The Crests - The Angels Listened In (1959)

[@MrRJDB1969]

Johnny Maestro, Jimmy Beaumont, Tony Williams, Pookie Hudson, Vito Picone, Larry Chance, Earl Lewis, Fred Parris, etc etc.... now, these guys were singers !

[@brendlewoodard8098]

Oh how I wish we could go back and stay there with music

[@averageguy2525]

What an amazing era to be alive in! Today's music is nothing compared to this!

[@Divine_Ratgod]

seems like you only find shitty music then. There's a lot of great music these days that's on par, if not surpassing 60s ongs

[@kennethbergman3680]

This music now is OK if you like rap. I don't

[@Johnnycdrums]

That's right, including all idioms that existed.

[@Divine_Ratgod]

@@RealityObserver-nu8fk there really is. I deadass do not know how you couldn't find any modern music you like considering that there are still new songs brought out inspired by the 60s and their style

[@Viceeoff]

@@Divine_Ratgod “deadass” Ahahaha that tells me everything I need to know. You’re a child. Ofc you think that the music these days is better. You’ll never understand what it was like to live in the 60s/70s and experience this music first hand, now go to sleep kiddo. School tomorrow.

[@robertmiller1655]

Johnny Maestro, what a rock 'n' roll legend. I cant imagine the '50s without his voice. Darn seems I repeated myself. I love his work in the Brooklyn Bridge too.

[@alexanderalbano4219]

Johnny was mr class voice looks clothing and most important family roots and friends he left us with some of the best doo wop uptempo and Ballard's 16 candles Step by step Gee and so many more this song could be my favorite The Angels Listened In

[@Blankenboom77]

He was dapper

[@gracepursey2166]

I was a sixteen year old mom…..I sang this as a lullaby to my wee son. He is fifty-seven now…. 😁😁❤️✨

[@dstout9176]

Wee 57

[@dianamcfarland1997]

OH, HOW I WISH WE COULD GO BACK TO THOSE GOOD OLE DAYS, I MISS THEM SO MUCH.

[@philipbuckley759]

@Mrs. Edna Welthorpe I had surgery in Tana Madagascar....just recently....the hospitals, in the USA were fine....

[@jaymadry7218]

God he had such a great voice

[@yairdiaz7072]

*gets beaten for being black*

[@josephasner171]

Diana McFarland: If you could invent a time machine to go back to those days, I would gladly join you. I also miss those days so much.

[@adamcunningham7832]

Yeah im pretty positive that i was born 2000 years late

[@dianemillican9227]

If I had one wish ,I would wish to live the 50s&60s all over again and never come back!!!😣

[@formerrocker]

Johnny's music and voice has stood the test of time. So glad I got to meet him and see him perform. I'll never forget.

[@mdfield1]

I remember this like it was yesterday. It was Dec 23, 1959. The acts were The Crests doing ‘The Angels Listened In’, Santo & Johnny doing their hit instrumental’Sleepwalk’, and solo artist Larry Hall doing his #11 hit song ‘Sandy’. I remember it so vividly because I was 9 years old, my brother Wayne was 8 1/2 years older, and Larry was Wayne best high school friend. My parents had an expensive reel to reel tape recorder and Wayne and Larry would bring be beautiful girls over and Larry would record songs. Larry performed on American Bandstand again on Mar 18, 1960 but none of his other songs made the charts. He retired, moved to Pedee, Oregon, and ran a 120 acre ranch with his family until he died from cancer Sept 24, 1997. He was a GREAT HUMAN BEING!

[@erwinmonti5066]

SOMETHING WRONG HERE, I COULD UNDERSTAND EVERY WORD HE SAID. AND NO CURSING OR TALKING ABOUT KILLING COPS AND BURNING DOWN BUILDINGS...WE DESPERATELY NEED THIS MUSIC BACK...

[@Nicholas___....]

ABSOLUTELY

[@WarrenWestmanJr]

Beautiful beyond words!!!!

