Now that you're going full Four Seasons, when you get back to Billy Joel you'll appreciate the homage he pays to them with his songs like "Uptown Girl."
The rhythms in Beggin' are incredibly memorable. The minor chords are heartwrenching. Great song. I loved your reaction when you realized you recognized it!
Madcon covered this song in 2007 and it was in the dance movie Step up. I was blown away that the Four seasons recorded this song in 1967. Very progressive for the time.
Too late and so far away - Carole King America - Simon and Garfunkel Alone again - Gilbert O’Sullivan I won’t last a day without you - the carpenters Make it with you - bread Open arms- journey Just some suggestions ❤️
I learned something today...never knew the break dancing culture sampled Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons! See...this is what happens.....generations sharing and learning from one another.
Yeah - much later, a tune you likely know, "Days Gone By" by Dirty Vegas? Different beat, same groove. Frankie was here! That just went on my Favorites. If it's NEW to YOU, it's BRAND-SPANKIN'-NEW!
This is the original in 1963 wow not the new one this brings much memories and now in 2021 music is truly dead . They keep on bringing the old classics
This here track is one of the finest tracks ever recorded. The Four Seasons, with Frankie Valli, remain untouchable, for all times. And this one track, plus 'The Night', are here to make sure everyone knows just why that is. As the man says... Their catalog is just unbelievable. By the way... In UK, and the rest of Europe, he has something special going on. Him and the Seasons are top notch Northern Soul heros. And all this is earned. To the fullest.
If I had a voice like that I’d be walking around all day singing constantly. Check out Sherry by Four Season’s he hits notes they don’t have a name for.
Thanks so much. My Uncle, Tommy DeVito and the guys were ahead of their time in sound, Great vocals and harmonies. Real “street” relatable lyrics that still have meaning today.
Your Uncle Tomucci is my friend and mentor! My Great-Grandmother was the midwife in Silver Lake, Belleville. She delivered Tommy! Please tell him Frankie Maiorano said hello! P.s., Edda was a wonderful human being!💔
Frank Maiorano that’s a great story. Thanks for sharing. Happy his music is still appreciated.He is an amazing guy, with a lot of great friends. I will pass on your hello.
Jamal - I would definitely do Frankie Valli”s “Swearin’ to God” (long version). You’ll really hear him go soul/r&b all the way with that one. It’s a great one! 👍
I’ve been showing all these Frankie Valley reactions to my mom. She loves them. This was her generation’s music. Thank you Jamal for making these videos ☺️
Hello From Sweden. Sorry my bad English. I have been sick since thurday 1 week ago, so I have spend all my time to see all of "The Crown" on Netflix. When I saw the Season 3, Ep 8 I return to the dancefloor bc I regocnize the song from MADCON Cover beggin fr 2007) I didnt knew that a sexy Franki Valli had done the original!!! What a voice! I CZcams everything about the song and I landed here. This video is soooo great. I enjoyed my morning coffe with you. I LOVED yr reaction
Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons were the New York rival of the Beach Boys. They had very simlar bands, but their sounds and attitudes were very different. Beach Boys were originally the friendly, sunny California band singing about girls, surfing and cars. The Beach Boys brought the California beach bum vibe to the world for the first time. The 4 Seasons were tougher, their vocals had a distinct New York gangster swagger. They hung out with New Jersey and New York gangsters in swanky clubs, not getting sand in their shoes on the beach. Two very different vibes, but both are great in their own way. Both bands played their own instruments and wrote their own tunes, which set them apart. Both bands were able to play their instruments while also singing rich, 5-voice jazz harmonies. This was quite new at the time. In fact, we don't see many artists these days experimenting with vocal harmonies nearly as much as they did in the mid 20th century. The days of Motown, Phil Spector, etc. It's hard to explain, but basically the Beach Boys and the 4 Seasons were able to bring jazz into early rock and roll by singing these mysterious, emotional 5-note jazz chords. Nobody had heard anything like it before. There were lots of vocal quartets (4 singers) back in the 1950s. You had barbershop, doo-wop, the groups that wore their high-school letterman sweaters. But the fifth singer took the Beach Boys and the 4 Seasons to the next level, and made them kings of the early 60s.
No the Four Seasons did not use the "Wrecking Crew"--who were West Coast studio musicians---being an East Coast group the Seasons used East coast studio musicians-mostly from NYC-but certainly comparable to the "Wrecking crew "or any other studio musicians
Not sure if it's been mentioned but about 10 years ago a duo called Madcon covered this and they did a fantastic job. Updated but true to the original, and with their own dance!
Jamal I didn't see these reactions to Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons: Dawn, Let's Hang On, Working My Way Back To You, Opus 17, and December, 1963 Oh What a Night!!! All smash hits.
