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Four Seasons Singer Frankie Valli Going Strong at 74


17 November 2008

Frankie Valli's soaring falsetto was the group's signature sound.  He had no formal musical training, but became one of his generation's most recognizable voices
Frankie Valli's soaring falsetto was the group's signature sound.  He had no formal musical training, but became one of his generation's most recognizable voices
Beginning in 1951, with The Variety Trio, singer Frankie Valli crafted a falsetto voice that has sold millions of records around the world.  In 1962, The Four Seasons started down a path that would include over two dozen pop chart hits.  

In 1990, The Four Seasons were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Frankie Valli sat down with VOA's Larry London during a recent concert stop in Baltimore, Maryland. 

Some video courtesy of Plan a Media, Vijay Records, Philips Records, Universal Music


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