercelfan]

ShaNaNa were on tour in western Canada in the early 70's. 3 of the members brought an equipment case into the locksmith shop I worked at because they had locked the key inside it. I picked the lock open for them. The case was labelled with the band name, so I asked if they were with the band, They said yes and asked if I was going to the concert. I pulled 9 tickets out of my pocket and they were impressed. They dedicated a song to me that evening, nice touch. They were really nice guys.

[@SC-sf8xt]

Was it the festival express ?

[@finch45lear]

Great memories of a great band.

[@TeknoMediumsParanormal1111]

That would explain how they came to party on the Mass. South Shore in 1976!

[@tercelfan]

@@SC-sf8xt No just a regular tour, as far as I know. The Regina stop.

[@jacktorrance2633]

Nice!

[@davemoyer505]

Saw them at Old Chicago amusement park back in ‘77, I think it was. They were great. Had everyone moving and grooving. Old Chicago aint there no more- cool place. Long live Sha Na Na!!!👍🎸🥁🇺🇸❤️

[@anadomiciano741]

I'm Brazilian and I met them through the movie Grease. They are amazing ❤️

[@reginaoatley2767]

Oh my!! This brings me back to my childhood. I was obsessed with them in Kindergarten..😅❤❤

[@ShaNaNa242]

Sha Na Na has stopped touring. Thanks Donny and everyone else for all the years of enjoyment.

[@jetcarddude]

Man, I used to love their TV show..... Always great.

[@MJ-zd7fe]

I totally forgot about these guys. I loved them. I particularly remember Bowzer, the tall guy with the deep voice. What good memories!

[@seanryan3020]

I loved his monologs! I was too young to understand them, but I loved his delivery! My favorite was the one where he was "quoting" Atilla the Hun! All I knew about Atilla the Hun was that they said he was bad in the Superman comics, so I was a bit scandalized to hear Bowzer say, "As Atilla da Hun once said..." yadda yadda. "So, Atilla...tanks!"

[@ringostarwars4155]

Doo Wop has a special place in my heart were no one else has access. ..rama lama ding dong to you all!

[@jeffg1524]

One of the best Oldies acts of their time. They showcase all the elements that made early American Rock and Roll so great: soaring harmonies, infectious melodies, playful wordplay, boundless energy, and optimistic messaging.

[@franzhaas3712]

I'm 55 years old and this was the first time listening to a Sha na na song all the way through. These guys are fantastic.

[@nancyschneider9160]

Me too!

[@blksbth1]

Also completely new to them...is that Bryan Ferry in the lineup?

[@franzhaas3712]

@@blksbth1 Sorry I have no clue.

[@blksbth1]

@@franzhaas3712 Just checked (which I could have done first but I was too excited at the song AND the prospect). Alas, NOT Bryan Ferry...but still one helluva a band!

[@dashriprock9014]

@@nancyschneider9160 Me three.

[@Adam-cl9xr]

I grew up watching Shanana on Sunday nights. Was awesome family time! I bought a lot of their albums on 8-Track tape! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@douglaslindsaychapman5188]

8 track perfect

[@raymondortiz1113]

In a word shanana is the greatest talent from all sides, damn good music, we need this today , in a lost world.

[@logan5326]

Word up homeboy! 👌🏻👍🏻

[@samperkins9885]

Totally agree.

[@alphasigmasezon8597]

I’m Brazilian and a Great Fan of Sha Na Na. since I knew then at WoodStock Filme

[@adeedee8078]

Still better than any thing on the radio here in 2020 during the lock down.

[@MaxiSkaTaxi]

You said it!

[@gregorysinicrope947]

Amen to that!👍

[@jimjimsandburg2754]

These were actually college kids from Columbia University in New York. They became popular after performing at the Woodstock happening in 1969.

[@y0shik0ry]

Preeeaaach

[@DesignByKirk]

i guess that depends on what type of music you enjoy. i like to think there is room to appreciate all types of protected free speech. damn this such a good song though, isn't it?

[@carollizc]

We need something like these guys on tv again. The variety show has gone the way of the dodo, and we need it back desperately, but this kind of music is so much fun that we need to have young people experience it and us older folks need fun, too!

[@timwalcott6268]

Yes we need it back. Unfortunately music nowadays is nothing but somebody rhyming a song? Dropping F-bombs to help teach our 6 and 7 year olds how to swear and cuss. Sagging his drawers down around what God gave ya to sit on. Ain’t music these days just peachy?

