Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1990

Their career in links...

Rock Hall Bio: 

http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-four-seasons/bio/

In 1960, the Four Lovers became the Four Seasons with Frankie Valli on lead vocals. They released their first single in 1961.

Bermuda (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfYLa8FgCmw

Their breakthrough…

Sherry (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW_u-htXz5M

Big Girls Don’t Cry (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVBvy2cc0Io

Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROe1BwVREjo

Walk Like a Man (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMYZBVbifh8

Candy Girl (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRTkgicMbQk

The British Invasion struck, but did not effect the Four Seasons.

Dawn (Go Away) (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE40KM4SGAY

Stay (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFwLXtRrifQ

Rag Doll (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwuL3Up_mpg

Let’s Hang On (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8782KIj_rKw

Working My Way Back to You (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj0BnpvM5cQ

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZrxAn1a6N8&feature=related

By the late 60s, people wanted harder edged rock music and the Four Seasons struggled.

They experienced an up tick in popularity in the mid-70s.

Who Loves You (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs7RuveoIrE

December 1963 (Oh, What a Night) (1975 and 1994):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDxhugRKZ8g

Grease (Frankie Valli solo) (1978):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At4EY7LQzSk

Following Grease, neither Frankie Valli nor the Four Seasons experienced much success on the charts with the exception of “December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” return to the charts in 1994.