[@ENDOFTIMES9999]

Not when you have blacks and Hispanics in charge taking over everything. Their culture is taking over and when whites dominated this country was much safer

[@Blankenboom77]

Maybe people wouldn’t talk about stuff like that if cops didn’t act like complete punks

[@ENDOFTIMES9999]

@@Blankenboom77 cops act like "punks" because they gotta put up with blk culture that teaches to hate any kind of authority. And also have no respect for ANYONE in the world. Yall think rap music is just music but name another genre where they die from violence every single day

[@Tunde708]

Oh yes, I have all the Crests LP's and also these on CD's. These were all beautiful simple songs which remind me when I was a teenager. Of course, I have all these early rock LP's and 98% on CD's. Someone here wrote that this was an interracial group, John was an Italian, there were two guys from the US and one Hispanic who was a Puerto Rican by the name of Harold Torres. John had a beautiful and potent voice and the background chorus was very simple but very harmonic. I was sad when I heard that John passed away some years ago. I do not know about his partners, but wherever they are...thank you for making our lives a lot sweeter and happier with your voices. My goodness, how much I enjoy listening to my old rock music from the 50''s, 60's, 70's and some of the 80's. The rest...we can very well do without them.

[@JoMamma6231]

I love these oldies, never get tired of hearing them.

[@donwilson7312]

Me to, I'm 80 now, I remember so well. Brings tears to my eyes. Where did all the years go ?

[@Viceeoff]

@@donwilson7312 you’re so lucky to have lived during these times my friend. I’m 20 and obsessed with 50s music. Life back then in general is so fascinating to me. I’d love to sit down and have a chat with someone like yourself and similar ages

[@georgeskeggs9931]

Crappy video 😢of a classic there a much better recordings of this classic ❤

[@v.e.7236]

Maestro had such a smooth and well balanced voice. Not nasal or throaty, just clear and resonant. One of my earliest vocal influences, along w/ Ton Williams (Platters) and a few others. I used to sing this stuff in Jr. & Sr. high school and everyone thought I was kinda strange and they nick named me Song Bird. RIP Johnny Maestro.

[@MrBulldog1965]

What a voice Johnny had. One of my all time favorite songs he ever sung. R.I.P. One of the most under rated singers of all-time!

[@ladyanne8139]

I know.

[@SirDavidHaddon]

One of the 1960's Greats, Johnny you will be forever in our memories and in our heart's

[@ronkolacek5138]

I agree with all of you. I Loved these days in my life. It's something I'll never let go. Never!

[@n40tom]

God I miss this era. I was 14 years old and I was crazy about this girl. luckily I caught her eye , she was so cute. we listen to all these songs from this era and and danced our feet off. what a great time . I was so fortunate that this pretty little thing thought enough of me to be my bride. our whole lives we listen to music it was a part of us. we were married 47 years and she was the love of my life. unfortunately my beautiful bride lost her battle with cancer. it makes me sad sometimes to listen to this music but it also is my link to my love.

[@spooky1640]

Damn man, hope everything is going well, don't mourn because she's gone, just smile that she was once in your life :)

[@LearnEnglishESL]

You're lucky. Hope you can be be happy... such bonding is for all time.

[@alimahoud8307]

Right there with you, brother.

[@isabelbooth9860]

tacklesselvislawdymissclawdy The

[@gracielavasquez1485]

tackless my god that was a beautiful love story. Sorry about your loss but I'll tell you one thing is that she is watching you from above smiling.

[@gilloera8912]

Here I am 74 year old guy and still listening to this jam! And still boppin to it too!

[@willyd7744]

Me too

[@robertatkinson7258]

@@willyd7744 Me, too!! :)

[@suburbanblackchick]

I miss you, Johnny Maestro! A TRUE singer and I'm so sad you're no longer here. This song, Step By Step and Trouble In Paradise are my faves

[@Starjammerblue]

I'v said it before and I'll say it again: Elvis may have been King but Johnny Maestro was EMPEROR! Thanks for posting!

[@Monkmaster1969]

If you smile when you listen to this, you probably grew up in the greatest time in this countries history. Thanx Mom and Dad.

