Someone just kill me. No one can sound this great. Yet Contardo does. What a voice !!!!!!!!!!!! For all us Johnny fans, be still my beating heart.
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
Johnny is outstandingly gifted from God Himself!
@cherylbunyan39959 жыл бұрын
I love the obviously non-prompted response of the audience once Johnny sang the first line and they realized what was in store for them! Those hushed, awestruck oooohs and ahhhhhs were very real!
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
Johnny can't help it if he's drop dead gorgeous, along with a singing voice and a personality to match!
@bennyjazzful11 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% Surely on of the very best male voices of all time. Amazing sounds & so,so good---What a fantastic group.
@norsetech94162 жыл бұрын
Johnny Contardo's voice is not of this world. I cannot phantom why he didn't go on to be a superstar.
@Maria-mo4mo5 жыл бұрын
"There must be an angel ... ... singing dressed in gold" God bless you, darling
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
It's NOT just his gold outfit - he's got looks, a singing voice, and a personality to match!
@mikeletz14 жыл бұрын
Johnny Contardo could sure sing a song the way it was meant to be!
@williamstroud16494 жыл бұрын
as close to the greatest group of all time as you can get-well done johnny.
@Tonithenightowl14 жыл бұрын
I put Johnny in the same ranks as Pitney,Orbison,and Jay Black. What a voice. He is among the greats. Thanks Johnny.
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
They're all wonderful singers, and Johnny's singing voice is a rare gift!
@BladesRKing6 жыл бұрын
Just watched the Platters sing this and came across this one...all I can say is WOW!
@abnersanchez431811 жыл бұрын
"All music (songs) was pre-recorded." No, only the background (instrumental) music was pre-recorded. Johnny sang live. The most obvious give-away is the fact that you can actually hear him breathe in while he finishes his phrases and words. If it were a track, you would not hear those little sips of air as he breathes in. Also, Johnny himself said on his website that the background was pre-recorded and he sang live. He could not, however, vouch for the other singers and say it was live.
@CoupedeVillefly3 жыл бұрын
Such a consummate performer. ❤💓❤
@nitacruise8 жыл бұрын
love the way Johnny sing
@hollyawoods15 жыл бұрын
Dang! I have to give this guy props. He sounds damn good. I watched them as a kid, but didn't appreciate the voice he has. He kills this song!
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
I always appreciated his singing voice, but I was only 10 years old when Sha Na Na came on TV, and I didn't understand everything that was going on at that time. Thankfully, I also saw the movie "Grease" and I even went to one of their concerts, and I loved it!
@IMeMineWho10 ай бұрын
The grease schtick got them famous as a novelty, but unfortunately kept them from being taken seriously as vocalists.
@marywall1837 Жыл бұрын
Nothing is as beautiful as Johnny’s beautiful Angelic voice
@jeffmorse6459 жыл бұрын
Wow. That was damned good. Any fan of the Platters version shouldn't have any issue with this - he did a great job.
@kimberlywertz38393 жыл бұрын
Yes he did.
@Tonithenightowl14 жыл бұрын
This voice never ceases to amaze me. You can listen over and over again. A bit of heaven on earth. God only gives this to a few.
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
That's true!
@billchew45012 жыл бұрын
This gentleman actually has the most beautiful voice.
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
Yes he does!
@23260387 жыл бұрын
Love this. Johnny has a great voice.
@WytZox111 жыл бұрын
I saw them in concert in late 1970s. They covered those songs perfectly w/ no lip synching even playing their own instruments. The opening act was Andy Kaufman whose Elvis was the perfect lead in for Sha Na Na. A fantastic show!
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
I wish show business was still like that today!
@cynthia663712 жыл бұрын
I DO HAVE TO SAY, THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST PLATTERS'S SONG EVER! AND THIS GUY JOHNNEY CONTARNO, DID A FANTASTIC JOB ON THIS SONG!! NOW! IS THERE ANYTHING HE CAN'T SANG!! WELL SO FOR I HAVEN'T FOUND IT! HE IS STILL GREAT FROM SHA-NA NA, TO NOW, SINGING WITH THE EARTH ANGELS!
