The Golden Boys: Fabian, Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell

[@edfulginiti8798]

Grew up with these guys and their tunes...South Philly rocked! 👍

[@birdsfan57]

Bobby Rydell was not only a wonderfully talented singer, but also a down to earth, approachable and warm human being. As an example, he was scheduled to make a personal appearance at the Boscovs Dept. Store in NJ shortly after his beloved wife passed away (back in the early 2000's). He could have easily cancelled that appearance, but instead, not only appeared, but signed autographs for everyone there (and there were many); all the while, being gracious and accomodating. His concerts, with and without his 2 counterparts, were equally enjoyable. He not only delivered all his hits but interacted so warmly with the audience. He was truly a great entertainer, but an even better human...he, along with the incomparable James (Jimmy) Darren, have always made South Philly proud! He will be deeply missed.

[@nenaprieto8824]

My

[@luckylady7542]

Oh yeah the teen magazines and these three. Loved each and every one of them.💋❤ So sad to hear of Bobby's passing. Prayers for the family.

[@suzannescott5343]

Just heard we lost Bobby. Inconsolable. Robert Ridarelli from South Philly. Bobby, Fabian & Frankie were all from the same area. All that talent in a few square blocks. Frankie had the velvet voice. I loved Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea, because his voice never sounded better. Just beautiful. Fabian was a PHENOMINAL actor. A Lyon Walks Among Us on Bus Stop caused a big stir, because he was so chilling as a psychopath. It co-stared the incomparable Jenny Maxwell. & when Bobby sang, he would snap his fingers & he had the skinniest legs of anybody. My friends & I would see him on American Bandstand with Dick Clark, & we'd all go to the record shop on Saturday to get the record. They were all great, but Wild One has always been my favorite. We love you sooooooooooo much Bobby. You were so wonderful. Can't stop crying. Glad you left us in the State you came from. Goodbye Bobby. Love you forever.

[@luckylady7542]

@@suzannescott5343 😢❤

[@bettymosley3465]

My husband and I saw The Golden Boys in Branson, Mo about four or five years ago. Brought back memories of my teenage years idolizing those three!

[@freeguy77]

Rydell High School ("Grease" 1978) was named for the late Bobby Rydell, if you did not realize that great honor to Mr. Rydell. Miss him, and all the others from that glorious Rock 'n Roll (and Doo Wop) era! He died of complications from pneumonia. Robert Louis Ridarelli, 79 (Apr. 26, 1942 Philadelphia, PA - Apr. 5, 2022 Montgomery Co., PA)

[@TVHouseHistorian]

My father had a pair of "Rydell" roller skates from the 1950's, and I always wondered if the namesake was Bobby's.

[@psw4763]

Great songs, entertainers and most of all wonderful memories.

[@31Alden]

Three wonderful men. R.I.P. Bobby Rydell. Such wonderful memories with these three. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Rhubarb how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@robinsteinfeld3212]

I’ll never forget you Bobby ❤️

[@jaymather362]

What a Blessing these three were and Are!!

[@klausrain111]

Bobby Rydell's songs were always my favorites when they were on the radio, I guess it was the very early 60s.

[@Janster59]

I met Fabian and he was a very nice man to Everyone!

[@mikewhipkey6863]

I do tree work for him.. I had no idea who he is

[@delcannon5051]

I attended a performance by Bobby Rydell, Frankie Avalon, and Fabian in 1987. They all sang their songs from the past Bobby stood out because his voice was so strong he really didn't need a microphone to project his amazing voice.

[@mimiluvfromsf]

That is SO great! Grew up going to movies in San Francisco Saturday afternoons... such amazing talented men!

[@bevtuft3572]

he was THE vocalist of the group

[@auggie803]

And Fabian could not really sing.

[@karenstrycharz1499]

I so loved all three of them & I would add “Paul Anka” to this extraordinary mix of talented, handsome men!♥️I so loved Frankie Avalon & those Beach Party movies with Annette Funicello who has sadly passed over! Loved watching those movies when I was a preteen! Fun watching this whole video & loved them sll! Loved Bobby Rydell in the movie “Bye Bye Birdie” with Ann Margaret!

[@suzannescott5343]

Paul is from Canada. Bobby, Frankie , & Fabian all grew up in the same neighbourhood.