Here are a couple of hits from 1971 "Do you know what I mean" by Lee Michael and "Knock three times" Tony Orlando and Dawn another good one is "Tie a yellow ribbon" by Tony Orlando and Dawn. I am sending the link in the morning to my to watch the Frankie Vali reactions. He will love them. He can give you some really good hits from the late 50s to early 60s....he is a die hard old school fan. ✌✌✌
Madcon did their more hip hop version of this you will see in a lot of break dancing stuff and then there was another band called TIMEBOX from the 60's that had this really northern soul sound to it which is actually my favorite version. I just love this song in general.
Jamal - I 'm SO glad I found you , I've spread the word to all my pals here right up in the far north -east of England. Thank you for the music you lovely man xxxxx
Thank you so much,I loved all your reactions,loved your dancing...what a great walk down memory lane,I will play this cd tomorrow..You are awesome Jamel
That was interesting what you said about the break dancers using this. I don't really care if you heard the song before Jamal. Keep on doing what you're doing. You're always spot on. Thank you for doing this.
Check out The Cowsills...Hair (from the Broadway musical) and The Rain, The Park and Other Things. They were the inspiration for the TV show The Partridge Family.
The songs over 50 years old and still goes hard
It’s a great song, timeless 💃
Beautiful, meaningful song. Great beat.
james smith jr Amazing
Frankie Valli has been performing since 1953. He's the man.
Heard this music in my house growing up through the 60’s ♥️🎤🎶♥️
Now that you're going full Four Seasons, when you get back to Billy Joel you'll appreciate the homage he pays to them with his songs like "Uptown Girl."
- Who Loves You
- Dawn (Go Away)
- Let's Hang On
- Candy Girl
labyfan1313 C’mon Marianne
I put a link for Who loves you when he first went down this "rabbit hole"
All amazing songs! Marianne is great too!
The rhythms in Beggin' are incredibly memorable. The minor chords are heartwrenching. Great song. I loved your reaction when you realized you recognized it!
Yes I loved his reaction as well. I love this song
That piano riff could've been on any House track of the last 30 years.
Madcon covered this song in 2007 and it was in the dance movie Step up. I was blown away that the Four seasons recorded this song in 1967. Very progressive for the time.
Too late and so far away - Carole King
America - Simon and Garfunkel
Alone again - Gilbert O’Sullivan
I won’t last a day without you - the carpenters
Make it with you - bread
Open arms- journey
Just some suggestions ❤️
Simon & Garfunkel: El Condor Pasa (this might just be a Paul Simon *SOLO* song.
I Googled this and it's listed as Simon & Garfunkel's.
I learned something today...never knew the break dancing culture sampled Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons! See...this is what happens.....generations sharing and learning from one another.
Whoa! You knew this one and I did not! There's a switch! Oh but that break into the drum/piano -so tasty!
Yeah - much later, a tune you likely know, "Days Gone By" by Dirty Vegas? Different beat, same groove. Frankie was here! That just went on my Favorites. If it's NEW to YOU, it's BRAND-SPANKIN'-NEW!
Yes, this song is great and a lot of break dancers do use this beat to start their routine....Jamal keep doing what you do for us....Magnificant!
That's how I felt when I first heard this song too. WHOAAAA!!! 😂😂
Thanks for keeping us entertained on Friday night. Can't go wrong with this group.
Who Loves You is another hit from this group.
Yes, love Who Loves You!
It is pure joy watching you get into such great 4 Seasons music! Candy Girl is another great hit of theirs!
Such a great song. Frankie is Legendary
1,000 new subscribers a day........the love is spreading!
Madcon did a remake of this and it’s great!
so did maneskin
This is the original in 1963 wow not the new one this brings much memories and now in 2021 music is truly dead . They keep on bringing the old classics
Never gets old.
This here track is one of the finest tracks ever recorded.
The Four Seasons, with Frankie Valli, remain untouchable, for all times.
And this one track, plus 'The Night', are here to make sure everyone knows just why that is.
As the man says...
Their catalog is just unbelievable.
By the way...
In UK, and the rest of Europe, he has something special going on. Him and the Seasons are top notch Northern Soul heros. And all this is earned. To the fullest.
Very well said Alan---and all SO TRUE!!!!
Who loves you. Official video. Frankie and the boys jammin
Big On The Northern Soul Scene. Proper Love This Tune. Pure Magic‼️✌🏻🏴
The one the breakdancers use is a cover by a group called Madcon.
Man, I've never heard this before. Great song. Now let's hear Let's Hang On and DAWN.
Man YOU GOT ME DANCING ALL BY MYSELF LIKE NO ONE WATCHING.. TKS LOVE THIS SONG
Frankie's voice is so easy to listen too!
