Frankie Avalon "Why"

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  • čas přidán 21. 12. 2012
  • Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show. November 28, 1959. Reposted with corrected audio and no gray bar.
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Komentáře • 281

  • @maryomnes9445
    @maryomnes9445 Před 3 lety +62

    I am 74 years old and I still love my 50's music. FRANKIE is my idol back in the 50's. I was just 13 years old back then. He will always be my first love. I am so happy that I got his autograph in a concert I went to. 😊😊🙂🙂🥰🤗

  • @audreyburkhalter7757
    @audreyburkhalter7757 Před 3 lety +18

    A favorite song of my husband and I. I played it while he was in ICU. We sang/mouthed the song and held hands. He later passed away as he had Parkinson’s. We were almost married 55 years. Thank you Frankie Avalon, for this beautiful song you sang. It is so meaningful!

  • @gabrielhalston6726
    @gabrielhalston6726 Před 2 lety +40

    Hard to believe Frankie was only 19 years old here. Being from Southern California and growing up in the '50's and '60's, this era of time was very, very special and unique and quite innocent. I greatly miss those days and the music of my youth.

    • @fresiama6006
      @fresiama6006 Před 10 měsíci

      Traducir de inglés a español

    • @gabrielhalston6726
      @gabrielhalston6726 Před 3 měsíci

      If it's the gospel of our God and King, the Lord Jesus Christ....you certainly may! I trusted and received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior nearly 50 years ago and have followed him faithfully since, sharing His gospel of good news of salvation with many others! @sladesteinagel8544

  • @tigrengbisakol8280
    @tigrengbisakol8280 Před 7 lety +102

    These are how songs should be.Simple melody with a great message of true emotions.Music should be enjoyable and uplifting to the soul.

  • @tonithenightowl1836
    @tonithenightowl1836 Před 3 lety +19

    He had IT. It's not like he was the best singer or actor....he wasn't but he connected with his audience on a level which is rare. Sixty yrs later he's still in our hearts.

  • @rubenzamorano5194
    @rubenzamorano5194 Před 3 lety +22

    This is REAL and BEAUTIFUL MUSIC.
    CLASSIC FOREVER.

  • @RitaSora
    @RitaSora Před rokem +9

    I saw him last night.He looks and sounds great. He moves quick around the stage.I'm 20 years younger then him and can't get my hips & back to do that without pain.Lol.
    I really enjoyed seeing Frankie and Annette on the screen as he sang one of the beach songs.He did other great songs besides his own.Go see him when he comes to your town.You'll be glad you did.Love You Frankie!

    • @JamesS001
      @JamesS001 Před rokem

      Hello Rita, how's everything going with you?

  • @Lucailey
    @Lucailey Před 7 lety +24

    Frankie Avalon was my mother's favorite singer/star since she was a kid. Mom passed away but i like being able to look at these frankie videos and imagine her as a teen watching them many moons ago. Thank you Frankie, you make me feel like Heaven isnt so far away

  • @jackiemcmeekin6551
    @jackiemcmeekin6551 Před 5 lety +23

    I still love Frankie Avalon and his singing! He is a very talented man. He plays the trumpet, I know. I saw “The Golden Boys” In Las Vegas. He, Bobby Rydell and Fabian put on a great show. The three of them are from South Philadelphia. So many great performers have come from Philadelphia, Pa.! Mario Lanza was from there.

  • @andrealunde5583
    @andrealunde5583 Před 3 lety +12

    Me and my handsome partner won a waltz contest hands down dancing to this song! I will never forget it!

  • @theresacarmody702
    @theresacarmody702 Před 2 lety +3

    He was so handsome .❤️☘️

    • @JamesS001
      @JamesS001 Před rokem

      Hello Theresa, how are things going with you?

  • @elricthethridelricthethird8964

    I just wish I was born in their generation. I love how the men look presentable and gentle. Women act prim and proper. Life was simple. Oh, man.

  • @vionitajessica4600
    @vionitajessica4600 Před 6 lety +13

    my heart is melting everytime he looked at the camera as if he's singing to me....

