Comments on: Photo Flashback: ‘The 4 Seasons Entertain You’ 1965 Album Cover!

By: Gini

Gini — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 22:03:53 +0000

I went to a concert (possibly WARM) in the summer at Rocky Glen or Ghost Town and could have been the summer of ’63 or ’64. Appearing were the Four Seasons, Herman’s Hermits, Mer-Lyn, and a few other acts. I wish I had the total program. If anyone could provide a date or at least the year I can check the newspaper archives. Thank you.

By: sue fuller

sue fuller — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 14:19:04 +0000

I remember attending a 4 seasons concert at rocky glen park, PA in the 60′s. which years did they perform there? any photos of these concerts online?
thanks

By: Ray

Ray — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:34:41 +0000

Susie,

I think if you look at all the lp covers/backs through the years you get a pretty good idea of what they were wearing in concert.

Suits (even tuxedos) seem to be reserved for special
gigs be it TV, famous night spots (Coconut Grove,Copa etc.) Seemed to be more casual on the college circuit.

As you mentioned by the time the 70′s came all hell broke loose!

By: Susie

Susie — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:09:33 +0000

Thanks, Ray–that just fascinates me how versatile & powerful the Seasons’ show must have been in the ’60s–from Moody’s Mood, then coming right back w/Tell It To The Rain…

Also–Ray, I’m curious, since the guys weren’t wearing suits at the concert venues (that weren’t night clubs), what kind of stuff were they wearing? Casual matching shirts & pants, or some sort of matching sweaters? I’m just so interested about their style back then.

By the time I was seeing “Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons” of the mid ’70s, I remember them wearing white bell-bottomed pants & these shirts w/striped doves on them (sheesh!), then of course, the leisure suits a couple years later.

By: Ray

Ray — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:30:52 +0000

Interesting question, Susie.

In my opinion, they opened with certain songs that allowed them to warm up and perhaps do sound checks and such. In the early days “Since I Don’t Have You” was a perfect example. Drums begin followed by guitar, organ, bass then vocals. It may have allowed them to test the sound system. They were always very particular about their “live” sound.

Opening with “I Got Love” for example wasn’t a hit but it’s a song that you probably wouldn’t put in the middle of a show. Same for the “Music” medley.

They really mixed it up with hits and lesser known songs that would have a greater impact on the show.Let’s say they did “Moody’s Mood For Love” then came right back with “Tell It To The Rain”, it had a certain “wow” factor.

They usually saved the “Sherry” medley for near the end, again, creating the biggest impact.

They were entertainers and always knew how to please their audiences.