That’s right, it’s our girl Marie’s birthday…well, not exactly but it’s coming real soon so we’re throwing her a party on the the Monday’s Mewsic Moves Me and get this, she’s our honorary co-hostess for June. Whoo-hoo! Her first theme for the month is songs by Frankie Valli, her favorite artist. Let’s get rockin’!
Marie’s favorite song by Valli is “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” (1967 #2 Billboard Hot 100) which is definitely one of mine, too. DH liked the tune so well that he picked it for the tune to play in my Giglio Music Box that he got me for our 40th anniversary (2019).
There’s no doubt each of you are familiar with Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons’ #1 hits Sherry – ’62, Big Girls Don’t Cry – ’62, Walk Like A Man – ’63, Rag Doll – ’64, and December 1963 (What a Night) – ’75. All excellent songs but to keep from overplaying these, I thought I’d spotlight Frankie’s music from the 70s, an era in music I remember better with these 7 song picks.
Marie’s Bday Bash playlist tracks: 1. You’re Ready Now 2. My Eyes Adored You 3. Swearin’ to God 4. Fallen Angel 5. Grease 6. Save Me, Save Me 7. Fancy Dancer
Hit play to enjoy the music while you continue visiting with me.
Although You’re Ready Now came out in 1966, it surged in the UK by late 1970 peaking the chart at 11. My Eyes Adored You I recall quite well. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1975. The same year Swearin’ to God (#31) and Fallen Angel (#11) did well on the UK chart. Franki did the Grease movie theme song written by Barry Gibbs. It hit the top of the chart in 1978 with two subsequent songs doing well in the Billboard Easy Listening charts the following year Save Me, Save Me (#48 Nov. 1978) and Fancy Dancer (#36 Jan. 1979). It’s strange, I thought surely I’d remember most of the Frankie’s songs from this decade but I only knew the two #1 hits. Most of the songs on my playlist did better across the pond than here in the states which I accredit to the reason why I do not know them but the experience to hear these tunes now was worth the wait.
Born Francesco Stephen Castelluccio on May 3, 1934 but we know him as Frankie Valli has been a wonderful part in many people’s lives over the years. At 87, I can’t imagine he performs on stage but I betcha he’s a shower singer like most of us and wouldn’t it be a treat to hear his voice echoing, Sherry, Sherry baby behind closed doors?
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This month’s honorary co-hostess is Marie from XmasDolly
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This is a mewsic linky party. Every other week we have a suggested mewsic theme (see side menu) to build your song set around and all participants share YouTube or Vimeo videos for our mewsic enthusiasts. Failure to meet this basic guideline puts your URL in danger of being removed or labeled – NO MUSIC.
I hope you liked my Frankie Valli song picks. DH and I will celebrate our 42nd wedding anniversary in two days. I will wrap things up by playing the song he used in my music box, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You”.
Let me remind y’all, I’m now on my summer blogging routine. I’ll be keeping the music alive on the dance floor each week and BOTB at the beginning of the month. Speaking of which, let me recap how things went down in my June 1st showdown.
It became clear early on in this battle who win and the pattern didn’t change much. At one point I afraid it was going to be a shut out but John kept that from happening along with Myke and Nicole everyone else went with the winner. Let’s Raise A Toast to Charlotte Rosse for her 13 to 4 victory! Have a boogietastic week, my friend! X💋X💋, Cathy
