In 1960, the group known as The Four Lovers evolved into The Four Seasons. Its initial line-up featured 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.
Frankie Valli and Tommy DeVito had previously performed with Nick DeVito (Tommy's twin brother) alongside Hank Majewski as the aforementioned Four Lovers. As stated before, the Four Seasons released their first hit, titled "Sherry", in 1962. Under the guidance of producer and songwriter Bob Crewe, The Four Seasons followed up "Sherry" with several well-remembered hits, including "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Dawn", "Walk Like a Man", "Candy Girl" and "Save It for Me". Nick Massi left the Four Seasons in 1965 and was replaced by Joe Long, who became the mainstay on bass and backup vocals until 1976. Several more Top 10 singles followed, including "Let's Hang On", "Working My Way Back To You", "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" and "C'mon Marianne"; but by late 1967, the group's popularity was deteriorating, as public interest moved towards rock with a harder edge and more socially conscious lyrics. The group would, however, enjoy a brief revival in their popularity in the mid-1970s, with the hits "Who Loves You", "Swearin' to God" and their last number one hit "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)". Don Ciccone was a member of the Four Seasons in 1976 and was lead vocal on several songs, such as "Slip Away", "Let's Get It Right" and "Rhapsody". He played lead guitar.
The Four Seasons (group members 1961-1965) were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999. Jersey Boys, a musical play based on the lives of The Four Seasons, directed by Des McAnuff (The Who's Tommy, 700 Sundays) premiered at his La Jolla (California) Playhouse and opened on Broadway on November 6, 2005 to generally positive reviews. It won 2006 Tony Awards for Best Leading and Featured Actor in a Musical won by John Lloyd Young & Christian Hoff, Best Light Design in a Musical and Best Musical.
The group's music was one of many influences to the Jersey Shore sound of the 1970's and 1980's. However, by the 1980s, Frankie Valli was the only original group member left. Frankie Valli still tours today, performing many of The Four Seasons classic songs. Nick Massi died in 2000 of cancer. Despite Joe Long's extensive contributions to The Four Seasons, Joe Long remains the only member of the group's “definitive line-up” not inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, most likely because he was not in the original group. Much controversy still exists over this decision, especially in light of the many top-10 hits the group had during his tenure.
Sunny
Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons 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
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Written by: Bobby Hebb
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