Another song in this genre is Leader of the Pack, I believe the group is called the Shangrilas. There was a lot of teenaged angst and tabanka expressed in the 50s and 60s. Great reaction. Cheers from Canada
As the other commenters mentioned there were many teen death songs back then.. Teen Angel and a few more There was a spouse death song in the mid sixties by Bobby Goldsboro “Honey” these songs were all sad and heartbreaking 💔
I was 3 when this song came out. I heard it on the radio and for some reason loved it! My mother bought the 45 for me and then I proceeded to drive her crazy asking her to play it over and over. 61 years later, I still love this song.
@@cpklapper Didn't know they had a version of it.Tony Williams was an outstanding lead singer/vocalist,got their greatest hits album when I was 18.They were amazing
All the "old" songs have such deep meaning" music happy and silly songs. But I can most usually make out the words, sing along and laugh or cry because at least I can understand them and they are relatable.
I didn't know about this version. Decca Records in England decided not to release Ray Peterson's 1960 recording on the grounds that it was "too tasteless and vulgar" and destroyed about twenty-five thousand copies that had already been pressed. A cover version by Ricky Valance, was No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks.
The Crests - The Angel Listen In (1959) another classic from the 50s. I would be very happy to see a reaction.Otherwise, I find you both so likeable, authentic, honest, emotional. I like most of your songs. There is always something good. Just keep it up and thanks for the great minutes/hours.
Born in 73 my Dad played many of these songs so I know many of the Golden Oldies. Sooo glad and thankful these songs can still be appropriated today. Thanks y'all.
Loved this when i first heard it, i was 8. lol. But most are listed in here by others but they forgot : "Down in the Boondocks" " "Town Without Pity" "Lonely Street" by patsy cline" "Spring" by Tanya Tucker "Cry" by Crystal Gayle favorites all would really love to here you reaction to all but "Cry" is my most fav . Tyvm
If you like this then listen to his original version of the wonder of you! Everyone knows and loves Elvis version and rightly so but ray Peterson's original is beautiful you will love It
Back in the '70s they actually came out with a couple of albums of "tear jerker" songs including this one, "Teen Angel", "Last Kiss" and others. Two others that came out later were "Honey" and "Patches". Back then the singers could convey the emotion of their songs. COuld you react to Vicki Carr's performance of her song "With Pen In Hand". Every time she sang the song she actually started crying. I saw her in concert twice and she cried both times.
I used to listen to this song in my grandfather's living room on his large RCA floor model with a 12 lb turntable and a 15 in subwoofer. I was 10 years old and the song still affects me the same way today.
i am 52 and when i was 7 or 8 i heard this song and it broke my heart in the back seat of my babysiters car. i never ever forgot the song and asked people growing up if they knew that song,. it wasn't till i utube searched it the other day that i found it! im sorta obsessed with the song now. Thanks for playing it
Sean and Mel, you are the Best!!!! I've watched many video review channels and you guys are truly Number One!! I'm proud to say I'm old enough to remember the music of the 60's and 70's, and it is timeless and in a class of its own and a hard act to follow! Thank you both so much for presenting such great music and especially for having such an insight, understanding and appreciation for what these songs were about. I love to see the younger generation in love with such music. Keep up the great work!! Another great teen tear jerker is "Teen Angel" by Mark Denning. Would love for you to review that!
Now it's time for 'Leader of the Pack' by the Shangri Las, 'Teen Angel' by Mark Dinning, and 'Last Kiss' by J. Frank Wilson. This was such a big genre of music for a while Lucille Ball did a parody on an episode of The Lucy Show where she sang 'My Trousseau Just Lies on the Shelf' with a made up group the Tear Ducts.
