So they changed the year. Shifted the vibe. Added Judy Parker’s romantic lyrics. And the result?
Even more surprising: The Four Seasons were older than most disco acts at the time (Frankie was 39). But they adapted, evolved, and outlasted nearly every other vocal group of the 1960s.
Here’s an interesting post about (the musical group), focusing on a lesser-known but fascinating angle: 🎵 Did You Know? The Four Seasons’ “Biggest Hit” Was Almost Thrown Away 🎵
➡️ ➡️ One of the best-selling singles of all time. ➡️ The song that introduced them to a whole new generation — 14 years after their first hit.
Sometimes your worst idea just needs a new date on the calendar. 🗓️
The song was originally written as “December 5th, 1933” — the date of the repeal of Prohibition. Gaudio thought it was a clever, nostalgic tribute to the end of the dry era. But when he played it for the rest of the band, famously paused and said: “Bob, nobody’s gonna dance to the repeal of Prohibition.”
🎤 What’s your favorite Four Seasons song — early doo-wop, Broadway Jersey Boys , or late-disco era? Would you like a version focused on their rivalry with the Beach Boys, their fake “real” name origins, or Frankie Valli’s legendary vocal range?
So they changed the year. Shifted the vibe. Added Judy Parker’s romantic lyrics. And the result?
Even more surprising: The Four Seasons were older than most disco acts at the time (Frankie was 39). But they adapted, evolved, and outlasted nearly every other vocal group of the 1960s. 4 seasons musical group
Here’s an interesting post about (the musical group), focusing on a lesser-known but fascinating angle: 🎵 Did You Know? The Four Seasons’ “Biggest Hit” Was Almost Thrown Away 🎵 So they changed the year
➡️ ➡️ One of the best-selling singles of all time. ➡️ The song that introduced them to a whole new generation — 14 years after their first hit. And the result
Sometimes your worst idea just needs a new date on the calendar. 🗓️
The song was originally written as “December 5th, 1933” — the date of the repeal of Prohibition. Gaudio thought it was a clever, nostalgic tribute to the end of the dry era. But when he played it for the rest of the band, famously paused and said: “Bob, nobody’s gonna dance to the repeal of Prohibition.”
🎤 What’s your favorite Four Seasons song — early doo-wop, Broadway Jersey Boys , or late-disco era? Would you like a version focused on their rivalry with the Beach Boys, their fake “real” name origins, or Frankie Valli’s legendary vocal range?