I am a mere child of 52,but I remember watching Sha Na Na in the 70s and being madly in love with Johnny.It was performances like this one that made me fall in love with him.😍
Starlet O'Hara, have you ever gone to sleep at night and had dreams about Johnny, like I did? There's a skit with him and "Ginger" where he suggested spending the day hugging and kissing in his car, but she rejected the idea. I thought to myself: "How can she be so stupid? I wouldn't mind Johnny hugging and kissing me!"
Here in March, 2021...I’m 76 and still in love with Sha Na Na ❤️❤️❤️. My husband of over 55 years understands!! Our four daughters love you, too!! GREASE FOR PEACE!!!
I went to the same highschool as Pam Meyers. Taylor High School., North bend Ohio..After graduation she went to University of cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music, then on to Broadway. I believe she graduated from Taylor 1965..I graduated 1967...
Can remember watching this show every week, Johnny was my favorite, saw him recently and my how we've aged. Still a great singer and a great member of Sha Na Na.
Everyone ages, and it's not just genetics, but also lifestyle choices. Even though we've gotten older, some parts of ourselves will always "stay young!"
When I was a kid I would sneak into the den after bedtime to catch ShaNaNa, which came on late. Mom would hear me and come down to make me go to bed, and she'd end up watching it too.
@@LisaKoffler No, it was just well past my bedtime, and like I said, she ended up watching it with me. She now denies her Johnny Contardo crush, but I remember.
In the 1970's, this was a great show we watched! It was before DVR, or recorders, VCR's! So in my early 70's, I had 3 channels that only one lasted into the AM! I worked 5:PM till 1:30 AM in the morning in the early 70's! So I spent my late and mid 70's into watching the Milkmans Mantenee that came on channel 8 (I believe) between 1 to 3 Am in the morning when we had only three chanels! Well, I saw the last 45 minutes of channel 8 movies until 3 :AM in those days as I tried to heat up my dinner! Then later, we had the Microvave oven into the late 70's and early 80's!
My name is Paula and my husband is Paul he used this song as he proposed to me. I wasn't paying attention to the song at all just running my mouth and he finally said would you please listen to this song a minute, that's when it hit me what was up 😂
This group had some of the best individual musicians/performers in music history. It's a shame that egos got in the way of their talent. I had the priviledge of promoting them and get to know some of the members.
@Tonithenightowl Hi Toni! No I wasn't at Woodstock. I have followed Sha Na Na since they were at Woodstock. (Theyr'e Music). I know there were people at Woodstock that were so messed up that they didn't know where they were at!!!! That was such a crazy time in our lives.have a great weekend. Mike.
back then I thought he was the cutest guy, now he's the most handsome. if age has been cruel to him, then i hope it beats the @#$% out of me, because he is still fine!
@alpha18412 I hear you,I remember it being on too but hadn't a clue then what impact Sha Na Na had on pop culture at the time.In fact,they still do today.
@mikeletz Mike, you were at Woodstock?????? I wanted to go but was only 15 at the time and that was a no go lol. But I did see the Doors in 67. Morrison kept his back to us the entire time, which was odd to say the least. With woodstock I only got to see the documentary but it must have been a blast. One of the highlights of our generation was Woodstock. I'm so jealous wink
Probably more like 80's music is now. Though I think the shift between music from the 50's to the 70's was greater than from 80's to 00's. Just my opinion. Thanks for watching the videos!
I was a '70s child and an '80s teenager, and my parents had those 45s records, so I was able to learn about their music while enjoying mine at the same time!
I loved this show, & hands-down, Johnny C. could really, REALLY sing. Whatever happened to him?": The best moment--ever--on this show was when Johnny & the guys sang " My Special Angel", to a young girl from the audience. There was no0 clowning around, they got down & got serious, & it was beautiful. I wonder if anyone else remembers that moment? I was just stunned; they were sensational. Wolfsky9, 64 y/o
@@LisaKoffler I also loved when he sang "Teen Angel" and after the line,"Just sweet sixteen,and now you're gone," he dropped to his knees and bowed his head.He was so beautiful!