[@unfortunatebeam]

​​@@timwalcott6268 today? Sounds like you could be describing music from 20+ years ago. Oh, and you forgot beats are made for twerking too....just "peachy" indeed 😂😂

[@armybeef68]

Well maybe you should teach your children and your grandchildren. But you don't, and you whine and cry about today's children, that's YOUR fault.

[@JackiePhillipsTheSocialPet]

Make sure you do your part and share this!!!!

[@dorothymurray7244]

I grew up in the 60's so this has always been the music that l love.ShaNaNa when they perform are great.They always nail it.

[@j1bc]

Been listening to music all my life and I'm 60 now. Did not realise it could be this much fun 😄

[@paulapodaca7090]

Holy Cow.. they nailed this very complicated Doo Wop song.. Awesome!!

[@joebarber4030]

Sha na na was my first concert I ever attended. I was 19 and stationed in Hawaii. Late 73 or very early 74 before a deployment. Played in the Honolulu arena. I remember there were dancing couple’s in costume, dancing around in the arena as they played. Coolest show I’ve ever seen !

[@MsZoedog66]

Great sound. Loving that they are all-inclusive and have all different types of body shapes in their band 💗🌵🎸👌🎤🎶

[@Kamilatron]

Gay……

[@donnyyork2149]

@@Kamilatron , I know you are, so what am I? 🤣

[@Missy-d8b]

I remember watching them as a kid, loved them, thanks for the memories 💕

[@armainaldaco7593]

Oh wow, talk about a flash back, I loved watching these guys they were funny Awesome ❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂

[@garneauweld1100]

Imagine that, fun music! This country needs more of this! Fun for the whole family and all ages. Make music fun again!

[@MD-zo7cl]

You cant TOP THAT🙏😉😇🇺🇸AMEN. REAL MUSIC MAKES EVERYONE HAPPY😊. JUST AWESOME❤

[@lenorerehrauer1839]

Always watched, and listened to these guys.!!! 💗💗💗💗🎶🎶🎶

[@vickiherr2677]

Thanks for the smiles and memories

[@NipponKiwi]

I sure a lot of practice went into this! They nailed it!

[@junjunbadayos7297]

This music video deserves more than a million views.

[@leonardcroft1467]

They Sure Were Talented .. Love Them !!

[@Ohionortheast]

This style of music is one of my favorites the harmonizing always hooks me in

[@ronrice1931]

Now that is hard to do! Remarkable talent, a novelty act but top drawer.

[@cheerwhiner7829]

I haven’t thought about S-N-N in forever- they were hilarious and talented on their show. 👍😄👍

[@henrigreene3781]

Sometimes they sounded better than the original artists. They were underrated.

[@stewartsnape1231]

A great as always rendition of dion and the Belmonts I wonder why, excellent doo wop vocals by bowser and the gang and Donny delivers a great lead . Sha na na will always be the kings of 50s and 60s style music

[@jimmiecooper3230]

Loved these guys !! Went to see them.twice in South Africa at Sun City.

[@billscott312]

Been a fan right from the start. Saw them live at City Hall, Newcastle, England about 1972 when I was 18. Amazing is all I can say. Totally enjoyable show. Very talented musicians and singers.

[@premierhoner614]

WOW, WOW, WOW!!! I remember them from the late 70s here in South Africa. They were very loved and we couldn't wait for Wednesday nights to watch Sha Na Na.... Great times..........

[@jacketrussell]

Saw them live at Birmingham Town Hall in the early 1970s. They performed at the Woodstock festival. Great fun.

[@jean-francoisrullier3631]

When I feel blue in some mornings, I just play this video and find me smiling again 😊

[@jamesf4405]

The original Rockabilly band! They were first and they are still the best.

[@nanettenn9734]

Sha NA NA, One Of The Great Singing Group’s Of The Old Happy Day’s Gone By !!! They Were Just FABULOUS ❤️ 😊 🎼 🎶 🎵 👌

[@MicheleEngel]

Saw them perform in Colorado at Red Rocks Ampitheater in the mid 70s. Unforgettable. I didn't even know who they were or what their show was, but a few friends convinced me to go, knowing I'd love it. They were right!🙃

[@zerogrey3798]

Used to love these guys on tv

[@moonpleiades99]

Just amazing. I miss these times.

[@leedsman54]

Absolute class and talent.

[@RBelairjr]

I watched these guys every time I could, I think my whole elementary school did.

[@RebelRoseJade]

I love this kind of music. Too me it's one of the greatest era's of all time.

