Frankie Valli - Romancing the '60s

Oh, what a story. Frankie Valli, who came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons, is hotter than ever in the 21st century. Thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary group, such classic songs as "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Walk Like a Man," "Rag Doll," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" are all the rage all over again. As the play enters its third sold-out year on Broadway, and two touring companies of Jersey Boys travel around the U.S., the real Frankie Valli is packing concert halls coast to coast, from the Rose Theater, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, to L.A.'s Kodak Theater, home of the Academy Awards.

Now Frankie salutes the decade that made him a star with his first new studio album in 15 years. In "Romancing The '60s", he puts his own stamp on some of his favorite '60s songs, the ones he always wanted to record but somehow got away. Album Description

Ageless

You don't have to be a Frankie Valli fan to enjoy this CD.
It is a wonderful example of the art of Frankie, combined with the production skills of Bob Gaudio.
An absolute listening treasure. May there be more to come.
August 2, 2008

Terrible

I can't even get through the entire album. Sounds nothing like the Frankie Valli that I enjoy. I wouldn't even give it one star if I wasn't forced to. June 22, 2008

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Good CD of Franki Valli, not as good as the "Jersey Boys" but good for Valli fans. June 5, 2008

Frankie Valli: Still Fantastic

Frankie Valli was the first musician I ever got into. I remember being 4 years old and sneaking down to the basement so I could play my Dad's records. Everytime I found myself reaching for my Dad's four record set of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and sitting there for hours enjoying myself to no end. Now at 25 years old, I get to hear my first musical hero come back to the music scene with a new album of classics. It is fantastic to hear this man, now in his '70's, with virtually no studio enhancments sound as good as he does. To the diehard fans, you will love this.

To those who think this is dissapointing or that it sucks, I think you need to go back and really listen to the record. If you're a true fan, you can find delight in this.

To the REAL fans...Buy this. It's fantastic. March 4, 2008

Give it a chance.

Frankie Valli covering some great songs. Involvement by bandmate Bob Gaudio. Arranged by members of the Seasons stock company, Charlie Calello and Artie Schreck. Past Seasons members Robbie Robinson and Warren Hamm perform on some cuts. Jersey Boy cast members sing backup on a cut. Sounds like winner. You know what? It is. It just may take a few listens to get used to it. It is so mellow. I was expecting some falsetto, of course. Still a great CD. Well worth the purchase. March 3, 2008

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