[@maddyhayes617]

@@suzannescott5343 Annette was born in Utica, in upstate NY 🌝🌝

[@laurietijerina3816]

I loved those movies too,but I wasn't born in those days. I miss Annette, but I'm glad that she doesn't have to suffer anymore and she's resting in heaven. She was a sweet soul. Now Bobby Rydell is gone ,may he rest in peace too.amen 💐

[@joey_bonin]

They all sold records, but Bobby Rydell is my pick. He was a great singer, and had fun doing so.

[@pudgesmum1509]

Going to see Frankie Avalon on the 24th of this month!!!! So excited 🤗🤗🤗🥰

[@margaretrobertson967]

Golden boys of South Philadelphia love them all

[@conniecharley7086]

FRANKIE WAS ALWAYS CUTE AS A BUTTON TO ME I JUST LOVED WATCHING HIM.IN.MOVIES AND SING FABIAN WAS SO GOOD LOOKING NORTH TO ALASKA HE WAS ADORABLE I THOUGHT.

[@AustriaGermany]

Great memories !!!

[@timothycornell3032]

I met Fabian. I got his autograph!

[@rosemariekury9186]

I believe it as he's around my age and I'm 74! I e seen some more recent and he looks older but still handsome guy.

[@rongendron8705]

Saw Fabian twice, in person! First, in 1961, when he made a personal appearance for his movie "Five Weeks in a Balloon" & second in 2000, when all three appeared together as "The Golden Boys" at Westbury Music Fair, NY! All three looked great & had hardly changed! (Bobby Rydell served his Army Basic training at Ft.Dix, NJ at the same time as I did in 1964, but we never met! So sorry to hear of his passing!)

[@firstlastname3865]

I saw these guys around the time of this TV appearance ('86 or '87) at the Chicago Theater on State Street. I'm pretty certain I still have my "Golden Boys" button that I bought at the show.

[@Melinda8162]

I loved all three of them. Saw them on a ‘reunion’ tour they did about 30 years ago!!! Yeah….that long ago! 💘.

[@drumcatfano705]

Loved all of you always

[@antoniosantorini9355]

Bobby Rydell was a very good actor I'm surprised you didn't do more films

[@ozziewarrens8804]

Frankie Avalon has some serious Swagg.

[@irisfriedman2576]

I 've loved Bobby Rydell my whole life. Ahhh , Volare !!! Still listen to it. Best of all we share the same birthday, April 26th!!! RIP Bobby 💖💖💖

[@phillipkb7azz487]

Thank you for the look back

[@laurajames143]

Still sound great guys

[@conniecharley7086]

3 good looking older pops but still make the female heart go faster just to.look at them and hear them.

[@bb89670]

Fabian still look handsome as ever. He was good singer.

[@2011littlejohn1]

When did you lose your hearing aid?

[@karenstrycharz1499]

You are so right!! Loved him too!♥️

[@lendrury2771]

@@2011littlejohn1 lol Fabian couldn't carry a tune in a wheelbarrow Dude is horrible vocally

[@auggie803]

Come on now. Fabian could not sing to save his sole.He did try though but to no avail.

[@paulandersen9492]

Those Italians sure can sing. All these guys and Sinatra, Dean Martin, Dion of the Belmonts...

[@garbo8962]

Use to kid my Italian friends. Always said it was the olive oil that made them the absolute best singers.

[@paulandersen9492]

@@garbo8962 Maybe that is it but all kidding aside, all those guys can/ could sing like nobody else.

[@lendrury2771]

@@paulandersen9492 Sinatra was overrated as a vocalist But Dean Martin and dion dimucci could really sing Avalon made a career off 1 song and he stinks

[@paulandersen9492]

@@lendrury2771 Loved them all but Dean is my favorite.

[@emmel4fun]

@@lendrury2771 Frank was a great vocalist in my opinion. Especially his young voice in the 40's. I've always been a fan.

[@freeguy77]

This interview was done before the release of Frankie and Annette's movie "Back to the Beach" (1987) that he mentions, when Annette in their promo tour of the film started feeling the effects of having MS with dizziness,, headaches, and balance issues. Annette passed away from MS on Apr. 8, 2013 in Bakersfield, CA. She was only 70 (b. Oct. 22, 1942, in Utica, NY)

[@willthorson4543]

Those 3 along with Paul Anka were army rangers in the movie The Longest Day. The battle for Pointe de hoc.

