Half Heaven, Half Heartache - Johnny Contardo

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  • @joycemandarino7611
    @joycemandarino7611 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Never stop singing. You bring so much joy to my life listening to the best singer ever. I’ve been listening to you and Sha na na since the beginning. The best music ever. Keep it alive for the next generation to maybe appreciate.
    If you’re ever in Virginia I will do my best to come see you.

  • @stellamacisaac924
    @stellamacisaac924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Johnny Contardo's voice is so pure and makes you feel every word he sings! His songs are uplifting!

  • @clifton1943
    @clifton1943 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent !

  • @anthonyscavone9077
    @anthonyscavone9077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of the best singers ever!!

  • @irenedoyon9459
    @irenedoyon9459 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Johnny did it again. His voice and performance absolutely outstanding!!!

  • @davidhaus7756
    @davidhaus7756 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    How this man did not gain greater popularity and success is beyond me. His performances were flawless!

    • @hisbeautifultruth5931
      @hisbeautifultruth5931 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Pretty sure it's because he maintained high standards; they all did. Seems like a genuinely kind, humble man.

    • @ronlheureux7623
      @ronlheureux7623 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hisbeautifultruth5931 Huh?

    • @hisbeautifultruth5931
      @hisbeautifultruth5931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ronlheureux7623 - For singers/musicians to make it really big these days, they often sacrifice ethical standards.
      Btw, I actually had a dream about Johnny last night, literally. How bizarre is that?😁😁
      Will I ever grow up?!

    • @ronlheureux7623
      @ronlheureux7623 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hisbeautiful Truth Here’s a truth for you, America has thousands of great singers, far more than will ever get their shot at fame and fortune. What can make a difference for some of them is good luck!

    • @weshunter_musicman
      @weshunter_musicman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      artists who don't $ell out, $ell their $oul, $uck the right di#@, etc, well...need I say more?

  • @sandybarnes007
    @sandybarnes007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is why he was the lead singer for Sha Na Na.

  • @jameswells-uk6qu
    @jameswells-uk6qu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg..seeing him on Sha Na Na..fantastic talent..deserved much more recognition!

  • @jillmoore3616
    @jillmoore3616 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Love this man!
    Sing it Johnny, as only you can!
    We are listening!

    • @robinleelongo
      @robinleelongo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Really enjoyed very much🥰🌟🙏🙏🙏👏💫✨💙💙💙💙💙🌟🌟🙏😄💕💕👏

  • @angelahicks963
    @angelahicks963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I could listen to Johnny Contardo sing all day. Such an amazing voice

  • @rickhodges1731
    @rickhodges1731 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Absolutely a fantastic version of this Gene Pitney classic. Have never understood why Johnny never put together an album of these great songs.

  • @cynthia6637
    @cynthia6637 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    1st time I have ever heard anyone to cover Gene Pitney's songs until now... Fantastic Johnny Contardo...

    • @arneldobumatay3702
      @arneldobumatay3702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jane Olivor covered as a slow, dreamy, emotional version. It's on Y/T. Very good version!

  • @marcomarchi7756
    @marcomarchi7756 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the most beautiful song I ever heard

  • @lindamartin263
    @lindamartin263 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Such a God given talent...amazing voice. I absolutely love his version of this song!

  • @mariemoore6406
    @mariemoore6406 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome singer...

  • @MsRubia167
    @MsRubia167 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    A heavenly voice!

  • @JudyeD49
    @JudyeD49 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Best version EVER!!!

  • @lindasheperd512
    @lindasheperd512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Fantastic! Incredible! Beautiful job Johnny! Thank you.

  • @ERIMATT
    @ERIMATT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    BRAVO!

  • @richfromboston
    @richfromboston 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love Gene Pitney and this song, AWESOME job Johnny

  • @1939casto
    @1939casto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Johnny does a very good job on this song.....

  • @rickhodges1731
    @rickhodges1731 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Johnny still has the magic! Brings a little Gene Pintney to this version. Love to see him recording some of his classic songs, as well more current songs!

  • @cynthia6637
    @cynthia6637 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Great Cover..... 1st time I have heard anyone try to sing Gene Pitney songs.. Well done..

  • @stancano814
    @stancano814 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    singers now have so many gimmicks to make them sound good. back then it was pure music

  • @willruha3983
    @willruha3983 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Nicely done. Great ending. A difficult rangy song to attempt, but this was rendered beautifully. Congratulations.

  • @nancyflash1
    @nancyflash1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    absolutely beautiful

  • @wunfungai
    @wunfungai 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I thought only Gene Pitney could hit that last high note! Great rendition!

  • @arneldobumatay3702
    @arneldobumatay3702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Damn good version. I'm going to download this to my PC.

  • @jamesdokoupil5710
    @jamesdokoupil5710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How can there be any 'dislikes' for this performance?

  • @cag758
    @cag758 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Awesome voice !

  • @XNY556CforCharlie
    @XNY556CforCharlie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    First singer I've heard that is as good as Gene Pitney with this song.