@mikeletz Life is good my friend. Very blessed. I always listen to the original of these songs so as not to be biased. Not sure Ginger outdoes the original but Johnny does. Ginger has a excellent voice, she was on Broadway. They did this song justice and some. Don't get too drunk Saturday night so you can take me to the picture show wink wink I love their version of Saturday Night at the Movies
@Tonithenightowl I have listened to Sha Na Na since they first appeared at Woodstock, and there are songs posted on You Tube I never heard Sha Na Na sing before. Thank God for You Tube!!!! It gives people a chance to meet someone as nice as you too. Have a great night! Mike
Pamela Myers ("Paula") was superb in the 1970Broadway debut of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Company". You can find some of her songs in this show on RUclips.
Johnny's mother referred to him as "a Christmas present" even though he was born 2 days before Christmas, and she was blown away when she learned about his special gifts from God!
This song was from another time and place. Its a shame that went by the boards a long time ago. The California concept of marriage for a term is now the norm everywhere and the nuclear family is long gone. I am from the old school. I have been married almost 40 years now and My wife and I will die together as our parents and grandparents did. The odds of this happening today are less than about 30 percent.
Pamela is okay as a singer, but I imagine they chose her for her acting skills rather than her singing. her acting fits well with the rest of the group.
I think that if those same people only HEARD SNN sing, without seeing the silly costumes, they would have felt very differently. And you're right, the way they did it made it very entertaining and fun. BTW, when I saw Johnny in Philly Sunday night, one of his other fans got to sing this song with him. How cool is that?
There have been a cou0ple of groups over the years- The Monkeys, Sha Na Na, Riders in the Sky- the comedy over-shadowed their music. If you manage to set that aside, then you find out that their music was actually pretty good.
@@LisaKoffler I get the impression that you're a big Johnny fan,too!The other guys were okay,but Johnny was the reason I watched the show every week...even though I was only about 9 or 10 at the time!☺
Starlet O'Hara, I was born in 1967. I'm 16 years younger than Johnny. I enjoyed all the members of the group, and my father took me to one of their concerts. I loved it! When Johnny's official website expired, I let him know about it, and he told me to go to his Facebook website. I thanked him and I told him I always enjoyed his work. His response: "Thanks, Doll. Stay safe." My cheeks turned bright red! I couldn't believe he said that!
I know where you're coming from. It sucks that i'm only 15 and I spend most of my time in my room on my computer because it's the only way to enjoy true talent and amazing entertainment.
I DEFINITELY! remember this skit when I watch this show on late-night NBC c.1980. "They don't make 'em like they used to" really sums it up here, I think ... some people think that SNN is one of the worst bands of all time, but we can't be serious all the time, can we?
How did the 'comments on this video' disintegrate into a political forum? On track, the song is sensational, the version that Sha Na Na did is well done (none has beat the original that I know of) and I must admit that I was a little surprised at how well they did this one.
This is the type of songs that have meaning to it..... I am only 29 year of age and I can tell you that I deeply enjoy this type of music. Thank you.
Here in April 2019 and still loving the music at 73 years young
Ditto, i,m 70
@@richfromboston he’s on Facebook and still records new songs every week
I am a mere child of 52,but I remember watching Sha Na Na in the 70s and being madly in love with Johnny.It was performances like this one that made me fall in love with him.😍
Starlet O'Hara, have you ever gone to sleep at night and had dreams about Johnny, like I did? There's a skit with him and "Ginger" where he suggested spending the day hugging and kissing in his car, but she rejected the idea. I thought to myself: "How can she be so stupid? I wouldn't mind Johnny hugging and kissing me!"
I used to set my cassette recorder next to the tv when i was a kid and record all the songs they sang. Love this music!
Sha Na Na has done a right fine job of keeping oldies & doo-wop alive.
Love them!!!
Johnny was the best of the entire Sha Na Na line-up. Pamela wasn't a bad singer, either!
What a great duet! Pamela had so much talent...no wonder she and Sha Na Na gravitated toward each other.🎶😊
Here in March, 2021...I’m 76 and still in love with Sha Na Na ❤️❤️❤️. My husband of over 55 years understands!! Our four daughters love you, too!! GREASE FOR PEACE!!!
Aside from the fact that your husband understands, does he love Sha Na Na as much as you do?
February 2024
Pamela Myers...really had a beautiful voice.
Never heard of Pala Meyers
I went to the same highschool as Pam Meyers. Taylor High School., North bend Ohio..After graduation she went to University of cincinnati,
College Conservatory of Music, then on to Broadway. I believe she graduated from Taylor 1965..I graduated 1967...
@@vivianevans4956 thank you
Very talented person
Man, this is as good as it gets. Sha Na Na for life.
sha na na always does good renditions of 50's and early 60's Rock.This is no exception.
