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.
Flower of Love
The Crests Lyrics
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The flower of love to see
If she loves me or
She loves me not
I wonder what's to be
Today, we'll make up but then
Tomorrow, we'll break up again
Will I find the answer
Picking petals from the
Flower of love
I wonder, wonder why she's
Such a honey at first
Then she'll act so funny, it hurts
She changes all the time
Will I find the answer
Picking petals from the
Flower of love
She loves me
She loves me not
I don't know where I stand
Woah, oh, oh
She loves me
She loves me not
She loves me
Will she walk with me
Forever hand in hand
How I pray she's
Really mad about me
That she would be
Sad without me
That's what I hope to find
Will I find she loves me
Picking petals from the
Flower of love
(Will the flower let me know)
Let me know she's mine
The Crests’ “Flower of Love” is a classic 1950s doo-wop ballad about the uncertainty of love. The song’s title and refrain refer to the age-old act of picking petals off a flower and reciting “she loves me, she loves me not” to determine a lover’s affections. The singer is always picking petals from the flower of love to try to discern the feelings of the girl he loves. He is unsure whether she loves him back or not, and she seems to be indecisive on the matter.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm always picking petals from
The singer is always picking petals from the flower of love to determine if his love interest reciprocates his feelings.
The flower of love to see
The flower of love is a metaphor for the singer's love interest and he is constantly analyzing her actions to gauge her feelings towards him.
If she loves me or
He is unsure whether his love interest loves him or not and is seeking validation through the petals of the flower.
She loves me not
The singer is disappointed when his love interest does not reciprocate his feelings.
I wonder what's to be
He is uncertain about the future of their relationship and is contemplating whether he should pursue her or move on.
Today, we'll make up but then
Their relationship is unstable and unpredictable, as they frequently break up and get back together.
Tomorrow, we'll break up again
The instability continues, as their relationship is unable to progress due to his love interest's indecisiveness.
She can't make up her mind
She is indecisive and unsure about her feelings towards the singer, which creates a lot of tension between them.
Will I find the answer
The singer is hoping that picking petals from the flower of love will provide him with the clarity he needs to resolve his doubts and insecurities.
She loves me
He is elated when he finds out that his love interest loves him, and his faith in their relationship is restored.
She loves me not
The singer is disappointed and heartbroken when he finds out that his love interest does not love him back.
I don't know where I stand
The singer is confused and uncertain about the status of their relationship, as he is unable to determine his love interest's feelings towards him.
Woah, oh, oh
This is a refrain in the song that emphasizes the singer's feelings of uncertainty and doubt.
Will she walk with me
The singer is hopeful that his love interest will stay with him and share a future together.
Forever hand in hand
He dreams of a future with his love interest, where they will always be together and happy.
How I pray she's
The singer is fervently praying that his love interest reciprocates his feelings and loves him back.
Really mad about me
He wants his love interest to not just love him, but be passionate about him and invest in their relationship.
That she would be
The singer desires for his love interest to be completely devoted to him and their relationship.
Sad without me
He wants to be an integral part of his love interest's life, to the point where she cannot imagine her life without him.
That's what I hope to find
The singer is optimistic that he will find the answers he seeks through his constant analysis and introspection.
Will the flower let me know
This is a rhetorical question that highlights the singer's reliance on the flower of love to provide him with the answers he needs.
Let me know she's mine
The singer wants the flower of love to confirm that his love interest belongs to him and that they belong together.
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rhonda Sorrow
Love this song-a classic from the one & only Johnny Maestro! He's missed,but will never be forgotten!
Dale Hood
Music like this will NEVER be forgotten. Groups like this should be in the rock n roll hall of fame!!!! Instead, it should be called the hall of SHAME! I live an hour away, never been, don't care to go. Take care and keep the oldies alive. All the best.
Paolo Ghelardini
Splendore dei miei anni 60 indimenticabili! Avevo tutti i 45 gg vinile dei Crests, complesso al pari dei Platters ma misconosciuto! Grandi grandi grandi!
Lorn Long
Never heard this one before what a great song one of the best tenor`s in the business thanks
JIMI T
What a great song! All you could ask for
Rick rick
Can a human really have such a full brilliant voice?
DJW
It was the winter of '92 that I saw what would be one of best concerts, if not the best of Johnny maestro at White Plains High School. He sounded better than he did in'61 - in my opinion. We would see one of his last concerts here in Ocala, FL just a few years ago. RIP, JM
Rick rick
Still sounds as good as before
Daniel Kubacki
WOW! Good song!
john thrussell
Sweetsong great voice