In honor of Frankie Valli topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week back in 1978 with the title song from the motion picture megahit, enjoy a photo flashback of the “Grease” 45 picture sleeve!
(more...)August 23, 1975 – 40 Years Ago Today: The Four Seasons debuted at No. 88 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their single, “Who Loves You.” The amazing comeback song for the quartet, written by Bob Gaudio and Judy Parker, peaked at #3 in November, 1975.
(more...)Let’s go back to the late 1970s with record mogul Clive Davis, legendary Frankie Valli and former lead singer of The Raspberries & solo artist Eric Carmen.
(more...)Earlier this week, Rolling Stone named its 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time. Among the brilliant songwriters on the list is one who is mentioned in JERSEY BOYS: As Frankie Valli is introducing Bob Crewe to Bob Gaudio, he tells Crewe, “He’s the next Otis Blackwell.” As most of you may already know, Otis Blackwell [...]
(more...)Fab photo of the Four Seasons in casual attire back around 1966. Does anybone have any details on this photo? Was it on any albums or in concert promos back in the day?
(more...)Fabulous (although grainy/fuzzy) appearance by The Four Seasons lip-syncing to DAWN! Does anyone have any details on this appearance? I’m guessing it was around 1966 or ’67, due to the hairstyles and the guys’ attire. Could it have been recorded at the Jersey Shore? Somewhere else on the East Coast? For what program? Hope you [...]
(more...)Fifty-one years ago today, The Four Seasons topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the fourth time with the phenomenal RAG DOLL!
(more...)From Steven Housman’s Music History Facts: July 6, 1963 – 52 Years Ago Today: The 4 Seasons debuted at No. 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their single, “Candy Girl (written by Larry Santos).” This was the group’s 8th chart entry and 7th under the billing of the 4 Seasons after charting one [...]
(more...)Hope you’re all having a fabulous Independence Day celebration! Enjoy a flashback from last year’s A Capitol Fourth on PBS with Frankie Valli & his phenomenal performance!
(more...)One of the fabulous items in the silent auction: Original SHERRY Music Artwork–Hand-drawn and signed by original Four Seasons singer/songwriter and “Jersey Boy” Bob Gaudio We’re sure many of you remember JERSEY BOYS Chicago & Broadway cast member Jake Speck! Truth be told, I’ll never forget his amazing portrayal of Bob Gaudio on Broadway back [...]
(more...)This is The Four Seasons EP from 1964 with Rag Doll, Ronnie, Dawn, and Born to Wander! Great smiles on the Original Jersey Boys!
(more...)Earlier this week, #JBUKTour cast loved performing on @BBCBreakfast and were thrilled to meet legendary Frankie Valli himself, who is England for concerts!
(more...)Please join us in wishing the one and only Tommy DeVito a very Happy 87th Birthday today!
(more...)Terrific in-depth interview with Frankie Valli and Dan Rather! Enjoy!
(more...)Cool photo of The Four Seasons in the ’60s! Wonder when and where this was taken? Interesting how Tommy & Frankie are wearing the same sweater, isn’t it?
(more...)Fabulous classic photo of the Four Seasons (well, three of them!) taken in 1969 when they were performing at Charleston Southern University. Sorry there’s no shot of Bob Gaudio playing “like a madman” on the keyboards!
(more...)Cool photo of The Four Seasons, probably taken around 1965 when Charlie Calello was part of the group.
(more...)Let’s go back to 40 years ago today, when Frankie Valli returned to the chart with his phenomenal hit (written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan)–”My Eyes Adored You”!
(more...)The Four Seasons (Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Joe Long) looked rather serious on the 45 picture sleeve for “C’Mon Marianne.” This single, released in the summer of 1967, peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the Seasons’ final Top 10 record of the 1960s.
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