TOO SMOOTH! First Time Hearing Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)!

[@Eurynomea]

Gerry Polci (drummer & lead vocals here) was Frankie's son-in-law at this time. He was self-conscious about his singing voice but it turned out to be one of their most iconic songs. Such great talent back then that you just can't find these days.

[@firebird7479]

My father and sister saw them on Jul 4th at Independence Mall in Philadelphia. I powerful storm blew through the area, knocking down the lighting rig, injuring Gerry and their female back up singer. My dad had it on Super 8mm film but sadly, that's been lost.

[@allensaunders449]

Yes you can find it now. I follow many modern rock bands. You haven't tried to find any I'm sure

[@firecracker187]

Cool. That makes it cute. Ya know?😊

[@harpergras]

An all time classy group. My parents played their songs all the time when I was a kid in the 60's and 70's. Great memories.

[@lonnierichter6962]

The song that Sam was thinking of, from Dirty Dancing Big Girls Don't Cry, was in fact by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

[@lindarumsey3109]

Sherry, Rag Doll, Silence is Golden Let's Hang On... their catalog of music is incredible

[@doghouse151]

Frankie Valli is the one sitting down. He had in his younger years a high falsetto voice. They were the originators of "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Sherry", "Rag Doll", and many other great hits in the 60s. Frankie grew up in the next town over from me, and would come over quite often. Peace Bill.

[@rlew49ers]

Their biggest hits “Sherry” (1962), “Big Girls Don't Cry” (1962), “Walk Like a Man” (1963), “Dawn (Go Away)” (1964), and “Let's Hang On!” (1965). Frankie Valli as a solo artist had several wonderful songs: My Eyes Adore You, Grease, Swearin' to God, Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You... Valli scored 29 top 40 hits with the Four Seasons, one top 40 hit under the Four Seasons alias the Wonder Who?, and nine top 40 hits as a solo artist. - credit google!

[@carolynmorrissey1630]

Thanks, these are all great songs, I couldn't have ever remembered all those

[@rlew49ers]

@@carolynmorrissey1630 I grew up listening to the 4 Seasons and Frankie Valli and was fortunate to find my aunt had a 2 disc set of all their hits which I copied to my iTunes music library that currently has 4K+ tunes.

[@stevored1989]

Most of them written by another of the Four Seasons, keyboard player and backing vocalist Bob Gaudio.

[@memorylane7068]

Rag Doll, from about 1964. Who Loves You is another from this 70's incarnation of the band. Bob Gaudio, on keys and backup vocals, wrote most all of the Four Seasons hits. Speaking of Bee Gees, Barry Gibb wrote Grease for Frankie Valli for the movie Grease in 1978.

[@southernbella6535]

Huge radio hit ! So many great memories , they dont make music like this anymore. Keep diving in to Frankie Valli its so worth the effort :)

[@AlanSmithee-lk5rr]

The line "It ended much too soon" always makes me chuckle. Yeah, I bet it did!

[@sgtBelson]

That one eludes a lot of people, I find. Great line.

[@nancywengert7301]

That line always makes me chuckle. Seems like that happens a lot with a guys first time with a woman. Hopefully a second time lasted a bit longer! LOL.

[@MrDryqula]

​@@nancywengert7301 Everyone makes this out to be something it's not. Bob Gaudio, the songwriter, wrote this about the night he first saw his future wife. They didn't formally meet until later.

[@larryharbison2466]

Saw him live at a venue in Sugarland TX 5 years ago. He was, at that time, 82 years old and still singing his heart out. Standing ovation at the end, with 2 or 2 curtain calls. The "4 Seasons" were a group of young guys and sounded no different than the original group. Valli did all the old standards as well as songs that never charted but were every bit as good. It was a tremendous show and well worth it!

[@largolarry]

December 1963 college freshman just graduated from high school watching great groups in concert in our little college gym

[@suzanneprock7286]

"Big Girls Don't Cry" is their original, the one in Dirty Dancing is the original. One of the best times to be alive, 60's and 70's, we were spoiled with awesome music.

[@bgvan37]

Just love when youngins finally hear our music.............

[@JoseChavez-nb4yk]

Oh what a time! The 70's and 80's , Oh what a time for good music. 😊

[@jealousjelly1]

The very popular (and fun) Broadway musical Jersey Boys told the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. I think "Stay" is my favorite song by the band, but there are so many great ones it's kind of take your pick and enjoy.