[@sharonleat5371]

watching June 2020 x They still going

[@dianemartin5961]

They decided to change the movie title to Back to the Beach. Frankie has 8 kids! That is what happens when you are so sexy. This group, the Golden Boys, is still around. Now in 2019, I hear they are coming to nearby Shipshewana in April 2020. I am looking forward to seeing them and hearing them sing. Better late than never! Love you guys!

[@dianabeurman364]

They are great!

[@robynheavner4689]

Love these guys, grew up watching beach party movies❤🎶❤

[@emotiveenergy4598]

Interview was done in 1986.

[@freeguy77]

Fabian Forte hit 80 on Feb. 6 (2022) and Frankie Avalon hit 82 on Sept. 18 (2022).

[@Eyes-of-Horus]

Never forgot that I saw Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell at Harry's Danceland in Latrobe, PA when I was about 14. I couldn't drive so my mother took both my sister and myself to see them a few weeks apart. She was able to get autographs from both of them.

[@robynheavner4689]

Rip Bobby❤❤❤

[@lindy45]

Bobby Rydell was my teenager idol when I was in high school. He was so cute then and so good looking now

[@suziemills2201]

Love !!!!!!! I had pictures of them on my walk in Jr High School

[@suziemills2201]

Fabian. Come on !!!!!!

[@justme6767]

I .miss my friend of 38 years Bobby Rydell

[@Emy53]

They're still so handsome

[@judgejudy3035]

They all have great hair

[@cjdmiracle]

Buy Bobby Rydells book. TEEN IDOL ON THE ROCKS A SECOND CHANCE Bobby s life of real highs real lows. Great book!

[@eddylauterback1312]

Rydell was the best singer of the bunch. No contest. Look up their sales.

[@lendrury2771]

Fabian rockin the widows peak hair

[@annraczok670]

Gosh, those were the days !

[@nancynorambuena7201]

Mis más grandes ÍDOLOS.💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃

[@susansjs]

The Boys of Summer!

[@MyMy-zi7yv]

At the :27 mark, I'm "positive" the lady meant to say, "Wild One." You know, "Oh wild one, I'm a-gonna tame you down, oh wild one, I'll clip your wings and things ....." And there was a song called, "Wild Thing" by the Troggs sometime I think a into the mid-sixties.

[@suebradley8620]

I hope that you are able to post Part 2 of this soon.

[@joymcdonald8240]

Bobby rydell made me swoon when i was a teenager

[@ricardo53100]

This was broadcast in 1986.

[@SuperBeachbum74]

Fabian was perfectly typecast as Pretty Boy Floyd in “ A Bullet For Pretty Boy “ ! Under rated film. Last of his career. With Jocelyn Lane , of Elvis Presley film “ Tickle Me “ !

[@adrinathegreat3095]

Old Frankie looks sun baked, he must have been in at least 5 of those beach film's, he'd certainly found his niche with cheesy film's. Fabian Admits he was lucky and finds it amazing how being good looking makes up for sheer lack of musical talent, the industry hasn't changed. Bobby was the more talented musically of the trio, but again didn't really anything more than a brief spell of being a big hit maker

[@maddyhayes617]

They were all great!!!

[@timfranczyk3293]

What’s with the dark glasses and gum chewing? Nicorette?

[@teeniebeenie8774]

fabian was my fave….fun guy Avalon's wig so kool huh

[@MegaSkills9]

Frankie still looked good then but the wig is an obvious one. Reminds me of when Captain Kirk made that first Star Trek movie.

[@brendamagee6411]

This video snap cuts in before the show's intro, and I missed the host's name, is that you? Are you, Eileen the host on this Philly show? Thanks

[@francescaforte4036]

Omg that’s my uncle Fabian is my uncle lol 😆

[@musicom67]

Tell your uncle to "wake up" :-) - what a stupid thing to tell a guest when you're not clear about to whom you are directing the question. Yah, embarrass the guest...BTW Rydell got cheated in this interview!

