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Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons – Big Girls Don’t Cry (1962)
Released in October 1962, "Big Girls Don’t Cry" was one of the biggest hits by the iconic American pop and doo-wop group Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Known for its unique sound and catchy lyrics, the track quickly became a defining success of the group during the early ’60s. Written by producer Bob Crewe and group member Bob Gaudio, the song is rooted in the classic doo-wop style that emphasizes tight vocal harmonies, backed by Valli’s impressive falsetto voice, which became a signature element of the group’s music.
The song was an immense commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for five consecutive weeks, starting from November 17, 1962. Following the massive success of "Sherry," which had hit the number one spot just months earlier, "Big Girls Don’t Cry" solidified the group’s rise to fame and success in the burgeoning pop scene. Notably, both tracks marked the early peak of their career and contributed to their status as one of the most influential groups of the 1960s.
While the song didn’t win a Grammy Award (the Grammys were still a relatively new institution when this track was released), it became an enduring classic and has been recognized as one of the greatest songs of its era. In 1999, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its cultural and historical impact.
Lyrically, the song addresses heartbreak with a sense of resilience, offering the memorable refrain, "Big girls don’t cry," which has become a cultural idiom in its own right. With its upbeat tempo and charming harmonies, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons created a timeless anthem that continues to resonate decades later. The track stands as a prime example of their artistry and influence on pop music history.
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