In 1960, the group known as The Four Lovers evolved into The Four Seasons, with Frankie Valli as the lead singer, Bob Gaudio (formerly of The Royal Teens) on keyboards and tenor vocals, Tommy DeVito on lead guitar and baritone vocals and Nick Massi on bass guitar and bass vocals (Massi was replaced in 1965 by Charles Calello, who was in turn replaced later in 1965 by Joe Long on bass guitar and bass vocals).
The official name of the organization is the Four Seasons Partnership, formed by Gaudio and Valli after a failed audition in 1961. While singers, producers, and musicians have come and gone, Gaudio and Valli remain the group's constant (with each owning fifty percent of the act and its assets, including virtually all of its recording catalog).
The Four Seasons (group members 1960–1965) were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999.
December 1963
Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons Lyrics
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Late December back in '63
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 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 n' takin' my body under
Oh, what a night
Oh, I, I got a funny feelin' when she walked in the room
Oh 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
I felt a rush like a rollin' ball of thunder
Spinnin' my head around n' takin' my body under
Oh what a night
Oh what a night
Oh what a night
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, BMG Rights Management
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? 🤔