The best Doo Wop (and the most educated) band in history. There is a reason why Jimi Hendrix refused to play at Woodstock if Sha Na Na wasn't allowed to join...
what is sad is that this song is like "secondary" in the movie. Like a background song, if i recall correctly. Also "raining in prom's night" suffer the same fate. Both songs deserve same mainstream as "Greaselighting" or "the one that i want", you know what i mean Oh boy all the soundtrack is great :) "sandy" i love that one too
It's 2023 now, I remember this song when I was a young man when my parents took me and my little brother to watch Grease at the drive in movies... And thankfully, that drive in is still here today in Atlanta, Ga.... STARLIGHT THEATER, on Moreland Avenue... Star Wars.... Jaws. I GUESS YOU CAN FIGURE OUT ABOUT HOW OLD I AM🤣🤣🤣🤣...Lmao...I really miss those times... I'm 54 now, still have my parents with me here healthy and strong .. My dad still talks about when we used to go there in his black 56 Chevy impala...Great times y'all....
I saw Sha Na Na in 1972. I never knew until recently that many of the former members achieved advanced university degrees after leaving the band. Some went on to pursue academic careers while others became doctors or lawyers. Not your typical rock and roll story!
Perfect. NO ONE!!! sings this like Johnny Contardo. No one. I hear this, and it's 40 years ago and I'm 12 years old, watching Sha Na Na, totally in love with Johnny.
@@Oriol-oo7jl my parents forced me to watch the show as a child. By that I mean, we only had one TV and they had control of it. Lol. Although I protest it in act like I hated it, I secretly did enjoy it. Now that I’m much older and I watch these clips it really brings back fond memories. they should still have the show on now
+jessie james, I'm a singer myself. This song requires ALOT of proper breath technique. Right before Johnny begins singing, he actually looks like an athlete ready to engage in a very strenuous activity.
It’s quite hard to sing this song at this tempo, you’ve got to get those breaths in at the right time while keeping the lyrics flowing, which of course he nails 👍🏼😀😍
I have fallen and i can't reach my keg, an apology for WHAT? Are you sure you're asking the right person that question? I have nothing but kind words to say about Johnny and his family!
Johnny Contardo has an incredible voice. This is one of my favorite Sha Na Na songs. This song makes me wanna watch Grease, which I happen to have on DVD. Johnny Contardo reminds me of a young Billy Crystal.. LOL!
I can play this song over and over again and I will never get tired of it...it became difficult to not sing this song now that I know how to play it on guitar!
Now THAT'S the million dollar question! I don't think Johnny would get kicked out of American Idol, but I do think he'd make everyone fall out of their chairs from being in a state of shock!
This brings back so many memories I use to watch this show in the 70s, I love this song and the way johnny sings it is the best I have ever heard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is an incredible talent!
Que gran canción y que gran vocalista, se le perdona toda "excentricidad".. ningún cantante actual lo hace con esa calidad en vivo, NINGUNO. Mención especial para los bailarines... Excelente material
Johnny Contardo es autentico, es la maravillosa voz que es escuchado jamas y decir Que el grupo Shananana tambien tienen unas voces maravillosos de escuchar ,los admiro ,tanto talento
Johnny's mother referred to him as "a Christmas present" even though he was born 2 days before Christmas! He wasn't just HER Christmas present - he was a Christmas present for Sha Na Na and the rest of the world!
I am taking vocal lessens from Johnny. He has helped me tremendously. I have been singing for over 40 years and just a few lessons I have been taking from Johnny has increased my stamina my breath control. I plan to continue these lessons for as long as I can he is a wonderful teacher he is a wonderful man he is a wonderful performer.
I’m mesmerized by Johnny’s beautiful voice, and he moves me to tears. But also the incredible and polished moves of Bowzer, Denny, Santini and Donny! So elegantly executed. I will always be a big fan.
I've loved this song for over forty years. And Johnny's voice - oh, nothing like it! I gotta wonder though, who designed those costumes? Just a tad over the top. :)
I don't know why this song makes me cry. I just love love love this song. Yes Jordan Fisher sings it so well but Sha Na Na has a special place in my heart forever because of this performance.
