Frankie Valli on his Link to the Mafia

[@codygiron7814]

Frankie is 90 YEARS OLD! As an adolescent (now 79 years old) the 4 Seasons were my first pop obsession! What an amazing time in my life!

[@fob1xxl]

Same here ! 79 and so glad I got to enjoy "Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!"

[@Giannboy1]

77 years here. I remember our radio station playing "Sherry" at 8:00AM on a Saturday and claiming they were the first station to play it. WHK Cleveland, Ohio. 1962.

[@MrElliotc02]

He looks GREAT!

[@donaldschreiber5488]

@@MrElliotc02busy

[@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551]

Im 47 Italian Howard Beach Queens. My Dad was 15 years older then my Mom He was born in 39 so of course He loved 50 music as did and do I still the Four seasons was one of my favorite of all time I got into 60s and 70s music from my mom and myself Growing up on 80s and 90s Music I loved the Roc and Pop and I love Rap music most that was the true music of my era.

[@reginac5488]

I was born is 1967 and have a sister who is 16 years my senior. As a toddler, she and I would dance around to big girls don't cry and other Vali classics. I thank goodness that she introduced me to wonderful music.

[@jamesgretsch4894]

We are the same age. 1967, Class of 85. I was pretty much a new waver but I listened to KRTH, K-EARTH 101 here in LA and they weere oldies 50s and 60s music then and listened to Valli and the Four Seasons and all the 50s rock and doo wop music. Saw Valli in concert about 32 years ago.

[@seriousbusinessourlives]

And Elvis Presley introduce me to music and they destroyed him in 1967 he met the wrong person and he was not even 18 or 19 years old. Greene county New York is the wrong place New York woman Priscilla Presley was the wrong person for him to marry and it's disgusting that these people are in control of everything for decades. They get leaders to be stupid.

[@susanb2015]

Same age. One early memory is hearing Rag Doll on the oldies station. I was sad for the doll.

[@vincenthernandez8]

We don’t care about that gay stuff fool.

[@3373-g8z]

The 1970s were a Glorious Carnival of fun times!

[@OttoByOgraffey]

This interview took place in 2015.

[@Mary-us8jb]

Thanks, I was just wondering about that.

[@NJDAVE]

Yeah, he couldn’t give an interview like this at this point unfortunately. It’s sad that he is still coming out and performing, he’s a shell of himself.

[@pastafagioli321]

Thanks for that info. 👍

[@Payman64]

Thanks

[@Payman64]

@@Mary-us8jb me too

[@loucontino4804]

Born Italian-American in '59 in the Bronx in a very Italian neighborhood. I never knew anything about what the families on my street did or didn't do until I was well into my teens. Even when there were visits from NYC Police or FBI, I still didn't know. And I didn't ask. Never had a problem in that neighborhood. My problems came from outside that neighborhood.

[@joannstasio3736]

Born 2nd generation Italian American in Nutley where frankie later lived.

[@jasonmorris3533]

I'm mostly Irish American but my best memories were listening as a young guy, to Frankie and the 4 seasons, decorating the Christmas tree to their Christmas albums

[@freeplayfrank7736]

Great interview. Frankie Valli is an American treasure.

[@cynthiasmith4130]

He really is!! I love his music...

FV and the Four seasons are iconic

[@chrisfreeman9960]

Brilliant pop music! The right music at the right time.

[@BrianHornak]

Met Frankie when he was filming in Kearny a while back..Great Guy

[@bermudaguy5003]

It doesn't hurt to have a Mafia guy as your "caretaker" Frankie. No disrespect intended. I have to also say, I loved hearing you sing!

[@PengPengBoateng2]

"the mayor of Munchkinland."

[@opaljk4835]

Chalk it up to the headless horseman

[@robertpetzold8614]

Rusty

[@sheercerebralpower]

Move el Automobile😂

[@robertpetzold8614]

@sheercerebralpower eastern parkway not the belt parkway

[@DanGoodman-n4b]

FV a true standup guy. Navigated a complex world with style, grace and honor.

[@Sage-k9e]

Frankie Valli🥀 still looks great today, and his music is Iconic. If you are seen as a good friend they take that bond between the two very seriously... in Every way. No loose ends brought will ever be tolerated ❤

[@Gump-tion]

Frankie Valli is a true legend! So happy he’s still here!

[@RwalterMI]

Frankie is still badass at 90.

[@Ned88Man]

well, not if he's performing

[@nickpmusic]

He is 80 here.

