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.
Sunny
Frankie Valli Lyrics
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Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain
Oh, the dark days are gone and the bright days are here
My sunny one shines so sincere
Oh sunny one so true, I love you
Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet
Sunny, thank you for the love you've brought my way
Now I feel ten feel tall
Oh sunny one so true, I love you
Sunny, thank you for the truth you've let me see
Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to Z
My life was torn like wind-blown sand
Then a rock was formed when we held hands
Sunny one so true, I love you
You're my spark of nature's fire
You're my sweet complete desire
Sunny one so true, I love you
Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain
Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain
Now the dark days are gone and the bright days are here
My sunny one shines so sincere
Sunny one so true, I love you
I love you [Repeat until end]
The song "Sunny" by Frankie Valli is an upbeat love song about finding happiness and love. The lyrics describe the singer's life before and after meeting the person they love, who is referred to as "sunny". The song starts by describing the dark and rainy days that the singer experienced before meeting "sunny". However, "sunny" brings joy and light to the singer's life, easing their pain and making them feel happy and loved.
As the song progresses, the singer thanks "sunny" for everything they have brought into their life, including a sunshine bouquet and love. The singer also recognizes the truth and knowledge that "sunny" has brought into their life, changing their perspective on things. The song ends with the singer expressing their love for "sunny", stating that they are their spark and sweet complete desire.
Overall, the song "Sunny" is a joyful and uplifting love song about finding happiness and love with someone special. The lyrics are full of gratitude and appreciation for the person who has brought so much light into the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain
Before you came into my life, it was dark and dreary
Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain
Your smile brought light to my darkness and made me feel better
Oh, the dark days are gone and the bright days are here
Now that you're in my life, all the bad days are behind me and good times are ahead
My sunny one shines so sincere
Your love for me is honest and pure, and it brightens up my life like the sun
Oh sunny one so true, I love you
You are my true love, and I adore you
Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet
Thank you for the happiness and joy you bring to my life
Sunny, thank you for the love you've brought my way
I am grateful for the love you have given me
You gave to me your all and all
You have given me everything, and I am so appreciative
Now I feel ten feel tall
Thanks to your love and support, I feel like I can conquer anything
Sunny, thank you for the truth you've let me see
Thank you for showing me the truth and helping me to see things clearly
Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to Z
Thank you for being honest and open with me and for providing me with all the information I need
My life was torn like wind-blown sand
My life was chaotic and uncertain before you came into it
Then a rock was formed when we held hands
Once we came together, everything fell into place and our love became solid and unbreakable
You're my spark of nature's fire
You ignite a passion and energy within me that makes me feel alive
You're my sweet complete desire
You are everything I could ever want and need in a partner
Sunny one so true, I love you
You are always honest and faithful, and I love you for it
I love you
Simply put, I love you more than anything in this world
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bobby Hebb
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