I remember my dad loved this show when i was a kid of 7. Johnny Contardo was my favorite performer. I loved his voice and still do! This song is beautiful and difficult to sing.
Great song. Lyrically interesting and vocally superb. Why wasn't this a giant hit. It's not easy to sing. If someone pulled off a good rendition of this on America's Got Talent or any one of those ripoff shows, they'd bring the house down.
I love 🌟SHA NA NA and used to watched their Classic TV Show back in the 📺1970's. Awesome Master talents from the legendary Line🌟up of SHA NA NA: Johnny, what a amazing Vocal range he has.-💫🍃
Did you see the skit where Ginger rejected his offer of spending the whole day hugging and kissing in his car? Everyone, including myself, thought she was crazy and stupid! I even admitted I wouldn't have minding doing that myself!
Thanks everyone for your awesome comments!
-Johnny
Super vocals! I try emulating them, and fail miserably. Timeless.
Omg. THE Johnny Contardo himself! Dear Sir, you have superb voice.
*Bows down*
Why wouldn’t we! You’re fantastic! Heavenly voice. Thank you!
Watching now...I used to play tennis with you in the early 70s at Devotion....Russ Lobar
Who came here because of some "GREASE" nostalgia? My favorite song from the movie!
ME!!!
I did!
yes mine a s well
i did :)
That's why I'm here, too!! Fave song from "Grease"!!
Who else is listening to this while on lockdown because of covid-19?
jasus
Me....just know my love one sent this to me🧡🧡🧡
Love this song
Me
Me. I was only in the USA in 1974 between overseas assignment in the USAF. Wish they would replay these on TV.
The best Doo Wop (and the most educated) band in history. There is a reason why Jimi Hendrix refused to play at Woodstock if Sha Na Na wasn't allowed to join...
Whenever I watch Grease I get this song stuck in my head. It’s awesome to see him sing it.
what is sad is that this song is like "secondary" in the movie. Like a background song, if i recall correctly.
Also "raining in prom's night" suffer the same fate.
Both songs deserve same mainstream as "Greaselighting" or "the one that i want", you know what i mean
Oh boy all the soundtrack is great :)
"sandy" i love that one too
NOBODY I SAY NOBODY can sing this song like Johnny:) the best ever voice:)
You're absolutely right....what a voice.
pron
francescogeo ur wrong as vinnie medugno is brilliant signing it .
Agree! ❤️
No, but Asa Elliott comes pretty close!
OMG!!! Johnny's voice is like BUTTER 🧈!!!
Simply incredible!!!
yeah I agree, it's the best song in grease....and only played in the background.
only played in the background in the movie. It's a featured song in the stage musical.
@@adkesq4 And also the one that John Travolta sang along with Johnny Contardo in the film "Grease" at the dance.
Who is here because of Grease
Haha yes me! 😂
Almost everyone of us 🤣🤣🤣 And thank God for that 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
It's 2023 now, I remember this song when I was a young man when my parents took me and my little brother to watch Grease at the drive in movies... And thankfully, that drive in is still here today in Atlanta, Ga.... STARLIGHT THEATER, on Moreland Avenue... Star Wars.... Jaws. I GUESS YOU CAN FIGURE OUT ABOUT HOW OLD I AM🤣🤣🤣🤣...Lmao...I really miss those times... I'm 54 now, still have my parents with me here healthy and strong .. My dad still talks about when we used to go there in his black 56 Chevy impala...Great times y'all....
nice memories bro
Johnny's Voice is as golden as his suit
he used to give singing lessons. dont know if he still does
He still does at The Performer's Academy in Orange County.
So is his personality!
He's a nice guy
Totally underrated voice! That guy's voice is sublime!
Johnny's voice is outstanding!
My favorite Grease song!!
Mine too.
Mine too
Me too.......
Me too from Paris
This is my second fav. The title track will always be number 1 to me.
I saw Sha Na Na in 1972. I never knew until recently that many of the former members achieved advanced university degrees after leaving the band. Some went on to pursue academic careers while others became doctors or lawyers. Not your typical rock and roll story!
The two guys in lame dancing in the middle are a doctor and a lawyer.