[@roseb.1537]

The tall guy had great rhythm. They were all so great and wish songs and groups like that were out there today. R.I.P. Johnny.

[@davidwalsh3439]

That comment is unfair every era has its stars.

[@davidspoonemore2721]

Just passed away couple of years ago, Was DEVESTATED when I heard.....Was very beautiful Singer!!! Rest in Peace Johnny Maestro..................

[@JohnnyLongoria58]

It was a shame but we all have to leave this place sooner or later. By the way I like your choice of liked videos as I too like them.

[@dbrinkm1]

I am 65 and have been fortunate enough to witness the complete evolution of Rock from Bill Haley& Elvis through the fifties, sixties, seventies and eighties. After the eighties nothing new had any interest for me.What a ride it has been ! Seemed like just yesterday that it all started.The internet and technology has taken music in a completely different direction that does not compare to yesterday.Fifties and Sixtys were my favorite decades.

[@keithdukes5990]

I'll second that sir! 😊👍

[@markpayne867]

you cant beat all the old singers much better music than today

[@timliddell908]

+mark payne And look at how they are dressed. No dirty rags like today.

[@tommytruth7595]

No dirty rags, no ugly tattoos. Today's musicians look like homeless people.

[@frankchinigo907]

Another great singer from the best Era of rock & roll,gone too soon.Rest in peace Johnny you were a great .

[@williamshook5647]

BIG HIT😎ALL JOHNNYS RECORDS ARE AMONG THE TOP. WHAT A GREAT VOICE.

[@ericwerewolf1]

your right on ms Dupree, johnny was the pioneer the crests made great music ,so everyone could enjoy lifes to short .the 50s 60s was an era when you could go to bed and leave your front door unlocked how I wish I could go back to that time it was so simple the music was magic people in general were a lot happier and America is still number 1 in my book and this is coming from a Canadian who served in your forces during Vietnam.i have no regrets .

[@ANISTAZImetal-po4rz]

Isn't this so beautiful !!

[@philipanninos4864]

The world lost one of the greatest singers ever when Johnny Maestro passed away

[@MagicGary1960]

Long live Johnny Maestro and the Crest, They're what Doo Wop Is all about.

[@spideraxis]

The Angels listened In and replied that this is a darn good song.

[@davidmeisinger2606]

This is what real music sounds like not the garbage thats played today

[@nathanielmack1687]

Absolutely!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@miohoglander6793]

i'm 30 and i agree!!

[@g-broccoli]

Agreed

[@doowopper46]

If you don't own "Greatest Hits of the Crests", get it. Johnny Maestro made music for us to enjoy for 50 years. A true pioneer in the music world. Very few people mention or know that the Crests were one of the first interracial groups in Rock and Roll. Johnny, an Italian, two African Americans, and an Hispanic. The other ground breakers were Norman Fox and the Rob Roys, and the Del Vikings. It is unclear who was first, not that it matters. God Bless and keep you Johnny.

[@sharonlogan2088]

I have it and listen to it religiously

[@dianamcfarland1997]

THAT WAS REAL AMERICA!

[@ceilwaspe406]

This is beautiful music. I wish the artists of today would sing songs like this that have beautiful melodies and meanings.

[@raymondhoagland4976]

Great song by Johnny Maestro and The Crests , Christmas Serenade is one of my all time favorites 🎄🎼💙

[@olliecYoung-xj5cf]

Great harmony, Johnny Maestro was an amazing talent! Miss this kind of music today!

[@mikeycee1947]

What can I say. Just the best......... these types of songs. J T Carter the tall one owned the "Crests" trademark. A few years ago he sold the rights to Tommy Mara who has formed a new group. The old ones can never be replaced but thank God for their replacements who carry their traditions on.

[@ANISTAZImetal-po4rz]

Love the song as well as the beautiful camaraderie with a lovely blend of soulful voices..

[@beverlymarkley4692]

back when groups had class and you could actually understand what they were singing and follow the words!