    • @bobbyd218
      @bobbyd218 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not a chance....

    • @OneHokie4Life
      @OneHokie4Life 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You are right!!!Johnny did it better...

    • @bobbyd218
      @bobbyd218 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      No way in hell. Gene Pitney is a legend and Johnny Contardo, though good in his time, doesn't hold a candle to Gene or his version of this song.....

    • @OneHokie4Life
      @OneHokie4Life 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just your opinion Robert nothing more. We will NEVER agree.

    • @akes55
      @akes55 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd love to sing like either one!

  • @josephdisandro9483
    @josephdisandro9483 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    magnifico!!! magnifico!!!

  • @memom010605
    @memom010605 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Beautiful Gene Pitney cover

  • @jackbickel4655
    @jackbickel4655 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only one Johnny Contardo. The best for so many years.

  • @socorrovaldez9326
    @socorrovaldez9326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Silence.......Johnny Contardo is singin'

  • @likecrazydaddy1245
    @likecrazydaddy1245 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow..NICE!!!

  • @realcoolbreeze
    @realcoolbreeze 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great version sir !😀👍

  • @marcyprager9872
    @marcyprager9872 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    LOVE!!!!!!

  • @Tonithenightowl
    @Tonithenightowl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    No one is a bigger Pitney fan than ME ... however, Gene would have heard this version and I'm sure he smiled or maybe got a bit worried lol Johnny nailed this to the wall, keeping it traditional but adding his own special nuance. EXQUISITE !!!

    • @ronlheureux7623
      @ronlheureux7623 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pitney had a very different delivery style with his voice. Not really any comparison, while both are great.

    • @Tonithenightowl
      @Tonithenightowl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ronlheureux7623 I agree no one does it better than Gene. Most don't try to do his songs but Johnny pulled it off bc he too is an excellent tenor.

    • @wendystewart1867
      @wendystewart1867 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes great job but gene Pitney was one of a kind

    • @tonithenightowl1836
      @tonithenightowl1836 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wendystewart1867 Absolutely. When you hear Gene you KNOW it's Gene. He's my favorite solo tenor of all time. Did you ever see videos on YT from his Italy tour back in the mid 60's? He had no trouble singing in Italian and his stage presence was different from what we were used to seeing. It was like he let loose. lol He was having the time of his life and it shows. :o)

    • @wendystewart1867
      @wendystewart1867 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never saw that but it's gotta be amazing as always

  • @pamelagraham5811
    @pamelagraham5811 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    your voice is heavenly! I hope u have a very happy birthday and a wonderful christmas!!

  • @mrshaboom1
    @mrshaboom1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    johnny could u sing im gonna be strong 4 ur fans. thanx 4 so many memories

  • @charlesr.baconsr.7403
    @charlesr.baconsr.7403 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    LOVE THIS! You've still got it Johnny!

  • @ricardoboli
    @ricardoboli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bela voz de JC.

  • @RaptureGal
    @RaptureGal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this song!💜

  • @cierakitty
    @cierakitty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He easily could have made it out there on his own after Sha Na Na ended.....we would have loved it for sure

  • @Kindness_222
    @Kindness_222 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great singer from a great and legendary group. The show made them more popular but it didn't do them justice as a group. It made them look like goof balls not a tight group

  • @user-hp7mm3pp6d
    @user-hp7mm3pp6d 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @HandwhistlerBen
    @HandwhistlerBen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What a Voice!!! What year was this recorded? It sounds much younger than the 2015 recordings, unless Johnny's voice suddenly came back in the recording studio that day. It is smooth as silk here!

    • @nancyflash1
      @nancyflash1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      this was discovered on some very old tapes recorded ion the 60's. When his first wife (Benedetta) died a few years ago, she had been refusing to turn over all Johnnys stuff....and he had it finally returned after she passed. This is where this song and many others came from. They were sitting a box in storage for 30 years

    • @katieharville6863
      @katieharville6863 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I love this so much. So happy the recording was found.

    • @8solange
      @8solange 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Beautiful song!

  • @mrshaboom1
    @mrshaboom1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i think gene pitney would have been proud. ur the best johnny come 2 lakeland fl

  • @Treble3
    @Treble3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

  • @brunosettimo7186
    @brunosettimo7186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    En español, Cariño y desprecio (Enrique Guzmán).

  • @bkellygardner
    @bkellygardner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As good as Gene Pitney's original or better!!

    • @akes55
      @akes55 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Better

  • @Treble3
    @Treble3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone know where I can get my hands on a Changeover CD?

  • @Sandra61ize
    @Sandra61ize ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved Gene Pitney when I was a teen but I like this version better. The tone is a little bit lower

  • @tuesdsy
    @tuesdsy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Originally from Boston’s North End

  • @thepoopsoup
    @thepoopsoup 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    He's not bad. But he's no Jean pitney

    • @Earache702
      @Earache702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      thepoopsoup : oh, I see you’re such a huge fan of GENE Pitney, that you can’t get his name right! 🙄