@@truttman I thought you meant their dancing was lame , rather than their trousers.
Yes all the guys are well educated
I didn't know but it sure is amazing to know
Meaning.... they regretted badly while being in the band.
Perfect. NO ONE!!! sings this like Johnny Contardo. No one. I hear this, and it's 40 years ago and I'm 12 years old, watching Sha Na Na, totally in love with Johnny.
i'm glad new generations appreciate good old music too!
Keep being sharp and curious!
@@Oriol-oo7jl my parents forced me to watch the show as a child. By that I mean, we only had one TV and they had control of it. Lol. Although I protest it in act like I hated it, I secretly did enjoy it. Now that I’m much older and I watch these clips it really brings back fond memories. they should still have the show on now
Now this is music No autotunes, no dubstep, no voice changers, This is what i call pure talent.
It's raw
Either you got it or you didn't
who still listening in this year 2023. join me.. ❤❤❤
2024❤
Johnny owns this song !!! His vocal ability is astounding 😊
I've watched this video over 50 times. It's THAT good.
yes me too..it only gets better . never gets fed up of it.
+jessie james, I'm a singer myself. This song requires ALOT of proper breath technique.
Right before Johnny begins singing, he actually looks like an athlete ready to engage in a very strenuous activity.
It sure does .. and Johnny is an expert .. he's an awesome vocal coach too😊💖💖
Glenda Paul yes i read that he gives voice lessons...as you put it vocal coaching.
the person who designed that gold suit and made them wear it should be shot.one of the ugliest thingson earth
How is such a voice possible?🥇🤔
Pure golden!😆😁🙃🤩👍
My favorite song from Grease! His voice is everything! "My heart arranges a melody, that's never the same, a melody that's calling your name."🎶💖
Wow his voice is so beautiful! Just Amazing
It’s quite hard to sing this song at this tempo, you’ve got to get those breaths in at the right time while keeping the lyrics flowing, which of course he nails 👍🏼😀😍
Used to watch this show as a kid. Man this guy can sing....
He was my first boyfriend
Me too. I'm 50 and I'd remembered that show.
stacy seabroooks, YOU were one of Johnny's girlfriends?
one of the greatest songs ever imo!
As I listen to this I just can't stop saying, "that's insane" How can someone possibly sing this good?! Excellent singing, amazing arrangement!
God gives everyone gifts, and he gave Johnny the gift of his outstanding singing voice!
@@LisaKoffler You owe Mr. Contardo's Parents an Apology.
I have fallen and i can't reach my keg, an apology for WHAT? Are you sure you're asking the right person that question? I have nothing but kind words to say about Johnny and his family!
Johnny Contardo...one of the best voices in the business. I still get goosebumps after all these years! ♥
I don't. I still smile and blush!
Such a pure voice. And such great musicians and entertainers to back him up.
Man Johnny Contardo can sing. When I was a kid in the 70's, he was my favorite singer. I sure miss good clean fun shows and music like this.
How can anyone give this a thumbs down?! Maybe they are tone deaf cause I don’t get it.
diddo
Jealous
Yes, I think jealousy plays a big part!
I’m listening to it RIGHT NOW!!! This band is got an awesome sound!!! Such rhythmic patterns in synchronized singing!
That voice cuts through me like a knife, right to the heart!!! I was so in love with Johnny!!!
What you experienced was a massive crush, and I felt that way, too!
Johnny Contardo has an incredible voice. This is one of my favorite Sha Na Na songs. This song makes me wanna watch Grease, which I happen to have on DVD. Johnny Contardo reminds me of a young Billy Crystal.. LOL!
They're NOT related - they're just lookalikes.
@@LisaKoffler no body said they where related.
Stephanie L., some people had the mistaken idea that they were.
I can play this song over and over again and I will never get tired of it...it became difficult to not sing this song now that I know how to play it on guitar!
I do like the version on the "Grease" soundtrack better but this is good too.
I like it better with Lennie's saxophone, too!
Great singer and his falsetto was second to none!
I've been searching for this song for so long 😭 I would hear it on the radio and I fell in love with it. Finally I found it 😫
That's funny. That's what the songs lyrics say. Also song comes out in Grease in the school dance scene.