  • @mysticoversoul
    @mysticoversoul Před 7 lety +95

    Beautiful song. Beautiful times. They will never be back. Glad to have lived those times.

  • @lynells3060
    @lynells3060 Před 7 lety +49

    Miss those days and American Bandstand. Simple, thoughtful and beautiful way to express the emotion of love...the joy or the heartbreak.Frankie Avalon not too bad looking either...still is !

  • @judypasqualone5392
    @judypasqualone5392 Před 2 lety +7

    Yes, I’m watching again.😃. Now I follow him on Facebook and he does live shows from his home just talking, answering questions, will also do some cooking. It’s fantastic.

  • @charlesaracich5377
    @charlesaracich5377 Před 2 lety +4

    Just seen him in concert in December 2021, in Youngstown Ohio, He's 80 years old and he was great.

  • @jmrodas9
    @jmrodas9 Před 8 lety +17

    This song is a very good one. Natural and simple. Nothing complicated and no gimmicks. A simple expression of love feelings. Not only is Frankie's voice Great but the music backing him up is very well performed also. One of my favorite love songs of my teen years.

  • @Kinseydsp
    @Kinseydsp Před 8 lety +5

    Love this song so much If I had her this is what I would want! Dear Angelina may God walk beside you!

  • @nancynorambuena7201
    @nancynorambuena7201 Před 3 lety +7

    Frankie , antes de escribir , inconcientemente me salió un tremendo suspiro , y tu canción me hizo volver al pasado . Tiempos que nunca volverán ,solo nos queda recordar.
    Desde Cauquenes Chile .🎼🇨🇱🇨🇱♥️♥️🌹💑💃🕺💃🕺

  • @judypasqualone5392
    @judypasqualone5392 Před 4 lety +6

    I’m so glad I lived in these times of super star singers.

  • @rosemariekury9186
    @rosemariekury9186 Před 7 lety +30

    Wanted his autograph so bad my dad waited with me for 2 hours back in 1959. Now I'm 73 wish I'd gotten to get his autograph.

  • @mistylake48
    @mistylake48 Před 5 lety +22

    This has always been my favorite Frankie Avalon song. He is a class act.

    • @darlahaines6928
      @darlahaines6928 Před 2 lety +1

      My favorite of Frankie's songs also! Giving me a lump in my throat

    • @mistylake48
      @mistylake48 Před 2 lety +2

      @@darlahaines6928 Me too. The singers in the 60's were the best

    • @darlahaines6928
      @darlahaines6928 Před 2 lety

      @@mistylake48 🤗

  • @jmrodas9
    @jmrodas9 Před 7 lety +14

    A good song of the daydreamy nature of Young love. I liked this song so much when I first fell in love in 1961. It did not work out in my case as she had another lover by then. But I still remember how I felt about her. She must be old and wrinkled by now. How time flies!

    • @brucepowell9252
      @brucepowell9252 Před 7 lety +3

      All of us of that age are old and wrinkled by now. Not that it matters, as we were there for the real show.

    • @jmrodas9
      @jmrodas9 Před 7 lety +1

      You are right I have gray hair too when it used to be jet black. And we have a lot of pains and diseases we didn't know of then but at least we are still alive and lived through that wonderful time. Regards.

    • @michaelmitchell5098
      @michaelmitchell5098 Před 3 lety

      All guys have a story like that!

    • @Msrosy145
      @Msrosy145 Před 3 lety +1

      @@michaelmitchell5098 and girls. I’m still in love with my first love. 💔 I may be old and wrinkly but my heart is still strong for him ❤️‍🔥💘💓

  • @rosemariekury9186
    @rosemariekury9186 Před 7 lety +8

    I loved this song too. Romantic with clean lyrics. Always felt he was singing just to you.

  • @ProudWayniac
    @ProudWayniac Před 8 lety +39

    Gosh, one look at that darling face and I turn into a school kid all over again.

  • @larryjung8062
    @larryjung8062 Před 8 lety +13

    Frankie Avalon is also a great trumpet player!.In the late 1950's Frankie Avalon had a string of big hit records then in the early and mid 1960's Frankie had a string of popular beach/cars movies then in 1978 Frankie did a roll in the huge hit movie Grease now Frankie does concerts.

