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In August 1975, "Who Loves You" entered the Hot 100 as Frankie Valli's "Swearin' to God" was sliding off the chart. This was the final Four Seasons hit featuring bassist and backing vocalist Joe Long. [5] [6] As Valli was overseas and unavailable during the initial recording session, Don Ciccone took over lead vocals.
In 1989, critic Dave Marsh ranked "Rag Doll" at No. 401 on his list compiled in the book The Heart of Rock and Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made, being one of five songs by the Four Seasons included in the book. [8] In 1997, Mojo also listed the song as one of the 'Bubbling Under' singles in its list of 'The 100 Greatest Singles Of All ...
Who Loves You was the first album from The Four Seasons to de-emphasize Frankie Valli as lead singer. During the initial recording sessions, Valli—who already had a solo deal with Private Stock Records —was in Europe and did not have the time to learn the song when he returned, so Ciccone, a former lead singer of The Critters , recorded the ...
Frankie Valli, 90, delighted the 7,000+ at the Hard Rock in Atlantic City on June 22 with a 90-minute set of Four Seasons and solo classics. He also imparted a little sage wisdom about the state ...
The UK chart positions of three singles are noted ("You're Ready Now", "Sleeping Man" and "The Night") because of their uniqueness in The Four Seasons/Frankie Valli history. Their chart positions come from the book Guinness British Hit Singles by Paul Gambaccini , Tim Rice and Jo Rice (sixth edition 1987).
Gaudio wrote or co-wrote the vast majority of the band's music, including hits like "Sherry" and "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)", as well as "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" for Valli. Though he no longer performs with the group, Gaudio and lead singer Frankie Valli remain co-owners of the Four Seasons brand.
Don't you dare say this Jersey Boy is too old to rock 'n' roll. Music legend Frankie Valli, 90, is pushing back on commentators on a viral video from his “Last Encores” tour show on Aug. 3 at ...
The Four Seasons' recording reached No. 3 in the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the group's highest placement since "Rag Doll" hit the top spot in July 1964. [4] This was the last Four Seasons hit to feature bass singer/bassist Nick Massi. The same month "Let's Hang On!"