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Postby Ehwmatt » Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:23 am

This should be interesting... he's well into his 70s! YouTube footage from recent years looks promising though. I love FV and The 4 Seasons, so this could be great if he's still got anything left in those pipes.
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Postby bluejeangirl76 » Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:35 am

JEALOUS!!

I love me some FV!!
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Postby journeyrock » Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:44 am

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.

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Postby brywool » Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:45 am

Imagine...

"Oh Sherrie, Our Love, Holds On, Holds On... SHERRY BAY YAE BEEE!!!"
NO. He's NOT Steve F'ing Perry. But he's Arnel F'ing Pineda and I'm okay with that.
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Postby KDOUBLEU » Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:04 am

Have fun I bet old Frankie still sounds great after all these years.
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Postby bluejeangirl76 » Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:11 am

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.


Oh yeah, Frankie can still bring it!!

My favorite is "can't Take My Eyes Off Of You". 8) :D
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Postby stevew2 » Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:13 am

he sings like a girl
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Postby KDOUBLEU » Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:21 am

stevew2 wrote:he sings like a girl
Yep And he made a ton of money doing it. I would sing like a girl too if someone would pay me everytime I did it!
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Postby stevew2 » Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:22 am

KDOUBLEU wrote:
stevew2 wrote:he sings like a girl
Yep And he made a ton of money doing it. I would sing like a girl too if someone would pay me everytime I did it!
Thats what Friga does
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Postby Don » Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:21 am

Pretty cool when you got guys on Broadway doing an act about your group.

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Postby Ehwmatt » Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:07 pm

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.
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Postby KDOUBLEU » Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:11 pm

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.
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.
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Postby Rick » Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:18 pm

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.
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Postby Ehwmatt » Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:23 pm

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 :lol:
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Postby kgdjpubs » Sat Sep 26, 2009 2:48 pm

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 :lol:


Sounds like me. Give me melody and a good singer, and I'm easy to impress. Especially for someone who likes vocals--you get to see some of the singers who started it all. Some people, like Roy Orbison, never lost it. Nice to know Frankie Valli is one of those. Going to see Little Richard tomorrow. Hope he lives up to the legend. Figured I'd cross a few off the list since they probably won't be performing too much longer.
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Postby Maui Tom » Sat Sep 26, 2009 3:48 pm

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.


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Postby Deb » Sat Sep 26, 2009 3:53 pm

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.


Great to hear, thanks for the review!
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Postby Moon Beam » Sun Sep 27, 2009 1:54 am

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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Postby weatherman90 » Sun Sep 27, 2009 1:59 am

I'm hopefully going to be at one of his shows on Tuesday!

I've always liked his voice and after reading your review I am looking forward to it even more.
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Postby Voyager » Sun Sep 27, 2009 2:00 am

brywool wrote:Imagine...

"Oh Sherrie, Our Love, Holds On, Holds On... SHERRY BAY YAE BEEE!!!"


What have you been smoking? I want some!

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Postby Michigan Girl » Sun Sep 27, 2009 2:35 am

Awesome review, Matt!!! I'm so envious as I have never seen him...this gives me hope!! :wink:
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Postby yulog » Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:18 am

Oddly enough the best song by this group was sung by the drummer :lol:
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Postby Ehwmatt » Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:17 am

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?


Dawn was in, Toy SOldier was not, at least not to my memory.

And that is Delonte West of the Cleveland Cavs, recently arrested on weapons charges :lol:
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