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)".
You're the Apple of My Eye
The Four Seasons Lyrics
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Du-doit-doit
Dud-it dut-dud-it dut-dud-it
Du-doit-doit
Ah-ah-ah-I Love You
Dud-it dut-dud-it dut-dud-it
Du-doit-doit
I Truly Truly Love You
You're the Apple of my ah-ah-Eye
Ah-ah-ah-I Need You
I Truly Truly Need You
Do anything to please You
You're the Apple of my ah-ah-Eye
I'll Love You Forever
Then You'll be Mine alo-o-ne
I Promise I will never
Leave You all alo-o-one
Ah-ah-ah-I Need You
I Truly Truly Need You
Do anything to please You
You're the Apple of my ah-ah-Eye
I'll Love You Forever
Then You'll be Mine alo-o-ne
I Promise I will never
Leave You all alo-o-one
Ah-ah-ah-I Need You
I Truly Truly Need You
Do anything to please You
You're the Apple of my ah-ah-Eye
Apple of my ah-ah-Eye
You're the Apple of my ah-ah-Eye
You're the Apple of my ah-ah-Eye...
The lyrics to The Four Seasons' song "You're the Apple of My Eye" express a deep and unwavering love for the subject of the song, who is referred to as the "apple of my eye." The repetition of the phrase throughout the song emphasizes the idea that this person is the most important thing in the singer's life. The use of the word "truly" further emphasizes the sincerity and depth of the singer's feelings. The promise to never leave the subject of the song alone and to do anything to please them shows a willingness to go to great lengths to maintain the relationship. The melody and rhythm of the song are upbeat and catchy, suggesting a sense of joy and contentment in the singer's love.
Overall, the lyrics to "You're the Apple of My Eye" radiate a powerful sense of love and devotion. The use of repetition and emphasis on the word "truly" help to drive this message home. The upbeat melody and catchy rhythm underscore the idea that the subject of the song is a source of joy and happiness in the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Dud-it dut-dud-it dut-dud-it
The catchy beat of the song that grabs your attention
Du-doit-doit
The continuation of the beat in a slightly different rhythm
Ah-ah-ah-I Love You
The singer expressing their love for the subject of the song
I Truly Truly Love You
Reiterating the depth of feeling the singer has for the subject
And I've been thinkin' of You
The singer has been contemplating their feelings for the subject
You're the Apple of my ah-ah-Eye
The subject is the most important thing to the singer
Ah-ah-ah-I Need You
The singer expressing their deep need for the subject
I Truly Truly Need You
Reiterating the depth of their need for the subject
Do anything to please You
The singer is willing to go to great lengths to make the subject happy
I'll Love You Forever
The singer promises to love the subject indefinitely
Then You'll be Mine alo-o-ne
The singer desires to be with the subject exclusively
I Promise I will never
The singer makes a vow to the subject
Leave You all alo-o-one
The singer will not abandon the subject
Apple of my ah-ah-Eye
Repeating the metaphor for the subject's significance
You're the Apple of my ah-ah-Eye
Affirming the subject's importance once again
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BLACKWELL, OTIS
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@RockLives4u
Was a moderate hit when it came out, but I loved it. Glad I found it again...Thanks Four Lovers
@Johnnralph
Rip : Founding member Tommy Devito (June 19 1928 – September 21 2020). This was from 1956 when they were known as the Four Lovers before changing thier name to The Four seasons in 1961 when they released thier first single 'Bermuda' under that name"Bermuda
@jctorontojctoronto
what a nice treat. First time hearing it
@babychomper273
I found this on a meme comp. And i love it
@gabrielbernabe9152
SirCasket7 which one?
@ShadyDylan
I found this cause of my good taste in music
@hayal8526
Haleyey
@milesgaunt6767
@@ShadyDylan dont be a jackass
@ShadyDylan
@@milesgaunt6767 lmao. You’re one of those people who thinks everything is said in a bad manner. Just stating the fact some people saw it in a movie some heard it in fallout 4 and I looked up because I like this genre of music please grow up if you can’t handle the internet don’t use it.