Frankie Valli

[RobMackenzie]

I always really loved Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. When this came out in about 1971 it sounded like they were trying to sound more modern/commercial instead of doing their old stuff, so I didn't like it much. Hearing it again for the 1st time in 38 years it sounds much better now than then. They're so great.

[d4seasons]

@RobMackenzie besides @ their peak in the 1960's Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons sounded sharp & electrifying in the early 1970's. we fans are still waiting for Motown to release 40 + tracks that are locked in the vault. we don't know if they'll ever be released.

[tantilizingtrip]

he has a lovely sweet mesmerising voice.And he never had any training, just natural.

[GEMASpreciosas]

And I sing like spanish girl, so what?

[fostertop]

no he sings like a white man

dick

[jsanch22]

No, he sings like a black man. That's why their sound became so popular. Listen to black groups of that time, or earlier, and you'll see.

Or listen to Elvis compared with black artists of his time. Both sounded like black men when they sang.

[tomdreamevil]

Elvis took a lot of inspiration from the black groups true, but you are aware that back in the day they wanted black people to sound like white people to sell records right?

Back then black people were looked down on but in order to get anywhere they had to dress, speak like and act like white people.

Great music either way! :) peace :)

[JoeSiz21]

He sounds like a fuckin italian. Hes So shut the fuck up both of you.

[ViolentRiC]

@JoeSiz21

A Black Italian

[lastardriver]

@jsanch22 Their sound became popular because the mob bankrolled most of these labels.

[fvfs4ever]

The mob never bankrolled Frankie Valli! Take that one to the bank, jerk!!

[lastardriver]

Notice I said most of those music labels. Ask anyone in the music biz. Oh, you can't.

[fvfs4ever]

I apologize. You did say MOST of those labels. The Four Seasons hit big after signing with Vee-Jay Records of Chicago, which was a Black owned label and run by, I think, Ewart Abner. And yes, at first, most D-Jays thought The Four Seasons were Black.

[54spiritedwill54]

this is great! I love Frankie

[olive230]

he sings great like a black man

[dwtslvr]

soulfan2 thanks for posting. Do you or anyone out there have Franki and the 4 seasons singing "Ain't That A Shame"? If you do please post. Thanks

[kazkoks]

he is still alive?

[chilitower]

very much so

[GypsyWomanUK]

think he / she may be referring to Nicky Massi, in which case, no, he passed away December 24th 2000.

[dixierose1419]

yes

[gardentractor]

wow thats the only picture of nick massi that i ever saw of him today other than when he was with the four seasons. does anyone have anymore?

[themaltesebippy]

One of their best songs!!

[SuicidalCHezeit]

great great great music oldies rock 60-70 great sound

[leng21]

Definitely a driving Motown beat with the usually strong Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons vocal arrangement. Certainly an overlooked gem from the early '70's.

[tcbworld]

just like other great bands like THe Beach Boys, the late 60s-early 70s material was greatly overlooked.

And that's a shame, because the albums they recorded during that time were of an amazing quality. Just listen to this song, it's a great blending of the old Seasons and the Motown sound that was hip during that time.

[postnacho]

Neat song great sound.

[mallows74]

this was always overlooked but what a track.

an excellent dancer

[cabsher111]

this is great

I love Frankie and I remember this song, not very well know but excellent!

[truesoulie]

love it ktf

[razelma]

This is dead nice..ta.