I wish sha na na was on dvd and blu ray that would be great
2024 and still in love with Sha na na! ❤
it's music like this .and it's called class.doo wop forever
Can remember watching this show every week, Johnny was my favorite, saw him recently and my how we've aged. Still a great singer and a great member of Sha Na Na.
Everyone ages, and it's not just genetics, but also lifestyle choices. Even though we've gotten older, some parts of ourselves will always "stay young!"
outstanding.i remember this show very well.
You needed to be outstanding to join the group!
Johnny and Pamela. Great.
Listening to this song....December 8, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois.
Johnny is still amazing
Check out all the songs he’s recorded in the last few years up to weeks ago
Amazing voice
When I was a kid I would sneak into the den after bedtime to catch ShaNaNa, which came on late. Mom would hear me and come down to make me go to bed, and she'd end up watching it too.
I hope your mother didn't punish you just because you wanted to watch Sha Na Na!
@@LisaKoffler No, it was just well past my bedtime, and like I said, she ended up watching it with me. She now denies her Johnny Contardo crush, but I remember.
Man, these are great episodes. :)
I love this song.❤
I LOVE SHA NA NA !!!!!!!!!!
In the 1970's, this was a great show we watched! It was before DVR, or recorders, VCR's! So in my early 70's, I had 3 channels that only one lasted into the AM!
I worked 5:PM till 1:30 AM in the morning in the early 70's! So I spent my late and mid 70's into watching the Milkmans Mantenee that came on channel 8 (I believe) between 1 to 3 Am in the morning when we had only three chanels!
Well, I saw the last 45 minutes of channel 8 movies until 3 :AM in those days as I tried to heat up my dinner! Then later, we had the Microvave oven into the late 70's and early 80's!
Really enjoyed that show. Wished it lasted longer or better yet, I wished that it was still on. 😊
My name is Paula and my husband is Paul he used this song as he proposed to me. I wasn't paying attention to the song at all just running my mouth and he finally said would you please listen to this song a minute, that's when it hit me what was up 😂
Hey Brenda, Grease for peace ;) ¡Gracias!
Emiliano (Spain)
Sha na na...que du bonheur ❤️
I love sha na na....
Me, too!
And, Johnny's just Fabulous x
He still is!
Listening to this in October 2017 & from Baltimore with love !!!
Both have nice voices I always thought he looks like Billy Crystal
its billys jounger brother
I read Johnny's biography. He doesn't have a brother, but he has 2 sisters.
Or that Billy Crystal looks like him,lol.In any case,I had mad crushes on both of them.;D
Billy Crystal wishes to the good Lord that he was half as good looking as Johnny.
VERY GOOD 👍😊
RIP Ray Hildebrand (the real "Paul" of Paul and Paula) 1940-2023.
This group had some of the best individual musicians/performers in music history. It's a shame that egos got in the way of their talent. I had the priviledge of promoting them and get to know some of the members.
Their egos got in the way of their talent? That's very sad, but I still love them!
Hard to belive that with the user name you have here on RUclips. Dont think you know what you are talking about. Ego?
millions of baby boom teens then . that's why these bands were so popular,
I love ShaNaNa! They were the best!
Johnny's voice is gold
Great song, great performance. That Johnny Mostardo was quite a talent. 5 stars *****.
It's "Contardo" and his 5-Star gift of singing is from God himself!
@Tonithenightowl Hi Toni! No I wasn't at Woodstock. I have followed Sha Na Na since they were at Woodstock. (Theyr'e Music). I know there were people at Woodstock that were so messed up that they didn't know where they were at!!!! That was such a crazy time in our lives.have a great weekend. Mike.
I think this better than the original!
You're NOT the only one who thinks that!
I know! He's just as lovable as ever.
He was BORN with a naturally affectionate personality.
Pamela performed on Broadway on some musical that I can't recall; she even did an episode on Happy Days when it began in 1974.
Company
Love it
truly beautiful cover
this is simply great
Nice and perfect
Very touching and lovely.
Love it!
I didn't know this chick had such a beautiful voice! Great job!
Pamela's voice is not the only part of her that's beautiful...In fact, I know of no parts of her that aren't gorgeous...
What else can be said.......they nailed it!!!!!!!!
Johnny especially nailed it!
Johnny looks like an Angel. X
Not even close! An Italian Prince Charming is more like it!
back then I thought he was the cutest guy, now he's the most handsome. if age has been cruel to him, then i hope it beats the @#$% out of me, because he is still fine!
