Since the arrival of our internet presence(circa 1997) and 2021 we have collected and collated a huge amount of data that can be found on our UK fan club web site that documents the musical recording history of Frankie Valli/The Four Lovers and The Four Seasons from 1953 to 2018. Back in the 1970s we were novices and knew only 60% of the story. Now we know so much more. And continuing touring by Frankie Valli and the success of Jersey Boys has kept the music alive. This research has come to a peak with the forthcoming Snapper Music Box Set, but that is not the full story and we can and will explain why.
Of course Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio are the 'bosses' and we are talking to their employees and not all of the stories will be happy and will uncover the fiction of 'Jersey Boys'.....which many of you know and does not detract from how great the show is. This is/was the music business and this was a 'band'.......and remember....they always break up. But Frankie Valli was the 'instrument' that delivered all but 2 Four Seasons HITS in the UK and is the main man to carry the group and sound.
Whilst research has revealed much some gaps in the groups music and history still remain unless we can collectively dig out unreleased music, articles and peoples memories: facts or stories they haven't disclosed or can even remember. On the face of it this did not seem realistically possible a few years ago. There has always been a reluctance to talk about or publish stories re the history of the Four Seasons outside a bland storyline, firstly because back in the 60s/70s the Partnership worried about negative connections damaging Frankie's reputation as a celebrity. But now we know so much and want you the fans what we have and what remains out there.
'Seasons On Saturday' is our further exploration of the history of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons via a series of podcasts and video through the medium of Mixcloud to entertain collectors and fans, and onto the next generation of fans. We are able to tell them what we can as the ULTIMATE[so far] collection of their recorded music is presented in the forthcoming Snapper Music Box Set.
Our first effort is a ZOOM interview with Lee Shapiro and John Paiva which covers their induction and development as Four Seasons in 1973 and 74 up to the recording of the 'Who Loves You' album in 1976. Joining us for this session are Dominic Paradise, Anthony Contratella and Chuck Walker along with me [Ken Charmer] and Mark Charmer.
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