  • @marynajares9599
    @marynajares9599 Před 5 měsíci +1

    My also love my oldest at these time life was great and people respected each other and help each other. Now life is so different.

  • @debrad9968
    @debrad9968 Před 8 lety +19

    what a hunk....remember this like it was yesterday!!! Still a hunk to this day!!! Sweet voice too

    • @Ma1nguy
      @Ma1nguy Před 4 lety

      Well he'll be 80 this year born in 1939

  • @jmrodas9
    @jmrodas9 Před 3 lety +3

    I Iiked to hear this song 62 years ago, and it is still very nice to hear. I was a teenager then. It is a song a young person can feel identified with.

    • @vnusfmtv
      @vnusfmtv Před 3 lety

      I’m 17 and I gotta say . I agree

    • @jmrodas9
      @jmrodas9 Před 3 lety

      @@vnusfmtv Well regards Youngster, and have a nice day.

  • @Kinseydsp
    @Kinseydsp Před 8 lety +38

    These songs were so beautiful filled with thoughts of real love. If I could tell Angelina I loved her I would be so blessed. May The Lord walk with you Dear One. I pray someday to see you in Heaven dear one!

  • @ireneshafer4821
    @ireneshafer4821 Před 4 lety +4

    Ohhhh, what GREAT MEMORIES! Great music! 💯👍❤️😊

  • @user-un1xo9wl2r
    @user-un1xo9wl2r Před 9 měsíci +1

    That was my late husband's and my song in 59 we were married 62 years when he passed. My heart has not stopped hurting since.

  • @judycoleman1543
    @judycoleman1543 Před 2 lety +3

    Love ❤️ Frankie Avalon . Beach movies!! 💯🥰💜

    • @JamesS001
      @JamesS001 Před rokem +1

      Hello Judy, how are things going with you?

    • @judycoleman1543
      @judycoleman1543 Před rokem +2

      @@JamesS001 Fine. How about you? 💜

    • @JamesS001
      @JamesS001 Před rokem +1

      @@judycoleman1543 I'm doing great thanks for asking btw my name is James and I'm from Denmark, currently living in Massachusetts USA. Where are you from?

    • @judycoleman1543
      @judycoleman1543 Před rokem +2

      @@JamesS001 Glad you like song 🎶🤗💜

    • @JamesS001
      @JamesS001 Před rokem

      @@judycoleman1543 Yea it's a beautiful song. May I know where you are listening from

  • @jmrodas9
    @jmrodas9 Před 7 lety +2

    A very nice love song which I used to hear when I had my first crush and I remember saying some ot the things it says to my first girlfriend. It lasted only a year but it sure made me happy. Maybe had she stayed we would still be together but really I shall never know. She went away with her family far away and I never saw her again. And this good song makes me remember her and the good times we had together.

  • @eduardobalgos5819
    @eduardobalgos5819 Před rokem +3

    One of my favorite singer.

  • @paulandersen9492
    @paulandersen9492 Před 4 lety +3

    I was born in 55. I love most kinds of music. I really love this song. I want to sing this t my wife of 3 years. (She was my 6th grade girlfriend.)

  • @annlanders978
    @annlanders978 Před 10 lety +8

    BOY DOES THIS TAKE ME BACK TO MY FIRST CRUSH ON A SINGER. I THOUGHT I WAS IN LOVE!!!

  • @pattyrice1533
    @pattyrice1533 Před 2 lety +3

    I love this song

    • @JamesS001
      @JamesS001 Před rokem

      Hello Patty, how are things going with you?

  • @sandybeach123
    @sandybeach123 Před 4 lety +4

    air date: November 28, 1959....."WHY" soared up, up, up the pop music charts and by late December it was a #1 hit for Frankie.