I love you Jamel..... You bring life and integrity every day !! Be safe out there !!
Wooo! They are so good!
At 86, Frankie is still touring. On his Facebook page, there's a video where he did a set on July 4th, and he was awesome!!
My grandpa been vibing to this back then? Am speechless 😳
still such a perfect song. no wasted space, just all killer no filler.
If I had a voice like that I’d be walking around all day singing constantly. Check out Sherry by Four Season’s he hits notes they don’t have a name for.
“Let’s Hang On” to what we got is required at this point Jamal ♥️♥️
This is the jam! I knew you would like it.
Thanks so much. My Uncle, Tommy DeVito and the guys were ahead of their time in sound, Great vocals and harmonies. Real “street” relatable lyrics that still have meaning today.
Your Uncle Tomucci is my friend and mentor! My Great-Grandmother was the midwife in Silver Lake, Belleville. She delivered Tommy! Please tell him Frankie Maiorano said hello!
P.s., Edda was a wonderful human being!💔
Frank Maiorano that’s a great story. Thanks for sharing. Happy his music is still appreciated.He is an amazing guy, with a lot of great friends. I will pass on your hello.
Really? Outstanding!
Jamal - I would definitely do Frankie Valli”s “Swearin’ to God” (long version). You’ll really hear him go soul/r&b all the way with that one. It’s a great one! 👍
So glad you listened to the four Seasons!
I’ve been showing all these Frankie Valley reactions to my mom. She loves them. This was her generation’s music. Thank you Jamal for making these videos ☺️
Pure greatness in this song!
I love this song, it has a very Temptations and Four Tops sound to it.
Hello From Sweden. Sorry my bad English. I have been sick since thurday 1 week ago, so I have spend all my time to see all of "The Crown" on Netflix.
When I saw the Season 3, Ep 8 I return to the dancefloor bc I regocnize the song from MADCON Cover beggin fr 2007)
I didnt knew that a sexy Franki Valli had done the original!!! What a voice!
I CZcams everything about the song and I landed here. This video is soooo great.
I enjoyed my morning coffe with you. I LOVED yr reaction
The night by Frankie Valli another great track XX 😍
Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons were the New York rival of the Beach Boys. They had very simlar bands, but their sounds and attitudes were very different. Beach Boys were originally the friendly, sunny California band singing about girls, surfing and cars. The Beach Boys brought the California beach bum vibe to the world for the first time. The 4 Seasons were tougher, their vocals had a distinct New York gangster swagger. They hung out with New Jersey and New York gangsters in swanky clubs, not getting sand in their shoes on the beach. Two very different vibes, but both are great in their own way.
Both bands played their own instruments and wrote their own tunes, which set them apart. Both bands were able to play their instruments while also singing rich, 5-voice jazz harmonies. This was quite new at the time. In fact, we don't see many artists these days experimenting with vocal harmonies nearly as much as they did in the mid 20th century. The days of Motown, Phil Spector, etc. It's hard to explain, but basically the Beach Boys and the 4 Seasons were able to bring jazz into early rock and roll by singing these mysterious, emotional 5-note jazz chords. Nobody had heard anything like it before. There were lots of vocal quartets (4 singers) back in the 1950s. You had barbershop, doo-wop, the groups that wore their high-school letterman sweaters. But the fifth singer took the Beach Boys and the 4 Seasons to the next level, and made them kings of the early 60s.
I think this song, and a few others, where backed by the Wrecking Crew on instruments. If you haven't, check out "The Wrecking Crew" documentary.
AWESOME studio musicians, some of whom went on to have star careers of their own.
@@itsmissyvonne oh yeah, like the late Glenn Campbell who played with Carol Kaye.
No the Four Seasons did not use the "Wrecking Crew"--who were West Coast studio musicians---being an East Coast group the Seasons used East coast studio musicians-mostly from NYC-but certainly comparable to the "Wrecking crew "or any other studio musicians
@@anthonycolatrella2438 True.
The Four Seasons started out singing DooWop on the street corners of Newark - Frankie is the voice of Italian Soul!
Since you're doing all this Franki Valli, you've definitely got to check out Grease 😎
I second this
I third this.
Great, great song!!!!!!!!!
This song slams, a true classic.
Really I didn't know that Breaking, Pop culture used this song. Wow. So cool.
Not sure if it's been mentioned but about 10 years ago a duo called Madcon covered this and they did a fantastic job. Updated but true to the original, and with their own dance!
Jamal I didn't see these reactions to Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons: Dawn, Let's Hang On, Working My Way Back To You, Opus 17, and December, 1963 Oh What a Night!!! All smash hits.
