16 Candles
The Crests
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Happy Birthday, happy birthday baby Oh, I love you so Sixteen candles make a lovely light But not as bright as your eyes tonight Blow out the candles Make your wish come true For I'll be wishing that you love me too You're only sixteen but you're my teenage queen You're the prettiest, the loveliest girl I've ever seen Sixteen candles in my heart will glow Forever and ever For I love you so You're only sixteen but you're my teenage queen Oh, you're the prettiest, the loveliest girl I've ever seen Sixteen candles in my heart will glow Forever and ever For I love you so Oh, I love you so
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Written by: LUTHER DIXON, ALLYSON R. KHENT
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"16 Candles" was released by The Crests in 1958.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is often classified under 'doo-wop,' a genre of music popular in the 1950s known for its rich vocal harmonies.
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Chart Performance"16 Candles" was a big hit and reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Notable RecognitionThe song is one of The Crests' best-known hits, and has been widely covered and featured in numerous films and TV shows.
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Influence on CultureJohn Hughes' 1984 film "Sixteen Candles" was named after this song, highlighting the influence it had on pop culture.
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Background of the BandThe Crests were one of the most successful interracial groups of the 1950s. The group had three African American members, one Puerto Rican, and one Italian American.
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Lead Vocalist’s ContributionJohnny Maestro (John Mastrangelo), lead vocalist of The Crests, was particularly praised for his strong and distinctive vocal delivery in "16 Candles."
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Record Label"16 Candles" was released by the record label Coed.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including The Stray Cats and Jerry Lee Lewis.
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LegacyIn 2002, "16 Candles" was inducted into the Doo Wop Hall of Fame, recognizing its significance in doo-wop music history.
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