  • @sauquoit13456
    @sauquoit13456 Před 6 lety +3

    As noted above, on this day in 1959 {November 28th} Frankie Avalon performed "Why" the ABC-TV musical variety program, the 'Dick Clark Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show'...
    At the time "Why" was in it's first week on Billboard's Top 100 chart at position #95, and on December 28th it would peak at #1 {for 1 week}, thus it holds the distinction of being the last #1 record of the 1950s...
    It reached #6 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart...
    And on the same 'Beech-Nut' show he also performed the record's B-side, "Swingin' On A Rainbow", it peaked at #39 on the Top 100...
    Between 1958 and 1976 he had twenty-five Top 100 records; seven made the Top 10 with two reaching #1, besides "Why", his other #1 record was "Venus", for 5 weeks in 1959...
    His 25th and last Top 100 record was a disco version of "Venus", it peak at #46 on the Top 100 and on March 14th, 1976, it reached #1 {for 1 week} on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Tracks chart...
    Mr. Avalon, born Francis Thomas Avallone, celebrated his 77th birthday two months ago on September 18th {2017}...

  • @robertborich4524
    @robertborich4524 Před 4 lety +1

    It doesn't take a genius to see that the '50s were a glorious time to be a teenager.Being born in 1970,my '50s were the '80s.Two decades poles apart in trends,music & lifestyle but each giving moments never to be forgotten.

  • @jmrodas9
    @jmrodas9 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Beautiful and dreamy song, which is just right for listening when one is a teenager. I liked it then, and now through old, still like it. It is well sung, has credible lyrics, and is a delight to listen.

  • @pinpandan
    @pinpandan Před 8 lety +38

    Frankie Avalon was one of those teenage idols who popularized the genre of POP music from the late 1950s..

    • @tegansantana2910
      @tegansantana2910 Před 7 lety +1

      who "helped" popularize it. He did not do it on his own.

    • @EPA18
      @EPA18 Před 4 lety

      He has no voice.

    • @Ma1nguy
      @Ma1nguy Před 4 lety +3

      @@EPA18 I'm 72 now and when I was a preteen boy I loved his voice when that song came out, but as an American who happened to be Black, I knew that I'd never be popular like that the 50s and 60s was a horrible time for people of color in America.

    • @Muswell
      @Muswell Před 3 lety

      @@Ma1nguy I hope things got better for you & you've had a good life. I'm not sure that 50yrs on things have changed that much over in the US. Respect.

    • @Msrosy145
      @Msrosy145 Před 3 lety

      And Gene Pitney 💞💞💞👍🏽💖💖💖

  • @sandrapreston7016
    @sandrapreston7016 Před 8 lety +21

    you got older frankie,,and you just kept getting better!!

  • @ronaldherrera3479
    @ronaldherrera3479 Před 8 lety +35

    I'll never let you go
    Why? Because I love you
    I'll always love you so
    Why? Because you love me
    No broken hearts for us
    'Cause we love each other
    And with our faith and trust
    There could be no other
    Why? 'Cause I love you
    Why? 'Cause you love me
    I think you're awfully sweet
    Why? Because I love you
    You say I'm your special treat
    Why? Because you love me
    We found the perfect love
    Yes, a love that's yours and mine
    I love you and love you me
    All the time
    (I'll never let you go)
    (Why? Because I love you)
    Yes, I love you
    (I'll always love you so)
    (Why? Because you love me)
    Yes, you love me
    We found the perfect love
    Yes, a love that's yours and mine
    I love you and love you me
    I love you and love you me
    We'll love each other, dearForever ...

  • @judyburkey4862
    @judyburkey4862 Před rokem +1

    This was my husband and my song. Just love it. 🙏❤️🤗

  • @dickbuelow8968
    @dickbuelow8968 Před 7 lety +4

    Great singer and song

  • @DanMuntean
    @DanMuntean Před 5 lety +6

    Beautiful song and wonderful interpretation.

  • @shrimatibacchus8254
    @shrimatibacchus8254 Před 3 lety +2

    Simple and romantic handsome guy.💕

  • @issadelcarmengiralt6818
    @issadelcarmengiralt6818 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Bella canción. Favorita de una prima mía que ya esta en el cielo. Ella la cantaba en inglés y yo trataba de cantarla también. Elevé una oración por ella. Me teajo muchos recuerdos de mi adolescencia .