The way you were both swaying and nodding your heads to the words at start of song was great mmmm good live song here ypu must of though The bam the words turn from a love song to tragedy the sudden expression change from joy to sorrow hit you where it hurts Uch a sad sad song and amazing reaction as if you lived it yourselves And to see you both in tears was like you both lost a loved one Thankyou for emotional reaction you yourselves bought tears to MY eyes although I've heard song a million times
Shawn and Mel, I came across this video while searching for Sha Na Na videos and I had seen a few of your other videos before. This video made me subscribe because I could see that it really touched both of you and THAT is what good music is SUPPOSED to do. Actually, good music is supposed to make people happy, uplift you and make you feel better all around. But there are some songs that just grab your heart, slap you in the face and scream"Hey!! You are a person and you have FEELINGS!!!". I am almost sixty-two years old and I can't remember NOT hearing this song in my life, on different radio stations and just being in a store and hearing it or maybe just it popping into my head and me singing it to myself.....in my head. I do love most of the songs you listen to and especially the ones that get you two hopping!! Keep up the great work. It's fun watching you two hearing songs that I have been listening to for years and have loved for years and you two hearing them for the first time. That always puts a big smile on my face!! Thanks guys!!
Yes, Shawn and Mel I agree with you, one of the saddest songs ever made. I still remember when it became a hit in the early sixties, I was a teenager then, the same goes for Bobby Goldsborough, with Honey, yes those were the days. Keep making these kind of videos, Greetings from Melbourne, Australia.
In 1970 when I was going to Harbert Hills Academy in Savannah Tennessee my friend was teaching me guitar. This is one of the first songs she played and sang for us in the dorm one night while she was teaching me. Everybody in the dorm was crying when she finished. She had a beautiful voice and SO MUCH TALENT. I think of her every time I hear this. We kept in contact until about 6 or 7 years ago. She stopped calling and I couldn't get in touch with her. I don't know what happened and I don't know anyone to call. LOIS ZETKO if you're out there you'll know who this is. I miss you my friend. If she happens to see this I know she would click on it to watch. 💖💖💖
I know I'm repeating myself for the third time on commentary but I went through all the other songs speed dial through all your other reactions and this is the best reaction you ever did to a song it made me cry my eyes out second best was when you did Gloria by Laura branigan but you did a lot of others but those two are the best and this is number one so all you people out there you got to listen to s h a w n and Mel's reaction to this great love song from the past the ultimate tearjerker song
I have to show this again to my girl my God she cried her eyes out one of the best two jerking songs of all time next to Honey by Bobby Goldsboro on your commentary was great on that the best there is again sorry for taking up space again but I had to have to see it again
You two are terrific in your commentaries and very emotional in your response to your reactions this is a classic song it's the ultimate tearjerker song that was his only hit I believe anyway you did a great job you too I always like listening to your commentaries
Hello Shawn and Mel, if your looking for a sad song, react to " Patches" by Dickey Lee . Shawn if this song doesn't bring you some tears, nothing will. It is a much sadder song than "Tell Laura I love her". By the way, I'm a 67 year old male, so I do go back some years LOL. Thank you for your time.
Patches was one of the saddest songs of all times. Teenage girl commit suicide because of love and social class taboos. Rich boy fitting to jump into the river to join her! So depressing!
Another great song along the same vein as this is "teen angel" by Mark Dinning.
And leader of the pack.
Two great songs that deserve a reaction.
Also the original Last Kiss by the Cavaliers.
Jim - great comparison.
Crying in the Chapel by Elvis.
This song came out when I was young; I'm 74 now and hearing it just made me cry again.
Holy moly, takes a lot for you guys to get emotional. Are you still keeping well pal?
67 me too. I haven’t heard this since I was a young kid
Another song in this genre is Leader of the Pack, I believe the group is called the Shangrilas. There was a lot of teenaged angst and tabanka expressed in the 50s and 60s. Great reaction. Cheers from Canada
'Terry' by Twinkle is in a similar vein.
Add Last Kiss to that list too!
@mister stubbs and the Shirelles 💪💪💪
You need Patches by Dicky Lee. Teenagers are the saddest people on earth.
Never Go Home Anymore by the Shangri-las is my favorite tear jerker
It doesn't matter how many thousands of times I have heard this song, it never fails to make me cry a little.
Just watched your reaction to The End of the World... Followed by Tell Laura I love her. My heart & name can't take anymore ❣️😥
Since I was little, everytime I hear this song it gives me chill bumps! His voice and story telling style does it every time! 😢😔😊
Wow. I haven't heard this song in many years. Awesome. Made me think about my Dad, who's passed away. Brought tears to my eyes.
