Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons “December, 1963 (Oh What A Night)” Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@sharkmedia5969]

This is 1976.The song features drummer Gerry Polci on lead vocals, with Frankie Valli, the group's usual lead vocalist, singing the bridge sections and backing vocals and bass player Don Ciccone singing the falsetto part.

[@jrmahan3405]

Cool I can copy and paste too Wikipedia The song features drummer Gerry Polci on lead vocals, with Frankie Valli, the group's usual lead vocalist, singing the bridge sections and backing vocals and bass player Don Ciccone singing the falsetto part.

[@AnthonyL0401]

@@jrmahan3405 Why you hating?

[@NoahFroio]

I didn't realize it until I saw the live (or tv live) performance video, they all had such great voices, could you imagine down the street and seeing them singing on a stoop or a street corner back in the 60's... Oh, what a Night that would have been!!

[@sharkmedia5969]

@@jrmahan3405 But you didn't!

[@PatriciaHernandez-cp4kb]

@@sharkmedia5969 thank you for that information

[@joemckinley754]

Whenever I come across someone reacting to this song I can't help but pop my head in and say that this song was written by my mother's sister, the late Judy Gaudio (aunt Judy) and her husband uncle Bob Gaudio.

[@debbiel.1655]

very cool

[@MrTech226]

Awesome! Let your uncle know, this is an awesome song!

[@MrTech226]

I read that he no longer performs with the group, but he and Frankie co-owned the name, The Four Seasons.

[@joemckinley754]

@@MrTech226 if you search there is a KZbin video of a kinda behind the scenes look at how the song came to be. It was the first song Judy wrote. She also who the title track for a Neil Diamond album called I'm Glad You're Here With Me Tonight.

[@julietenning7981]

Please thank your uncle Bob for me. This song is very special to me

[@surlechapeau]

Asia & BJ, You’ll love their “Who Loves You” and “Sherry”!!, also Frankie Valli solo- "My Eyes Adored You" and "Swearin' To God"!!

[@sharonholsapple]

Oh Gosh Yes!! FV was my first crush when I was just a girl!!! My Eyes Adored You!!

[@lawsantim2364]

Man. Those songs were part of my childhood even in the south Bronx! All great songs.

[@susanmccallum1719]

It's called 'December 1963' but was recorded in 1976 which is the kind of groovy disco vibe you're getting. Its still a popular dance floor fave.

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

By my girl Judy! Thinking how it be the first time with a guy getting laid lol.

[@CalixYukon]

The second best musical I've ever seen after Come From Away was "Jersey Boys" which was about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. If you ever see it playing I highly recommend it!!! Great reaction love this tune, Lauryn Hill's cover of it is fantastic too!

[@laurakali6522]

Come From Away was such an underrated musical. And Jersey Boys is a must see as well.

[@hihoktf]

My wife and I saw it at The Fox Theater in Atlanta. It was great!

[@pisces228]

I saw Jersey Boys here in Vegas where I live. It was fantastic!

[@cajunsushi]

I’ve seen the Jersey Boys in Orlando and New York. Fantastic play.

[@rayjennings3637]

Going to see it in September!

[@victoriawoods3898]

This song came out in 1976. He's actually singing about an unforgettable one night stand he had in December 1963. 🤣

[@reddog8684]

It's about the night he met his wife for the first time. And she wrote the lyrics 😉

[@jakebender9355]

@@reddog8684 Your wrong about this recording. The Four Seasons with Frankie Valley recorded this song in 1963 as "Oh, What a Night".Period.

[@jessieball6195]

@@jakebender9355 you are BOTH wrong, the song was written by a lady and her husband relating a (fictional) young man's first sexual encounter with an older woman-and the song came out in 1976, but written about an incident in '63.

[@chadb7252]

The singer, Gerry Polci on drums, was born on June 9, 1952. You're saying he had a unforgettable one night stand when he was 11 years old. LOL.

[@chadb7252]

@@jakebender9355 This song wasn't recorded until November 1975. Why spread lies?

[@tom56ism]

Bravo. You two were really getting in the groove. I grew up listening to Franki Valli and his music was feel good music and makes you want to start moving all the body parts.

