Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - 25th Anniversary Collection (

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - 25th Anniversary Collection (3 CD1962-1978)
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The Four Seasons (since 1967, known off and on as Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons - although not shown that way on any of their hit records), is an American pop and rock group. They also had a sound somewhat reminiscent of doo-wop, although they were not thought of as a doo wop quartet. By the mid 1960s, The Four Seasons had become an internationally famous rock and roll group.

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 (Massi was replaced in 1965 by Charles Calello, who was in turn replaced later in 1965 by Joe Long on bass guitar and bass vocals).

The official name of the organization is the Four Seasons Partnership, formed by Gaudio and Valli after a failed audition in 1961. While singers, producers, and musicians have come and gone, Gaudio and Valli remain the group's constant (with each owning fifty percent of the act and its assets, including virtually all of its recording catalog).

The Four Seasons (group members 1960–1965) were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999.
More info on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_Valli_%26_The_Four_Seasons

Review by Bruce Eder
This three-CD set is a reminder of just how rich and diverse the work of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons was, beyond their ubiquitous chart hits. Those songs have been available from various labels over the years, but this collection is the best available look at the true range of their work, covering their history (and Valli's solo career) from 1962 through 1978 beyond the hits, including good B-sides and oft-overlooked album tracks. The group had a lot to offer on repertory beyond the Bob Gaudio-Bob Crewe originals through which they became famous. The 36 songs on disc one and two, covering the years 1962-1967, illustrate precisely how the quartet's sound evolved, and the complexity that it achieved. Moreover, the presence of these sides makes this collection far more interesting and exciting than just another compilation of hits by the group. The presence of cuts such as their parody of Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" (credited to "The Wonder Who") and tracks off of the controversial Genuine Imitation Life Gazette album makes this a truly ambitious effort. Valli's solo sides, including "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore," are certain to add to the appeal of this disc. One comes away with far greater admiration for the group and, if anything, a desire to hear more of their work. Although this set was produced in the middle to late '80s, the production and engineering holds up surprisingly well, even in the wake of the huge advances in digital audio technology in the years since. This still may be more appropriate as a holiday gift than a casual purchase, but this set holds up remarkably well, and it will offer even the casual listener a range of delightful surprises.

Tracklist:
CD 1
01. Sherry
02. Big Girls Don't Cry
03. Connie-O
04. Walk Like A Man
05. Lucky Ladybug
06. Ain't That A Shame!
07. Candy Girl
08. Marlena
09. New Mexico Rose
10. Dawn (Go Away)
11. Stay
12. Peanuts
13. Ronnie
14. Alone
15. Rag Doll
16. Silence Is Golden
17. Save It For Me
18. Big Man In Town

CD 2
01. Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby Goodbye)
02. Toy Soldier
03. Betrayed
04. Girl Come Running
05. The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore) - Frankie Valli
06. Let's Hang On!
07. Don't Think Twice - The Wonder Who
08. Little Boy (In Grown Up Clothes)
09. (You're Gonna) Hurt Yourself - Frankie Valli
10. Working My Way Back To You
11. You're Ready Now - Frankie Valli
12. Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'Bout Me)
13. I've Got You Under My Skin
14. The Proud One - Frankie Valli
15. Tell It To The Rain
16. Beggin'
17. Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli
18. C'mon Marianne

CD 3
01. Lonesome Road - The Wonder Who
02. I Make A Fool Of Myself - Frankie Valli
03. Watch The Flowers Grow
04. To Give (The Reason I Live) - Frankie Valli
05. Will You Love Me Tomorrow
06. Saturday's Father
07. Electric Stories
08. Idaho
09. The Girl I'll Never Know (Angels Never Fly This Low) - Frankie Valli
10. And That Reminds Me (My Heart Reminds Me)
11. Patch Of Blue
12. My Eyes Adored You - Frankie Valli
13. Swearin' To God - Frankie Valli
14. Who Loves You
15. Our Day Will Come - Frankie Valli
16. December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
17. Silver Star
18. Grease - Frankie Valli