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)".
We Can Work It Out
The Four Seasons Lyrics
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Do I have to keep on talking till I can't go on?
While you see it your way,
Run a risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone.
We can work it out,
We can work it out.
Think of what you're saying,
Think of what I'm saying,
We can work it out and get it straight, or say good night.
We can work it out,
We can work it out.
Life is very short and there's no time
For fussing and fighting, my friend.
I have always thought that it's a crime
So I will ask you once again.
Try to see it my way,
Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong.
While you see it your way,
There's a chance that we might fall apart before too long.
We can work it out,
We can work it out.
Life is very short and there's no time
For fussing and fighting, my friend.
I have always thought that it's a crime
So I will ask you once again.
Try to see it my way,
Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong.
While you see it your way,
There's a chance that we might fall apart before too long.
We can work it out,
We can work it out.
The Four Seasons's song "We Can Work It Out" is a plea for communication and understanding between two people in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that the two individuals in the relationship have differing perspectives and may be headed towards a breakup. However, the singer is trying to encourage their partner to see things from their perspective in order to salvage their love.
The opening lines "Try to see it my way, Do I have to keep on talking till I can't go on?" implore the partner to empathize with the singer's point of view. They hope that their partner can step outside of their own perspective and understand where they're coming from. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the potential for the two of them to work things out, a sentiment echoed in the third verse's refrain "Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend."
The song's title and overall message is a direct nod to the Beatles song of the same name, which was released just six months prior. Interestingly, the Four Seasons chose to cover this song despite being largely known for their own original hits. The cover version is less well-known than the Beatles' original, but it still showcases the Four Seasons' signature vocal harmonies and style.
Line by Line Meaning
Try to see it my way,
I'm asking you to understand my perspective and consider my ideas.
Do I have to keep on talking till I can't go on?
Must I continue persuading you until I am drained of energy?
While you see it your way,
You are sticking to your opinion and not considering mine.
Run a risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone.
There's a possible danger of losing our relationship if we don't reach an agreement.
We can work it out,
I still believe that we can resolve our conflict and find a solution together.
Think of what you're saying,
You should reflect on your words and how they could impact our situation.
You can get it wrong and still you think that it's all right.
Even if you're mistaken, you continue to defend your point of view.
Think of what I'm saying,
Please take my thoughts into account and let's find common ground.
We can work it out and get it straight, or say good night.
We have the option to solve our problem and move forward or to end our relationship if we can't.
Life is very short and there's no time
Our time is limited and it's not worth wasting it on arguments and disagreements.
For fussing and fighting, my friend.
Engaging in disputes and conflicts is not beneficial for our friendship or relationship.
I have always thought that it's a crime
I have always believed that it's wrong to let disagreements ruin a bond between two people.
Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong.
We won't know who's correct until we see the outcome of our choices and decisions.
There's a chance that we might fall apart before too long.
If we don't find a way to work things out, our relationship may crumble in the near future.
We can work it out,
I still believe that we can solve our problem and move forward together.
We can work it out.
Let's come to a resolution and find a way to move forward together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@jackbeeson1186
Try to see it my way
Do I have to keep on talking 'til I can't go on?
While you see it your way
Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone
We can work it out
We can work it out
Think of what you're saying
You can get it wrong and still you think that it's alright
Think of what I'm saying
We can work it out and get it straight, or say good night
We can work it out
We can work it out
Life is very short, and there's no time
For fussing and fighting, my friend
I have always thought that it's a crime
So, I will ask you once again
Try to see it my way
Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong
While you see it your way
There's a chance that we might fall apart before too long
We can work it out
We can work it out
Life is very short, and there's no time
For fussing and fighting, my friend
I have always thought that it's a crime
So I will ask you once again
Try to see it my way
Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong
While you see it your way
There's a chance that we might fall apart before too long
We can work it out
We can work it out
@ilovethatdirtywater1
If any band is going to do a Beatles tribute (which is extremely difficult for any band b/c the bar is set sooo high), it should be the four seasons!!!!
@marlenehernandez4673
Grupo musical excelente ❤
@smokingrob
I found this record in my collection this morning, hadn.t played it for decades and started with this song: what a great performance with a killer bass line!!
@cottagechskitty
Four Seasons + disco + The Beatles = AWESOME. :-) I don't remember the Seasons using more than 2 lead vocalists too often either
@dpetrano
I'm 65. I NEVER heard this. This is really good.
@dougtroklus8552
The intro is great, thank God for the talent of this band
@the4seasons4ever
nice cover,by a great group!
@flytierman07
This came from the album "All This and Worl War II" The Beatles were covered by all the top singers and groups back in the mid 1970s. The track "A Day in the Life" is the best cover of a Beatles track ever recorded. Give it a listen and see if it don,t blow your socks off!
@mulderandscully
Hearing this today reminds me I heard it donkeys years ago. First time hearing it since then and I'm reminded I loved it!!!
Brilliant version of one of my favourite Beatles songs.
@SBurtgmail
found this today through the grace of the algorithm. It's motivating me to dig deeper in their catalog, because this sounds like nothing I've heard from them before. Great energy!