Valli scored over twenty-five Top-40 hits with The Four Seasons, a handful of Top-40 hits dubbed as a solo act in the late 1960s, one dubbed as The Wonder Who? in 1965, and again as a solo act in the mid to late 1970s. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with The Four Seasons in 1990.
Valli started his singing career in 1952. He cut his first single in 1953 as "Frankie Valley" –-a name he adopted from Jean Valley, his favorite female singer. In the mid-1950s he split up with The Travellers and joined The Variety Trio, which consisted of Tommy DeVito, twin brother Nick, and Hank Majewski. They redubbed themselves The Variatones, and later as The Four Lovers. Under this moniker, they scored a Top 40 hit with "You're the Apple of My Eye" in 1956. After a few more name changes, the group finally settled on The Four Seasons in 1960. About the same time, Valli Italianized his name to its current form. Nick DeVito and Majewski left the group in 1960 or 1961. Bob Gaudio and Nick Massi replaced them.
With Valli as its lead singer, The Four Seasons had a series of hits, including five number one singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Their first chart-topper was "Sherry" in 1962. They scored their final number one single in the U.S. in 1975 with "December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)." The song enjoyed a second run on the U.S. charts in 1994 (credited as Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons) when a remixed version hit #14 on the Hot 100.
Ain't that a Shame
Frankie Valli Lyrics
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You made me cry
When you said goodbye
Ain't that a shame?
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame?
Yeah, yeah
Girl, you broke my heart
When you said we'll part
Ain't that a shame?
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame?
You're the one to blame
Yeah, oh c'mon, c'mon
Oh well, goodbye
Although I'll cry
Ain't that a shame?
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame?
You're the one to blame
Shame, shame
C'mon now
Oh well, goodbye
Although I'll cry
Ain't that a shame?
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame?
You're the one to blame
Shame, ain't that a shame?
Shame, ain't that a shame?
Shame, ain't that a shame?
Shame [Incomprehensible]
Shame, ain't that a shame?
The lyrics to "Ain't That A Shame" by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons are about heartbreak and the pain of being left by a loved one. The song begins with the singer expressing how much they have been hurt by their partner's decision to end the relationship. They reflect on the tears that fell like rain when they were told the news and the shame that they feel as a result of the breakup. The singer places the blame on their partner for breaking their heart, and throughout the song, they express their sadness and frustration at the situation.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Ain't that a shame?" which serves as a refrain and emphasizes the hurt and disappointment that the singer is feeling. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that they will cry even though they have to say goodbye, and they place the blame firmly on their partner. Overall, "Ain't That A Shame" is a classic tale of heartbreak and serves as a reminder of the pain that comes with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Shame, ain't that a shame
It's truly shameful, isn't it?
You made me cry
Your actions caused me to shed tears
When you said goodbye
Your farewell was the trigger for my sadness
Ain't that a shame?
Isn't it a pity?
My tears fell like rain
I was crying profusely
You're the one to blame
You caused this pain and sorrow
Girl, you broke my heart
You shattered my heart and feelings
When you said we'll part
Your announcement of separation hurt me deeply
Yeah, yeah
I agree, that's how it is
Oh well, goodbye
I accept the farewell
Although I'll cry
Even though I'll be weeping
Shame, shame
It's a disgrace
C'mon now
Let's face it
Shame [Incomprehensible]
More shame than can be expressed
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Antoine Domino, Dave Bartholomew
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