Love your reaction. I particularly like this song from their catalog because it is a grittier rawer sound
Here are a couple of hits from 1971
"Do you know what I mean" by Lee Michael and "Knock three times" Tony Orlando and Dawn another good one is "Tie a yellow ribbon" by Tony Orlando and Dawn. I am sending the link in the morning to my to watch the Frankie Vali reactions. He will love them. He can give you some really good hits from the late 50s to early 60s....he is a die hard old school fan. ✌✌✌
When my mom's lead bartender's husband got out of prison they tied a hundred yellow ribbons on an oak tree.
It made the paper
Candida and Tie A Yellow Ribbon by Tony Orlando and Dawn are a couple of other good ones
@@HandleTakenlol when my ex brother in law was coming back from desert storm we tied yellow ribbons on the trees lining the road. ✌
Love those hand claps! Just catching up on this reaction of my Boys from Jersey!
This song was so ahead of its time.
Pure soul.
One of my favorites by these guys. More than 50 years later and it never gets old.
I love Frankie and the four seasons but this one has always been my favourite thank you 🙏🏽 my friend keep safe and take care 🥰
React Lisa Stansfield - All Around The World
Love that song. “Change” also
Excellent pick 🎧🎶 love that song
Love the Duo of Lisa and Barry White singing All Around the World
Madcon did their more hip hop version of this you will see in a lot of break dancing stuff and then there was another band called TIMEBOX from the 60's that had this really northern soul sound to it which is actually my favorite version. I just love this song in general.
That version is fantastic!
Omg the instrumentals on this piece is crazy good! Sweet to the ears! Thank you thank you for sharing!
That’s exactly the way we felt in the 60s every time the Four Seasons came out with a new song
KEEP THE 4 SEASONS ALIVE!!!!!!!
You are awesome, and you have a new subscriber! I grew up with the 4 seasons, awesome and amazing talent!
You are so right Jamel...we definitely begged to hear THAT voice! Love your reaction...AGAIN!
how about "Let's Hang On (to What We've Got)" by Frankie & the Seasons. yet another '60s classic
Jamal - I 'm SO glad I found you , I've spread the word to all my pals here right up in the far north -east of England. Thank you for the music you lovely man xxxxx
I was just listening to this song. Absolutely love it✨🎶💫
My 17-year-old daughter's favorite song! She loves them and knows all their songs word for word.
Jay and the Americans; Cara Mia, Come a Little Bit Closer. The man has pipes.
Donald Driver won DWTS dancing to this song!
Thank you so much,I loved all your reactions,loved your dancing...what a great walk down memory lane,I will play this cd tomorrow..You are awesome Jamel
Yo I was just doing a deep drive about this song and found your channel. Keep it up it's fire 🔥🔥 🔥
STRAIGHT CLASSIC 🔥
Check out The Night (my favorite four seasons song) and Who Loves You
That was interesting what you said about the break dancers using this. I don't really care if you heard the song before Jamal. Keep on doing what you're doing. You're always spot on. Thank you for doing this.
A SUPER oldie! But extra super GOODIE!! What a voice 😍 👏
One of the most extensive back catalogues. A relatively unsung hero of the genre.
React to the four seasons “dawn”
The night. Dude jumps off on the bass on that one.
need to play "Making My Way Back To You" by the Four Seasons. The Spinners did an awesome cover in 1979
Check out The Cowsills...Hair (from the Broadway musical) and The Rain, The Park and Other Things. They were the inspiration for the TV show The Partridge Family.
Couldn't get better
Loved watching you enjoy that!!!
Wow! Wow! Wow! I didn't know the original was by him!
First song on your site I never heard before. Fun, thanks!
He’s still performing, had the chance to see him on stage, a legend.
Northern soul baby!
I'm so glad you liked it. Wonderful watching you jam out to it.
WHAT A TUNE👌💃💃💃
Beggin.....MadCon!!!
Thanks for all these great reactions!
Sunday kind of love is also really good to. I love youre reactions
One of my favorite songs ❤
I'm going to see Frankie Valli live next week in Grand Rapids, MI 😁❤🙏🏼
So great, this music from the 60's!!! 😃👍🎶
YAYAYAYYA...you DO read your comments! Love this..."Dawn" is beautiful as well. THANK YOU!!!
Maybe my favorite of all their songs. So different !!
Please try Crying from Roy Orbison you will not be disappointed. Roy also has a very unique voice. Roy is another great rabbit hole to go down.
A song I doubt you’ve heard and I’d love to see you react to - The Battle of New Orleans by Johnny Horton
Awwwww he would definitely love that one
I used to love that song when I was a kid if I'm thinking of the right song it 1814 we took a little trip something something something
Timebox version is my favorite.