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 Frankie Valli - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Valli is best remembered for his falsetto vocals, once prompting comedian Jackie Mason, referring to Walk Like A Man, to exclaim, "Sing like a man, Frankie!" Another singer who has been compared with Valli is Lou Christie.
Jersey Boys Blog is the Broadway musical story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
Valli has been the lead singer from then until the present time, occasionally releasing singles under his own name, notably the theme song from the film version of Grease, written by Barry Gibb, which was a #1 hit.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Frankie_Valli   (539 words)

  
 Biography
Frankie was going through "I've Got You Under My Skin" and I was watching from the back of the studio floor standing next to their then road manager, a very nice guy called Pat Welsh who spoke with as broad a New York accent as you could ever wish to find.
It was claimed that Frankie was born in 1937 which would have made him 25 in 1962 when the Seasons hit the big time with "Sherry", and so one might think that shaving 3 years off his age was a pointless exercise anyway.
Frankie's meeting with Bob was to have monumental implications for the careers of both men.
genuine-imitation-life-gazette.com /Bios/Valli_Bio.html   (3424 words)

  
 The Orleans Hotel and Casino
American pop music icon Frankie Valli sings, but his character on The Sopranos definitely does not.
Frankie made his debut on the critically acclaimed Emmy and Peabody winning HBO series last March, in the recurring role of Rusty Millo, a convicted mobster who rejoins the Sopranos Mafia family after his release from prison.
Frankie is working on his next album, a collection of jazz standards.
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 Nick Massi Page in Fuller Up, The Dead Musician Directory
Not too far away, Bob Gaudio was born in Bronx, NY on Nov. 17,1942, or those of you that are new Frankie Valli and 4 Seasons fans or are unaware, Bob Gaudio wrote most of the songs for the group.
Valli's high-pitched crooning is the most recognizable element of the group, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 &; but Valli has said that Massi, responsible for much of the musical arrangements, was a mentor to him.
Frankie was born in Newark, NJ on May 3,1937.
elvispelvis.com /nickmassi.htm   (858 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Singer Frankie Valli files for divorce
Frankie Valli is a former member of the Four Seasons and has appeared in The Sopranos.
9/28/2004 9:05 AM Frankie Valli is a former member of the Four Seasons and has appeared in The Sopranos.
USATODAY.com - Singer Frankie Valli files for divorce
www.usatoday.com /life/people/2004-09-28-frankie-valli_x.htm?POE=LIFISVA   (206 words)

  
 Frankie Valli : Closeup - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
In the crazy business that is the record industry, this important artist, Frankie Valli, put out three albums in 1975 (two on Private Stock and one on Motown), with a seven-year lapse in hits prior to all this new activity -- the same span his group the Four Seasons had in their chart action.
Closeup is singer Frankie Valli again finding the magic without his Four Seasons, this time in the '70s with two big hits in two different genres.
All of Valli's first six Top 40 solo hits were produced by Crewe, and hearing the different sounds he and Gaudio came up with for the veteran singer is half the fun of the album.
www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,88104,00.html   (498 words)

  
 Sicilian Culture: The People: Frankie Valli
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and the Beach Boys had a very distinct sound, and these were probably the only two American groups who did not suffer when the British Invasion hit with such bands like the Beatles and Rolling Stones.
Frankie retired when he suffered from a hearing loss and spent much of his retirement, still living in the same county in New Jersey he was born in.
Frankie was known for his high-pitched, almost girlish-like voice, and for such mega hits like Walk Like A Man; Dawn, Oh What A Night (December 1963); a remake of I've Got You Under My Skin; Big Girls Don't Cry; My Eyes Adored You and Sherry among many others.
www.sicilianculture.com /people/valli.htm   (241 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: The Definitive Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: Music
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons were hugely successful in America, where they had a long string of major hits, especially in the sixties.
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.
I bought this as a curiosity, not really a fan but Frankie Valli et al had their music used in Scorcese films and the Sopranos.
www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005MJ06   (826 words)

  
 Collins' Oldies Website: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Frankie Valli was born Frank Castelluccio on May 3, 1937.
FRANKIE VALLI FAQ: Of all artists about whom I've received questions regarding snail/e-mail contacts or concert itineraries, Frankie is the one I get most questions about.
This song was written and first recorded long before Frankie and the Seasons recorded their version.
www.srv.net /~roxtar/valli_frankie.html   (1737 words)

  
 Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons help give the lie to the cliché that pop music declined in the period between Buddy Holly’s death and the emergence of The Beatles.
In Season: The Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Anthology (2 CDs)/ Off Seasons: Criminally Ignored Sides from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Valli’s falsetto lead vocals anticipated The Bee Gees; as disco arrived he seamlessly segued into a solo career ("My Eyes Adored You," "Swearin’ to God").
citypaper.net /articles/071201/mus.cdreviews3.shtml   (218 words)