Johnny now has his own RUclips Channel. He's aged, but he's still got his dreamy eyes and gift for singing!
Good song!
I must say Pam did a great job on this. However Johnny was beyond compare. He looks like he's in love lol Great actor too wink wink
Pam was on Broadway in the musical "Company" before she got the TV gig with Sha Na Na.
@@kwdrm1 I didn't know that but I figured she had theater training, acting classes, singing, dancing etc they usually do.
Johnny was a great actor, so it didn't surprise me that he looked like he was in love while singing this song with her!
Hey, who let him in that apartment? Lol
The stage was set up so everything was "out in the open," and it was just an act while they were singing together.
Songs like this make me wish I was a tenor... Blast this bass type epiglottal complex!
I read that Johnny is a falsetto.
@alpha18412 I hear you,I remember it being on too but hadn't a clue then what impact Sha Na Na had on pop culture at the time.In fact,they still do today.
OMG I was just a kid when this was on but I remember this!!! By any chance is Sha Na Na on DVD now?
Yes. Just go to the Amazon website.
The TV show isn't on DVD.
@@EricJaffa Not on proper DVD but since 12 years ago I've managed to find three or four DVDs of the show. Don't remember where I got them but I did,
@mikeletz Mike, you were at Woodstock?????? I wanted to go but was only 15 at the time and that was a no go lol. But I did see the Doors in 67. Morrison kept his back to us the entire time, which was odd to say the least. With woodstock I only got to see the documentary but it must have been a blast. One of the highlights of our generation was Woodstock. I'm so jealous wink
Listening from the UK,Sha na na are still great, Why bont they air these shows today,?😊😊😊😊😊😊
so freakin cute I just can't stand it lol warms the heart aint love grand?
@Tonithenightowl Hi Toni! How are things going? Johnny sang this song as good as the original also. Have a great weekend! Mike.
im from AFeganISTAN and i have 14 years old ..this kind of music is so good ..Bommb:P loved!
Probably more like 80's music is now. Though I think the shift between music from the 50's to the 70's was greater than from 80's to 00's. Just my opinion. Thanks for watching the videos!
I was a '70s child and an '80s teenager, and my parents had those 45s records, so I was able to learn about their music while enjoying mine at the same time!
i always loved them im so happy i found this
I loved this show, & hands-down, Johnny C. could really, REALLY sing. Whatever happened to him?": The best moment--ever--on this show was when Johnny & the guys sang " My Special Angel", to a young girl from the audience. There was no0 clowning around, they got down & got serious, & it was beautiful. I wonder if anyone else remembers that moment? I was just stunned; they were sensational. Wolfsky9, 64 y/o
Johnny also sang "Only You" and took another young girls's hand. She was smiling, and he looked like he wanted to kiss her!
@@LisaKoffler I also loved when he sang "Teen Angel" and after the line,"Just sweet sixteen,and now you're gone," he dropped to his knees and bowed his head.He was so beautiful!
Starlet O'Hara, Johnny is beautiful in all ways that matter!
@@LisaKoffler Amen to that,sister!😁
I love this song, even more now.
@mikeletz Life is good my friend. Very blessed. I always listen to the original of these songs so as not to be biased. Not sure Ginger outdoes the original but Johnny does. Ginger has a excellent voice, she was on Broadway. They did this song justice and some. Don't get too drunk Saturday night so you can take me to the picture show wink wink I love their version of Saturday Night at the Movies
OMG, the memories. I love this.
Was "OUR' song for 56 years. Husband died 6/23/2020. Johnny it's my favorite still.
I am so sorry it's not easy. My wife passed away two years ago. Cherish the memories and the good times. This is one of my all-time favorite songs
yeah Johny can still sing. both he and the otehrs have gotten older like the rest of us but still got to love them
They're still fun to listen to!
I feel young again :-)
@Tonithenightowl I have listened to Sha Na Na since they first appeared at Woodstock, and there are songs posted on You Tube I never heard Sha Na Na sing before. Thank God for You Tube!!!! It gives people a chance to meet someone as nice as you too. Have a great night! Mike
I was only 2 years old during Woodstock, so I was too young to take part.
que rolitassss.Johnny a mi parecer era una de las mejores voces del show.
TheEdgar0125 well then fk off, listen to something else...end of story edger...
I thought he looked like Billy Crystal, as well.
