I'm almost 50 years old. Have listened to every genre of music from oldies, country, rock, Spanish, jazz, gangsta rap etc. To this day Johnny Contardo has the best singing voice I have ever heard in my lifetime.
Seeing entertainment of this quality is a consolation to being older in the sense .. that, to be alive & young then, experience the excitement , be molded by for the most part that which has been lost in today's youth! Entertainment with CLASS!
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@@howardschwartz4098Sha Na Na never tried to be Rock stars. They had so much talent and variety in their tours and TV show, they opted to do the oldies as close to the original record as possible. As such, they became the best, far surpassing Flash Cadillac and Shadow Waddy Waddy ( of England) that they were icons in their own way. Some of the early members like Henry Gross did make a record ( Shannon) and went solo but never surpassed the career with Sha Na Na. The band did make records but their live shows are the best and it's a shame that the TV shows cannot be rerun on TV today. Or at least a video collection of their TV shows and live tours before the TV series. Whoever owns the rights to these shows should make them available for people to see today. If they can be shown on U Tube, then what's the problem with TV reruns or a video collection? Beats me.
I remember watching this in the seventies. I was born in 1966, and grew up listening to this kind of music. I always loved doo-wop and Sha Na Na did it the best!
Same. I'm a 68' model and my love of rock was mainly because of these guys and Elvis. I was born 15 years too late lol love 70s and 80s music, but this is my fav.
Johnny rips this song to shreds and does for music what his gold lame jumpsuit did for thousands of female libidos. Johnny we love you and always will. Your music is timeless, and I just wish I had been able to see you in person. I have always been an admirer. God bless.
When he scoops down and picks up that mic in the middle of a dance, well what can I say but FLUID. The man not only performs, he, FLOWS. No one can teach that, you either have it or you don't. He has it and then some.
I didn't know Johnny sang this on the show. Wow! Perfection! He just runs miles ahead of everyone else when opens that gorgeous mouth of his! And, I'm referring to voice(Skippy and Wendy) - HAHA!
Two things, Johnny Contardo was the best true singer in the group and notice how Bowser took the keyboard solo, he was classically trained pianist able to easily pickup the complicated runs!
It may be Del Shannon's song but Johnny's version is primo. Del could never connect with an audience like Johnny can. The man is totally incredible. He can cover a song and still make it his own and be better than the original. FANTASTIC
@@Slenderbacaonplazzac He should've been one of the huge names in music with a voice like that. He did make an album after leaving the group but it was poorly received. His ex wife was his manager. If I recall, I think her father was connected ... if you know what I mean.
Has everyone checked out Johnnys new talk show??? been on 2 weeks now, I called in yesterday (nita from uk) and he really is the nicest guy ever, more obsessed than b4 xxx
@Foofsmom If you mean you saw them both do this song "in person" I'm going to be very envious lol. I just saw the videos and Johnny's version blew me away.It's so wonderful that you have posted all these videos for the rest of us to enjoy. I can not thank you enough for your dedication. I just love Sha na na and especially Johnny. The man is incredible. Grease for Peace.
@ringo244 Guess its just a matter of taste, but I like Johnny's version better. To each their own. It's a shame Del left us too soon he was a fantastic singer and a big part of my youth. :o)
I seem to remember that when we saw ShaNaNa live in London, back in the day, Bowzer jumped to the keyboard to play the Runaway solo and there was no volume for the first few bars!
@Medina29able You are officially a Sha na na Lady. Just have to be careful with foofsmom cus she can and will kick our butts if we get in her way to Johnny lol I'm willing to share unless I get there first lololol Nice to meet another Johnny fan.
Johnny was always my favorite guy from Sha Na Na. I love his voice and I found that he was the most sexiest of all time. I had a serious crush on him when I was younger and till this day I still have the crush on him.
For you darling anything. I do hope she comes home SOON. I hope it is nothing serious. I shall be asking Chico and Danny to surround her with healing energy ♥
Sha na na. So cute make me beauitful and cool they are Incredible sending my love all my guys biggest coolest very special together all favorite singer from mary franceis cooper she loves watching sha. Na Na
There's a different version of "Runaway" sung by Contrado which is great on the album Sha Na Na Now (I think that's what it's called). About three old rocker covers including "Romeo and Juliet" and more contemporary serious music, no comic stuff.
personally i quite like the view of his "junk" lol, hes drop dead gorgeous (and still is at 60) and wouldnt be adverse to seeing that gold suit everyday xx
@Foofsmom All that means is your are not an old coot like me lol. I was married with 2 kids when Sha na na was all the rage and already 30 lol. I think I was a preteen when Del was popular, whew lol Just glad I was around for all that great music.
Jeeze,...i been looking for this song by them for yrs,...and i used to have it on cassette,..but lost it. the studio version is even better than this one, which is good too. i beleive the name of the album was 'sha na na now',...but cant be sure. anyways,..if someone finds it,..let me know,..i'll pay for a primo copy!!