  • @scotbrad94
    @scotbrad94 Před 8 lety +24

    I love that his hairdo was considered *crazy* haha. Boy if they could only have seen what hair would be doing even in 1969 would they be in for the shock of their life!

  • @normadelcarmenzapataquirog6765

    Otro recuerdo de mi juventud

  • @ncfeline1959
    @ncfeline1959 Před 7 lety +7

    I have loved him all my life! Love his voice, talent and his hair!

  • @annamassek9597
    @annamassek9597 Před 9 lety +15

    He's still awesome

  • @annbarry9355
    @annbarry9355 Před 7 lety +10

    love this song and the singer love it

  • @reeree9742
    @reeree9742 Před 7 lety +19

    Great wedding song.

    • @johnmurphy7316
      @johnmurphy7316 Před 3 lety

      Anthony Newley recorded this song in the UK and it was a huge hit but Frankie Avalon's original version is so good. They are both great but maybe Frankie just sounds better and more appealing.

    • @Msrosy145
      @Msrosy145 Před 3 lety +1

      My first boyfriend used to sing this to me 💖💞💔💔❤️‍🔥

  • @aldo9887
    @aldo9887 Před 3 lety +1

    Salve, : Una splendida Canzone, un Interprete magnifico, con in più un pizzico didascalico : quello che differenzia il “perché” italico, dai due “perché” anglosassoni.- : Appunto : “Why and Because”.- Greetings from Aldo, Verona.-

  • @brucepowell9252
    @brucepowell9252 Před 9 lety +15

    Last no. 1 of the 50s, first of the 60s.

  • @lindam5813
    @lindam5813 Před 3 lety +2

    He was so stinkin cute, love him ♥️🎤🎶🎼❤️

  • @wendellpeters5083
    @wendellpeters5083 Před 3 lety +1

    Frankie Avalon great love songs from this one, great memories.

  • @amcplove
    @amcplove Před 8 lety +3

    Great song

  • @gp39
    @gp39 Před 6 lety +8

    The song of my live...

  • @judypasqualone3819
    @judypasqualone3819 Před 2 lety +2

    Still follow and love Frankie. ❤️

    • @frankieavalon6686
      @frankieavalon6686 Před rokem

      Hello Judy, how are you doing? It's nice meeting you here.

    • @JamesS001
      @JamesS001 Před rokem

      Hello Judy, how are things going with you?

  • @Kinseydsp
    @Kinseydsp Před 7 lety +5

    NRRAARCHIVES you are the Best the stuff you Put on is just Plain AWESOME!

  • @judypasqualone5392
    @judypasqualone5392 Před 10 lety +44

    He still melts my heart....

    • @reeree9742
      @reeree9742 Před 6 lety +1

      me too.

    • @ellenrosenblatt5463
      @ellenrosenblatt5463 Před 6 lety +2

      he melts my extra sharp cheddar

    • @markdavis1611
      @markdavis1611 Před 3 lety

      Hi Judy

    • @RitaSora
      @RitaSora Před rokem

      Me too! Saw him live last night and nothing has changed for me.1st row center and every time he looked at me I felt the same way as always.Such a handsome and talented man.

  • @louisemiller2774
    @louisemiller2774 Před 7 lety +12

    So young.....sweet.

  • @reeree9742
    @reeree9742 Před 7 lety +4

    I want this for my wedding song.

  • @mrob75
    @mrob75 Před 7 lety +17

    Dick Clark was such a gentleman...Miss him so much.

  • @doraluzvazquez4290
    @doraluzvazquez4290 Před 2 lety +6

    Hermosa melodía, lindos recuerdos ☺️

  • @ignaciosotomayor9269
    @ignaciosotomayor9269 Před 7 lety +1

    Nunca me cansaré de oír y VER música de tantísimos recuerdos de mi juventud...
    Muchas gracias a quien lo hace posible!!!

  • @janethu9169
    @janethu9169 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful.

  • @Gg-rssystG8
    @Gg-rssystG8 Před 5 lety +2

    I was preteen just adorable. I think why because I💞 it.
    I think this is the song that was in big w/ Tom Hanks played it on the piano with his feet the toy remember love this song it just warms my heart. Why because I love.