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One the famous tearjerker songs of the 60s, it's another rabbit hole to dive in to
I was always drawn to these vintage gold! This is sad poetry! Looks like a true story to me!
Omg you guys have made my day I haven't heard these songs in years!!!
As the other commenters mentioned there were many teen death songs back then.. Teen Angel and a few more
There was a spouse death song in the mid sixties by Bobby Goldsboro “Honey” these songs were all sad and heartbreaking 💔
I was 3 when this song came out. I heard it on the radio and for some reason loved it! My mother bought the 45 for me and then I proceeded to drive her crazy asking her to play it over and over. 61 years later, I still love this song.
Jan and Dean's "Dead Man's Curve" -'you won't walk back from dead man's curve' - is another of these 'dead teenager" songs.
Ray was a pretty good singer and had happier songs,most notably "Corinna Corinna" and the first version of "The Wonder Of You",later recorded by Elvis
Yes Corinna Corinna is a great song by him.
I like the version of "The Wonder Of You" by The Platters.
@@cpklapper Didn't know they had a version of it.Tony Williams was an outstanding lead singer/vocalist,got their greatest hits album when I was 18.They were amazing
One of the most beautiful songs ever sung! My beloved mom, who passed a year ago, loved this song. Thank you for the great memory!
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God love you folks. May your path always rise up to greet you!
Crystal clear voice!! Huge hit
This song was a fine example of a niche genre of "teen tragedy" pop songs.
Or "Teen Tragedy."
One of the saddest songs is Shangrilas Remember
It's without a doubt one of the saddest songs ever written and sung in a way that delivers it with conviction
One of my Aunts best friends growing up was named Laura! My little brother when he was little little, would sing this to her!🥰🥰🥰
All the "old" songs have such deep meaning" music happy and silly songs. But I can most usually make out the words, sing along and laugh or cry because at least I can understand them and they are relatable.
not to forget Pat Boone's Moody River....from 1957?
I don't blame you for your tears, from when I first heard it to now it always brings the tears.
Another song of this ilk is “Laurie (Strange Things Happen),” by Dickey Lee.
They're reactions are heart felt
I didn't know about this version. Decca Records in England decided not to release Ray Peterson's 1960 recording on the grounds that it was "too tasteless and vulgar" and destroyed about twenty-five thousand copies that had already been pressed. A cover version by Ricky Valance, was No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks.
@Time Lord Victorious,the song Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton had to be rewritten as BBC deemed it to be "too morbid"
very sad 1972 without you harry hilsson
The Crests - The Angel Listen In (1959) another classic from the 50s. I would be very happy to see a reaction.Otherwise, I find you both so likeable, authentic, honest, emotional.
I like most of your songs. There is always something good. Just keep it up and thanks for the great minutes/hours.
Yes I’d think they’d really like that and Step by Step
Born in 73 my Dad played many of these songs so I know many of the Golden Oldies. Sooo glad and thankful these songs can still be appropriated today. Thanks y'all.
Man, I'll go back to 1960 any time.
Loved this when i first heard it, i was 8. lol. But most are listed in here by others but they forgot :
"Down in the Boondocks" "
"Town Without Pity"
"Lonely Street" by patsy cline"
"Spring" by Tanya Tucker
"Cry" by Crystal Gayle
favorites all would really love to here you reaction to all but "Cry" is my most fav . Tyvm
Don't forget Patches
For a sad song try the cavaliers oh where oh where can my baby be
I think you mean "Last Kiss" which chorus goes 'Where oh where can my baby be, the good Lord took her away from me"
This is a sad song I remember hearing it in the Spanish version with Cesar Costa (Tommy y Laura) you got to hear it.
If you like this then listen to his original version of the wonder of you! Everyone knows and loves Elvis version and rightly so but ray Peterson's original is beautiful you will love It
Back in the '70s they actually came out with a couple of albums of "tear jerker" songs including this one, "Teen Angel", "Last Kiss" and others. Two others that came out later were "Honey" and "Patches". Back then the singers could convey the emotion of their songs. COuld you react to Vicki Carr's performance of her song "With Pen In Hand". Every time she sang the song she actually started crying. I saw her in concert twice and she cried both times.
