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.
December 1963
Frankie Valli Lyrics
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Late December back in sixty three
What a very special time for me
As I remember, what a night
Oh, what a night, you know I didn't even know her name
But I was never gonna be the same
What a lady, what a night
Oh, I, I got a funny feelin' when she walked in the room
And my, as I recall it ended much too soon
Oh what a night, hypnotizin' mesmerizing me
She was ev'rything I dreamed she'd be
Sweet surrender, what a night
I felt a rush like a rollin' ball of thunder
Spinnin' my head around and takin' my body under
Oh, what a night
Oh, I, I got a funny feelin' when she walked in the room
And my, as I recall it ended much too soon
Oh, what a night
Why'd it take so long to see the light?
Seemed so wrong, but now it seems so right
What a lady, what a night
Oh I felt a rush like a rollin' ball of thunder
Spinnin' my head around and takin' my body under
Oh what a night
Do-do-do, do-do-do
Do-do-do-do, oh what a night
Do-do-do, do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do, oh what a night
Do-do-do, do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do, oh what a night
Do-do-do, do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do, oh what a night
The song "December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" by Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons is a nostalgic look back at a night in December 1963 that the singer remembers fondly. He sings about meeting a woman he didn't know and being instantly captivated by her. The night was special to him because it was filled with excitement, anticipation, and eventual romance.
The lyrics describe the woman as "hypnotizing" and "mesmerizing," and the singer felt a "rush like a rollin' ball of thunder" when he was near her. He didn't even know her name but knew that his life would never be the same after that night. Unfortunately, the night ended too soon, leaving the singer with a feeling of longing and exhilaration.
The song reflects on the fleeting nature of memories and how one particular moment can change someone's life forever. It's a powerful reminder to cherish special moments in life and appreciate the people who make them memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, what a night
This was an incredibly memorable night.
Late December back in '63
The night in question took place in December 1963.
What a very special time for me
This night held a lot of personal significance for the singer.
As I remember, what a night
The singer has vivid memories of this particular night.
Oh, what a night, you know I didn't even know her name
Despite not knowing the woman's name, the singer was deeply impacted by her and the events of the evening.
But I was never gonna be the same
This was a transformative experience for the singer.
What a lady, what a night
The woman the singer met that night was stunning and the night as a whole was unforgettable.
Oh, I, I got a funny feelin' when she walked in the room
The singer had a strong intuition about the woman as soon as he saw her.
Oh my, as I recall it ended much too soon
The night may have been incredible, but it was over before the singer was ready.
Oh what a night, hypnotizin' mesmerizing me
The singer was absolutely entranced by the woman he met that night.
She was ev'rything I dreamed she'd be
This woman surpassed all of the singer's expectations.
Sweet surrender, what a night
The singer was completely swept up in the moment and surrendered to the evening's events.
I felt a rush like a rollin' ball of thunder
The singer was completely overwhelmed and electrified by the woman and the night itself.
Spinnin' my head around n' takin' my body under
The singer's thoughts and emotions were in a whirlwind because of this woman and his experience that night.
Why'd it take so long to see the light
The singer wonders why it took so long to have such an impactful experience.
Seemed so wrong, but now it seems so right
At the time, the situation may have felt odd, but in hindsight, the singer believes that everything came together perfectly.
What a lady, what a night
The woman the singer met that night and the events that took place were truly remarkable.
Oh what a night
This night was truly unforgettable.
Oh what a night
This night was truly unforgettable.
Oh what a night
This night was truly unforgettable.
Oh what a night
This night was truly unforgettable.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Gaudio, Judy Parker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MonkeyBoo
It’s got Frankie Valli. Forget about it....
@Joeasker
Sup
@hectorcillo5079
primera vez que veo que el que hace el coro lo ponen como que fue el que cantó la melodia
@jeanettemontoya4958
great singers September 21 - 2020
@CindyM372
Monkey boo I’m in my 70s not quite sure what your comment means🤭
@MonkeyBoo
@@CindyM372 Frankie was popular with mon guys back in the day. hence. "Forget about it". Al Paccino explains it great in "Donnie Brasco" movie
@bills.1951
The drummer drums and sings effortlessly! WOW!!!
@aprilcrisp1202
Gerry Polci. The dude is super talented.
@elisabethhofstra7844
Yes, true art!❤
@trainnerd3029
Like Phil Collins or is Phil Collins like him? 🤔