[@claytondietl8136]

If you get the chance, check out the movie Jersey Boys, directed by Clint Eastwood. It’s the story of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons…phenomenal movie!

[@stevedahlberg8680]

It's surprisingly good.

[@mack1305]

My mom loved the Broadway version of Jersey Boys.

[@TheCornishCockney]

Great film. I saw the theatre production in London’s west end and that was even better.

[@nancywengert7301]

@@claytondietl8136 Saw the traveling Broadway show and it was fantastic, better than the movie! Was always a Four Seasons fan so I knew the music, so it was nice to see the story behind it.

[@lindarumsey3109]

Absolutely

[@susannehouse3857]

This is a rabbit hole worth going down.......

[@g.dubyou6263]

Yes, this song is amazing. Frankie also sang the Grease theme, which was written by Barry Gibb of the BeeGees.

[@truckrboat]

Franki valli is the singer on the chorus using the headphone. In the earlier years he had an unbelievably high falsetto but lost it a little as he got older so let the other guys sing lead also. The broadway musical Jersey Boys is based on these guys

[@Renovion]

one of my favorites from them, However, Frankie is the the guy holding the headphones.

[@ssr1963]

And I am sure you both have seen Grease and he sings the title song!!! He is an amazing artist and is still out there on the road singing to us!!!

[@ConnieHall63]

Check out some of their stuff from the actual 60's. I'm thinking Sherry, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, , and yes, Big Girls Don't Cry. Also, Frankie Valli sang the theme song from Grease.

[@glennallen239]

The Theme song from Grease was written by the Bee Gees.

[@beverlylacrone6316]

Sorry guys,rap and hip hop is not music

[@wildbill7081]

@@beverlylacrone6316 hahaha yeah I agree

[@romile55]

​@@beverlylacrone6316and why is that?

[@kthor]

@@glennallen239Yep, theme was written by Barry Gibb, who wanted Frankie to sing it!

[@detroitpolak9904]

Obviously heard this as a kid (‘80s) but when I was older and listened to the words…quite the revelation.

[@jimmypadgett1106]

Oh yes at parties at the disco we really danced out to this vibe. Great song from the greatest music decade of the 70's. I'm glad you really like it . I still have faith in you younger generations on knowing a fabulous song when you hear it. I was 23 when this song was a hit. I'm 70 now still like it as much today as then

[@John_Locke_108]

This song made a huge comeback at the beginning of 1995. I think it was picked as our Senior Prom song.

[@StuartistStudio1964]

I was born in January 1964, so when they sing, "Oh I got a funny feeling when she walked into the room" I sometimes jokingly substitute the word room with the word womb. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MoeRon-ry2zr]

Me too 1/15/64.

[@StuartistStudio1964]

@@MoeRon-ry2zr You're four days older than I.

[@paule6752]

I was born in December 1963, so have always had a soft spot for this song.

[@SG-js2qn]

In the late 60s, Frankie started developing hearing loss, making it difficult for him to hear himself sing. That's why he's got the headphones there for when he sings his part. Around 1980 he was able to get a surgery that restored most of his hearing.

[@ChromeBone23]

The Four Seasons transition from doo-wop to disco was quite an era for them

[@visaman]

Diffrent band. This is Frankie Vali. The original lineup was The Four Seasons.

[@ChromeBone23]

@@visaman I was talking about the band through eras as a whole. Also, Gerry Polci had lead vocals with Frankie Valli. So this technically still is The Four Seasons.

[@shereggers-martin4942]

I was dating my future husband in the fall of 1962 in the south SF Bay Area before it became Silicon Valley, and their record in EVERY jukebox was “Sherry” (my nickname) and he played it so much I started to detest it! It took a few years before I could enjoy hearing it again. 😂 Now I’m blessed to be 81 1/2 years and enjoy listening to “the oldies”. Bill Hayley & The Comets (Rock Around the Clock), Paul Anka, Frankie Avalon, Neil Sedaka, The Del Vikings, Ricky Nelson, The Diamonds, Connie Francis, The Platters, The Coasters, Dion & The Belmonts, Chuck Berry, Jimmy Rogers, Sam Cooke,etc. I didn’t like Elvis until “Don’t Be Cruel”. Ah, yes, the memories start to roll 🤩

[@jerrymeadows5059]

Before the British Invasion the two biggest groups in the US were The Beach Boys and The Four Seasons.