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
It's "Johnny Contardo," and he's still alive and singing!
@VJG19508 жыл бұрын
Fantastic..Johnny is the best!!! ♡♡♡
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
Yes he is!
@memom0106058 жыл бұрын
Luv this song & I luv Johnny Contardo!!
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
So do I!
@angeleyes1196615 жыл бұрын
I believe he could sing anything. I remember them when I was younger, but never really listened to them, but now I could listen all the time. he has a beautiful voice and very easy on the eyes:)
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
That's true! His dreamy brown eyes made me blush!
@JulieJulieTheRockChickhermiz8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic rendition of the Platter's song, johnny's version sounds very close to theirs.
@calvin7771007 жыл бұрын
Good job Johnny! This is a very good tribute to the original version by the Platters. I hope Tony would smile at this.
@RutgersJRS15 жыл бұрын
His voice is amazing. It's unbelievable how well he sounds just like the original recordings of many of the songs he sings.
@DARIVSARCHITECTVS Жыл бұрын
Johnny Contardo is one of my favorite voices of all! He's truly amazing and inspirational!
@patriciamattone54144 жыл бұрын
Johnny - what a mesmerizing singer. Wow, I miss your performances! I always watched your TV Show!
@texlahomagirl98094 жыл бұрын
Patricia Mattone Go to cage23. He still sings! ❤️
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
What about the movie "Grease?" He sang "Those Magic Changes," and it's my favorite song from the movie!
@cherylsnyder696914 жыл бұрын
Johnny has a beautiful voice! I dig Sha-Na-Na!!!
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
Me, too!
@user-ej5ye9cf7m Жыл бұрын
His voice is simply amazing!
@prettykaren73263 жыл бұрын
Johnnie can sing very good he is one of my favorites.
@conniesantos80474 жыл бұрын
Love this song and the way you sing it ! God bless your beautiful voice always ,
@GDdeKock7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant voice
@DoctorIvanSFN15 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this! Johnny Contardo was one of the most under appreciated singers ever. A tremendous presence and voice. Perhaps his association with Sha Na Na hurt him more than it helped him. Don't get me wrong - I loved Sha Na Na - but Contardo's talent completely eclipsed the concept of the act.
@patriciasnyder69153 жыл бұрын
I don’t disagree. His vocals: the range, the purity.
@billwren50333 жыл бұрын
I could have not agreed with that statement anymore. He was the act. I know it sounds terrible to say that but his voice was far superior to any other in the band. I'll just say it without Contardo's there would not be any point in a Sha na na show
@TheChitown53 жыл бұрын
Contardo should have gone out on his own and released songs that would have featured his talent and cashed in on the 50's revival at the time. He along with Sha Na Na did introduce 50's vocal doo wop styles to a new generation of kids that probably would have never heard the music.
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
It's true Johnny wasn't appreciated the way he should have been with his God given singing voice! I learned that it could have been issues with management.
@derekllewellyn66632 жыл бұрын
@@TheChitown5 50s do you know what galya peeva she was in 1953 song in Spanish language arts center spot on call them and history channel interview with oasr awesome picture awards TCM hollywood movies on money made movie
@judyrichards836518 күн бұрын
Wow! From first, to last note, Johnny nails it!
@torybrown23122 жыл бұрын
Not only is Johnny perfect but the harmony from the other guys is so amazing!!!
@Wolfsky914 жыл бұрын
Johnny, what a voice you had, & the guys were simply awesome. This is singing, Ladies & Gents! Wolfsky9
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
He STILL has it today!
@rangatang062414 жыл бұрын
Was hard to beat Johnnys voice in his prime...awesome voice..always a pleasure to listen to him sing.
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@Wolfsky94 жыл бұрын
If the great Tony Williams EVER saw this, I know he would give a standing ovation. Johnny does a class version as good as Tony's was, with the Platters.-------------------WolfSky9, 73 y/o
@sassijanny2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the song is perfect for his voice. Thank you!
@zoostyle6 жыл бұрын
one of the greats
@siamyuth14 жыл бұрын
Here is my pray!!! Dear all sha na na fans in usa, do you love them? if so why won't you ask them for a reunion consert as many did? Please please please and please, a sha na na thai fan. Bangkok Thailand.
