Can't Take My Eyes off You

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About Can't Take My Eyes off You

"Can't Take My Eyes Off You" is a 1967 song written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio. It was recorded as a single by Frankie Valli. The song was among his biggest hits, earning a gold record and reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a week, stuck behind "Windy" by the Association. Gaudio was a bandmate of Valli's in the Four Seasons. It was Valli's biggest solo hit until he hit No. 1 in 1975 with "My Eyes Adored You". Bob Gaudio, an original member of the Four Seasons, refers to “Eyes” today as “the one that almost got away” until Windsor Ontario radio station CKLW-AM intervened. In 1967, the record's producers urged Paul Drew, program director at the legendary station, to consider the tune for rotation. For much of the '60s and '70s, CKLW was credited with launching hit records via its powerful signal, which emanated from Windsor. Drew didn't warm to the song at first, but accepted an invitation to hear it live at the Roostertail, where Frankie Valli was performing a weeklong stint with the Four Seasons. Drew liked what he heard and added the song to his station's playlist. “The switchboards lit up, and the rest, as they say, is history,” Gaudio recalls."Can't Take My Eyes Off You" has been recorded in many other arrangements, many of which have been on the charts in different countries. The song is a staple of television and film soundtracks, even being featured as part of the plot of some films, such as when the lead characters sing or arrange their own version of the song. The Valli version was also used by NASA as a wake-up song on the STS-126 Space Shuttle mission, to celebrate the anniversary of astronaut Christopher Ferguson, one of the mission's crew members. 


Year:
1988

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You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off of you
You'd be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last, love has arrived
And I thank God I'm alive
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off of you

Pardon the way that I stare
There's nothin' else to compare
The sight of you leaves me weak
There are no words left to speak
But if you feel like I feel
Please let me know that it's real
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off of you

I love you, baby
And if it's quite alright
I need you, baby
To warm the lonely night
I love you, baby
Trust in me when I say
Oh, pretty baby
Don't bring me down, I pray
Oh, pretty baby
Now that I've found you, stay
And let me love you, baby
Let me love you

You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off of you
You'd be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last, love has arrived
And I thank God I'm alive
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you

I love you, baby
And if it's quite alright
I need you, baby
To warm the lonely night
I love you, baby
Trust in me when I say
Oh, pretty baby
Don't bring me down, I pray
Oh, pretty baby
Now that I've found you, stay
Oh, pretty baby
Trust in me when I say
Oh, pretty baby

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The Four Seasons

The Four Seasons are an American rock and pop band who became internationally successful in the mid-1960s. The Vocal Group Hall of Fame has stated that the group was the most popular rock band before The Beatles. Since 1970, they have been known off and on as Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, or simply The Four Seasons. more »

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Written by: Bob Crewe, Robert Gaudio

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Broma 16

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12 facts about this song

Origin
"Can't Take My Eyes Off You" is a famous song that was written by Bob Gaudio, a member of the Four Seasons, and American songwriter-producer Bob Crewe.
Release Date
The song was initially released by Frankie Valli in 1967.
Fame & Popularity
It hit the charts soon after its release, reaching the Top 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Valli a gold record.
B-Side Track
The B-side track of the original single was "The Trouble With Me."
Album Inclusion
The song later appeared on the album "The 4 Seasons Present Frankie Valli Solo" in 1967.
Grammy Awards
Despite its popularity, the song did not win a Grammy award, though it was nominated for Best Single of the Year.
Cover Versions
"Can't Take My Eyes Off You" has been covered by over 200 artists in different languages, making it a pop standard.
Chart Revival
Several cover versions recreated the song's popularity on music charts — especially the 1991 version by Lauryn Hill, which became a Top 40 hit in the UK and the US.
Certification
It was certified Platinum by RIAJ in 2018.
Usage in Media
The song has been used in numerous movies, TV shows, and commercials, such as "The Deer Hunter," "10 Things I Hate About You," and several episodes of "Glee."
Chorus Line
The recognizable chorus line, "I love you, baby...", makes this song a favorite among audiences worldwide.
Signature Song
The song is considered one of Valli's signature songs, along with "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Sherry."

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