Introduction:
Who Loves You by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons might not be their most famous song, but it holds a significant place in the group’s history. Released in 1 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons underwent a period of change, with Who Loves You (1975) reflecting this shift.
While Frankie Valli remained the frontman, the band experimented with a new lineup, including Don Ciccone on bass and vocals. This change is particularly interesting because Who Loves You was initially intended as a demo, with Ciccone providing the lead vocals. Bob Gaudio, a long-time collaborator who frequently wrote and produced for Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, was impressed with the demo and felt it had potential as a single, even without Frankie Valli’s signature falsetto on the lead.
Despite this departure from the usual formula, Who Loves You became a hit. It reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in 1975, showcasing the enduring popularity of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons even as the group explored a new sound. The song also marked the final Four Seasons hit to feature Joe Long, the band’s longtime bassist and backing vocalist.
Who Loves You stands as a testament to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’ adaptability. While it didn’t reach the same level of fame as some of their other songs, it demonstrated their ability to evolve and produce hits with different vocalists and musical approaches. The song remains a notable part of their vast discography and a reminder of an interesting period of experimentation for the legendary group.
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Lyrics:
Who loves you pretty baby,Who’s gonna help you through the night?
Who loves you pretty mama,Who’s always there to make it right?
Who loves you pretty baby,Who’s gonna help you through the night?
Who loves you pretty mama,Who’s always there to make it right?
Who loves you,Who loves you pretty baby?Who’s gonna love you mama?
Who loves you,Who loves you pretty baby?
When tears are in your eyes,And you can’t find the way.
It’s hard to make believe,You’re happy when you’re gray.
Baby when you’re feelin’ like,You’ll never see the mornin’ light.
Come to me,Baby, you’ll see.
Who loves you pretty baby,Who’s gonna help you through the night?
Who loves you pretty mama,Who’s always there to make it?
Who loves you,Who loves you pretty baby?Who’s gonna love you mama?
Who loves you,Who loves you pretty baby?
And when you think,The whole wide world has passed you by.
You keep on tryin’,But you really don’t know why.
Baby when you need a smile,To help the shadows drift away.
Come to me,Baby, you’ll see.
Who loves you pretty baby,Who’s gonna help you through the night?
Who loves you pretty mama,Who’s always there to make it?
Who loves you,Who’s gonna love you, love you?Who’s gonna love you?
Who loves you,Who’s gonna love you, love you?Who’s gonna love you?
Baby,Baby,Doot-doo-doot.
Come to me,Baby, you’ll see.Who loves you pretty baby,Who’s gonna help you through the night?
Who loves you pretty mama,Who’s always there to make it?
Who loves you,Who’s gonna love you, love you?Who’s gonna love you?
Who loves you,Who’s gonna love you, love you?Who’s gonna love you?