[@seanjones2456]

Unless you were a minority. Then it sucked balls.

[@RebelRoseJade]

@@seanjones2456 This type of music was for everyone.

[@joanwood9480]

Went to 2 ShaNaNa concerts. I thoroughly enjoyed them

[@JackFelker]

My wife absolutely loved Bowsers deep voice. We both never missed one episode of Sha Na Na.

[@brianstuchel8021]

The memories these guys bring. We used to see them every year at the auto rama shows as well as the weekly show on television.

[@rfjohns4452]

Myself and ex saw them in concert. Great fun 😄😄😄😄

[@NoName-t7e]

Ill be 96 next summer, and I remember watching these guys on the radio when I was a teenager.

[@phillipzx3754]

Television if you watched them. Radio if you heard them. 😉

[@shekelgrabberberg]

​@@phillipzx3754He was joking dude! Sheesh

[@phillipzx3754]

@@shekelgrabberberg So was I, dude. Sheesh!

[@Cici_Dial]

And he did it walking in the snow uphill both ways.

[@58fins]

Just ran across this. I remember these guys from back then. Also, the realization that this year marks the 50th anniversary of one of my favorite movies- American Graffiti. Now, that having been said, I officially feel really frigging old! Ugh! I loved that part of the '70's where you had American Graffiti, then Happy Days, then Laverne and Shirley. The recent passing of Cindy Williams serves to sadden me about getting older. But, I still remember those times fondly. Great performance by Sha-Na-Na at any rate.

[@danielballinger4135]

These guys were great!!

[@roysuttontv]

I saw Sha Na Na live twice in the early 70s. Truly brilliant.

[@darinweidman2769]

I was fortunate enough to see these guys live in the 70"s In Chattanooga Tn. I was just a boy but it was something I will never forget .

[@ms.krueger2660]

Wow. Totally forgot about them. They were amazing!! 💜.

[@Loveoldies50]

They were terrific! I saw them a few times when I was in my 20’s, 50 years ago! Ugh!

[@inezzbeadz]

Just Great, love this!!!

[@P.G.1966]

Years ago...they played San Bernardino Fair. They all signed my son's hoodie. Great people...Great music.

[@Mascotal]

Top of their game. Well done.

[@joeparks5701]

What n the hell, can you imagine the amount of talent that must have been overlooked when they found this!!

[@dianneguarino2348]

When I was a kid I loved the Sha na na show 😊. I had there album.

[@esmewvimes2901]

AGHHHH! Bowser! Oh the 70's. God if I wouldn't break a hip, I'd be dancing right now.

[@mordissa]

One of my favorite covers!

[@MiltonWaddams1999]

Our entire family thought this show was great .. we all watched it together and enjoyed each other's company..

[@vmme6219]

I haven’t thought of these guys for decades. Used to watch their show on Saturday nights as a kid. Even saw them in concert in the early 80’s at Melody Fair in Buffalo.

[@judyrichards8365]

My favorite song featuring Donny!

[@johnmarlin7269]

Just another sample of how incredible these musicians were.

[@ghostrider-ek8gu]

Amazing entertainers .. They are SHA NA NA

[@stevemundy9886]

This show made me listen to music and in 2023 I’m still doing that rock n roll

[@jeannekesavelkouls2547]

FANTASTIC !!!

[@remedy9648]

Awesome! They were fantastic and this was REAL music and talent!

[@dustyboylson7015]

Saw Sha Na Na at Loyola Field House in NOLA right around that time. What a great time.

[@judya9164]

💫 Saw them about 4 times when I was a teen! ❤️❤️ SO AWESOME

[@lesterbronson2385]

If heaven really exists, I’d love to be greeted with this tune.

[@bigh6530]

That’s my childhood! Thank you!

[@beckymadrid5894]

I went to see them in person in San Diego, ca. this year 1973 and was up in front and they grabbed me and had me dance with them up on stage...loool.

[@leonardcroft1467]

Always Loved Sha Na Na …

[@unclenogbad1509]

Love these guys.

[@bloodlegion4874]

Damn! This was great!

[@Scuderiacc]

These guys just rock everytime😎

[@stevenbaer5999]

I was actually a little kid in the early 70s watching Sha Na Na with my parents back then

[@TheAMVDJ]

I had no idea what I was about to see when I clicked on this. Pretty good actually!!

[@larry3064]

I watched them on tv a few times and I think that they were great

[@laurametheny1008]

Watched this as a kid haha. Wow! Thanks for the nostalgia😉🤘