[@susanpeterson9947]

The movie The Jersey Boys was about these guys. They were HUGE in the 60’s and on into the 70’s!

[@Jonathan-iq3sg]

Late December back in 63 was indeed a very special and once in a lifetime event for me. It was my very first Christmas 🎄

[@punkydoodle4774]

That was my fifth birthday!

[@ArlynMeylan-jo7hq]

Fantastic smooth flowing music from a better time 😊

[@marknicholes8559]

A classic ...... :My Eyes Adored You" -- a must listen ...

[@P-M-869]

I was in the 9th Grade when this came out. Dad gave me a crystal radio set to assemble, for Christmas, with one headphone, which I would put under my pillow at night.

[@bradsense7431]

Let’s Hang On and Who Loves You are both good from different eras but they have so many hits.

[@KimPalko]

They have so many great songs. My absolute favorite of theirs is My Eyes Adored You.

[@FinallyTuned]

Roller skating rink classic! All skate!!!

[@helgar791]

I had the pleasure of seeing The Four Seasons three times. Twice during the early 60's when Frankie was doing all of his big hits, "Sherry", "Ronnie", "Walk Like A Man", "Let's Hang On", "Workin' My Way Back To You", "Candy Girl (one of my personal favorites), "Opus 17", "Bye Bye Baby" and about 10 others. I later then saw him with this band. When they started singing the song I searched on stage for almost half the song before I realized it was the drummer singing. One of the greatest singing groups of the R&R era...and yes, this was well before the BeeGees started doing dance cuts. The BeeGees did NOT invent dance/disco music, which was a big hit in clubs and on the radio well before Saturday Night Fever.

[@johncurtis7186]

Frankie Valli also sang the title track “Grease”, from the movie Grease.

[@stevetanner3019]

This song had a huge comeback in the clubs in the 90’s with an extended remix version that was released.

[@douganderson4030]

Frankie turned 90 last May, and is doing his final tour, scheduled to end in Apri; 2025

[@jameswilson7790]

Maybe this is familiar to you because this song had two long runs on the pop charts. The song spent 3 consecutive weeks at #1 in the BILLBOARD Hot 100 in 1976.Later, in 1994, the song charted on the Airplay chart and peaked at #8. This is one of only 3 non-holiday songs that hit the Top Ten in two separate years.

[@rhphotocdn]

Fantastic Reaction Guys!!! #1 on the Billboard Top 100 Charts in Canada, USA, UK, South Africa! Great Song!! The 70's Baby!!

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

This is a banger! They have a bunch of hits! And Frankie also sang the theme song to Grease!

[@richardkint6531]

Yes, Sam, that was the original song in Dirty Dancing (Big Boys Don't Cry) sung by Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons. The movie was set in the Catskills of New York in the early 60's when that song was a hit. The band were big from 1962-68. This song was part of a brief comeback for Franke Valli & The 4 Seasons in 1975. React to "Who Loves You" and Franke Valli's solo hit "My Eyes Adored You" from the same time period. If you have seen the movie Grease, that's Franke Valli singing the theme song.

[@punkydoodle4774]

Big Girls Don't Cry?

[@veggietrish]

I love this one so much

[@toddfuresz462]

This was a big hit twice, the first being in the mid 70s. I can tell you it is still super popular on the Jersey Shore bar/club scene till today. You were 'close' on what the song means but you missed it. It is about a young man losing his virginity in DEC of 1963 to a sex worker. Recall he does not know her name and gets a funny feeling when she walks into the room and it ends much too soon (premature e.....). Rush and rolling ball of thunder....come on guys it is obvious but don't feel bad many reactors miss what the song is really about. Still a classic and for the protagonist in the song a night he clearly will never forget.

[@dominionn09]

This song stuck with me from when I was about 5-6yo believe it or not. born in 73 so it must have been a few years past its release. . I remember listening to this song riding to the beach in the summer time with my family. It's had a tremendous nostalgic feeling ever since

[@johneldridge8678]

Such a great song.

[@chetstevensq]

Rag Doll is a masterclass in harmony where as Dawn is a similar song sung the other way around. The original Four Seasons are in the Hall of Fame and you owe it to yourselves to check out their catalog. Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry and Walk Like A Man were their first three releases and they all went to #1.

