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journeyrock wrote:Frankie Valle is one of the first voices I remember hearing when I was little. I FV and the Four Seasons. He had a great voice, hope it's still there.
Sounds like fun I would like to see him sometime. Its cool when the oldsters can still bring it. Glen Campbell and old Andy Williams still sound incredible too.Ehwmatt wrote:I just got back... and WOW. I can't believe it. At 75 years old, the guy sounded UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. Not "Oh, that's pretty good for 75," but "Damn! That's really good and just like the record!"
I really had to watch the guy in disbelief for a while to make sure he wasn't lipping... that's how good he was. His signature falsetto was THERE and he sounded unbelievable singing regular. He didn't audibly or even visibly strain at all, even when he sang the REALLY old stuff, like Sherrie, Rag Doll, Walk Like A Man etc. He still looks great, has a great stage persona, and really comes off well.
His band is incredible... the four young guys he's got as "The Four Seasons" sounded so good together and they danced the part as well... he had to have plucked these guys from Broadway. I can't say enough about how incredible they were as singers, showmen, dancers, etc.
The band was rounded out by two guitar players, a great bass player, great drummer, a killer horn section, and Frankie's long-time musical director/arranger/keyboardist/organist who really tore it up on keys/organ and kept the band tight with his conducting in between keys riffs. They were all really, really fuckin good.
I went to the show for the legend factor, fully expecting Frankie to stand out there and sing a few lines when he was able to and let a buncha young guys cover all the tough notes and performing. I'm glad to say that was far from the case tonight! What a show.
Ehwmatt wrote:I just got back... and WOW. I can't believe it. At 75 years old, the guy sounded UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. Not "Oh, that's pretty good for 75," but "Damn! That's really good and just like the record!"
I really had to watch the guy in disbelief for a while to make sure he wasn't lipping... that's how good he was. His signature falsetto was THERE and he sounded unbelievable singing regular. He didn't audibly or even visibly strain at all, even when he sang the REALLY old stuff, like Sherrie, Rag Doll, Walk Like A Man etc. He still looks great, has a great stage persona, and really comes off well.
His band is incredible... the four young guys he's got as "The Four Seasons" sounded so good together and they danced the part as well... he had to have plucked these guys from Broadway. I can't say enough about how incredible they were as singers, showmen, dancers, etc.
The band was rounded out by two guitar players, a great bass player, great drummer, a killer horn section, and Frankie's long-time musical director/arranger/keyboardist/organist who really tore it up on keys/organ and kept the band tight with his conducting in between keys riffs. They were all really, really fuckin good.
I went to the show for the legend factor, fully expecting Frankie to stand out there and sing a few lines when he was able to and let a buncha young guys cover all the tough notes and performing. I'm glad to say that was far from the case tonight! What a show.
Rick wrote:Ehwmatt wrote:I just got back... and WOW. I can't believe it. At 75 years old, the guy sounded UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. Not "Oh, that's pretty good for 75," but "Damn! That's really good and just like the record!"
I really had to watch the guy in disbelief for a while to make sure he wasn't lipping... that's how good he was. His signature falsetto was THERE and he sounded unbelievable singing regular. He didn't audibly or even visibly strain at all, even when he sang the REALLY old stuff, like Sherrie, Rag Doll, Walk Like A Man etc. He still looks great, has a great stage persona, and really comes off well.
His band is incredible... the four young guys he's got as "The Four Seasons" sounded so good together and they danced the part as well... he had to have plucked these guys from Broadway. I can't say enough about how incredible they were as singers, showmen, dancers, etc.
The band was rounded out by two guitar players, a great bass player, great drummer, a killer horn section, and Frankie's long-time musical director/arranger/keyboardist/organist who really tore it up on keys/organ and kept the band tight with his conducting in between keys riffs. They were all really, really fuckin good.
I went to the show for the legend factor, fully expecting Frankie to stand out there and sing a few lines when he was able to and let a buncha young guys cover all the tough notes and performing. I'm glad to say that was far from the case tonight! What a show.
I have huge respect for you young man. Your musical tastes is far beyond your years. Thanks for the review.
Ehwmatt wrote:Rick wrote:Ehwmatt wrote:I just got back... and WOW. I can't believe it. At 75 years old, the guy sounded UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. Not "Oh, that's pretty good for 75," but "Damn! That's really good and just like the record!"
I really had to watch the guy in disbelief for a while to make sure he wasn't lipping... that's how good he was. His signature falsetto was THERE and he sounded unbelievable singing regular. He didn't audibly or even visibly strain at all, even when he sang the REALLY old stuff, like Sherrie, Rag Doll, Walk Like A Man etc. He still looks great, has a great stage persona, and really comes off well.
His band is incredible... the four young guys he's got as "The Four Seasons" sounded so good together and they danced the part as well... he had to have plucked these guys from Broadway. I can't say enough about how incredible they were as singers, showmen, dancers, etc.
The band was rounded out by two guitar players, a great bass player, great drummer, a killer horn section, and Frankie's long-time musical director/arranger/keyboardist/organist who really tore it up on keys/organ and kept the band tight with his conducting in between keys riffs. They were all really, really fuckin good.
I went to the show for the legend factor, fully expecting Frankie to stand out there and sing a few lines when he was able to and let a buncha young guys cover all the tough notes and performing. I'm glad to say that was far from the case tonight! What a show.