@DPhasely2 ай бұрын
Wow! I never knew his voice was that great.
@TheRacerbrown13 жыл бұрын
What a great voice, Johnny!
@macgyversmacbook18612 жыл бұрын
Lordy that vibrato just makes me weak in the knees!!
@Tonithenightowl13 жыл бұрын
I never tire of Johnny doing this song.The platters were great but Johnny did it justice and then some
@marlenesullivan31134 жыл бұрын
SO BEAUTIFULLY SANG. 🕺❤ (Replay Replay )
@gazoontight11 жыл бұрын
Johnny forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@user-wz5oi2oz9i11 ай бұрын
Gorgeous voice with gorgeous eyes!
@joeh26903 жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE The Platters.! But... Johnny here knocks it out of the park!!!!
@Tonithenightowl14 жыл бұрын
I needed a lift tonight and Johnny does that. Talk about God given talent.
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
It's hard to believe he didn't know he had it until he was 6 years old!
@tuppy2015 жыл бұрын
You said it!! Johnny's got it all!!
@oscargoya15 жыл бұрын
Great version. Thanks for the memories from my teens.
@Tonithenightowl14 жыл бұрын
Just heard the Platters doing this and Johnny does this man justice and then some. They are both tenors and they are both off the charts fantastic.
@TheMerchantOfDeath3714 жыл бұрын
I saw them in concert in Toronto the might Elvis died in 1977. They were fucking awesome! Funny, talented, and a rock-and-roll show like none other. 3 hours of solid gold.
@nightclubchanteuse111 жыл бұрын
I love this voice, we watched it every week. I sing and was looking for some refresher course, I understand he gives lessons..but can't contact through the info given. Anyway, he still sings great to this day...and I agree with the statement that they never got the credit they deserved. Awesome group, Johnny touches the heart.
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
Johnny also touches the soul!
@pipejetter11 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful voice! He could hold his own with Roy Orbison.
@edenhassler32198 жыл бұрын
God save the Prince johnny !!!
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
Johnny is an Italian Prince Charming!
@joeh26903 жыл бұрын
I and so many others I grew up with and absolutely LOVE this. Thank you!!!
@YD-uq5fi8 жыл бұрын
Impressed! This was a disco-era band, yet could sing this well.
@jason758 жыл бұрын
There more do wop, then disco
@YD-uq5fi8 жыл бұрын
I am going off of the clothes and disco ball...
@paulwagner6887 жыл бұрын
They played Woodstock.
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
As a cover band, they sang mostly '50s and '60s music.
@YD-uq5fi2 жыл бұрын
@@LisaKoffler Yes, but they still used 70s clothing and disco balls.
@tuppy2015 жыл бұрын
and, when you consider so many that have had success and don't/will never have an ounce of his talent. it makes you wonder what goes on in the minds of the record execs, managers, etc. i think we were robbed of Johnny's talent all of these years.
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
We weren't "robbed" of Johnny's talent - he simply wasn't around for a while and his fans called him back in 2005. He rehearsed in his garage!
@genebigs17493 жыл бұрын
Johnny was and is a massive talent. Beautiful!
@RoLPeace5 жыл бұрын
Fan of the Platters and this was incredible. Thanks for the video. Love some doo wop
@lauransup4 жыл бұрын
J-O-H-N-N-Y!! 😍💗💗🥰
@djangoman200811 жыл бұрын
Johnnie C -voice of an angel -the best -thanks for this great one... I am ab gi fan and allways have benn and always will be - JC RULES!!!!! Dj
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
He has the voice of dreams are made of!
@wendystewart3976 жыл бұрын
He was amazing
@cag7584 жыл бұрын
Wendy Stewart he still is 😊
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
I learned that Johnny's maternal grandfather was an opera singer, and his mother said he got his singing voice from him! I also read an article that said he could sing the pants off the ladies! Johnny can't help that!
@tracyjones2549 Жыл бұрын
K, I think this is the best version. Something about the clarity of his tenor is just ... this dude is wicked underrated.