[@timliddell908]

+Beverly Markley When you needed real talent to be a recording artist !

[@tommytruth7595]

And when those groups sang for the love of what they were doing, not to become millionaires.

[@calvinjackson8110]

Oh believe me you can hear the words. They are obscene and defaming. Utter filth. Noise would be better sounding than their so called "songs".

[@Soundofsilence-j4d]

BEVERLY YOU WANT TO KNOW SECRET. WE REFLECT WHAT IS ROUND US. WE LET THOSE REFLECT FOR US GAVE US NEGATIVE GARBAGE. GOT CHANGE. PEOPLES HEART ONLY NEED 11. PASTE THOUGHT IN. KEEP THRIVEN OF WHAT WAS GOOD. ALL OF US HAS TO TAKE IT BACK. AND FEEL GOOD START WITHEN. THEN IT REFLECTS BACK. WE LET NAZIS WHO NEVER DIED REFLECT THERE NEGATIVE ENERGY IN US CONTROL US AND ITS WHAT IS REFLECTIN BAD WE SEE IS WHAT VIBRATION PUT OUT.

[@sablelace]

This music was always playing in my parent's house when I was growing up. Love it to this day!

[@jun24juanhuerta14]

I was 13 years old when I first heard this song. Loved it then and still love today. Great music of the 50s and 60s have disappear forever. The 70s weren't bad either.

[@alicetaylor3695]

I remember this one. Loved it.2021❤

[@klartava]

Johnny was 19 here...best voice ever

[@fiddlerpin]

He sang his heart out right to the end. May you rest in peace my friend

[@TheWizardofRandR]

I definitely agree Joe Cocker ,Johnny Maestro and so many deserving Artists are being overlooked , and lets not mention Bands still on road after 40 or almost 50 years giving people maybe a last chance to see their final tours except The Rolling Stones who will tour again on their 75th Anniversary in 2027 , as their exact start date as TRS 1962 I'saw them live on Cozy Cole's Show in about 1963 !

[@johngiovine8792]

John Giovine He SO deserves to be in the R&R Hall of Fame!

[@sable423]

R.I.P MY FRIEND I AM SHARING YOU WITH MY GRAND KIDS..

[@selleck2u]

really love this song, was born in 1958, and was a baby when this song came out, but it is part of me always, (ANGELS), YES....

[@jenniecosio3654]

Still listen to this song thanks guys I remember putting my ear to radio so I can learn words ha ha

[@johnnybgood862003]

Johnny Maestro stopped at a bar in Turtlecreek, Pa. and sang a few tunes. He had a great voice without musicians.

[@jgordainc]

As you probably know the " Vogues " were from Turtlecreek!

[@robertmasina4610]

What you call a great voice is something one either has or doesn't. Can't train for it.

[@bobmurphy8091]

I can't agree more! Johnny should be in the HOF! It's rare the talent to have 2 careers! Many musicians have joined 2, 3 or even 4 groups....Rare are those who had made a success of a 2nd group,,,,,Johnny was one of those...

[@radioman5615]

+Bob Murphy He is bob I do believe he was awesome on stage and off many times I have talked with him My dear beloved friend Little Joe Cook and him were good friends

[@radioman5615]

I took my friend Little joe cook to Johnny's last concert. My friend Little Joe Cook was the Creator of the song of the song :"Peanuts"

[@maryomnes9445]

I was just 13 years old when I first heard this song 🎵. I JUST WISH WE COULD GO BACK TO THE GOOD OLD DAY. Yea for the 50's. 😀😊🥰😄🤗

[@Car4SaleOhio]

This is an underrated song. Great lyrics and music.

[@Tonithenightowl]

If you don't love Maestro, you have no soul.

[@g-broccoli]

I love this song so much!

[@danielc.8875]

Still waiting for the time they put Johnny Maestro in the HOF. What a screwup to bypass him. Between the Crests and Brooklyn Bridge he was the best.

[@SirDavidHaddon]

I am writing a letter! It's a shame to have one of the greatest not in the Hall of Fame! We need to start a petition.