I'm almost 50 years old. Have listened to every genre of music from oldies, country, rock, Spanish, jazz, gangsta rap etc. To this day Johnny Contardo has the best singing voice I have ever heard in my lifetime.
You are 100% correct!
Johnny's voice is easily one of the top 10 of all time ... Effortless perfection
Amazing
Seeing entertainment of this quality is a consolation to being older in the sense .. that, to be alive & young then, experience the excitement , be molded by for the most part that which has been lost in today's youth!
Entertainment with CLASS!
Thumbs up for mr. Contardo . Perfection personified
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Johnny had the BEST voice in ShaNaNa...his vocal range is AMAZING. Such a beautiful voice.
Sha Na Na was great! They never got the recognition they deserved though.
Because they never sang any original
@@howardschwartz4098Sha Na Na never tried to be Rock stars. They had so much talent and variety in their tours and TV show, they opted to do the oldies as close to the original record as possible. As such, they became the best, far surpassing Flash Cadillac and Shadow Waddy Waddy ( of England) that they were icons in their own way. Some of the early members like Henry Gross did make a record ( Shannon) and went solo but never surpassed the career with Sha Na Na. The band did make records but their live shows are the best and it's a shame that the TV shows cannot be rerun on TV today. Or at least a video collection of their TV shows and live tours before the TV series. Whoever owns the rights to these shows should make them available for people to see today. If they can be shown on U Tube, then what's the problem with TV reruns or a video collection? Beats me.
Agree
He is just sooooooooooooooooo gorgeous, the stuff dreams are made of xx
Not many artists have the ability to actually make a song sound better than the original-Johnny Contardo was indeed one of those who could!
I remember watching this in the seventies. I was born in 1966, and grew up listening to this kind of music. I always loved doo-wop and Sha Na Na did it the best!
Same. I'm a 68' model and my love of rock was mainly because of these guys and Elvis. I was born 15 years too late lol love 70s and 80s music, but this is my fav.
I'm also a "'68 model" and love this kind of music. #alsoborntoolate
Me too
This mans voice is unbelievable, Johnny your voice was impeccable👌
Still is … I believe He was still singing prior to the pandemic.
I love seeing Chico play guitar and dancing around! He really makes it fun!
Always smilng
And Danny
Fabulous stage presence and fits his voice perfectly.
Johnny rips this song to shreds and does for music what his gold lame jumpsuit did for thousands of female libidos. Johnny we love you and always will. Your music is timeless, and I just wish I had been able to see you in person. I have always been an admirer. God bless.
Saw them many , many times, he was great
Johnny nailed this one.
Che voce.!!!! I love Sha nana
I❤ Sha Na Na I miss their music!
C toujours un plaisir 💪💪
When he drops down and picks up the mic well what can I say? It's like watching poetry in motion. The man is off the charts fantastic.
When he scoops down and picks up that mic in the middle of a dance, well what can I say but FLUID. The man not only performs, he, FLOWS. No one can teach that, you either have it or you don't. He has it and then some.
always loved this song, love it all the more by johnny xx
Johnny's voice is hypnotising wonderful
Johnny Contardo reminds me a lot of Johnny Maestro from the crest..Both have fantastic voices.
Love you Johnny! You're great as always! And love She Na Na too!
I didn't know Johnny sang this on the show. Wow! Perfection! He just runs miles ahead of everyone else when opens that gorgeous mouth of his! And, I'm referring to voice(Skippy and Wendy) - HAHA!
Cindy, you're 100% right. Johnny is a darling. :)
Two things, Johnny Contardo was the best true singer in the group and notice how Bowser took the keyboard solo, he was classically trained pianist able to easily pickup the complicated runs!
Johnny was perfection
I like seeing bowzer on keyboards. Fantastic
They were so much fun, and so good to watch and listen to.
Miss them all- and the music was classic tunes from my youth.
Takes me back to those great days,love it.
Awesome cover! One of my favourite all time songs.
It may be Del Shannon's song but Johnny's version is primo. Del could never connect with an audience like Johnny can. The man is totally incredible. He can cover a song and still make it his own and be better than the original. FANTASTIC
I am in full agreement. Johnny Contardo is superb.
@@Slenderbacaonplazzac He should've been one of the huge names in music with a voice like that. He did make an album after leaving the group but it was poorly received. His ex wife was his manager. If I recall, I think her father was connected ... if you know what I mean.
born 67 still listening to great band Sha Na Na and still rocking and roll in my ear,,,
He sure has the greatest voice and moves!
Years have passed, but I never get tired these guys.
Someone just kill me this man is soooooo damn good.
Has everyone checked out Johnnys new talk show??? been on 2 weeks now, I called in yesterday (nita from uk) and he really is the nicest guy ever, more obsessed than b4 xxx
i love hearing johnny sing this song.
@Foofsmom If you mean you saw them both do this song "in person" I'm going to be very envious lol. I just saw the videos and Johnny's version blew me away.It's so wonderful that you have posted all these videos for the rest of us to enjoy. I can not thank you enough for your dedication. I just love Sha na na and especially Johnny. The man is incredible. Grease for Peace.