[@TerryL421]

The main singer for this song is Gerry Polci. Frankie Valli was the one singing seated at the microphone. The Four Seasons had different members depending on the decade. "Big Girls Don't Cry" was in Dirty Dancing and performed by them. Some other songs are "Sherry", "Walk Like a Man", "Candy Girl", "Dawn (Go Away)", "Ragdoll", "Let's Hang On", "Working My Way Back to You", "I've Got You Under My Skin", and "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You". Some songs Frankie Valli released solo are "My Eyes Adored You", "Swearin' to God", and "Grease".

[@RaynorBear]

... the song was remixed a bit and re-released in the 1990s and became a hit all over again.

[@kathieovercash8414]

Frankie Valley sang the song Grease. Written by the Bee Gees. December 1963 is one of my very favorite songs.

[@justinlee7860]

Believe frankies still kicking in his 90's now. Still does gigs

[@timr5490]

So much more you need to hear from them. Can't take my eyes off you is a good one.

[@kathieovercash8414]

Frankie Valley is the second person singing in the video. He also sang My Eyes Adored You.

[@peterginger]

Their song “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You “ was featured in the great movie “The Deer Hunter” with young Deniro and Streep.

[@beedeegee9374]

The film is serious, but excellent.

[@RJ986S]

Great reaction, guys. It's a fun song for sure. Leaves you wanting to know more about the actors in this tale (in a good way, of course, lol). Before disco hit North America in the later '70s, this lighter, softer 'pre-disco' style was a thing in the mid-70s. The 'Average White Band' was another group who played in this same musical space, and who got a ton of air play on college campuses.

[@SWLinPHX]

Although this technically was their biggest hit, it was their comeback ten years or more after their heyday. Gerry Polci on drums is one of the few proficient drummers to sing lead at the same time. Check out the follow up hit to this "Who Loves You".

[@visaman]

Frankie Vali was the only original member.

[@SWLinPHX]

@@visaman Correct.

[@rickthoma6428]

This song reminds me of meeting my high school sweetheart.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

This song is one of their most well known, but they've had a career spanning decades, they formed in 1960 from the band 'The Four Aces', some of their tracks I recommend are: "Beggin'", "The Night", "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Sherry", "Walk Like a Man", "Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'bout Me)", "Bye, Bye, Baby", "My Eyes Adored You", "Grease" Frankie Valli solo, "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", "Who Loves You", "Silver Star", "Working My Way Back to You", "Let's Hang On", "Rag Doll". There are many more but these are good ones to continue with.

[@beckiramsey9561]

Oh, you definitely have to listen to more! So many great songs! Listened to vinyl albums of my parents when still at home!❤❤

[@smedleybutler1969]

The guy in the Blue Denim with the headphone is Frankie Valli His falsetto was off the charts in the 60s it seems like he hired some young guys to give his voice a break! He also acted in the Sopranos!

[@justmoose6534]

This is not typical of them. The main singer was not Frankie Valli here. He did the bridge. Many of their songs have a high falsetto. "Sherry' "Big Girls Don't Cry" "Can't Take My Eyes off of You" "Dawn" "Walk Like A Man" "Candy Girl" "Let's Hang On" "My Eyes Adored You" "Grease" "Who Loves You"

[@stevepollard2571]

Love this song so much. I remember when I was a kid scribbling down the lyrics to it 👍 nice one guys. I like ‘can’t take my eyes off of you’

[@bigdaddymosh1964]

This song is somehow most definitely a wedding dance floor staple. Possibly heard then…

[@DeidreThompson-cu9nc]

Great song by Frankie Vali and the Four Seasons and recommend 'Sherry' from the 60's and 'Big Girls Don't Cry". Frankie Vali also sung the hit 'Grease' written by Barry Gibb, in the 70's. D 🇦🇺

[@danastearns7939]

yes, "Big girls don't cry" was one of their earliest releases/hits. This song was released in 1975, after a few years when they weren't active musically. Along with this, there was another group single released - "who loves you". Also, 2 solo releases from Mr Valli - "My eyes adored you" (beautiful song) and "Swearin to GOD (love song with disco type sound). You should check them out. Also, Mr Valli did the title song for the musical "Grease" starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

[@bigdaddymosh1964]

THE best song they have is “WHO LOVES YOU”…fantastic 70’s harmony disco groove. You’ll thank me!! 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@williamr9537]

The Four Seasons had a lot of great songs and a distinctive style that set them apart from many groups.

[@TheNewRevolution]

Talented group. All of them could sing pretty good.

[@stephenpresley5772]

Great song and reaction

[@captainsatellite2112]

Loved seeing Frankie as Rusty on the Sopranos.