Johnny is beyond a fantastic singer
He was BORN that way!
Just love this song and my favorite band shanana and I still play all there music and all ways will 😊
If Johnny was on American Idol would anyone else get any votes???
+steve akers dont make me laugh. theyd probably kick him out. Tht show is fake
Now THAT'S the million dollar question! I don't think Johnny would get kicked out of American Idol, but I do think he'd make everyone fall out of their chairs from being in a state of shock!
This is still so beautiful.
Johnny Contardo is one of the greatest singers ever and just like Jay Black he can still pump out a fabulous performance.
Johnny now has his own UA-cam Channel, and he's cooking!
Johnny nails it! Can't be an easy song to sing as his voice has to go higher and higher. But he nails it!
That is an Iconic performance. !
If you ask me , No one is in his league
I am in total agreement. Johnny Contardo is beyond comparision. Besides the magnificent voice there's this awesome stage presence.
Johnny's mother was stunned over his singing voice and stage presence!
Beautiful, Classic Song! Excellent Video!
We grew up with SHANANA music...tqvm
This guy's voice! Wow!
He sings this song better live than on the recording. Especially the "cry-y-y" part without it being so cheesy. What a great singer!
This brings back so many memories I use to watch this show in the 70s, I love this song and the way johnny sings it is the best I have ever heard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is an incredible talent!
These vocals are just so clean--I never get tired of listening to them.
what a voice...not many things can make me sigh in satisfaction but this is it :) perfection
Those were great times watching Sha na na when I was a kid
Anyone else here because of Grease live?
yes haha
Live!
+Alex Hayes me! howd you know
+Failed Trolls live
yup!!
JOHNNY CONTARDO OWNS THIS SONG !! NOONE CANT SING IT LIKE HIM !
DOOWOPFOREVER. BY DAVE !! !09/03/2020 !
LOVE IT ALL !!!!
My GOD, he knocked this song out of the universe. I think this was his best performance, and yes, he owns this song.
Que gran canción y que gran vocalista, se le perdona toda "excentricidad".. ningún cantante actual lo hace con esa calidad en vivo, NINGUNO. Mención especial para los bailarines...
Excelente material
Johnny Contardo es autentico, es la maravillosa voz que es escuchado jamas y decir Que el grupo Shananana tambien tienen unas voces maravillosos de escuchar ,los admiro ,tanto talento
Johnny Contardo is my favorite Sha Na Na forever!
Mine, too!
Una de mis canciones favoritas de todos los tiempos....puedo escucharla mil veces seguidas y no me cansa. Es perfecta👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎😎💓💓💓
La mía también 😍
Such a beautiful song
I use to watch them with my family as a kid. Man this guys can sing. Keep it up Johnny
Johnny Cantardo ....Fantastic!
Boy, this guy can really sing.!!!!
Johnny's mother referred to him as "a Christmas present" even though he was born 2 days before Christmas! He wasn't just HER Christmas present - he was a Christmas present for Sha Na Na and the rest of the world!
Johnny's song! Nobody does it better..
You said it!
Thanks for the memories. I danced to this song with my first serious puppy love
This guy had such a beautiful voice, and I love this song!!!
He STILL has it!
IM BLACK BUT I STILL LIKE HIS SINGING GREATTTTTTTTTTT TALENT WATCH THEM BACK IN THE DAY SHA NA NA
I am taking vocal lessens from Johnny. He has helped me tremendously. I have been singing for over 40 years and just a few lessons I have been taking from Johnny has increased my stamina my breath control. I plan to continue these lessons for as long as I can he is a wonderful teacher he is a wonderful man he is a wonderful performer.
Joan Trinidad
Hello Stranger, You Beat me to the punch and Ruby and the romantics ...Our day will come
We’re the same age or you’re an old soul
You're lucky you were able to get Johnny to help you out!
This is my childhood ❤
Those were the fun days. His voice is amazing.
Wonderful, love these fellas, total punk❤
R.I.P. God bless Dave 'Chico' Ryan (on bass) what a wonderful happy smile he had. 💜
Don't forget the other members who died! I especially enjoyed Lennie Baker and his saxophone!
