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.
The Four Seasons and the Beach Boys were virtually the only American groups whose successful careers were not derailed when the Beatles and the British Invasion bands hit the States in 1964. In fact, 1964 ranks as the Four Seasons' biggest year of all, despite the insurgency from abroad, which attests to their durability and appeal among America's teenagers. That appeal stemmed from the Four Seasons' ability to complement spotless Italian-American doo-wop harmonies with the forceful falsetto and three-octave range of lead vocalist Frankie Valli - the other members were Bob Gaudio on keyboards and tenor vocals, Tommy DeVito on lead guitar and baritone vocals, Gerry Polci on drums, and Nick Massi on bass guitar and bass vocals. Frankie Valli and Tommy DeVito previously performed with Nick DeVito (Tommy's twin brother) and Hank Majewski as the Four Lovers. later on the Four Season where heavley shaped by the songwriting of band member Bob Gaudio, with arrangements and production that drew upon everything from Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound" to the danceable beat of Motown's pop/R&B singles. During a hitmaking streak that spanned the years 1962-68, the Four Seasons netted two dozen Top Forty singles, including the Number One hits "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Walk Like a Man" and "Rag Doll." They've sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them the most successful white doo-wop group in rock and roll history.
At their peak, the Four Seasons made recordings that expressed the tough-but-tender sensibility of their home turf in the Northeast much in the way the Beach Boys encapsulated the world of Southern California in harmony and song. In the words of Billy Joel, a longtime fan who grew up listening to them on Long Island, "The Four Seasons had wonderful chord progressions, beautiful writing, terrific production fantastic harmony, records that really spoke to us."
The band released their first hit "Sherry" in 1962. Under the guidance of producer/songwriter Bob Crewe, The Four Seasons followed up "Sherry" with several well-remembered hits, including "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Walk Like a Man" and "Candy Girl". In the mid 1960s, the British Invasion slowed down their career somewhat, but the Four Seasons released several more big hits in 1964, such as "Dawn", "Rag Doll", which was the first single on WABC Radio, New York to be "pick hit of the week" one week and the number 1 single the following week, "Big Man in Town", "Ronnie" 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 band 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)".
Candy Girl
The Four Seasons Lyrics
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Now finally I've found my
Candy girl
Candy girl
I found me a girl (candy girl)
She sets my heart a-whirl (candy girl)
With huggin' (huggin') and kissin' (kissin') and lov-in'
Whoa-oa-oa-oh-oh (candy girl)
We get along so well (candy girl)
I know just why I fell (candy girl)
She's thrillin' (thrillin') oh, chillin' (chillin'),
Yeah she's so divine
(She's mine) mine (mine) mine
Whoa-oa-oa-oh-oh (candy girl)
When we're out together
Everyone knows the way we feel
We both seem to glow with the glow of a love
And it's plain to see
Our love is real
I'm happy as can be (candy girl)
She vows eternally (candy girl)
To hold me (hold me) and love me (love me)
Until the end of time
(She's mine) mine (mine) mine
Whoa-oa-oa-oh-oh
Candy girl
Candy girl
Candy girl
Candy girl
Candy girl
Candy girl
Candy girl
The lyrics to The Four Seasons's "Candy Girl" are about finding true love and how wonderful it can be. The main singer describes searching the entire world for his perfect match, but he finally finds her in the form of his "candy girl." He is infatuated with her and their connection sets his heart spinning. They have a deep love that is based on hugging, kissing, and loving each other. They have great chemistry and everyone can tell that they are truly in love. The candy girl promises to love and hold her partner until the end of time, making him incredibly happy.