I used to listen to this song in my grandfather's living room on his large RCA floor model with a 12 lb turntable and a 15 in subwoofer. I was 10 years old and the song still affects me the same way today.
This song has a call back follow up, called "Tell Tommy I Miss Him", written from "Laura's reaction". It's by Marilyn Michaels I believe.
Last Kiss'' is another good one true story Barnes ville Georga going to a school dance
I love sad songs, like this!
This used to be played every yr. on radio when Indy 500 was going on. Many years ago!
i am 52 and when i was 7 or 8 i heard this song and it broke my heart in the back seat of my babysiters car. i never ever forgot the song and asked people growing up if they knew that song,. it wasn't till i utube searched it the other day that i found it! im sorta obsessed with the song now. Thanks for playing it
This always made me cry..
Sean and Mel, you are the Best!!!! I've watched many video review channels and you guys are truly Number One!! I'm proud to say I'm old enough to remember the music of the 60's and 70's, and it is timeless and in a class of its own and a hard act to follow! Thank you both so much for presenting such great music and especially for having such an insight, understanding and appreciation for what these songs were about. I love to see the younger generation in love with such music. Keep up the great work!! Another great teen tear jerker is "Teen Angel" by Mark Denning. Would love for you to review that!
A real tear jerker--as a preteen I cried everytime this was played!
So sad touches your soul
Your reaction and emotions to this and other songs, is honest and not held back. Thank you!!
You guys make listening to a great song even better.
This is one of my dads favorite songs, it has so much emotion in it. Sad but true love forever!
Now it's time for 'Leader of the Pack' by the Shangri Las, 'Teen Angel' by Mark Dinning, and 'Last Kiss' by J. Frank Wilson.
This was such a big genre of music for a while Lucille Ball did a parody on an episode of The Lucy Show where she sang 'My Trousseau Just Lies on the Shelf' with a made up group the Tear Ducts.
Oh, Last Kiss! Good on!
You can feel this song deeply as he sings . So sad and tragic. Deep love still in ones heart.
The way you were both swaying and nodding your heads to the words at start of song was great mmmm good live song here ypu must of though
The bam the words turn from a love song to tragedy the sudden expression change from joy to sorrow hit you where it hurts
Uch a sad sad song and amazing reaction as if you lived it yourselves
And to see you both in tears was like you both lost a loved one
Thankyou for emotional reaction you yourselves bought tears to MY eyes although I've heard song a million times
Never heard this song before and damn, this song is deep. This so tragic.
This song always makes me cry 😢. But its such a good song
I remember my grandfather radio would play these songs .. and now they today are so significant.
"Ebony eyes " is a classic of this genre
This does bring tears.
Love from the UK, love your reactions.
Wow. I was 8 years old. I still cry.
This song reminds me of my mum. She played it to me when I was about 8/9 years old. I cried my eyes out. She never let me live it down 😂
Another old song that will also hit you in the feels is Honey by Bobby Goldsboro! PLEASE REACT TO THAT TOO! 💔
Love you !! Ray Peterson had a great voice. Try listening to "The Wonder of You" !!
Some music touches your heart. Some music touches your soul.
Another sad one is “Last Kiss” by J Frank Wilson. Pearl Jam did a cover of Last Kiss a few years ago.
Shawn and Mel, I came across this video while searching for Sha Na Na videos and I had seen a few of your other videos before. This video made me subscribe because I could see that it really touched both of you and THAT is what good music is SUPPOSED to do. Actually, good music is supposed to make people happy, uplift you and make you feel better all around. But there are some songs that just grab your heart, slap you in the face and scream"Hey!! You are a person and you have FEELINGS!!!". I am almost sixty-two years old and I can't remember NOT hearing this song in my life, on different radio stations and just being in a store and hearing it or maybe just it popping into my head and me singing it to myself.....in my head. I do love most of the songs you listen to and especially the ones that get you two hopping!! Keep up the great work. It's fun watching you two hearing songs that I have been listening to for years and have loved for years and you two hearing them for the first time. That always puts a big smile on my face!! Thanks guys!!
😭😭💖💖💖Beautiful Sad Song.