I have huge respect for you young man. Your musical tastes is far beyond your years. Thanks for the review.
If there's melody and harmony Rick, I'm there... 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, even 00s here and there
Ehwmatt wrote:I just got back... and WOW. I can't believe it. At 75 years old, the guy sounded UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. Not "Oh, that's pretty good for 75," but "Damn! That's really good and just like the record!"
I really had to watch the guy in disbelief for a while to make sure he wasn't lipping... that's how good he was. His signature falsetto was THERE and he sounded unbelievable singing regular. He didn't audibly or even visibly strain at all, even when he sang the REALLY old stuff, like Sherrie, Rag Doll, Walk Like A Man etc. He still looks great, has a great stage persona, and really comes off well.
His band is incredible... the four young guys he's got as "The Four Seasons" sounded so good together and they danced the part as well... he had to have plucked these guys from Broadway. I can't say enough about how incredible they were as singers, showmen, dancers, etc.
The band was rounded out by two guitar players, a great bass player, great drummer, a killer horn section, and Frankie's long-time musical director/arranger/keyboardist/organist who really tore it up on keys/organ and kept the band tight with his conducting in between keys riffs. They were all really, really fuckin good.
I went to the show for the legend factor, fully expecting Frankie to stand out there and sing a few lines when he was able to and let a buncha young guys cover all the tough notes and performing. I'm glad to say that was far from the case tonight! What a show.
Ehwmatt wrote:I just got back... and WOW. I can't believe it. At 75 years old, the guy sounded UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. Not "Oh, that's pretty good for 75," but "Damn! That's really good and just like the record!"
I really had to watch the guy in disbelief for a while to make sure he wasn't lipping... that's how good he was. His signature falsetto was THERE and he sounded unbelievable singing regular. He didn't audibly or even visibly strain at all, even when he sang the REALLY old stuff, like Sherrie, Rag Doll, Walk Like A Man etc. He still looks great, has a great stage persona, and really comes off well.
His band is incredible... the four young guys he's got as "The Four Seasons" sounded so good together and they danced the part as well... he had to have plucked these guys from Broadway. I can't say enough about how incredible they were as singers, showmen, dancers, etc.
The band was rounded out by two guitar players, a great bass player, great drummer, a killer horn section, and Frankie's long-time musical director/arranger/keyboardist/organist who really tore it up on keys/organ and kept the band tight with his conducting in between keys riffs. They were all really, really fuckin good.
I went to the show for the legend factor, fully expecting Frankie to stand out there and sing a few lines when he was able to and let a buncha young guys cover all the tough notes and performing. I'm glad to say that was far from the case tonight! What a show.
Ehwmatt wrote:I just got back... and WOW. I can't believe it. At 75 years old, the guy sounded UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. Not "Oh, that's pretty good for 75," but "Damn! That's really good and just like the record!"
I really had to watch the guy in disbelief for a while to make sure he wasn't lipping... that's how good he was. His signature falsetto was THERE and he sounded unbelievable singing regular. He didn't audibly or even visibly strain at all, even when he sang the REALLY old stuff, like Sherrie, Rag Doll, Walk Like A Man etc. He still looks great, has a great stage persona, and really comes off well.
His band is incredible... the four young guys he's got as "The Four Seasons" sounded so good together and they danced the part as well... he had to have plucked these guys from Broadway. I can't say enough about how incredible they were as singers, showmen, dancers, etc.
The band was rounded out by two guitar players, a great bass player, great drummer, a killer horn section, and Frankie's long-time musical director/arranger/keyboardist/organist who really tore it up on keys/organ and kept the band tight with his conducting in between keys riffs. They were all really, really fuckin good.
I went to the show for the legend factor, fully expecting Frankie to stand out there and sing a few lines when he was able to and let a buncha young guys cover all the tough notes and performing. I'm glad to say that was far from the case tonight! What a show.
Moon Beam wrote:Ehwmatt wrote:I just got back... and WOW. I can't believe it. At 75 years old, the guy sounded UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. Not "Oh, that's pretty good for 75," but "Damn! That's really good and just like the record!"
I really had to watch the guy in disbelief for a while to make sure he wasn't lipping... that's how good he was. His signature falsetto was THERE and he sounded unbelievable singing regular. He didn't audibly or even visibly strain at all, even when he sang the REALLY old stuff, like Sherrie, Rag Doll, Walk Like A Man etc. He still looks great, has a great stage persona, and really comes off well.
His band is incredible... the four young guys he's got as "The Four Seasons" sounded so good together and they danced the part as well... he had to have plucked these guys from Broadway. I can't say enough about how incredible they were as singers, showmen, dancers, etc.
The band was rounded out by two guitar players, a great bass player, great drummer, a killer horn section, and Frankie's long-time musical director/arranger/keyboardist/organist who really tore it up on keys/organ and kept the band tight with his conducting in between keys riffs. They were all really, really fuckin good.
I went to the show for the legend factor, fully expecting Frankie to stand out there and sing a few lines when he was able to and let a buncha young guys cover all the tough notes and performing. I'm glad to say that was far from the case tonight! What a show.
Thanks so much for adding your thoughts here Sir!
Did he sing Dawn and Toy Soldier?
Also I have been meaning to ask you, who is that in your Av?
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