[@ratfinkie62]

I love the Four Seasons.

[@brucelawson642]

His guitar player got deep in debt with the mob. Frankie bailed him out. But the mob forced him to move to Vegas. He became Joe Pecis personal assistant.😊

[@jimbo1959]

Jersey Boys

[@lonestarbug]

Tommy Devito.

[@TubeRJF]

The very 1st concert I ever saw was Franki Valli performing at Six Flags Theme Park in NJ. That was 1976! He's had a long career!

[@ToMaToEsGrOw]

Yup, i first saw him there in the 90s. I'm glad I did.

[@tonytoonstours]

Amazing how a tragedy can lead to joy. Losing two kids in six months would push most of us overboard but finding someone to love and care and then another child to keep you going. That's Jersey for you. A true warrior

[@Paul-zm1hb]

We all (and I mean everyone I knew and my wife and her family and friends) loved the Four Seasons. Very interesting conversation with a bright and talented man.

[@jamesgretsch4894]

I always wondered about this I wonder if Michael Franzese has anything to say about this. If Franzese knows anything more about Frankie Valli and any deeper connection to the mafia. I think if you grow up in a heavily populated mafia area you have no choice, you may not be in the mafia but you will have encounters with them, good or bad. I love his music. I saw him in concert about 32 years ago.

[@HamiltonRb]

Obviously the mob today is nothing like it was back in the day, but the best way to avoid them is the same as avoiding problems in prison. Don’t borrow money, don’t gamble and don’t get involved in drugs, and you will be fine.

[@CUMBICA1970]

The fact that he's older than Elvis! And the hair. That majestic hair!

[@TheHuckster100]

Are you sure that his actual hair? The hairline looks pretty suspect to me.

[@hardinFrisco]

@@TheHuckster100the real,deal

[@CUMBICA1970]

@@TheHuckster100 Majestic hair piece!!😅😅

[@sophiafakevirus-ro8cc]

It's a wig

[@seriousbusinessourlives]

Elvis got involved with the mafia over on mafias. None of them were really related but they were all white people. They did excellent jobs covering things up. But they are here and it would be a lot better if they weren't.

[@djtrendsetta5766]

Frankie looks amazing for 90.

[@OttoByOgraffey]

This interview was in 2015

[@agoodpitch9]

Dan's a great interviewer. Calmly asks a question, listens, and smiles approvingly. People open up.

[@Texasbluestunes]

That’s what an old school democrat does, ask.. then shut up and listen. Those days are all gone.

[@andrewleung6282]

Lately Frankie appeared to doze off while singing, but for the purposes of this interview, he’s lively!

[@MrMjolnir69]

Do the homework JFK coverage. Or 9/11.

[@jesscasalla224]

frankie still have beautiful hair..

[@joec4014]

The four seasons biggest hit was with drummer Gerry Polci on lead vocals. What an outstanding band.

[@CCTH2221-lp2zj]

LOL this makes me think of the Sopranos episode “Columbus Day” the scene when they were driving back from the casino😛

[@chuckefunn8624]

He is a true entertainer ❤

[@d.wagnerRE]

It’s rusty from the Sopranos!

[@MrStaano]

I thought he was dead, clipped in his car at his own driveway.

[@monkeymalletsvideos]

Man, you talk like you're still afraid on them. I share that feeling. They never, ever, forget.

[@seriousbusinessourlives]

The mafia over all mafias over everything

[@briansmith2163]

Me the mob and the Music by Tommy James. Great book.

[@redfields5070]

I saw him in Las Vegas in a 4 Seasons/4 Tops performance. They were both fantastic.

[@leeyaferguson9019]

Late December back in 63❤, Sherry Baby.❤

[@thomasrobinson182]

Great talent. Bob Gaudio also.

[@joec4014]

And Gerry Polci

[@terryballard4674]

great interview!!

[@OttoByOgraffey]

Took place in 2013

[@terryballard4674]

@@OttoByOgraffey good grief.... why so long to post? He's probably dead by now

[@elijahjakobsen7898]

@@terryballard4674 He's 90 and still kickin'. It's not hard to look up.

[@terryballard4674]

@@elijahjakobsen7898 I spend way too much time on KZbin already! Can't be looking up everybody to see if they are dead or alive :-/

[@MrGravano]

Saw him at the Borgata in Atlantic City in, I think 2011, or 2012. Fantastic.