Yes, Shawn and Mel I agree with you, one of the saddest songs ever made. I still remember when it became a hit in the early sixties, I was a teenager then, the same goes for Bobby Goldsborough, with Honey, yes those were the days. Keep making these kind of videos, Greetings from Melbourne, Australia.
i recall thesong as a teenager, we used to ponder the song. and felt the angst of love lost.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️wow I was 11 another great song …
Y’all done started a whole new rabbit hole with these! I love them!
A masterpiece from the past.. 💕
In 1970 when I was going to Harbert Hills Academy in Savannah Tennessee my friend was teaching me guitar. This is one of the first songs she played and sang for us in the dorm one night while she was teaching me. Everybody in the dorm was crying when she finished. She had a beautiful voice and SO MUCH TALENT. I think of her every time I hear this. We kept in contact until about 6 or 7 years ago. She stopped calling and I couldn't get in touch with her. I don't know what happened and I don't know anyone to call. LOIS ZETKO if you're out there you'll know who this is. I miss you my friend. If she happens to see this I know she would click on it to watch. 💖💖💖
I used to hear this on the radio in the early 60s, but I was too young to get upset. Hearing it now, it really gets to me.
I have watched several of y'all's reactions. A whole plethora of genres and years. Fantastic work.
I’m so sorry Shawn, this song really got to you, even though it’s such a sad song, its also beautiful because he loved Laura so much
These were the songs that used to break my young heart. Aching for a girl of my own. Thank Y’all!
This one. Teen Angel. Leader Of The Pack. All tearjerkers.
Love this long forgotten song.
I really like story songs. I recall hearing this oldie in the 80's as a teen. Where did the time go? Now the songs of my era are retro!
When I was a little girl ( a century ago), I'd listen to this song over and over and CRY!!!!! LOL!!! 😢😢😭😭😭😭😿😿
Me too!
Really enjoy your videos. You have different artist from different categories of music. Great!!!
Please react to "Honey" by Bobby Goldsboro. Another sad tear-jerker.
These songs always brings tears to my eyes.
Teenangel is also a tearjerker 😢🥺💔
Have you heard Last Kiss? Another tearjerker.
Leader of the Pack by the Shangrilas. Boyfriend dies in motorcycle accident.
Beautiful but very sad! Teen Angel by Mark Dinng, And Last Kiss, by J Frank Wilson
I know I'm repeating myself for the third time on commentary but I went through all the other songs speed dial through all your other reactions and this is the best reaction you ever did to a song it made me cry my eyes out second best was when you did Gloria by Laura branigan but you did a lot of others but those two are the best and this is number one so all you people out there you got to listen to s h a w n and Mel's reaction to this great love song from the past the ultimate tearjerker song
love love this song 🎵❤💕 sad though
🎉 one of the great tearjerker songs of all time.
I have to show this again to my girl my God she cried her eyes out one of the best two jerking songs of all time next to Honey by Bobby Goldsboro on your commentary was great on that the best there is again sorry for taking up space again but I had to have to see it again
You two are terrific in your commentaries and very emotional in your response to your reactions this is a classic song it's the ultimate tearjerker song that was his only hit I believe anyway you did a great job you too I always like listening to your commentaries
This song must have sold a lot of razor blades. WOW!!!!
hi peeps have already mentioned the Shangri-las Leader of the pack my fav from Shangri - las is remember( walking in the sand ) bit of a break up song
What a beautiful voice
This song still makes me cry.
This from my "Puppy Love years" I still love it at age 74
I loved this song for 55 years by now.
Ow man what a heart breaking song, I cried along 😭🤧
Hello Shawn and Mel, if your looking for a sad song, react to " Patches" by Dickey Lee . Shawn if this song doesn't bring you some tears, nothing will. It is a much sadder song than "Tell Laura I love her". By the way, I'm a 67 year old male, so I do go back some years LOL. Thank you for your time.
Patches has always been one of my favorites.❤
Patches was one of the saddest songs of all times. Teenage girl commit suicide because of love and social class taboos. Rich boy fitting to jump into the river to join her! So depressing!
Patches? OMG! I haven’t heard that one in years.
Wow haven't heard this in forever 💔