I’m mesmerized by Johnny’s beautiful voice, and he moves me to tears. But also the incredible and polished moves of Bowzer, Denny, Santini and Donny! So elegantly executed. I will always be a big fan.
ALL the members of Sha Na Na have outstanding singing voices, and Johnny's voice is STILL beautiful today!
Wow. Just wow. Dude has a voice of gold.
EVERYTHING about Johnny is gold!
Very difficult song to perform live!!! There is pretty much no break for Johnny until the very end. Wow great performance of such a beautiful song.
ALL of the singers from Sha Na Na were outstanding, and they took turns singing their songs, so Johnny DID get breaks from time to time!
@@LisaKoffler OH definitely but I meant on this song in particular he has no break.
Fusion 117, Johnny was trained in that.
Fab thing is that this song is a difficult to sing live with so many key changes but he nails it perfectly.
The key signature never changes
..........key changes?
EXCELENTE, LA BUENA MÚSICA NUNCA PASARA DE MODA. Gracias por compartir el vídeo
Simply, singing at it's best. This is an extremely tricky song to sing and Johnny makes it look easy. Fantastic!
I listened to the original cast recording and other renditions but Contardo here totally slay them all with his version.
I'm so proud to having voice training with this amazing man
RandomGuest, can you please tell us a little bit about Johnny's vocal instructions?
Thank you so much!!!
I wish I was lucky enough to have voice training, but I don't think I have "pipes!"
Johnny Contardo, what a voice !
I've loved this song for over forty years. And Johnny's voice - oh, nothing like it! I gotta wonder though, who designed those costumes? Just a tad over the top. :)
Thank you for uploading this live version... 🥰🥰🥰
La pasión que pone al cantar !! Gracias por tan hermosa Voz sr Contardo y el grupo es lo máximo!!
Ich liebe dieses Lied, oldies sind die besten lieder
Oh man, I love this song, never grows old. And I also listen to him singing it now, fricken awesome. He’s just dynamite. Sha na na, you rock !
Sha Na Na is STILL rocking today! Just visit their website!
My favorite song they sing!
That's no playback and his voice sounds better than the LP version! What a voice!
we enjoyed Sha Na Na back in the 8's when were Children. ❤
One heck of a professional singer . Go Johnny .
I don't know why this song makes me cry. I just love love love this song. Yes Jordan Fisher sings it so well but Sha Na Na has a special place in my heart forever because of this performance.
Saw. ShaNaNa @ Premiere Theater in Westchester they were great more than a novelty act. Johnny was always great
I remember my dad loved this show when i was a kid of 7. Johnny Contardo was my favorite performer. I loved his voice and still do! This song is beautiful and difficult to sing.
Great song. Lyrically interesting and vocally superb. Why wasn't this a giant hit. It's not easy to sing. If someone pulled off a good rendition of this on America's Got Talent or any one of those ripoff shows, they'd bring the house down.
Time may come and go but the music is always there..............
Always the best for me. I loved it as a 10 yr old from the 1978 Grease soundtrack
This is Johnny's song and never heard anyone do to the same caliber. He stands alone.
No one doe's it better then Johnny it's his song forever.
Love love this melodie 😍 many thanks for this beautiful voice
I love 🌟SHA NA NA and used to watched their Classic TV Show back in the 📺1970's. Awesome Master talents from the legendary Line🌟up of SHA NA NA: Johnny, what a amazing Vocal range he has.-💫🍃
Gorgeous voice. Just brilliant.
Johnny is totally gorgeous!
I totally agree. This is probably the best song in the whole musical, and all the time it got in the movie was background during the dance scene.
God , I carn't get enough of this song and Johnny singing 🎤 it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 2020 uk 🇬🇧 lockdown may
Did you see the skit where Ginger rejected his offer of spending the whole day hugging and kissing in his car? Everyone, including myself, thought she was crazy and stupid! I even admitted I wouldn't have minding doing that myself!
@@LisaKoffler i sing as i cry... In loving times
Simon Noble, crying happy tears is good. Johnny is all about love!
@@LisaKoffler Love is our goal. Sweet Heavenly dreams... ❤️🇬🇧
Johnny is the man one of the greatest voices period