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The Crests
single · Jan 1959

Sixteen Candles

The Crests

After losing female lead vocalist Patricia Van Dross, New York City doo-wop group The Crests, record as a foursome and hit No. 2 U.S. with the song "16 Candles". The song later sells more than a million copies.