Original Jersey Boy’s ‘Romancing The 60′s’ Delivers!
October 6th, 2007The postman delivers! Yes, after waiting somewhat impatiently over the last few days for Frankie Valli’s new album “Romancing the ’60s”–it finally arrived in my mailbox TODAY!
“Romancing the ’60s” is Frankie Valli’s first studio recording since 1992′s “Hope and Glory.” In his new CD, Valli interprets many of the romantic ballads of his peers from the decade that made him a star! The amazing Frankie Valli, who recorded his first song back in 1952, has chosen some of the most romantic pop standards of the 1960s. Valli is not just doing a CD of covers–he and producer Bob Gaudio have turned these timeless classics into vocal and instrumental masterpieces! The arrangements, the all-star band, and background vocalists–including the Jersey Boys original cast members featured on “On Broadway”–make Valli’s first recording in over 15 years all the more outstanding!
After an afternoon of listening to “Romancing the ’60s,” I’m officially hooked on Frankie’s version of “Any Day Now” and his medley of “My Girl”/”Groovin.’” My top pick thus far? “What Becomes of the Broken Hearted”! The original, a 1966 Top 10 pop hit for Jimmy Ruffin, has been one of my favorite songs since the first time I heard it! Frankie has taken one of my all-time favorite songs to a whole new level!
Below are some samples from “Romancing the ’60s” for your enjoyment.
Great post, Susie. Thanks so much. “Any Day Now” is my personal favorite from the album. The Jersey Boys are fantastic on “On Broadway.” If you listen very closely to the end of that song, you can hear the voices of Rick Elice, Marshall Brickman and Judy Gaudio. Allbest, Charles
Comment by Charles Alexander — October 7, 2007 @ 11:53 am
then you can tell me goodbye was aces!
Comment by JIM PETRECCA — October 8, 2007 @ 9:14 pm
I’ve been listing to the new CD in my car for a week now. The “kid who sings like an angel” can still bring it. Not the soaring falsetto anymore, but that voice is still so unique and wonderful. My favorites are “Spanish Harlem,” “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye,” “Any Day Now,” and “What Becomes of the Broken Hearted.” And, of course, “On Broadway” with the Jersey Boys.
“Spanish Harlem” will be the song the puts Frankie Valli on the charts for a sixth decade. If there was anything resembling the “Top 40″ we had growing up, this song would be back at the top. What a great performance after all these years.
Comment by Tom Reilly — October 9, 2007 @ 2:42 am