[@revaflowers3115]

Frankie is the guy on the back up vocal on this song.The drummer is actually taking lead vocal on this song.The song was released in 1975.

[@jimbessett2392]

Actually it’s the pianist who is singing the lead vocals not the drummer

[@stevebengel1346]

@@jimbessett2392 no, the lead vocalist is the drummer, Gerry Police, the "spinning my head around and taking my body under" is the bassist, Don Ciccone, ( formerly of the 60's band The Critters) and Frankie Valli singing the bridge

[@anthonycolatrella2438]

No, sorry Jim, it IS indeed the drummer, Gerry Polci, who sings lead on this song---just watch the video---Frankie Valli, sings the bridge and Don Ciccone, the bass player, sings the high part---actually Lee Shapiro , the keyboard player does not sing at all and the lead guitarist John Paiva only some backup harmony

[@chadb7252]

@@jimbessett2392 Just watch the official music video, the lead singer is on drums.

[@bigglesharrumpher4139]

Drummer Gerry Polci starts the song, Frankie Valli is the chorus, and bassist Don Ciccone is the falsetto. 3 awesome singers. Nice bit of funk in there, too. It's a 1970's song about 1963.

[@dagmar.6954]

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons was another group I grew up with in the 60's. They had so many great hits together such as "Sherry", "Walk Like a Man", "Candy Girl", "Let's Hang On!", "Working My Way Back to You", "I've Got You Under My Skin" etc. When Frankie went out on his own in the 70's, the songs "My Eyes Adored You" & "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" were big hits for him. Also he had a hit with the song "Grease" from the movie. Always loved that he was able to sing in a falsetto voice.

[@melanielucas4155]

Fact is this group is amazing! This song in particulor show amazing mucicality...the bass line, guitar, all instuments show how talented these guys are!

[@jeffreymeyer4848]

Even if I'm dead, of this song comes on, my foot will start tapping in the coffin! Love it! Loved watching the two of you get INTO it!

[@richardlaub889]

This song actually came out in 1975. It was written by Bob Gaudio and Judy Parker. It was a big hit for Frankie and the Four Seasons. The song was considered disco, pop, and funk music. Hit number1 on the weekly Billboard Charts, number 4 on the year 1975 charts, and scored again in 1994 (Re-release) at number 14. It is certified Gold in the US and sold more than 1 million albums.

[@davewhitlow2984]

You just can't help but feel good whenever this one plays....🎼🎶

[@scottfeuerhammer3595]

Ok. I am not even bullshitting, I used to work in Illinois, Wisconsin with Billy Dalton of "The Royal Teens " (She Wears short shorts)" Anyway, Billy was the guitarist who played that iconic first lick in 59. Bob Guida left the band and hooked up Frankie Vallie and the rest is history. I met Billy Dalton in 2010, he became an engineer and died of a heart attack in 2012 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway.

[@janesawyer3495]

One of my favorites. Thanks for the reaction.

[@AsiaandBJ]

Our pleasure!

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here...Wow..Loved This song all my life..And my Father was a HUGE Frankie Valli fan..I'm so glad he had the opportunity to see him in concert..Thank you for putting a huge smile on my face and for your outstanding selection and perspective ❤!

[@andrewfischer48]

this was 1975 this is a song reminds me of my first kiss and playing kissing games in the apartment block i grew up in . spin the bottle, run catch kiss. seven min's in heaven .. etc.. when this was on the radio thats the stage of life i was

[@susanelkins3068]

one must dance hearing this! This song was recorded in the 70's

[@leighsaldivar4439]

How could anyone not like this song? It’s amazing and my Mom loved them too

[@benjaminbrowardONEOG]

Just remembering that we would have parties on the weekends and all your friends brought their ALBUM'S or their 45's to play on the TURNTABLE . So the person hosting the party is now the DJ.. Those were the days

[@karengoodenough827]

God I was 10 when this came out, I remember dancing to this with my friends every time it played! Still dancing to it

[@andrewfischer48]

me too same same

[@markrobertdevison1227]

I've gone to see Jersey Boys 3 times on Broadway , in Vegas and in Dallas. One of my favorite Broadway shows. He is singing about 1963, but they wrote they song in '75 I think. The play explains the music.