The song is a simple tribute to love that relies heavily on repetition, particularly with the phrase "candy girl." The lyrics are straightforward, focusing on describing the singer's feelings. The song has a 1950s feel with the use of the term "thrillin'" and the incorporation of doo-wop vocals. The harmonies and melodies are catchy, making the song easy to sing along to. Overall, "Candy Girl" is an upbeat love song that celebrates the joy of finding someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been a-searchin' all this wide world
I have been searching all over the world looking for someone special
Now finally I've found my
And finally, I have found that special someone
Candy girl
She's my candy girl
Candy girl
I'm talking about my sweet and lovely girl
I found me a girl (candy girl)
I found myself a girl, my candy girl
She sets my heart a-whirl (candy girl)
She makes me go crazy with love, my candy girl
With huggin' (huggin') and kissin' (kissin') and lov-in'
We hug, kiss, and love each other so much
(She's mine) mi-ine (mine) mine
She is mine, all mine
Whoa-oa-oa-oh-oh (candy girl)
Talking about my sweet little girl
We get along so well (candy girl)
We have a great relationship, my candy girl and I
I know just why I fell (candy girl)
I understand why I fell in love with her, my candy girl
She's thrillin' (thrillin') oh, chillin' (chillin')
She excites and chills me at the same time
Yeah she's so divine
She is so perfect and special
(She's mine) mine (mine) mine
She belongs to me and me only
Whoa-oa-oa-oh-oh (candy girl)
Talking about my sweet little girl
When we're out together
Whenever we go out together as a couple
Everyone knows the way we feel
Everyone can see how much we love each other and how happy we are
We both seem to glow with the glow of a love
We both radiate love and happiness when we're together
And it's plain to see
It's very obvious to anyone who sees us
Our love is real
Our love is genuine and authentic
I'm happy as can be (candy girl)
I am extremely happy with my candy girl
She vows eternally (candy girl)
She promises to love me forever, my candy girl
To hold me (hold me) and love me (love me)
She will always hold me and love me
Until the end of time
Forever, until the end of time
(She's mine) mine (mine) mine
She belongs to me and me only
Whoa-oa-oa-oh-oh
Talking about my sweet little girl
Candy girl
She's my candy girl
Candy girl
I'm talking about my sweet and lovely girl
Candy girl
She's my candy girl
Candy girl
I'm talking about my sweet and lovely girl
Candy girl
She's my candy girl
Candy girl
I'm talking about my sweet and lovely girl
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Written by: LARRY SANTOS
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Lyrics:
I’ve been a-searchin’ all this wide world
Now finally I’ve found my
Candy girl
Candy girl
I found me a girl (candy girl)
She sets my heart a-whirl (candy girl)
With huggin’ (huggin’) and kissin’ (kissin’) and lov-in’
(She’s mine) mi-Ine (mine) mine
Whoa-oa-oa-oh-oh (candy girl)
We get along so well (candy girl)
I know just why I fell (candy girl)
She’s thrillin’ (thrillin’) oh, chillin’ (chillin’)
Yeah she’s so divine
(She’s mine) mine (mine) mine
Whoa-oa-oa-oh-oh (candy girl)
When we’re out together
Everyone knows the way we feel
We both seem to glow with the glow of a love
And it’s plain to see
Our love is real
I’m happy as can be (candy girl)
She vows eternally (candy girl)
To hold me (hold me) and love me (love me)
Until the end of time
(She’s mine) mine (mine) mine
Whoa-oa-oa-oh-oh
Candy girl
Candy girl
Candy girl
Candy girl
Candy girl
Candy girl
Candy girl
@dannyl7969
Bronx, NY. 1963..This playing in candy shop......What a different world from today.......I'll take 1963 over 2022 any day
@johnfarina6155
Nothing like that big Wurlitzer sound.
@bradleyholt9805
Except that one bad day.
@bqkmg2037
Agreed same here I'd take 1963 or1973 or even 1983 BETTER than 2022 crappy world.
@freeguy77
@@bradleyholt9805 The worst Friday anybody could ever imagine, and I was in front of the tv set that moment when that hideous ugly black box suddenly appeared announcing the shooting, and how he was 'seriously wounded', but he was clinically deceased at that moment. The week before Thanksgiving, made it that much worse. Absolutely was a horror day, and the worst day since Pearl Harbor, 22 years before. The previous 10 years were the best-ever in U.S. history for peace and increasing prosperity. That 10 years will never be replicated on how good overall it was between the end of the Korean War (July 27, '53), and that awful, awful Friday. America's best, 10 (July 28, 1953 - Thu. Nov. 21, 1963)
@leroystover1062
I take those years any day 2023 is BULLSHIT😢
@yoalondaowens7068
I still have my candy girl after 54 years and she's still as sweet as candy
@debraweaver6308
Yolanda Owens...... WOW!!!! What a wonderful testimony of TRUE LOVE...... LASTING LOVE!
@carlosvelasquez8910
I love to heard the beautiful history More relationed with The Four Seasons and Frankie Valli
@doublej118jc
Love the harmony. '63 was a great year for this kind of music.