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.
Six Nights a Week
The Crests Lyrics
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And then on Saturday night
I hold you in my arms again
I love you so but I'm a fool it seems
For six nights a week I see you only in my dreams
I love to hold you every night
But you won't give me a chance
Until the next Saturday dance
So why must we spend six nights a week apart
When night after night I'd love to hold you to my heartHEM
The Crests' song "Six Nights a Week" depicts a man deeply in love with a woman and longing to be with her every night. The lyrics convey his yearning for her every day and the anticipation of holding her every Saturday night at the dance. He is aware that he loves her deeply, but recognizes that he may be a fool for it. The song highlights a one-way relationship where he longs for her but she does not reciprocate his feelings.
The song's lyrics are representative of the experiences of many young people during the time it was written, the 1950s. The song speaks to the societal norms of the time and the codes of conduct that governed dating relationships. It depicts the frustrations and difficulties encountered by teenagers at the time who wished to connect romantically with others but were often restricted by their parents and social mores.
Overall, Six Nights a Week is a poignant and heartfelt song that speaks to the power of love, the pain of longing, and the frustrations of societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Well six nights a week I long for you
I desire your presence every night except for Saturdays
And then on Saturday night
But on Saturdays, I finally get to be with you
I hold you in my arms again
I enjoy the embrace of your warmth
I love you so but I'm a fool it seems
I adore you greatly, but I feel foolish for letting myself be absent from you six nights a week
For six nights a week I see you only in my dreams
During the other six nights, I can only imagine us together in my dreams
I love to hold you every night
I deeply desire to hold you every single evening
But you won't give me a chance
Unfortunately, you don't seem to be willing to reciprocate my affections
I have to wait to hold you tight
I have no choice but to patiently wait for the next opportunity to hold you close
Until the next Saturday dance
Which only occurs on Saturdays during our dances, when we're in each other's presence
So why must we spend six nights a week apart
I question why we have to be separated for six nights out of the week
When night after night I'd love to hold you to my heart
Because every night, I yearn to feel the warmth of your presence near my heart
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: A. EVELYN, B.D. SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pjf654
still a great song from 1959.......Well, six nights a week
I long for you
And then on Saturday night
I hold you in my arms again
I love you so but
I'm a fool it seems
Cause six nights a week
I see you only in my dreams
I want to hold you every night
But you won't give me a chance
I have to wait to hold you tight
Until the next Saturday dance
So why must we spend
Six nights a week apart
When night after night
I'd love to hold you to my heart
I want to hold you every night
But you won't give me a chance
I have to wait to hold you tight
Until the next Saturday dance
So why must we spend
Six nights a week apart
When night after night
I'd love to hold you to my heart
When night after night
I'd love to hold you to my heart
(Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Saturday, every night) wooo.........1959
@raymondszybowicz7597
Johnny Maestro had a voice from heaven.
@user-ec4dm3yf9n
Those were the days back then. Glad I grew up in that generation.
@rogerauclair1670
No matter how many times I listen to the song I cannot find a single note out of place, in other words the song is absolutely perfect. Unfortunately the Crests never received the recognition that they deserved.
@garyfaught3769
For what it's worth, my Grandkids know who the Crests are.
@lindadee2053
I couldn't agree more. This wonderful tune is absolutely perfect.
@williameror8977
The Absolute Best of the BEST. PRISTINE!! High Harmony @ it's finest.
RIP Amigo, thank you for the memories!
@joycepino9749
I was four when this song came out, but in the 60s I was familiar with, The Crests music. They were an awesome singing group. I love all of their songs.
@georgellaoakry8051
Wow this song is one of the best, the harmony is simply superb, music was really music during that era 👍
@Rob_430
Great Song, great Group! A good song to do the stroll to.
@tonytone7557
The best of the best, Johnny M, and the crests brings back great memories.50's for ever. thank you for the greatest music ever. God bless them all 🙏