  
 Music Preview: Frankie Valli's fans hang on to what he's got
Frankie Valli never meant to be a pop star.
He had an early taste of fame in 1953 as Frankie Valley with a standard called "My Mother's Eyes." But that was nothing compared to the breakthrough he enjoyed in 1962 when "Sherry" topped the charts for five weeks, followed by a five-week run at No. 1 for "Big Girls Don't Cry" that same year.
Valli himself has done some acting, including four notable episodes of "The Sopranos," in a role he may reprise next season.
www.post-gazette.com /pg/05047/458027.stm   (1123 words)

  
 The Four Seasons
During their nearly 40 year career Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons sold over a 100 million records making them the most long lived and successful white doo wop group.
Valli's parents supported his interest in music, though at times they were concerned about his slowly blooming career.
Valli was more influenced by jazz, however, and particularly enjoyed listening to the Four Freshmen, the Hi-Los, and the Modernaires.
www.history-of-rock.com /four_seasons.htm   (876 words)

  
 Official Ticketmaster site. Frankie Valli tickets, dates
Frankie Valli, the lead singer of the Four Seasons, launched a solo career in 1965 after several years of chart-topping success, while still continuing with the group which was re-billed as "Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons." He had actually begun as a solo, releasing the 1953 single "My Mother's...
His debut solo single was "(You're Gonna) Hurt Yourself" at the end of 1965, but his first solo success came with the gold-selling "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" (June 1967), which appeared on his first solo album, Frankie Valli--Solo (July 1967).
Bardavon Gala 2006: Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
www.ticketmaster.com /artist/736379?list_view=1   (344 words)

  
 wcbstv.com - CBS 2 On The Aisle: Jersey Boys
With hits selling 175 million records before they were 30, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
Actor Daniel Reichard grew up in Cleveland and says that signature sound and the good music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons does what good music should do, it takes you to a time and place.
Valli still performs solo concerts and looks back to his early love of jazz as a child and going with his mother to see big bands at Newark's Adams Theatre.
wcbstv.com /topstories/local_story_310104350.html   (999 words)

  
 Frankie Valli personal appearances, frankie valli
Frankie Valli has continued to woo audiences throughout the world both with his recordings and live performances for almost four decades, truly making him one of rock and roll's most enduring performers.
Frankie Valli's earliest performances were informal affairs- he sang doo-wop to passers-by on Newark street corners.
By 1974, the ever-versatile Frankie Valli was back on top of the charts, going platinum with the bittersweet ballad "My Eyes Adored You." "Swearin' to God," with its disco beat and contemporary sensibilities went gold, climbing to number six in 1975.
www.barberusa.com /adult/valli_frankie.html   (939 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Frankie Valli - Greatest Hits: Music: Frankie Valli
When Frankie Valli went solo, it must have seemed like a no-brainer that he'd be a huge star.
I am a huge fan of the 4 Seasons and Frankie Valli is definitely my favorite singer, but his solo work just can't match the band's amazing string of hits.
After a string of hits with The 4 Seasons, Frankie Valli decided it was time to try his hand at a solo career.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000000DAE?v=glance   (1343 words)

  
 Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons' Anthology and links to tabs.
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons section of my other web site.
Please Also Note: I receive many requests for information about where Frankie or the Four will be on a particular date or when they will be in a particular part of the world.
www.freenet.hamilton.on.ca /~ad828/frankie.htm   (442 words)

  
 Frankie Valli Tickets - Frankie Valli Concert Tour Schedule - Frankie Valli Ticket Broker
If you would like to attend a performance of a Frankie Valli show to see his music live, or to see a tour schedule and information, Coast to Coast Tickets is your source.
Orders for Frankie Valli tickets that are no longer available will be cancelled or substituted at the customer's discretion.
If the Frankie Valli tickets you are looking for are not available, please check back as our inventory is constantly updated.
www.coasttocoasttickets.com /concerts/frankievalli_tickets.shtml   (393 words)

  
 Frankie Valli
Billy Joel admits that Frankie Valli was his inspiration for entering the pop music business and dedicated his million-selling Uptown Girl to the legendary Mr Valli.
Although his name might not be as familiar in the UK as Tom Jones or Englebert, most pop music pundits agree that Frankie Valli is one of the greatest pop vocalists of all time.
Frankie Valli has sold over 100 million records worldwide since 1962.
members.aol.com /gregknight/valli.htm   (200 words)

