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.
Peanuts
Frankie Valli Lyrics
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Dit-dit, dooby-do-wah
Dit-dit, dooby-do-waah
Peanuts, ah, ah, ah-ah
Peanuts, ah, ah, ah-ah
Peanuts, girl you my love
I love ya, love ya
Peanuts, ah, ah, ah-ah
Peanuts, ah, ah, ah-ah
Peanuts, girl you my love
I love ya, love ya
And I'll never let you go
Oh, I love you peanuts
With all my heart and mind
Mad about you, although it's insane
Crazy 'bout you baby
Love to call your name
Peanuts, ah, ah, ah-ah
Peanuts, ah, ah, ah-ah
Peanuts, girl you my love
I love ya, love ya
And I'll never let you go
Oh, I love ya, love ya, peanuts
With all my heart and mind
Mad about you, although it's insane
Crazy 'bout you baby
Love to call your name
Peanuts, ah, ah, ah-ah
Peanuts, ah, ah, ah-ah
Peanuts, girl you my love
I love ya, love ya
And I'll never let you go
Peanuts, ah, ah, ah-ah
Peanuts, ah, ah, ah-ah
Peanuts, ah, ah, ah-ah
Peanuts, ah, ah, ah-ah
The song "Peanuts" by Frankie Valli is a catchy and upbeat love song about the singer's devotion to his significant other, who he affectionately calls "peanuts." The chorus of the song consists of the repetition of the word "peanuts" accompanied by a simple, repetitive melody that adds to the fun and playful nature of the song.
The lyrics express the singer's deep love and affection for his partner. He says that he loves her "with all [his] heart and mind" and is "crazy 'bout [her] baby." The use of the words "mad" and "insane" further emphasize how intense and passionate his feelings are for his significant other.
Overall, "Peanuts" is a fun and energetic love song that conveys the strong emotions and devotion that the singer has for his partner. The playful chorus, upbeat melody, and romantic lyrics make it a classic hit and a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
Dit-dit, dooby-do-wah
Repetitive sound effect used as an intro to the song
Peanuts, ah, ah, ah-ah
Repeatedly calling his lover 'peanuts'
Peanuts, girl you my love
Addressing his lover as 'peanuts' and declaring his love for her
I love ya, love ya
Expressing his deep love for her
And I'll never let you go
Promising to never leave her
Oh, I love you peanuts
Reiterating his love for his lover and referring to her as 'peanuts'
With all my heart and mind
Expressing the depth of his love for her
Mad about you, although it's insane
Suggesting that his love for her is all-consuming and intense
Crazy 'bout you baby
Expressing how strongly he feels towards his lover
Love to call your name
Expressing that he loves saying her name
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