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.
Model Girl
The Crests Lyrics
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Model girl
Model girl
Model girl)
You're my model girl
You're my model girl
You're my model girl
The only one for me in all the world
I knew that you and I would have to meet
I decided right then and there
I had to find a way to make you care
You lit my heart when you said "Hello"
And right away I felt the lovebug glow
Whoa oh how lucky I would be
If you felt the same way about me
You're my model girl
You're my model girl
You're my model girl
The only one for me in all the world
A model like you (Oh yeah)
Oooo what we could do (Oh yeah)
A perfect twenty-two (Oh yeah)
You're the answer to my dreams come true
Heaven picked you Miss Universe
The angels brought you right down to earth
Cupid shot his arrow in our hearts
And gave our love affair a perfect start
You're my model girl
You're my model girl
You're my model girl
The only one for me in all the world
(Model girl
Model girl
Model girl
Model girl
Model girl...
The Crests’ song “Model Girl” is a catchy and upbeat love song that clearly expresses the singer’s admiration for a certain girl. Through carefully crafted lyrics, the singer tells the listener about his chance encounter with a beautiful woman whom he calls his “model girl” and how she stole his heart with just a simple “hello”. The song continues to describe the singer’s infatuation with this woman, and he goes on to explain how lucky he would be if she felt the same way about him. The lyrics give the impression that this is a love at first sight situation where the singer can’t help but fall for the model girl, and he believes she is the only one for him in the entire world.
The song also contains a sense of admiration for the model girl’s beauty and other qualities, almost as if she is too good to be true. The singer says “A model like you, ooo what we could do, a perfect twenty-two, you’re the answer to my dreams come true.” These lyrics insinuate that the model girl is a rare find, and the singer feels that he was lucky enough to cross paths with her. Additionally, with the line “Heaven picked you Miss Universe” it is like the singer believes the girl is too beautiful to not have been chosen by a higher power such as heaven, and that Cupid himself shot an arrow in their hearts to start their love affair perfectly.
Overall, The Crests’ song “Model Girl” is a joyous and uplifting love song that celebrates love at first sight and admiration for one’s partner. The song expresses the beauty of human connection and how it can happen at the most unexpected times.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my model girl
You are the kind of girl I have always dreamt of having
The only one for me in all the world
There's nobody else in the world who could replace you in my life
When I saw you walking down the street
I knew I had to approach you and get to know you better
I decided right then and there
I made a quick decision at that moment without any second thoughts
I had to find a way to make you care
I wanted to show you how much I admired you and make you interested in me
You lit my heart when you said 'Hello'
Your greeting made me feel a deep connection with you and fall in love with you instantly
And right away I felt the lovebug glow
I was struck by the intensity of my love for you in that moment
Whoa oh how lucky I would be
I feel incredibly fortunate to have you in my life
If you felt the same way about me
My life would be complete if you reciprocated my feelings
A model like you (Oh yeah)
You are the epitome of beauty and elegance
Oooo what we could do (Oh yeah)
There are so many exciting things we could experience together
A perfect twenty-two (Oh yeah)
You are a flawless representation of femininity and grace
You're the answer to my dreams come true
You are the person I have been waiting for my whole life, completing my dreams and aspirations
Heaven picked you Miss Universe
You are the symbol of true beauty, crowned as the most beautiful woman in the world
The angels brought you right down to earth
You are an angel in human form, brought here to spread joy and harmony
Cupid shot his arrow in our hearts
We are in love with each other, thanks to Cupid's magical powers
And gave our love affair a perfect start
Our love story began beautifully and promises to continue that way
Contributed by Henry F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
elchucko
1961 pop music. Wow, I understand the words. A plus.....I can dance to it.
Clifton Temple
The ultimate compliment you can give a girl..
JOHN Luise
A ‘Great Song’ For A (SuperModel Who is (Miss Heidi Klum).Yes.❤