@cherylsnyder696913 жыл бұрын
AAAHHH!!!!! Beautiful voice and Johnny does this song proud! Thanks, Johnny!
@smichelle653 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, natural tenor voice 😍😍
@joeh26903 жыл бұрын
This is just off the charts awesome!! Beyond words. OMG!!
@NKBobcat Жыл бұрын
What a great voice!
@maninchair66484 жыл бұрын
wow , this is such a tough song. Johnny kills it!
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
"Those Magic Changes" is also a tough song to sing, and Johnny nails it!
@maninchair66482 жыл бұрын
@@LisaKoffler I love that song and Johnny sings the definitive version , what a voice!
@sadiegirl Жыл бұрын
He was the best singer in Sha Na Na.
@djangoman200816 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great one!!! I never appreciated these guys as much as I do now - thanks to you - Dj
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
I appreciated them, but I misunderstood them, because I was still a child at the time. Thankfully, everything is okay now!
@Maria-mo4mo5 жыл бұрын
Wooooow! Johnny Contardo, I love you!
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
I think he loves you, too!
@kangadillo15 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful!
@melcoulson88152 жыл бұрын
Platters greatest version no one will ever touch but this guy is a close second
@kevinbalsdon47052 ай бұрын
My sediments exactly.
@trevorowen248 Жыл бұрын
This man can sing ,up there with the greats
@carloscastellanos79410 жыл бұрын
Este hombre hacia suya cada canción que cantaba y algunas veces hasta le quedaba mejor que la versión original!
@novusmundi14 жыл бұрын
This is version is th eclosest to the Platters' version. He is almost as good as Tony Williams. I never thought that I would ever say that. WOW! That was one hell of a performance.
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
You needed to have an outstanding singing voice to be part of the group, and Johnny has it!
@MegaSajs12 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@michaellazzeri94392 жыл бұрын
Tony Williams would be smiling --------------well done, Johnny.
@Tonithenightowl13 жыл бұрын
@shortandstylish His voice is amazing. Best tenor in the biz. I love the platters, their lead is beyond compare until you hear Johnny.
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
You're right about that!
@Genkimark17 жыл бұрын
Johnny had a voice as golden as those suits, lol! Best singer Sha Na Na ever had...
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
That's true!
@tarasoleil15 жыл бұрын
Thanks to youtube in part, such a talent gets to be showcased again. His voice was on TV around 1975-83, not the best time for appreciating his timeless talent.
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
Johnny was with Sha Na Na from 1971-1983.
@crow67200812 жыл бұрын
Great group with so much talent
@GmMstr16 жыл бұрын
wow, this guy sounds almost like the singer from the platters. great rendition.
@Monsternutt13 жыл бұрын
This is AWESOME!
@estebana17412 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting. They were wonderful. Most under rated... and awesome
@MobileExperienceChris9 ай бұрын
Fantastic cover!
@jamsax6915 Жыл бұрын
This guy has a great voice 🎉
@juicydumpling78655 жыл бұрын
One of contardos best
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
You said it!
@lorjokr16 жыл бұрын
He didn't perform for around 20 years, but he's back at it again. I got to meet him in June, and hope I'll get to see him again soon.
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
Lucky you! I saw them in concert when I was a teenager, and I loved it! I even sent him an email, and he answered: "Thanks, Doll. Stay safe." I was shocked beyond belief and I blushed!
@shortandstylish13 жыл бұрын
Effortless and fantastic!
@lvlesh2811 жыл бұрын
sha na na was the best growing up
@SenorZorrozzz14 жыл бұрын
This guy was so under rated. He had a supurb voice.
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
I was told that management has something to do with that!
@spiritofshiloh14 жыл бұрын
@Tonithenightowl ...another favorite:)
@thewonderfulworldofderek60873 жыл бұрын
Ron Howard movie 50s 1962 1973
@hidoll2213 жыл бұрын
Smooth voice he has
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
It's on the dreamy side!
@VocalPowerNet12 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@LisaKoffler2 жыл бұрын
Johnny, you deserve all the thanks in the world for making all of us so happy!