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)".
Who Loves You
The Four Seasons Lyrics
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Who's gonna help you through the night?
Who loves you, pretty mama?
Who's always there to make it right?
Who loves you, pretty baby?
Who's gonna help you through the night?
Who loves you, pretty mama?
Who loves you?
Who loves you, pretty baby?
Who's gonna love you, mama?
Who loves you?
Who loves you, pretty baby?
When tears are in your eyes and you can't find the way
It's hard to make believe you're happy when you're gray
Baby, when you're feelin' like you'll never see the mornin' light
Come to me
Baby, you'll see
Who loves you, pretty baby?
Who's gonna help you through the night?
Who loves you, pretty mama?
Who's always there to make it?
Who loves you?
Who loves you, pretty baby?
Who's gonna love you, mama?
Who loves you?
Who loves you, pretty baby?
And when you think the whole wide world has passed you by
You keep on tryin', but you really don't know why
Baby, when you need a smile to help the shadows drift away
Come to me
Baby, you'll see
Who loves you, pretty baby?
Who's gonna help you through the night?
Who loves you, pretty mama?
Who's always there to make it?
Who loves you?
Who's gonna love you, love you?
Who's gonna love you?
Who loves you?
Who's gonna love you, love you?
Who's gonna love you?
Baby, baby
Do do do do
Come to me
Baby, you'll see
Who loves you, pretty baby?
Who's gonna help you through the night?
Who loves you, pretty mama?
Who's always there to make it?
Who loves you?
Who's gonna love you, love you?
Who's gonna love you?
Who loves you?
Who's gonna love you, love you?
The lyrics to The Four Seasons' song 'Who Loves You' are a show of unconditional love and support, reminding someone that no matter what difficulties they may face, they are not alone. The repeated question 'Who loves you, pretty baby?' emphasizes the importance of feeling loved and appreciated. The lines 'When tears are in your eyes and you can't find the way' and 'And when you think the whole wide world has passed you by' suggest that the singer is aware of the struggles his loved one faces and encourages them to come to him for comfort and support. The line 'Baby, when you need a smile to help the shadows drift away' further emphasizes this offer of support.
The chorus repeats the question of who loves the person in question, with the added line 'Who's gonna help you through the night?' The repetition of this question is like a reassurance that the person will always be loved and supported.
Overall, the song is a reminder to take comfort in the people who love and care about us, especially in times of struggle or difficulty.
Line by Line Meaning
Who loves you, pretty baby?
Who cares for you, my dear?
Who's gonna help you through the night?
Who will support you and comfort you when the night is tough?
Who loves you, pretty mama?
Who adores you, lovely mother?
Who's always there to make it right?
Who can fix the situation, no matter what goes wrong?
When tears are in your eyes and you can't find the way
When you are sad and lost,
It's hard to make believe you're happy when you're gray
It's challenging to pretend to be happy when you're feeling down.
Baby, when you're feelin' like you'll never see the mornin' light
When you feel hopeless and will never see the light of day,
Come to me
Just come to me,
Baby, you'll see
And I'll make you realize.
And when you think the whole wide world has passed you by
And when you believe that everyone has left you behind,
You keep on tryin', but you really don't know why
You keep persevering, but you don't know the reason.
Baby, when you need a smile to help the shadows drift away
When you desire to escape from the gloom,
Come to me
Come to me,
Baby, you'll see
I will show you.
Who's gonna love you, love you?
Who will care for you and love you endlessly?
Who's gonna love you?
Who will love you?
Baby, baby
My sweet darling,
Do do do do
Just hum along,
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUDY PARKER, BOB GAUDIO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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2024 anyone?
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@arthurs4964
Been listening to this song back since 1974. Now it’s 2024.
@normahaner6123
I can play this song a million ❤ times and keep doing it!!! Timeless!!! Real talent!!! Great musicians!!!
@adamdorgant9454
True!!!!
@monikacase770
Back when music was just about the song and not all wrapped up in the show, and ZERO AUTO TUNE... PURE TALENT!!!!❤❤❤
@bv3bv334
If I had a gun I'd blast Auto Tune into oblivion....along with all those cretins who use it to hide their bucking awful vocals.