[@selleck2u]

daniel occoner cant agree more friend................

[@DADDYCOOL1776]

daniel occoner I CALL HOF THE HALL OF SHAME!

[@hossridr1]

I have spoken to someone who is very familiar with the R&RHOF and he told me there is more politics involved than you would believe. The original concept is gone and now all you have is favoritism and disrespect for those that came before the current crop of "musicians". Johnny Maestro should have been inducted long before his death of a couple of years ago.

[@comeacross9]

Yup! Likewise for Neil Sedaka.

[@brendlewoodard8098]

Exactly how I would I could go back to these times they were the greatest the world was a lot different place than what it is now

[@LearnEnglishESL]

Songs with heavenly harmony and even "angels"! I miss it all. (Angels i.e. "beings" "..endowed with the attributes of the spiritual, and have been adorned with the noble traits of the blessed." - Baha'i Scripture)

[@frankburkhard2023]

Johnny Maestro was taken from us way too early. Sure miss his beautiful voice. Thank you for preserving it here.

[@Risteard156]

They may be gone but not forgotten 🎶🇺🇲💯👍

[@PeacefulBill]

After All These Years This Music Is Still BOSS

[@donnacolavito5834]

I absolutely love the oldies I love Johnny Maestro I love the depreys I love them all they are all fantastic I cry a lot over them because my husband has passed away and we both loves to doo wop and everytime I hear them it brings back so many memories thank you for keeping up with the memories of the oldies I hope they will never ever leave the music industry because they are just fantastic

[@calvin777100]

Great song and great group. Thank you for this amazing clip. I am so glad to see him and the group doing this wonderful song!

[@g3user1usa]

Those were some great times. I had my transistor radio next to my pillow and just enjoying those tunes. Such clean and pure lyrics. No need for much tech back then. Just a room with some reverb. I still enjoy listening to doo-wop and the street-corner sounds after all these years. Good music never grows old.

[@chriswilliamson1206]

Love Johnny Beautiful Voice You are truly missed RIP

[@krap9461]

Saw Johnny several years ago.(Great Voice) His voice will always be remembered as a time of teenie boppers, saddle shoes, gum and oh yes, sixteen candles. You are sorely missed Johnny. Thank you for the great memories.

[@eddieparker5114]

EddieParker that was my life right down to the t it was so awesome back then would love to go back 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍😃

[@sharonluongo3192]

the angels sent johnny maestro with his beautiful voice.RIP

[@markherron1407]

Johnny Maestro is Queen of Diamonds ♦Happy Birthday to Johnny Maestro of the CRESTS Blessings and HUGS 👑💜

[@TuxenHale]

I’ll always remember my grandfather picking me up from school and had me sit in the front, play this song and sing all the way home on repeat, I’d give anything to do that just one more time

[@jojovaldez]

Thank you Johnny Maestro for your golden voice and making memories for so many years. I know you're singing with the angels now.

[@grandmainbigbluehous]

I have been going through a hard time this last month and ask about my angels like where are they and looked up and back down and angels that have been there hanging on the cabinet were there. Then I felt God hug me and cried...you would think that was enough but I said another angel? Then moved over to the sink and looked out the window and up on the edge I have the smallest angel in the world and I said ok..God thank you!

[@tillthecowscomehome2237]

what a lovely story,.. god bless, and i hope things are a little easier for you,... keep watching those angels, theyre everywhere! xxx

[@brucew44guns]

53 years I've listened to this song, not tired of it yet. Sing on Johnny.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

The angels need to listen to today's music and ban it.

[@Madminute1968]

You got that right!

[@annfrancis1987]

I agree with you.

[@grenvillesnell9003]

Well said, that man.

[@elamite66]

The banning of ANY music is dead wrong so I have to assume you make that remark as sarcasm!

