Ray Chapa Blog: Frankie Valli - Swearin' To God (Disco Mix) (Slayd...

Ray Chapa Blog: Frankie Valli - Swearin' To God (Disco Mix) (Slayd...: Frankie Valli is an American popular singer, most famous as frontman of The Four Seasons beginning in 1960. He is well known for his u...

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Frankie Valli - Swearin' To God (Disco Mix) (Slayd5000)

Frankie Valli is an American popular singer, most famous as frontman of The Four Seasons beginning in 1960. He is well known for his unusually powerful falsetto voice.                                                                   Valli began his professional singing career in 1951 with the Variety Trio (Nickie DeVito, Tommy DeVito and Nick Macioci). Valli's desire to sing in public was initially granted when, having heard Valli sing, the group offered him a guest spot when the group performed. In late 1952, the Variety Trio disbanded and Valli, along with Tommy DeVito, became part of the house band at The Strand in New Brunswick, New Jersey. For his part, Valli played bass and sang. He cut his first single, "My Mother's Eyes", in 1953 as "Frankie Valley", a variation on a name he adopted from "Texas" Jean Valli, a favorite female singer. Around this time, Valli and Tommy DeVito left the house band at The Strand and formed The Variatones with Hank Majewski, Frank Cattone and Billy Thompson. In 1956, as part of an audition backing a female singer, the group impressed New York record man Peter Paul, who had them auditioning at RCA Victor a week later. Renamed The Four Lovers, the group recorded several singles and one album's worth of tracks. They had a minor hit with "You're the Apple of My Eye" in 1956. Nickie DeVito and Hank Majewski left in 1958 to be replaced by Nick Macioci (now Nick Massi) and Hugh Garrity. Massi was in and out of the group, and, occasionally Charles Calello joined on accordion. The group continued to perform until 1959, when Bob Gaudio became a member. After a few more changes, the group was renamed "The 4 Seasons" in 1960. As the lead singer of The Four Seasons, he had a string of hits beginning with the number one hit "Sherry" in 1962. As a footnote to this period of Frankie's career with The Four Seasons, the group's bassist and vocal arranger Nick Massi was replaced in 1965 by Charlie Calello, the group's instrumental arranger, and, then shortly thereafter, Charlie was replaced by Joseph LaBracio, who went by the pseudonym Joe Long. Finally, Valli ended the '60s with a string of recordings that were included in the Valli/Four Seasons album 'Half & Half' or released as various singles. The only hit to emerge at this time was the recording of "The Girl I'll Never Know (Angels Never Fly This Low)," reaching number 52. Then another major event happened, a Valli solo recording from 1966 became a surprise hit in Great Britain as part of the Northern soul scene and hit number eleven on the British pop charts in December 1970.  Going forward in 1975, Valli's single "My Eyes Adored You" hit number 1 on Billboard's Hot 100. In the same year, he also had a number 6 Billboard hit with the disco-laden "Swearin' To God", while a further UK Chart success came with "Fallen Angel" written by Guy Fletcher & Doug Flett and produced by Bob Gaudio; Back in the U.S. and  Taking the Disco Charts by storm in the late 1970s` was Frankie Valli with a number of hits including this Dance Smash. In the Night Clubs, TV Dance Shows, On the Radio, School Events, and in everyone s neighborhood people were listening to this Hot Disco Tune. You see,"  Popular Songs like this always made things go a little smoother on the Dance Floor, where it all  happened."  If ever a musical style defined a decade, Disco was the definition of the 1970s. Although its popularity was relatively short-lived, the genre hosted a great deal of songs and artists that people are still dancing to today. As for Frankie Valli- What a guy. They always say that no one does it better, and just by chance maybe they were right. So turn back the years for a few moments and enjoy this tune once again, It may one song you won`t forget.  Thanks for commenting, Ray Chapa.

Ray Chapa Blog: Jonathan Butler Sarah Sarah

Ray Chapa Blog: Jonathan Butler Sarah Sarah:  In 1988, it was a great time for music of all genres. South Africa had a guy with a exception voice and charm. Jonathan Butler was his na...

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Jonathan Butler Sarah Sarah

 In 1988, it was a great time for music of all genres. South Africa had a guy with a exception voice and charm. Jonathan Butler was his name. His voice processed a Raw Talent which dazzled many who would listen to him. He was young and a Work of Art in the music world at that time. His live performances were bold and full of music and cheer from his world and ours. Take a moment and enjoy this tune that was featured in 1988 in both R&B and on the Jazz Charts. It`s worth remembering.
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Ray Chapa Blog: dianne reeves - come in

Ray Chapa Blog: dianne reeves - come in: Smooth Jazz by one of the best, Dianne Reeves. Voice of an angel some say, So Strong in Character and Form. Dianne has been compared to so...

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dianne reeves - come in

Smooth Jazz by one of the best, Dianne Reeves. Voice of an angel some say, So Strong in Character and Form. Dianne has been compared to some of the Great Ladies of Jazz from the past. Her voice will spread over octaves at random and still flow as gently as the wind blows. There will always be a special part in my heart for her lovely voice, and I hope yours too.
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Ray Chapa Blog: Where Do We Go from Here - Enchantment ( A Sexy So...

Ray Chapa Blog: Where Do We Go from Here - Enchantment ( A Sexy So...: Enchantment were one of the very last "sweet soul" groups of the '70s to reach fruition and chart success .     Biography Formed in...

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