[@Drmcclung]

A lot of stories you hear about the mob kinda looking after people/artists that had nothing to do with the Mafia way back then, if they liked and respected you, generally are true. That's just the way it was. Campagna family looked after my Jewish grandmother in Chicago in the 1930's, ALL the active gangs knew don't go into her restaurant in Wheaton, period. She didn't have any of their vending machines, juke boxes, and none of the protection "rent" the Chicago Outfit generally forced you into paying. That in itself was kind of a big deal for anybody not in 'the family', let alone a Jewish woman.

[@RobynRay422]

Jews & Italians have a lot in common with

[@Drmcclung]

@RobynRay422 yep!

[@poempadgett4664]

Oftentimes, some genetics going way back even to the Roman Empire days, included.🍕🥯

[@The_real_Y2]

What was the name of her restaurant in Wheaton?

[@ricksegal3065]

Love the Dan Rather interviews.

[@scottisitoro3953]

I heard Rather runs a book, pays street tax

[@mrmaxxx94]

Artists from a certain era this was the normal

[@mjphoto45]

Ask Tommy Shondell

[@chrislaverick6413]

This guy would make the perfect nicky scarfo in a mob film

[@kc0lif]

my favourite singer.

[@chefjameso]

when was this filmed ?

[@Bret-]

2015

[@galford76]

Look at this guy ... not a day over 76.

[@loudeedee]

I lived in Fort Lee NJ for many years, ran into Frankie at different times through my business, always a class act, much respect.

[@ronwade2206]

Played Viola in 2 Symphony Prchestras he Soloed with us😊

[@lonestarbug]

Great!

[@iplaypearldrums7935]

I lived in Long Beach, NY pre 70's , I'm sure it was similar....

[@lovly2cu725]

goes back b4 sinatra

[@BopWalk]

I didn't know that Frankie Vallie was Rusty Millo from the Sopranoes......... WTF

[@jonasandezekiel1109]

You're not Italian if you don't know somebody. I am and I did.

[@DanGoodman-n4b]

I am not Italian, and I do & did. Respect opens doors.

[@MARIANSCATLIFFE]

Me too

[@jonasandezekiel1109]

@DanGoodman-n4b yeah but if you're Italian you get a little more.

[@fob1xxl]

Me too ! 😂😂😂😂🇮🇹🇺🇲👍👍👍

[@DanGoodman-n4b]

@@jonasandezekiel1109 But depending on which Italian you know, your less might still be more than someone else’s more. Not flexing, just observing…

[@sethkransberg3347]

When was this interview

[@ugaais]

2015

[@mottthehoople684]

WOW..WHAT A INSPIRATION..SURVIVING LOSING 2 KIDS..LIFES GREATEST CURSE

[@joannstasio3736]

Can you identify these two children? I went to high school with his daughter cecelia

[@FuzzyStayBuzzin183]

He was on The sopranos man He was rusty they whacked them in the driveway

[@dhutton77]

This man had perhaps the most incredible voice of his generation (and maybe since). Is there anyone who can hit those notes that you know of?

[@lonestarbug]

Nope. Iconic.

[@jaybee7414]

When was this interview?

[@lonestarbug]

2015.

[@rawbacon]

He got married to a 60 year old woman last year at 89 y/o...................Never give up.

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

I Worked. At SAHARA TAHOE 60S... Very GODFATHER, They did bring the Cubans in. I waited for DEL WEBB, 4 Seasons played there.

[@lonestarbug]

Outstanding!

[@brianseneca3546]

"I pay my taxes" almost verbatim what Frank Costello said while on the stand during the Mob trials of the 1950's. I am Italian on my Dad's side. I have heard stories about guys my Grandfather knew. He worked in a bakery until my Dad helped him to retire, so I would seriously doubt he ever was associated, but the old saying was he knew a guy who knew a guy. I mean what was Frankie supposed to do? Turn a drink down from Gatti? Thats a sign of disrespect

[@scottisitoro3953]

"I've solved my problems and I've seen the light, we got a lovin' thing, we got to treat it right."

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

Warning, I thought it was "BIG GIRL SMALL FRY"

[@jamesdrynan]

It may be informative but I recoil at asking questions of celebrities regarding their painful episodes.

[@matrox]

This sh!t is 10 years old!!! Posted 12 hours ago like it just happened.

[@DavidGonzales-f4p]

Truly one of the all time greats

[@KennyBerry-k7o]

Would have been perfect as little Nicky Scarfo in a movie

[@boskostudios]

His latest performance footage tells the whole story.