[@donaldduck2139]

you'll have to watch the vid, is actually one of the four seasons members that sings the majority of this song, Frankie sings the chorus

[@j20tower]

Seeing them actually would of been the choice to show off there many talents. 3 of them actually have individual parts in this son. The Four Season are unbelievable

[@rickparman7040]

It was actually released December 1975. Great tune. Great reaction✌️

[@colonelb]

Woohoo! LOVE this song! This was my high school senior prom song in '96 (I'm old) Ah memories, lol Cheers.

[@CB-gr1uk]

One of the best songs ever in my opinion. Had an awesome beat to it and they were a great group that spanded a few decades. They made some great music!

[@bradleymillen4974]

You can dance to it, walk to it, run to it. Just listen to it. One of the best from the group.

[@paulf4802]

I remember when this came in the Bicentennial year. It was all over the radio stations! It had a sixties yet disco vibe to it and everyone as digging it!

[@blackprix]

They are reflecting back to 1963 this song was done in the 70s. Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons were extremely popular that was my decade the 60s when they begin their musical journey! Some unbelievable hits from this group, then Frankie went out on his own and did some solo hits as well. These groups and the songs have great memories which there’s nothing else you can ask for

[@brianherrington7226]

Frankie Valli is truly a American treasure.

[@donnabannister793]

Definitely a family favourite... Mum & Dad, aunties & uncles, aww the whole extended familyyyy❤️ (I'm Kiwi.. yes there's a hell of a lot of us!!😂) EVERYONE sang and danced to these guys. Love love love my memories, listening to this song❤️ Awesome reaction my fam!!!🔥🔥❤️🥰

[@sylvieyfilion7400]

funny thing I used to sing this to my parents and said you must have had fun in late December 1963 since I was born Sept 22 1964.

[@centuryrox]

Holy crap, I was just getting ready to type the same thing! My b-day is also Sep 22 64! Lol

[@sylvieyfilion7400]

@@centuryrox wow what are the odds

[@josemadera3138]

See u both here in September 🤣🤣

[@DarthPhallix]

1:31Let the magic begin!

[@freedomluvr5126]

It is a song ABOUT an event that happened in late December, 1963 (one month after John Kennedy was assassinated). It wasn't written or recorded then.

[@drewhall6602]

Made in mid 1970s. Three different singers on this one

[@alonzocoyethea6148]

Good enough song to be number 1 twice..Frankie and his crew in '76, then again as a hip-hop version in '98. And so remarkable that even the face of disco, metal, art rock and funk, They could still hold thier own.

[@mikes.6985]

This is one of the very first songs I learned to play on the bass guitar many years ago. The last time I played it was August 19th 2021. My friends and I played at one of my friends brothers wedding anniversary and this was one of the songs we played. I was a little worried about remembering how to play it so I practiced it a little bit and it came back to me really quick. This song brings back a lot of memories and good times 👍👍.

[@meheuck]

What's particularly neat about this hit is that a DJ did a bootleg remix of it in 1988, and the Four Seasons' record company wound up buying it and releasing it as a single in 1993, and it became a big radio and club hit all over again.

[@TheMkarr]

Good one guys ! Lead vocals by the drummer & you can hear Frankie in the chorus. Beautiful song & so much talent in the studio. Please watch the video. Frankie's ears were going but still kicked it out ! It was written in the 70's 76 or 77. They are remembering the past.

[@kcburns94]

Okay this sone did not come out in '63. This was 1975. but STILL.... it has aged very well. Song is popularly loved. We use to sing it at the top of our lungs then...it is timeless now....

