1958
16 CANDLES * THE CRESTS * LONDON 368 * NZ
According to Jay Warner, in his excellent book American Singing Groups, the song 16 Candles, written by Luther Dixon and Allyson Khent, was originally 21 candles! but reduced to suit the age of the average record buyer. The song was a tremendous success and reached number two on the US Pop charts; it must also have been a success internationally as this odd square centred New Zealand issue evidences.
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