Their most popular song was "Sixteen Candles" which rose to number 2 on the Billboard charts in 1958.
The 1984 John Hughes teen movie Sixteen Candles took its title from The Crests' song, which was rerecorded by The Stray Cats for the Sixteen Candles soundtrack.
It should be noted that Johnny Maestro went on to form the Brooklyn Bridge who had two number one hits including "The Worst That Could Happen" . His voice got better with age but unfortunately Mastroangelo passed away last year of throat cancer at the age of 65.
Earth Angel
The Crests Lyrics
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Earth angel
Will you be mine
My darling dear
Love you all the time
I'm just a fool,
A fool in love, with you
Earth angel
The one I adore
Love you forever
And ever more
I'm just a fool,
A fool in-love with you
I fell for you
And I knew
The vision of your loveliness
I hope and I pray,
That someday,
I'll be the vision of your
Happiness
Earth angel,
Earth angel
Please you be mine
My darling dear
Love you all the time
I'm just a fool,
A fool in love, with you
I fell for you
And I knew
The vision of your loveliness
I hope and I pray,
That someday,
I'll be the vision of your
Happiness
Earth angel,
Earth angel
Please you be mine
My darling dear
Love you all the time
I'm just a fool,
A fool in love, with you
The song "Earth Angel" by The Crests is a classic doo-wop ballad about a man who is head over heels in love with a woman who he refers to as his "Earth Angel." The song is an ode to the power of love and its ability to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. The opening lines of the song, "Earth angel, Earth angel, will you be mine? My darling dear, love you all the time," establish the tone for the rest of the song as the man professes his undying love for his angelic love interest.
The lyrics describe the man's love as a force that makes him feel like a fool, but also as something that he cannot help but feel. He acknowledges that he has fallen hopelessly in love with this woman and that he is willing to wait and hope that someday he will be the cause of her happiness. The repeated chorus of "Earth Angel, please be mine, my darling dear, love you all the time," underscores the man's plea to win her heart, and the final line of the song, "I'm just a fool, a fool in love with you," emphasizes the idea that love can make a person feel vulnerable and exposed.
Overall, "Earth Angel" is a simple yet powerful love song that has stood the test of time as a classic in the doo-wop genre. It is a testament to the enduring theme of love and the ways in which it can shape our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Earth angel,
Addressing the one you love and admire as someone who's out of this world.
Earth angel,
Reiterating your strong affection for your beloved, calling them the angel of your life.
Will you be mine
Asking for their heart, to enter into a relationship built on love.
My darling dear
Endearing name for your special someone.
Love you all the time
Promising an unwavering, unending love to your beloved.
I'm just a fool,
Admitting to your helplessness and vulnerability towards your loved one.
A fool in love, with you
Acknowledging the power of love, which can make a person lose their senses and turn to foolishness.
The one I adore
Emphasizing your admiration and deep fondness for your beloved.
Love you forever
Expressing your commitment to love your beloved unconditionally and eternally.
And ever more
Reinforcing the idea of a timeless love that will never fade away.
I fell for you
Recalling the moment you realized you were in love with your beloved.
And I knew
Realizing that your love was true and genuine.
The vision of your loveliness
Reflecting on the beauty and perfection of your beloved.
I hope and I pray,
Expressing your desire and wish deeply from your heart.
That someday,
Expecting your dream to come true in the future.
I'll be the vision of your Happiness
Aspiring to be the source of joy and fulfilment for your beloved.
Earth angel,
Re-iterating the magic and divine aura of your beloved.
Earth angel
Another affirmation of your beloved's angelic nature and significance in your life.
Please you be mine
Entreating your beloved to accept you into their life as a partner and lover.
My darling dear
Endowing your beloved with fondness and affection through a sweet and kind name.
Love you all the time
Re-stating your devotion and unwavering commitment to love your beloved forever.
I'm just a fool,
Same as earlier- acknowledging your helplessness and vulnerability towards your beloved.
A fool in love, with you
Same as earlier- acknowledging the power of love, which makes a person lose their senses and turn to foolishness.
Writer(s): JESSIE BELVIN
Contributed by Oliver T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@czarinaluna5559
oh, wah-ah-ah, oh, oh, oh, oh
Earth angel, earth angel
Will you be mine?
My darling dear
Love you all the time
I'm just a fool
A fool in love with you
Earth angel, earth angel
The one I adore
Love you forever and ever more
I'm just a fool
A fool in love with you
I fell for you and I knew
The vision of your love-loveliness
I hoped and I pray that someday
I'll be the vision of your hap-happiness oh, oh, oh, OH!
Earth angel, earth angel
Please be mine
My darling dear
Love you all the time
I'm just a fool
A fool in love with you-ou-ou
I fell for you and I knew
The vision of your loveliness
I hope and pray that someday
That I'll be the vision of your happiness
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Earth angel, earth angel
Please be mine
My darling dear
Love you all the time
I'm just a fool
A fool in love with you-ou (you, you, you)
@barrycole6162
Damm it,I was always of the opinion that the Penguins released the greatest doo wop song of all time in Earth Angel. Now I've got to re-adjust that idea with the equal best version of the best song.Thanks Cleve & Johnnie
@RSheftall
Can you believe Rolling Stone didn't list Johnny as one of the top 100 vocalists in rock and roll? Their printing presses ought to be melted.
@jimi99colorado
bogus stone
@andrewvanrhoberts
This is real music from the soul. Nowadays kids are afraid to sing like this. Such a shame...
@jetumbot
+andrewvanrhoberts listen to boa constrictors joe astle
@ralphpettorossi705
nowadays they sing through their noses, add too many fills, can't carry a straight note, sing through a voice processor. basically, they CANNOT sing.
@tonymane1411
Ralph Pettorossi I’m sorry Ralph I try .... lol 😂
@gregcavin4899
This music came out years before I was born but man this is Rock-N-Roll as it SHOULD be played. My mom and dad raised me on great music,including the oldies!
@threemississippi
Eternally wonderful music - golden voice of Johnny Maestro!
@delarnadyl99
I grew up with my grandparents listening to music like this. I absolutely love it. Nothing quite like the Doo Wop classics.