Greatest Hits, Vol. 1

by Valli, Frankie & the Four Seasons, The Four Seasons, Frankie Valli

Overview

The Four Seasons were never in a class with Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers or Little Anthony & the Imperials, and Franki Valli's voice tended to sound shrill. But despite their imperfections, Valli and friends came up with their share of fun, enjoyable teen pop in the early '60s. In fact, it's hard to imagine the early '60s without teen pop favorites like "Candy Girl" and "Big Girls Don't Cry." Spanning 1962-1965, Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 boasts many of the Newark, NJ, group's definitive early hits, including "Stay," "Walk Like a Man," "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry." and "Candy Girl." One hears the group maturing somewhat on 1965's classic, Beach Boys-influenced "Bye, Bye, Baby," which became a major hit for the Bay City Rollers in 1975. Obviously, Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 isn't meant to be an in-depth study of Valli and the Four Seasons, but for the casual listener, this CD and its companion, Vol. 2, are easily recommended. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	11/19/1991
Label:	Rhino
UPC:	0081227059422
Rank:	188363

Tracks

1. Sherry
2. Big Girls Don't Cry
3. Walk Like a Man
4. Ain't That a Shame
5. Candy Girl
6. Marlena
7. Stay
8. Dawn (Go Away)
9. Ronnie
10. Alone (Why Must I Be Alone)
11. Save It for Me
12. Big Man in Town
13. Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby Goodbye)
14. Girl Come Running
15. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons   Primary Artist
The Wonder Who?   Primary Artist
The Four Seasons   Primary Artist
Frankie Valli   Primary Artist,Vocals

Technical Credits

Frankie Valli   Performer
Maurice Williams   Composer
Selma Craft   Composer
The Four Seasons   Performer
Dave Bartholomew   Composer
Sandy Linzer   Composer
Morty Craft   Composer
Fats Domino   Composer
Larry Santos   Composer
Bob Dylan   Composer
Bob Crewe   Producer,Composer
Bob Gaudio   Composer