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151 of 159 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons were hugely successful in America, where they had a long string of major hits, especially in the sixties. They were less successful in Britain but still managed seven top ten hits including a number one. Here you can find all the classics. From the sixties, there are Sherry, Big girls don't cry, Walk like a man, Rag doll, Let's hang on and many others. From the seventies, there are My eyes adored you, Who loves you, December '63 Oh what a night (their only British number one hit) and Grease. Two obvious omissions from the seventies are Night (a track recorded for Motown) and Silver star ( a UK top three hit), but you can't include everything by such a successful group.
Aside from their own hits, covers of their songs were also successful for others. Four of their songs were UK number one hits for others. Their versions of Silence is golden (Tremeloes) and The sun ain't gonna shine anymore (Walker brothers) are not included, but you do get their original versions of Bye bye baby (Bay city rollers) and Working my way back to you (Detroit Spinners).
This is an excellent single CD collection of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, one of the best American groups of the sixties and seventies.
55 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Among 60s supergroups, The Four Seasons were something of an anomaly, their sound being very much of the 50s, clearly influenced by The Four Freshmen. In fact, Valli had been singing for a decade by the time of their first hit, in 1962, and he and his backing lineup had already gone though a number of name changes. There had also been changes of personnel and it was the arrival of Bob Gaudio in that year that changed everything. He penned Sherry, their breakthrough hit, and was writer or co-writer of most of the subsequent hits. In that youth-obsessed age, promoters were nervous of the fact that Valli was 28 (married with two kids, to boot) and the other Seasons were in their mid-thirties. So they lopped a few years off. The insert notes in this CD repeat the official line that Valli was born in 1937. It was actually 1934. In those days, it mattered. Watch a Stones concert today and marvel at how things have changed.
In the late 60s and into the 70s, their style changed, taking on R&B and disco elements, and Valli dropping his trademark falsetto. This is the best period, with 1975's Oh, What a Night as their classic.
The Anthology double CD has more tracks and is great value, but this album of remastered tracks of their biggest hits sounds better and will suit most listeners. Its span is just right, starting with Sherry and ending with Grease, and it includes 4 of Valli's solo efforts.
In giving this album 5 stars I'm not saying I think it's musically excellent - there are too many notes not quite hit and too many lyrics that are a bit too cutesy for that - but I am saying it's a solid, good value, 'Best of' collection of a definitive 60s and 70s group.
In the late 60s and into the 70s, their style changed, taking on R&B and disco elements, and Valli dropping his trademark falsetto. This is the best period, with 1975's Oh, What a Night as their classic.
The Anthology double CD has more tracks and is great value, but this album of remastered tracks of their biggest hits sounds better and will suit most listeners. Its span is just right, starting with Sherry and ending with Grease, and it includes 4 of Valli's solo efforts.
In giving this album 5 stars I'm not saying I think it's musically excellent - there are too many notes not quite hit and too many lyrics that are a bit too cutesy for that - but I am saying it's a solid, good value, 'Best of' collection of a definitive 60s and 70s group.
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The youth of America had a musical divide in the early sixties. While the west coast soft beach harmonies of the Beach Boys were in full swing, the youth of the east coast was stomping to the harder edged harmonies of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Frankie along with Bob Guadio, Tommy Devito and the late Nick Massi, hailed from Newark New Jersey and went on to become one of the most important vocal groups in history. Between 1962 to 1966, the Seasons charted 23 times, making them the most popular group in that states history[sorry Springsteen fans]. Their influence can be heard every time you hear a 1970's Bee Gees tune or Billy Joel singing "Uptown girl". Frankie Valli's trademark falsetto voice is as unmistakable as Dylan's whine or Joe Cocker's growl. This collection is a must for anyone who does not own a Four Seasons cd. It contains 16 of the their highest charting hits from 62-68, like "Lets Hang On", "Sherry", "Big Girls Don't Cry", "C'mon Marianne", "Opus 17" and 'Rag Doll" to name a few. Also 1970's Seasons hits like "December 1963 Oh What A Night" and "Who Loves You" are here as well. Making this set essential is the inclusion of all of Frankie Valli's top solo hits, like "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You", "My Eyes Adored You", "Swearin To God" and "Grease", making this the only single disc available to include all of his solo hits. This is as perfect as a single hits disc can get and I highly recommend this to anyone young or old, who would like to relive their past or experience a ledendary vocal group for the first time, that was second to none during their hey-day. For a more detailed overview of their career "In Season" the two disc Anthology is recommended. This review is dedicated to the late Nick Massi, whose bass playing and vocal arrangements will always be in season.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Four Seasons album
After I saw "Jersey Boys" I was anxious to get an album with all those great songs from my youth and this was the one. Read more
Published 1 hour ago by Sherrill C
jersey boys
I saw the play Jersey Boys and wanted the music. I was disappointed that there was no CD on sale at the theater. Read more
Published 1 month ago by pumpkin
4 Seasons Disc Review
Great disc, fast shipping. Item as described. Bought after seeing "Jersey Boys". Entire process went well. Would buy through this dealer again.
Published 1 month ago by victor seelman
timeless
The early stuff is pure dynamite. Incredible hooks. Straightforward beats. And Frankie Valli's screaming falsetto knocks you out. Read more
Published 2 months ago by vivacious vince
It doesn't get any better!
After seeing Jersey Boys, I had to buy a cd of frankie Valli and the Four Seasons music. I was suprised to see that there were so many differant ones available. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mark Lambert
Great Music
Hubby and I are music lovers, and really enjoyed listening to this cd, it reminds of our childhood. Would recommend this to music lovers.
Published 4 months ago by audles
Happy Times
Loved all the songs. It was exactly what I wanted. I love just singing along with them and reliving all those happy times when their music came out.
Published 4 months ago by David R. Stewart
Wow - who knew?
We're listening to this wonderful CD right now and it's just amazing to realize how many hits the Four Seasons had, one right after another. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Annova
Brings us back to the days!
Got this for an anniversary gift for my husband on our 38th anniversary. We had been on a cruise this past summer and enjoyed entertainment by "OH What A Night," a group which... Read more
Published 4 months ago by seriousspinner
Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
I ordered this CD because unable to locate it in any store. Due to popularity of Jersey Boys, this group has florished. Read more
Published 4 months ago by dawgfan28
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