[@packingten]

elamite66 Obviously you like the TRASH their calling music today it ISN'T.!.. Punks come onstage dressed like BUMS looking like they haven't seen a bath tub in their life. Screaming guitars overbearing drums. 2 or 3 words shouted out over&OVER Yes I agree with it being banned it shouldn't even be called Music it ISN'T. Take a look at Johnny back in 1959 Dressed in a suit. Now the likes of Lady GA-G GA-G Looking like some alien being or Marilin Manson PLEASE I'm ready to PUKE

[@davidmooremoore8748]

This BS music now couldn't hold water to the music back in the days

[@beedevil11]

If a song doesn't have a chorus, it isn't music.

[@markdaniele4539]

So regret that I never saw Johnny live.RIP and thanks.

[@jaimemarin22]

I always ask myself. ¿Did the Angels heard this Song. Really Magnific this Doo Wop.

[@boomerang905]

I'm back listening. I must have been really still playing outside when this came out because I have never heard it until today and I just love it.

[@bmuse57]

Johnny had a thing for Angels and Paradise. He's there now working his magic. After all, we're listening to this song right now.

[@lbj19601]

Love you Johnny and miss you. Love all of your songs.

[@blinko656]

I miss him and the big black guy has the Temps moves. :)

[@ruffian2952]

Finally. Someone else who studies the 'backups' and how they move. That's how I fell for Nedra.

[@ColeSonMusic]

Real talent👍 Ive always been writing songs about angels. ❤

[@akytilop]

I remember seeing Johnny and The Brooklyn Bridge (Dell Satins) at a free outdoor concert at the World Trade Center Plaza about 15 years ago. My daughter was in grade school and we had a great time listening to Crest songs along with hits by the Brooklyn Bridge. Thousands of people spent their listening to the concert and they went wild every time they finished a song. Great memories (sad also) and thank you for posting.

[@sgtcook1]

Color has nothing to do with great music and this is great music.

[@joegag17]

THE CREST WERE THE BEST, THERES TROUBLE IN PARADISE WAS ANOTHER GREAT ONE

[@robertmiller1655]

I can't imagine the 1950's without Johnny Maestro. What a vocal icon.

[@ronaldherrera1238]

The angels listened in, when they heard me praying The angels listened in, when they heard me saying "Please send me some one to love Send the one I'm thinking of. " My darling, the angels sent you The angels listened in, when they heard me crying The angels listened in, there's no denying They sent one with lovely charms One who really thrills my arms, My darling, the angels sent you. I searched everywhere Just to find someone who cares They came down to interrupt Just as I had given up. The angels listened in and brought you near me The angels listened in, I love them dearly. They gave me the whole wide world Wrapped up in one little girl, My darling, the angels sent you.

[@esd2000]

Johnny Maestro. Truly one of the all time greats. Singing in Heaven. RIP Johnny and thanks for all the great tunes.

[@henrymccabe7726]

Good for all of you that listen, you are SPECIAL..Hank

[@chrishenderson7510]

No one before him or since had the voice of Johnny...so glad I got to meet him in NJ...it was a dream come true...

[@robertolivieri6117]

What an amazing talent. RIP Johnny

[@WeNeedRealMusic2]

Thank you FastFreddie. I was born in '47 and haven't heard good music with rare exception since the 1980s. Kudos to our multi-color family and the DECENT family members.

[@kimkochel6754]

To this Canadian "The Crests are the BEST!!!! RIP Johnny Maestro. 🙏❤🌹🇨🇦🌈🦋

[@MrStillwind]

Thank you Johnny for the great memories. R.I.P.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Classic. I hope generations from now listen to this. Then they will understand what great music sounds like. George Vreeland Hill

[@michaelivey1087]

When Rock N Roll was worth listening to! Dressed nice in suits. Not like the crap of today!

[@rachelsalas5353]

I will never get tired of this song (:

[@stratect]

I remember Johnny Maestro showing up at the Cloud Nine in Farmingdale Long Island in the seventies. He was still a huge hit then. Packed the place every night. One of the best!

[@enventr26]

While living on LI,NY, I have met Johnny numerous times . I met him at a bar-b-que and also in the park. What a great voice he had and was such a nice person. RIP Johnny