[@shellygill5029]

We were jamming' back then! 50's started the rockin', the 60's picked it up a step ot two and then it soared into the 70's and 80's.. Best music was in those 4 decades. People/groups had talent, you had to be able to sing and have a unique style or sound. Now there isn't very much talent needed with auto tune and piecing together sound bites from old songs. Music is electronically produced. That's why people like you, who have reaction channels are so welcomed. You are sharing a wealth of music to the younger generations who have never experienced the great music and sounds from the past. They hear sound bites in movies or tv commercials and don't realize that it's more than just sound bites. I hope that channels like yours will inspire new talent. Thanks for doing what you do. I enjoy your reactions.

[@danastearns7939]

This was one of their big hits during 75-76, along with Who Loves You. Franki Valli had a couple of solo hits during this time as well: My Eyes Adored You and a super love song called Swearin' to GOD (you should listen to the extended not-for-radio version. Franki Valli and The Four Seasons are icons in the 60's and 70's music. Eyes closed and the voice is recognizable.

[@johndalley1288]

It fills my heart with happiness to see your reactions and the way you love them. This is music I listened to when I was in my twenties

[@2715bunky]

I was in 7th grade when this song hit the airwaves! Listened to this on the school bus everyday on the way to and from school.

[@normanrose2711]

the versatility of groups back then ... 3 singers , multiple switches in the same song !

[@americanpatriotsoucy7666]

I’ve heard this song at pretty much every single wedding I’ve ever been to. Great song!!!

[@richb313]

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons were around from the 60's to... This song was recorded and released in the mid 70's. That's why it feels modern.

[@kathyneuman5613]

Rag Doll is one of my favorite 4 Seasons songs.

[@thesuperdak7224]

This song came out when I was nine years old, about something that happened a little over three years before I was born. Frankie is still around.

[@DanielHBuchmann]

how can you not smile when you hear this tune?

[@dworstell8599]

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons…My very first concert and car date. Front Row Theater Cleveland, Ohio 1973, I just got my license. ❤️‍🔥

[@llvll_KEV_llvll]

Congrats on 200K 🎇🎊✨🧨🎈👏👏👏 Another great reaction to a legendary band , Thank you so much 👌

[@crsounddoctor4937]

This song was released in the mid-70's ('75 or '76) but the title of the song has to do with an experience he had with a special lady, late December back in 1963..."Oh What A Night!!!"

[@debbieeppsmullins208]

LOVE Frankie. Grew up listening to him. I was born June of that year on Father's Day. Great memories....

[@shawnfynn7889]

Went #1 for 2 weeks on the Billboard Weekly Top 40 in the spring of '76. The song was BOSS on every pop radio station back then.

[@logantawhiti55]

Nice one guys, Frankie Valli and the four seasons had some amazing song's love it 👍

[@juliemichaud8990]

Danced to this at my prom, '76! 😊 Great memory!

[@maha77]

Frankie Valli is 88 now. This song is iconic

[@dompellegrini5520]

One of Frankie Valli's GREATEST songs (besides the one you just listened to) is My Eye's Adored You. The inspection for him writing that song is a HEART BREAKER. It's a MUST listen to song.

[@vincentmaniscalco4421]

Frankie Valli ! Seen him live in the Broadway theater what an incredible show !!

[@clydeb7713]

As noted this is 1976 singing about 1963. Nobody plays Frankie's hit SWEARIN TO GOD Asia will ABSOLUTELY move her shoulders. It's a dico beat and he KILLLLLLS ITTTTT!!! PLEASE check it out! 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@joejoesguitarinventions]

pure feel good... with super talent 🎸😊😊

[@Cherazny]

The song came out in 1975 and it went to #1.Part 60's rock with disco vibe

[@johndrx165]

Saw them live in the 1990's and they were really good. Lots of hits.

[@mackssboo]

The song features drummer Gerry Polci on lead vocals, with Frankie Valli, the group's usual lead vocalist, singing the bridge sections and backing vocals and bass player Don Ciccone singing the falsetto part.

[@mikephillips8810]

This was one of the big songs of summer 1976 for the UK. I was a teenager and loved the song. Still do.

[@adam.4487]

Great song from my early teen jr. high years. They were THE group of the 60's.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

♥ this song! Great drums & bass in this!

