I don’t recall seeing references to “Big Man’s World” before. You’re a young man with knowledge generally associated with a more ‘seasoned’ fan. It’s impressive.

I hope you’ll come back here to your interview after you see the Second National Tour in San Francisco and tell us about the experience. There can’t be many “regular” fans of this show that have seen each of the four productions, beginning in La Jolla, and so many times each. Are you hoping to see the show in Toronto and London, also?

It’s great how each fantastic fan brings their own unique story to these interviews. Thanks.

Nice interview! I especially liked your “Joe Long Era” song selections of your favorite 4 Seasons songs. “Beggin’” and “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” are usually not at the top of most people’s lists (probably owing to the fact they are not among their biggest chart hits), and it’s always nice to see mentions of lesser known songs by the group (although this status may be changing due to the inclusion of “Beggin’” in the musical “Jersey Boys”). It was an interesting side-note of yours that “Beggin’” does not contain Frankie’s signature falsetto, and as a musician and bass singer, in the style of Nick Massi, it is a song that better suits your vocals.

And Howard,

It was a pleasure meeting you and getting a chance to have a quick chat with you at the August Wilson Theatre this past Thursday evening. Just wanted to respond to your above post. Although “Candy Girl” does not appear as a musical number in the show, it does get played as background music in the first act. Besides some of the songs that are featured in the show getting this kind of a reprise, I’ve also heard “Silence Is Golden” and “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore)” in this same format.

Hope you have a great trip out west and enjoy the show in Los Angeles!

Regards,

Len Gersten