They're just lookalikes.
Pamela Myers ("Paula") was superb in the 1970Broadway debut of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Company". You can find some of her songs in this show on RUclips.
This song was included in my school's production of Grease :D Beautiful song!
Really? My favorite song from Grease was "Those Magic Changes."
Contardo❤❤❤ voz privilegiada❤❤❤❤
Johnny was BORN with an outstanding singing voice!
good ole rock n roll...
Thanks Skippy. I'm like a Momma Lion when it comes to Johnny. The claws come out and the growl gets a bit loud.
Johnny's mother referred to him as "a Christmas present" even though he was born 2 days before Christmas, and she was blown away when she learned about his special gifts from God!
This song was from another time and place. Its a shame that went by the boards a long time ago. The California concept of marriage for a term is now the norm everywhere and the nuclear family is long gone. I am from the old school. I have been married almost 40 years now and My wife and I will die together as our parents and grandparents did. The odds of this happening today are less than about 30 percent.
nice version,well done
best cover band ever ...they steal the show all over again on RUclips just like Woodstock
Pamela is okay as a singer, but I imagine they chose her for her acting skills rather than her singing. her acting fits well with the rest of the group.
Pamela has a Tony. She was chosen for her voice as well.
Who was Johnny married to? Did he have any kids? Do they sing or preform??💥💥💥💥
Oh, I know. We are so protective. and, his smile is one of a kind.
His smile is as dreamy as his eyes!
One of my favorite sung by this duos!
Love this.
I think that if those same people only HEARD SNN sing, without seeing the silly costumes, they would have felt very differently. And you're right, the way they did it made it very entertaining and fun. BTW, when I saw Johnny in Philly Sunday night, one of his other fans got to sing this song with him. How cool is that?
It's cool, and the "silly costumes" were just part of the act.
There have been a cou0ple of groups over the years- The Monkeys, Sha Na Na, Riders in the Sky- the comedy over-shadowed their music. If you manage to set that aside, then you find out that their music was actually pretty good.
They were adorable together.
I love the look on her face after they stop kissing. She really enjoyed the kiss and the singing together.
Johnny was a great kisser!
Wouldn't you?!?😎
Starlet O'Hara, absolutely!
@@LisaKoffler I get the impression that you're a big Johnny fan,too!The other guys were okay,but Johnny was the reason I watched the show every week...even though I was only about 9 or 10 at the time!☺
Starlet O'Hara, I was born in 1967. I'm 16 years younger than Johnny. I enjoyed all the members of the group, and my father took me to one of their concerts. I loved it! When Johnny's official website expired, I let him know about it, and he told me to go to his Facebook website. I thanked him and I told him I always enjoyed his work. His response: "Thanks, Doll. Stay safe." My cheeks turned bright red! I couldn't believe he said that!
Fun stuff.
I know where you're coming from. It sucks that i'm only 15 and I spend most of my time in my room on my computer because it's the only way to enjoy true talent and amazing entertainment.
Some of the cable channels have "decent" programming.
@Wolfsky9 it was beautiful when Johnny sang to that child. Pure. Just love.
Johnny is Italian, and they have a special brand of pure love that many people dream of!
@@LisaKoffler Honey I know all about Italians, I've been married to one for 47 yrs. and yes he's a very good man.
Tonithenightowl, you're lucky!
I luv Sha Na Na I never missed a show. I wish they would reunite!!!!!!!!!!
+Carole Ann Davis They cant reunite, Lenny Baker died a few months ago.
jason75 I know that Lenny passed away, but the rest of the group can reunite!!!
+Carole Ann Davis That is a great thought, but it would never be the same because all of us have gotten old.
what year was this?
Age is just a number !
I DEFINITELY! remember this skit when I watch this show on late-night NBC c.1980.
"They don't make 'em like they used to" really sums it up here, I think ... some people think that SNN is one of the worst bands of all time, but we can't be serious all the time, can we?
Not at all! Being "businesslike" 24-7 is NOT healthy!
How did the 'comments on this video' disintegrate into a political forum?
On track, the song is sensational, the version that Sha Na Na did is well done (none has beat the original that I know of) and I must admit that I was a little surprised at how well they did this one.
It doesn't surprise me!
Love it!
誰か教えて下さい！この歌はポールとポーラの前に歌っていた人達ですか？
Both sound better then the one who really sang this song
If my dad was alive, he'd be telling them to get out of that tree.
Always Sha Na Na