It doesn’t get any better than this.
Thanks for posting these. Can’t find the album with Runaway on it, but here it is! Makes me feel happy to hear it!
Great music, just wish they were still together. Many good songs came from this time period and they sing them so great!
For all you kids out there, thats called singing. In case you did not know.
Johnny is the best!!♡♡♡
My heart belongs to Danny, but Johnny is just beautiful!
Johnny was my 1st celebrity crush at 9 years old. Still have a crush on him.....chuckle
@Tonithenightowl When we are right we are right. and those suits!! woof woof!
@ringo244 Guess its just a matter of taste, but I like Johnny's version better. To each their own. It's a shame Del left us too soon he was a fantastic singer and a big part of my youth. :o)
I seem to remember that when we saw ShaNaNa live in London, back in the day, Bowzer jumped to the keyboard to play the Runaway solo and there was no volume for the first few bars!
@Medina29able You are officially a Sha na na Lady. Just have to be careful with foofsmom cus she can and will kick our butts if we get in her way to Johnny lol I'm willing to share unless I get there first lololol Nice to meet another Johnny fan.
Swoooooooon !!!!!
amazing
Is there any cable tv station that reruns Sha Na Na's old shows? I'll bet people would watch them!
I am Japanese. I met SHANANA's music 40 years ago when I was 20 years old. I have a record, but I was really moved by watching the video here.
@noosmum well of course hon, you have great taste. No one does it better than Johnny.
Johnny is the best...ever.
Johnny was always my favorite guy from Sha Na Na. I love his voice and I found that he was the most sexiest of all time. I had a serious crush on him when I was younger and till this day I still have the crush on him.
Loved johnny always ❤️
Gawd they were fun.
Thanks for posting.
This is a television show that I would like to see put back on the air (in re-runs) on one of the classic tv channels, like tvland or antenna tv.
MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MOMENT
Love this version 😎
This gave me the chills.
I have 3 dvds, 2 my son in law did from clips on here for me and one from a guy from fb watched on a 42 inch screen...OMG!!!!!
Yeah baby.....❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 73yo Aussie fan.
William,it's not Doo-Wop.
More Rock & Roll,i think.
Great voice. Better rendition that Del Shannon's original.
Love it!
The voice!
For you darling anything. I do hope she comes home SOON. I hope it is nothing serious. I shall be asking Chico and Danny to surround her with healing energy ♥
@Tonithenightowl gotta say RIGHT ON.. Seen both men do the song and I gotta say it belongs to JOHNNY ♥
Hey Cannabalisa
I agree I must have been real innocent and sweet in those days...I have soon changed in 35 years... Hehehe :)
Love love them 😘🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Spacebeagle I didn't know that. I didn't think he could top this version of it. This is poetry in motion.
Love this song
love this one
I memorized this one.
And where is our time machine? I'd go back in a minute!! Since I lived in So cal I'd have gone to the recordings of the show.
Eles são feras!!!
Awesome!!!
@Foofsmom
EVERY song belongs to Johnny !
He's unbelievable !
2020 GREAT THEN GREAT NOW AND FOREVER 🕺❤
Great!!!!
Sha na na. So cute make me beauitful and cool they are Incredible sending my love all my guys biggest coolest very special together all favorite singer from mary franceis cooper she loves watching sha. Na Na
There's a different version of "Runaway" sung by Contrado which is great on the album Sha Na Na Now (I think that's what it's called). About three old rocker covers including "Romeo and Juliet" and more contemporary serious music, no comic stuff.
Impressive!!!
I agree he graduated Julliard. If you read about him he was a child piano prodigy. Not to mention he is the best lookin hood I've ever seen!!!!
personally i quite like the view of his "junk" lol, hes drop dead gorgeous (and still is at 60) and wouldnt be adverse to seeing that gold suit everyday xx
Gran version de Johnny tanto como la original de Del Shannon
Loving Bouzer in this
idk guys. ..when they start "walking in the rain " that's my favorite part :)
CLASSIC
Still wonder in 2020 why johnny had no solo career. He had it all.
@Foofsmom All that means is your are not an old coot like me lol. I was married with 2 kids when Sha na na was all the rage and already 30 lol. I think I was a preteen when Del was popular, whew lol Just glad I was around for all that great music.
Jeeze,...i been looking for this song by them for yrs,...and i used to have it on cassette,..but lost it. the studio version is even better than this one, which is good too. i beleive the name of the album was 'sha na na now',...but cant be sure. anyways,..if someone finds it,..let me know,..i'll pay for a primo copy!!
check out breathless!!!!
I would have liked them to have sang Bird Dog. That would have been fun to watch.
@northpoint43m Amazon has both the Vinyl albums and the CD re issue of Sha Na Now just type in Sha Na Now in the search bar : )
Epic.
Give it up for Bowser on the keyboard solo
Guy as on another level. Like Freddy Mercury
@kyldy The suit is up for sale, however Johnny doesn't come with it. Damn lol