  • @daveb7811
    @daveb7811 Před 4 měsíci

    2010 Malt Shop Memories cruise. Frankie Avalon walked up our aisle and sang this to my wife for a few seconds. Can't make this stuff up!

  • @theresabollman8061
    @theresabollman8061 Před 11 lety +7

    Song were specifically written for Frankie and Fabian...they didn't have much by way of range, the notes were pretty even, but they had something special to give and we loved them.

  • @user-mu4br4vt2h
    @user-mu4br4vt2h Před 3 lety +1

    charming song still

  • @shmemes4995
    @shmemes4995 Před 2 lety +1

    I love his smile

  • @plunkervillerr1529
    @plunkervillerr1529 Před rokem

    I`m 75 and remember those Saturday night shows.

  • @lizsandoval7393
    @lizsandoval7393 Před 6 lety +4

    I know this song anf I've heared it when i was in elementary

  • @sandrakenney567
    @sandrakenney567 Před rokem

    God i love those oldies 😍😍😍😍

  • @Deer548
    @Deer548 Před 3 lety +1

    He was so DREAMY! 😇

  • @antoniettafranchini1568
    @antoniettafranchini1568 Před rokem +1

    Frankie is my idol from 1960 old

  • @maddogshout
    @maddogshout Před 5 lety +1

    厲害了,這首歌我才剛學,它卻已經紅了60年!

  • @carlosgutierrez4603
    @carlosgutierrez4603 Před 5 lety +1

    que recuerdos mas lindos de cuando era muchacho 10 o 12 la escuchaba en la antigua radio de la familia muchas gracias a la persona que baja estas inolvidables melodias

  • @bertitolino
    @bertitolino Před 4 lety +1

    Adorable Frankie

  • @rubenalvarez2832
    @rubenalvarez2832 Před 7 lety +1

    This Times Never Comeback!!!

  • @TheStamplover
    @TheStamplover Před 9 lety +11

    Love the performance by Frankie...it's been a long time...thanks for posting!

  • @christineklinger
    @christineklinger Před 4 lety +1

    I have the 45 of it love the song o i finally figured out who the other character Frankie played in Bikini Beach it was Potato Bug. Thanks for sharing the video it brings back memories for me when i was a young girl.

  • @germanico4401
    @germanico4401 Před 4 lety +1

    bella época. MISTER..Frankie....se me apreta el corazón....gracias 🙋🙋mayo 2020....

  • @salesdasprampas3478
    @salesdasprampas3478 Před 2 lety +2

    Gold times.

  • @maureenstaniforth4493
    @maureenstaniforth4493 Před 9 lety +12

    Very old song

  • @nickhomyak6128
    @nickhomyak6128 Před 3 lety +1

    Frankie played Stockton; from New Jersey rode into Texas with Crockett; after his eastern tour; Stockton was the youngest man to die there..A grandson and great grandson of signers of the Declaration Independence; Constitution Delegates from NJ..

  • @curly_wyn
    @curly_wyn Před rokem

    The last number one hit of the 1950s!

  • @groovinmoms
    @groovinmoms Před 8 lety +15

    still groovy

  • @evikeszabo8544
    @evikeszabo8544 Před 4 lety +1

    Gyönyörű szám!! 👌👌👌🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸👏👏

  • @sebastiaomota788
    @sebastiaomota788 Před 2 lety +3

    Lembro da minha infancia ouvindo esta linda musica

  • @bangzul3120
    @bangzul3120 Před 4 lety

    All those love song...how sweet life is

  • @gloriarojas7850
    @gloriarojas7850 Před 4 lety +1

    Qué lindo!!!, me provoca tanta calma, alegría la música antigua

  • @tamaraknox2185
    @tamaraknox2185 Před 11 měsíci

    He was a cutie pie back in the day

  • @maureenmcgovern6119
    @maureenmcgovern6119 Před 2 lety +3

    My goodness he was handsome.

    • @JamesS001
      @JamesS001 Před rokem

      Hello Maureen, how are things going with you?