The Best Of – THE CRESTS****

16 Candles/A Year Ago Tonight/Six Nights A Week/The Angels Listened In/Gee (But I’d Give The World)/Step By Step/I Think the Moon/Pretty Little Angel/Journey Of Love/Trouble In Paradise/Earth Angel/Flower Of Love/ Always You/If My Heart Could Write A Letter/Molly Mae/Isn’t It Amazing

First compilation album from the New York doo-wop group The Crests, featuring the lead voice of Johnny Maestro. They had a string of US hits in the late fifties and early sixties.

“A fabulous LP for anyone who wants to understand this important style of American music, or to revisit the happy, golden moments of those days. The lyrics are sweet and innocent, the harmonies heavenly and the lead voice of the late Johnny Maestro is smooth perfection.”

“Johnny Maestro was one of the great doo-wop exponents. Great music, great vocals for those who enjoy rock and roll from a class act.”

“This music was before my time, but I got into it, and now am addicted. This is the epitome of real doo-wop, and Johnny Maestro has that unmistakable voice that makes this a gem.”

“Absolutely the best doo-wop LP out there. It really brings you back to a different era. I can't believe this man's voice. Everything he sings is outstanding.”

“Although sometimes tagged as doo-wop artists, Johnny Maestro and The Crests produced some of the best pop tunes of the early American rock and roll era. Clever lyrics, bouncy arrangements and Maestro's vocals combined to make catchy tunes as listenable now, if not more so, than when they first charted.”

“This is a must have for oldie fans and especially Johnny Maestro lovers. I know this will be one that I will listen to over and over. What a great voice, backup is wonderful too. His voice will remain long after we are all no longer here.”

“This album, featuring a young Johnny Maestro in the early stages of his career, is very, very good and will bring back many memories. If you are a fan of The Crests, this album features many of their songs and the hits they produced. Johnny Maestro’s soaring vocals on 16 Candles are truly astounding.”