[@dyanpaintedlady]

Lmao! “ think they call me up …. “ I don’t think I could lose two kids & divorced in 6 months! I get it about drinking, to cover pain in recovery now! 🎶🎶awesome man & so happy u found love again & changed your life around!! 🤗😍👏👍🏽‼️

[@scottcoutu1296]

I love Frankie Valli!!!

[@carlrylander396]

More posts please !!!!

[@cheribee968]

Frankie looks handsome and has phenomenal success Loved when he sang Grease

[@raykarena4595]

That voice what a talented fella ..

[@RobertMackenzie-h2u]

I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WEST ESSEX REGINALD. NORTH CALDWELL N. J. 1974 THREW 1978.WITH. HIS 2 DAUGHTERS. FRAN VALLI AND FORGET THE YOUNGER 1 NAME USE TO PARTY AT THERE HOME ALSO. KISSIN INCLUDED😊❤

[@lonestarbug]

Outstanding!

[@adiohead]

So sad, you can see the pain he went through.

[@cedric7122]

We love you Frankie

[@mjlmarc]

I’ve seen him as a kid at the Michigan state fair 60’s then a few years ago at the Fox theater in Detroit

[@lovly2cu725]

that is the way it was waaay b4 Frankie. sinatra talked about it. its more Atlantic City. some of the original 4 seasons were in rahway prison

[@Bill-jc1fy]

Dan Rather had no idea who Frankie Valli is, he thought Frankie was a jockey.

[@chrisny15]

It’s not the boat

[@ArmyJames]

The Mayor of Munchkinland ova here.

[@marthaclayton2457]

He is a a very smart and talented man❤❤❤

[@Bpaynes]

I never knew that rusty was this singer

[@opaljk4835]

Not only that, but they actually talk about Frankie as a real person. So that means in their world there is an identical guy to Frankie high up in the New York mafia

[@susangarcia5054]

You gotta love this man

[@markbutler8126]

Hell, that was the music business at that time period. Tommy James tells his story in his book "The Mob, The Music and Me." Frank Sinatra in the 40s, and Skinny Morretti let alone a number of others.

[@FIGHTING_WRONG2]

intelligent ,sober minded ,decent people ,who have dignity and are refined to a degree ,at least in public, are the exception not the rule anymore….

[@giannifriendly5600]

Grow up on a ranch you learn to shovel shit. Environment. But when you’re special you have other opportunities. It’s what you do with it.

[@timessquarerecordscom1469]

Arthur Ave 🤔

[@tvcameraman1]

I freaking cant believe he is 90!! HE looks mid to late 70's at best!!!!!

[@PeteDei]

He’s a good man

[@lovly2cu725]

good reply from Frankie to put the know nothing Dan in his place

[@OttoByOgraffey]

I wish they would put the year this interview took place. How many years ago was this?

[@johnlewis1640]

2015

[@OttoByOgraffey]

@johnlewis1640 I posted the year in another comment

[@marvsmith8137]

Frankie ❤❤❤❤

[@nightrider12soul]

Gotti was loved in the Italian neighbourhood. And the mob liked Frankie Valli.

[@Matt-xv2cp]

Whats Frankie say about his mob ties? "Swearin to God"😂

[@HenryWilliams-m4r]

My cousin had a fish who smoked crack

[@benjaminhogan3157]

Yeah -- the Soprano family.

[@Ron-p6g]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏼

[@marianfrances4959]

Asking myself if watching this had any value

[@melvinhsu963]

This is an old footage not recent?

[@Voltronreignssupremebeing]

This is who the singer in godfather is based on

[@joeking6309]

This cant be a recent interview

[@Arron-S]

Movea dee automobileeee!

[@TroystonB]

The Mayor of Munchkinland.

[@scottisitoro3953]

If that's his real hair at 90, I'm envious.

[@monkeymalletsvideos]

But, Frankie, you never had Black guys in your band. The mob hated that, especially when a black guy fronted the band. I know this to be true.

[@redcomic619]

They loved Sammy Davis Jr

[@Duosiciliano]

Because he was Italian from the First Ward and he grew up around his own. Why would he have black guys in his band you goof.

[@lonestarbug]

@@DuosicilianoPrecisely.

[@lonestarbug]

Silly. Call Walz-Harris and Al Sharpton for guidance.

[@jerrybarry562]

The f'ing Mayor of Munchkinland.