[@larencegagland506]

Sherry is my all-time favorite... 👍👍

[@kympeplau1635]

Big Girls Don’t Cry is by Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons. Also, the movie Jersey Boys is a biographical movie of them and is based on the Broadway production of the same name. Great music and acting. I never saw the play but I love the movie! ❤

[@karenpowell6063]

This song was released as a single and huge hit for the 4 Seasons. They have a big catalog with hit after hit especially in the mid to late 60s. Enjoyed the reaction. Next maybe you could react to Sherry , Walk like a Man , My Eyes Adored you. Who loves you, Beggin ( the original) Rag doll just to name a few 😊

[@anitawright7169]

Love this song so much! They are so very awesome! Love your reactions!

[@jillrose8921]

Just saw Frankie & The 4 Seasons this past August, in concert, here in Richmond, VA. Frankie is a young 80 years old now. Looked like the 4 Seasons were all new, they were great! Frankie, I'm sure was doing some "lip syncing" but it was incredibly. Thank you for your reaction!

[@martyb5807]

First. Sam should know Frankies voice. He sings the theme to Grease. My favorite song Is a toss up between My Eyes Adored You, Lets Hang On and Can't Take My Eyes off of You

[@FrancesThompson-e3m]

They where around long before the Bee Gees. Frankie Valli in the grey jacket is the real falsetto singer. They had many hits starting in the early 60’s. The Show ‘The Jersey Boys’ which is about them is really worth seeing!

[@bradconrad936]

Yep, I was born in late Dec 63. What a night that was

[@gretamckenzie4245]

Fabulous, love this one... :)

[@joshhencik1849]

Stevens Point, WI, Trivia weekend, the only time every year I heard this song growing up. Shout out.

[@DavidTrippi-fp9yg]

Been in a couple of movies,I played gutair in band for ten years played it every weekend fun groovy song

[@spydude38]

If you've seen the movie, "Grease" then you've heard Frankie Valli singing the title song. Lots of great songs from Frankie and the Four Seasons. "Who Loves You" is another one from this period in time that was a hit as well.

[@1calvinfunny1]

This is the Mid-70s version of the Four Seasons, the only original member was Frankie Valli. They had another hit with these members, with the song "Who Loves You". Also in the mid-70s Frankie had a bunch of solo hits, some kind of, disco one being "Swearin' to God" and "Grease" among others...

[@susieskarl8845]

Another great reaction & analysis from you guys! For some trivia about the song, songwriter Bob Gaudio originally wrote the song about the Prohibition Era & titled it "December 5, 1933" & the band wasn't fond of it--to put it mildly! So, he went home & re-wrote the lyrics w/his wife's (Judy Parker) help & it turned out to be The Four Seasons biggest hit (and three men shared in the lead vocals, as you can see--rather than just Frankie Valli). I would love for you guys to review another one of theirs from 1975: "Who Loves You" (came out before this one)...Thanks!

[@tristanoleary7595]

Thankyou for reacting to this one. This mine and my girls song! One of our first dates was to watch Jersey Boys theatre production. 10/10 thanks Phil and Sam ❤

[@sheilaholmes8455]

Love this song!

[@kirkkimball-martinez2402]

It's DISCO!! As we said back then, the music catered for Party Harty!

[@technomikelyons]

If you are a fan of the newer Doctor Who, they played this song during the episode showing the wedding of Amy Pond to Rory. It was heard during the reception. That could be one possible place you've heard it.

[@Gary-zy1nk]

Frankie Valli was also in the Soprano's if you are familiar with that

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Not big on Frankie Valli, but absolutely ♥ this song!

[@hokiedoo]

🤣,was born in "63" Great song 😉😊

[@MrYoup11]

My favorite Frankie song is "Grease".

[@ShelbyFarrow]

I was 9 years old when this song was released and I have loved it since the first time I heard it on the radio. Back then I was on a swimming team and one of my teammates said he had the 45 record of this and was willing to sell it to me. I bought it from him. Not sure what I paid him, probably a couple of bucks. This song is featured in the musical Jersey Boys and as I remember it from seeing it this song was written by Bob Gaudio about his first sexual encounter with a woman.

[@joemachine4714]

Frankie sings the "Grease" movie theme, which was written by Barry Gibb.

[@ssr1963]

I am betting as you learn more and hear more you both will realize you know a ton of the music!!