[@ronaldackerman7383]

A well-known fact the four season featuring Frankie Valli and the Beach boys were the only two groups that started before the British invasion, The Beatles rolling Stones , The who etc and survive the British invasion try Walk like a Man from Frankie Valli and the four seasons this man get hit notes unbelievable thank you for your reaction

[@kate6038]

The Four Seasons also did 'Sherry', 'Big Girls Don't Cry' & 'Walk Like A Man' that all featured in the movie 'The Wanderers' amongst other great songs by other artists if you ever get the chance to watch this great film 👍

[@galenstone9097]

Gerry Polci. My childhood crush. Knew I was Gay the instant I heard him sing this song:)

[@snorelacks7069]

One of my favorite songs of all time!!

[@jmartinez9332]

This recording was a hit in the 70's and rereleased in the 90's and was a hit again believe it or not!!!

[@LisaSmith-mx4po]

I saw him in Reno 4 years ago, he has to be in his eighties but he still has the same beautiful voice and tone

[@kathyjam2482]

I love this song it still fills up the dance floor.

[@suzanneprock7286]

I love the song, the video is really good to watch. Love, love, love Frankie Valli.

[@polyprinz]

This is a 70's song, it came out in 1975, the song title "December 1963, Oh What Night" tells a story about a boy losing his virginity, as he recalls..."Oh What a night, late December back in '63".

[@MrBonners]

One of the few 50s singer and bands to survive the music change of the early 60s and on.

[@wildk4tmc421]

This is a family gathering classic on the dance floor 💃🕺🏼

[@randyonthekey7519]

Brings back memories of playing spin the bottle with Lisa Huck and Valerie Rodriguez!!

[@rbmtn4879]

As a few here must have mentioned, this song was recorded and released in 1975.

[@Eyes-of-Horus]

There was a LOT of great music from the 50s and 60s. That was the beginning of REAL Rock 'n' Roll.

[@hookstomper7322]

It is a perfect song. I loved it when I was a 10 year-old kid in Baltimore, and I love it just as much now at 56.

[@p.j.d.8199]

It's actually recorded 1976 talking abt a one night stand in 1963. 1976 was the best yr ever, young love ( I was 13), patriotic yr, pure happiness and joy.

[@briancampbell5673]

One of my favourite songs. It's been a hard week but you guys make me smile!

[@curiousman1672]

Just so you know, only the chorus was sung by Franki Valli. They pulled him in to sing the chorus. He got his fame thru Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Early boy band.

[@kevinvernon5851]

The song was about a night in 1963, it came out in 1976. This song came out just before Frankie Valli had the hit song for the Grease movie.

[@jamesrosencrans1028]

The drummer, Gerry Polci sings the main verses...

[@americanaforever6725]

“Rag Doll”, “Sherry” and “Beggin” are just a few of their many hits

[@TheCornishCockney]

The 60’s and 70’s,NOTHING will ever come close. Not ever.

[@jameskelly7782]

They played this during the rolling of the end credits of "JAWS" when I saw it in the theaters....at age 6, or 7....always associated it with that.

[@jerryhinds6009]

You both are so right! Love this jam. Love on you guys! 🙏❤️✌️

[@Montyhugo]

Actually came out in the mid 70s! 'Grease is the word' from Frankie Valli came out a few years later 👍

[@joecampbell2496]

The song was performed in 1975 (I believe), but the MEMORY was from 1963 when he basically lost his innocence, but the memory was from 12 or 13 years earlier, in December, 1963

[@TangoEliott]

Frankie sings the bridge but Gerry Polci sings the lead. There is a video where you can see them perform (lip synching) so you can see who does what.

[@FRANK-pp9qd]

In 1974 I went to see these guy's in concert, GREAT time! :) The drummer is the vocals for this song, not Frankie. Also listen to Who Loves You.

[@suzanneprock7286]

You guys need to check out Franki Valli's early music, he has excellent range and can get really, really high! Rag Doll, Walk Like A Man, Sherri Baby, Big Girls Don't Cry, etc.....! It wasn't a song released in 1963, it's about a night in December of 63, this is a 70's hit.

[@delorespetree3243]

Love their music grew up with this music