Sherry, the first of several #1 hits for the group, was recorded in 15 minutes. I could not find a video that was, exclusively, dedicated to their rendition of Sherry, but this is an early video and includes Sherry and a number of their hits through 1966. It is reported to be from an American Bandstand broadcast.
Sherry was at the top of the charts in 1962. But, if we race ahead 12 years, we connect up with the Four Seasons final #1 hit. The Seasons at that point, as far as original members, consisted of Frankie Valli and three recruits. A former member, with his wife, had been involved in writing the song that would be their last hit -- December, 1963. Bob Gaudio, co-writer, said that it described events that had taken place 30 years previously -- the repeal of prohibition. I do not think many fans knew that, but they liked the tune.
These guys had such staying power that, even now, there is a major musical about the group. It is playing at theaters around the world and on Broadway. The show is The Jersey Boys.
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Steven L. Smith
Bellingham WA Home Inspections



Hi Steven,
I'm glad for your post. You mentioned a group that I hadn't thought of in a long time. I'm going to login to iTunes later and relive some of the Four Seasons' songs.
Michael
Michael,
Yeah, I liked them. Especially some of the stuff without so much falsetto. I would like to see The Jersey Boys.
I really liked the beat of that second song. I remember them both rather fondly. Another good lesson. It was especially interesting about the repeal of prohibition. (Now that's a strange word, isn't it?)
Thanks for a shout out to your "Jersey Boys" :-). Great info on the Four Seasons too!
Steve, although not normally my taste, I liked the Four Seasons. Thanks for the post. Wow, high school.
Barbara,
They were a fun group.
Jim,
Speaking of Jersey Boys, welcome.
Jack,
I know what you mean and I liked them too.