[@brittneystarr3581]

Koalabun250 Bruh Iihow do l get out of this

[@MaryPinkHair]

Some girls were like the girls in their audiences. I kind of feel sorry for their boy friends! WOW

[@katiemc66]

My mother always said that out of all the teen idols in those days, Bobby Rydell was the most talented and that Fabian stunk!

[@sandyfry1554]

Your Mother is soooo wrong. That's my opinion. Her opinion is only that...HER opinion. Obviously, millions of people loved Fabian. Extremely talented and oh so handsome! I lived it too. I'm almost 70.

[@katiemc66]

@@sandyfry1554 Never once did I say she was stating a fact, so calm down. She shared her opinion with me, therefore she wasn’t wrong. She died young at 48 and would’ve been 75 today-since you’re bringing age into it for whatever reason. But I’m inclined to agree to with her. I think Bobby Rydell and Frankie Avalon were very talented, but Fabian just doesn’t do it for me. Stay mad about it.

[@suzannescott5343]

@@katiemc66 Fabian was a PHENOMINAL actor.

[@auggie803]

@@sandyfry1554 Old Fabian could not sing his way out of a wet paper bag. Most of us know the poor guy just could not sing. He did try though But to no avail.

[@jackiewillis6826]

What year was this because Annette passed away a few years ago?

[@maddyhayes617]

She was born in upstate NY, Utica. Beautiful lady. So sad when she died.

[@robertmartinez4174]

The Beatles put an end to the teen idols of the early 60's on February 9, 1964.

[@justme6767]

I miss my friend Bobby Rydell

[@poetcomic1]

They were all three old fashioned, polite and hopelessly 'unbad' guys. Check out Frankie Avalon doing a duet with Groucho Marx on You Bet Your Life. (free on KZbin)

[@Emy53]

Avalon just didn't know where to place his gum. That was funny.

[@kyleleatherbarrow3257]

Wild one not wild thing

[@lindaaurelio1313]

Met Bobby at his cousin Joe Sapienzo house while he was hiding out from media

[@moononsaturn]

Does anyone know what year this interview took place?

[@tiffsaver]

The only one who doesn't fit in this trio is Fabian. For sheer singing chops, it was Bobby Rydell, all the way.

[@jeancalabrese6556]

The one 2

[@katiemc66]

My mom used to say the same thing. She was a teen in the late 50’s/early 60’s and she said out of all the teen idols that Bobby Rydell was the one with the real talent-and that Fabian was terrible!

[@65motowngirl]

You know what? I saw these guys with their Golden Boys of Bandstand act in Sterling Heights, Michigan. (the year escapes me) I would have thought as you do, prior to seeing their act. But let me tell you. Fabian, with his wonderful personality and sense of humor was every bit as entertaining as Frankie and Bobby. The act would not be the same without him. Growing up as a teen I had all three of these guys pictures on my wall. So I was most grateful to see them all together again, entertaining us old timers .

[@lendrury2771]

@@kjjmac Fabian had a lousy voice but he was honest enough to admit it and say that he was aware that his popularity was due to his charm and good looks back then and slick marketing and promotion Avalon was a good performer who had a decent voice but I believe that Bobby rydell was the one who kinda flew under the radar here He had a powerful voice and a great delivery and stage presence

[@9284vr]

WHEN was this interview?? It has an 80's look.

[@its4it]

It was the 80's. Back to the Beach was released in 1987 or so.

[@djmips]

1986 I'd say.

[@angeebeecollins4135]

What talk show was this??? Who the Lady???

[@alexm.5409]

Sound???

[@sharondavies7700]

How old was this video must be 80s or early 90s

[@guymichel101]

There's no sound on this

[@theodorepetine7562]

My godmother had a picture of Frankie Avalon in her basement.I found out later on he was a second cousin to my godmother.Don't know what happened to that black and white darn it.

[@zoeebaron9107]

The thing is that they were not very important in the end. They were placed as teenage Idol and were that for a little while but then they got forgotten... Compare to chuck berry, Elvis, Bo Diddley, Dion they don't stand... They weren't rock'n roll enough, they became old too young...