  
 Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons - In Season: The Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons Anthology - at Rhino
Home grown on the street corners of Newark, New Jersey, Rock’n’Roll Hall Of Famers Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons are one of the rock era’s all-time best-selling pop vocal groups.
Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons- In Season: The Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons Anthology - at Rhino
In Season: The Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons Anthology
www.rhino.com /store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=74266   (420 words)

  
 Frankie Valli : Oldies.com
Although he was lead singer with the group, Valli also had a solo recording career, starting with "(You're Gonna) Hurt Yourself" in late 1965.
Originally a solo singer recording under the name Frankie Valley, he joined the Variatones in 1954.
From the same album came further US hits, "I Make A Fool Of Myself", and "To Give (The Reason I Live)" while "You're Ready Now" was a reissued success in Britain in 1971...
www.oldies.com /artist/view.cfm/id_3073.html   (163 words)

  
 Jewish and Israel News from New York - The Jewish Week
Friends had arranged a meeting with Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio, the last two active members of the group and the ones who controlled the Four Seasons’ rights.
He suggests that the group be renamed Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
In the second scene, Valli and Gaudio are the only two original members left in the group and Gaudio wants to take on a reduced role.
www.thejewishweek.com /news/newscontent.php3?artid=11626   (1086 words)

  
 Jersey Boys Rehearsal Hits a High Note with a Visit from Frankie Valli, Photo Op: Broadway.com Buzz
Frankie Valli, the original Jersey Boy, stopped by Jersey Boys rehearsals on September 14 at New 42nd Street Studios to stop the hearts of the cast and creative team.
Jersey Boys Rehearsal Hits a High Note with a Visit from Frankie Valli
Home > Broadway Buzz > Photo Op>Jersey Boys Rehearsal Hits a High Note with a Visit from Frankie Valli
www.broadway.com /gen/Buzz_Photo_Op.aspx?ci=517807   (238 words)

  
 THE INSTITUTE OF SEASONOLOGY
In fact, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons were recently named by Billboard Magazine as the Longevity Champions of Rock and Roll.
The Institute of Seasonology has several goals in mind but the main purpose of the Institute is for the preservation of the music and history of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Within the next several pages, you will find pictures of not only Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons but also newspaper and magazine articles, album and CD covers, a 45's picture sleeve page, billboard page, midi files and Windows Wallpaper to download and more about the Institute itself.
www.angelfire.com /music/SeasonologyInstitute   (642 words)

  
 Grease by Frankie Valli Songfacts
Valli was not in the movie, but another Frankie was.
Valli's second US #1 hit as a solo artist.
Frankie Avalon played the Teen Angel and sang "Beauty School Dropout."
www.songfacts.com /detail.php?id=1166   (208 words)

  
 Find Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Music
Here are links to some of the music releases as requested by visitors to my Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons fan page (where you'll find concert dates and links to other sites).
There was a Valli (S. Duberry) version and a Bruce Channel version, possibly different versions playing in North America vs in Europe.
Yes, it is a cover of a song Frank Sinatra did a long time ago, Frankie mentions that in his shows.
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 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (Can)
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons NC 561 1982
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 VH1.com : Frankie Valli : Frankie Valli
Add a link to your "Frankie Valli" fan site on VH1.com!
With the Four Seasons, Frankie Valli has sold more than 100 million records.
In 1978 Valli had a solo smash hit with the title theme to the movie "Grease." In 1980 a new lineup of the Four Seasons, including Valli, formed and has continued to gig occasionally as an oldies act.
www.vh1.com /artists/news/871480/05022000/valli_frankie.jhtml   (467 words)

  
 Did Critics Welcome Frankie Valli and Jersey Boys to Broadway?, Broadway.com Buzz
Jersey Boys, a bio-musical that tells the story and uses the song catalog of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, has hit Broadway after a successful tryout at the La Jolla Playhouse.
If this musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons can reach its core audience of baby boomers and partisan home-staters, it could become a sizable hit...
The New York Post: "It's terrific—with a young John Lloyd Young singing the bleating, stratospheric doo-wop of the hard-driving Frankie Valli in a way that rivals Frankie Valli.
www.broadway.com /gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=520789   (1233 words)

  
 Open Directory - Arts: Music: Bands and Artists: V: Valli, Frankie and The Four Seasons
Collins' Oldies Website: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons- Capsule reviews and lyrics for singles by the band.
The Institute of Seasonology - Fan site created by members of the Fans of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons email group.
Top: Arts: Music: Bands and Artists: V: Valli, Frankie and The Four Seasons
dmoz.org /Arts/Music/Bands_and_Artists/V/Valli,_Frankie_and_The_Four_Seasons   (153 words)

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