[@frankhyland6333]

Wrong in so many ways. Firstly, every performer aims to be a teenage idol even more so today. These three all had many hit records that still stand the test of time. As for importance, they were the transition from rock n roll to the mid 6o's pop. Every singer or artist fades from view along the way, but some including these three become legends. The fact that they are being interviewed here proves that.

[@frankporto2646]

@@frankhyland6333 rock and roll come before these so called singers fool and their not legends they were 3 average singers that were only used to appeal to teen girls to sell a few records they didn't last long especially after the British invasion because basically they had no talent all they had was good looks which can only take u so far

[@frankhyland6333]

@@frankporto2646 All performers have to appeal to teenagers male and female, later hoping to appeal to the older set, that's the idea. These were legends of that era full stop. Avalon had 9 top thirty hits from 1957 to 1962. Fabian had 5 top thirty hits from 1958 to 1959. Rydel had 18 top thirty hits from 1959 to 1963. Not bad for average singers, I bet a lot of artists today would be happy with that chart success. They still appeared on tv and toured well after the Beatles came on the scene. As I said "fool" they were of that era from rock n roll to the mid-sixties. Like all performers with the odd exception they had run their course, their charts status started to wain well before the so-called " British invasion happened. Most of the invasion groups didn't last long, and the Beatles star has wained now. It's what happens in "show business" all the time. In the long run, it's a talent not looks alone that stands the test of time.

[@MusicandDancing4Ever]

@@frankhyland6333 they’ll never be looked at as great like Elvis. They were just teen idols, and once you get that label, when you’re out of your teens, your done! And they were done by 20. None of their songs are considered the greatest of all time. But every generation have to have their eye candy and these three were it. But never will be considered great talents.

[@frankhyland6333]

@@MusicandDancing4Ever Who is ever going to be as great as Elvis? These guys were teen idols of their time, just as artists of today. They were good enough to have had many hit records, so therefore described as great talent of the time. Some of them then moved onto movies with some degree of success. How many teen, or otherwise artists of today would love to have that adulation.

[@cotswoldcuckoo775]

Pity the poor chap who had to clean the seats after those old buddies in the audience were found to have wet themselves in excitement at these three former " safe" counterparts to the devil's music that was rock and roll and his disciples Elvis, Berry, Little Richard and Jerry Lee.

[@djmips]

1986 I suppose.

[@Squee_Dow]

Fabian couldn't really sing that well, but boy was he cute! I liked Frankie. Bobby Rydell had that something special about him. But my favorite one from that era was Jimmy Clanton. I kissed his picture in those teen magazines. 🥰😘😍

[@sacredgeometry536]

That's funny when your young you don't notice the Absurd wigs that people wear. Frankie Avalon

[@mikewhipkey6863]

I trim Fabians Trees... had no idea who he is

[@modelprisoner]

BR's song is Wild One NOT Wild Thing!

[@jaynerosajohansen4864]

What year is this????

[@thecryptidmailbox2799]

I saw Lou Reed

[@ProfessorSwing]

I bet Paul Mc CArtney was you."y could have done a wondeerful cover of "Venus", just as hw did a great cover ofAnita Beyant's "Til there was you.."

[@emmel4fun]

'Wild One," not 'Wild Thing." That's a different song by The Kinks.

[@eileenprose8472]

Pancha, you really listened!!! I danced to that song so much as a kid….hard to believe my error. Live television is great but you cannot edit the mistakes. Thanks for watching and have a blessed day!

[@emmel4fun]

@@eileenprose8472 Thank you! You have a blessed day also.😍

[@danieleyre8913]

Wild thing was by the Troggs, not by the Kinks

[@emmel4fun]

@@danieleyre8913 Ooops! Sorry, you're right!

[@emmel4fun]

Sorry, Eileen! I was also wrong!

[@Janster59]

from the 80s?

[@cherieallen9508]

This looks about 1983 ???

[@nashvilletennessee3194]

The girls liked Fabian the best!

[@rustinaginger9502]

Sound only comes out of the left

[@stacystoltz8722]

Peace

[@albasrabbits5882]

When was this filmed

[@bigblockjalopy]

1986

[@dawnallbee3931]

I rember

[@1wldnczyguy]

Did that gal actually say “FRANK Avalon?”

[@rockyruane9379]

Fabian couldnt sing a lick