Swearin' to God

Frankie Valli

About Swearin' to God

"Swearin' to God" is a song written by Bob Crewe and Denny Randell. It was recorded by Frankie Valli and released in May 1975 as a single from his album Closeup. It's a love song whose lyrical hook is a more literal use of the expression "I swear to God" (i.e., "I mean this sincerely"): I'm swearin' to God / So glad He's givin' me youThe first Valli song to incorporate the disco style (it runs four minutes as a single but just over ten minutes on the album), "Swearin' to God" features Patti Austin singing a response to Valli's praise in the bridge. "Swearin' to God" hit number 6 on the U. S. Billboard charts and also charted #31 in the UK. 


Year:
1975
10:09
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Give me the moonlight
Give me the girl
And leave the rest to me

Give me a shady nook
By a babbling brook
Where no one can see

Give me a bench for two
Where we can bill and coo
And mine she

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Frankie Valli

Frankie Valli (born Francesco Stephen Castelluccio; May 3, 1934) is an American popular singer, most famous as frontman of The Four Seasons beginning in 1960. He is well known for his unusually powerful falsetto voice. more »

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Written by: BOB CREWE, DENNY RANDELL

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Swearin' to God" is a classic disco-inspired song released by Frankie Valli, the iconic frontman of the "Four Seasons," in 1975.
Chart Performance
The song became a huge hit, climbing up to the no.6 spot on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at no.31 in the UK Singles Chart.
Album Appearance
"Swearin' to God" is one of the remarkable tracks on Frankie Valli's album "Closeup," his second solo LP released in 1975.
Unique Song Style
The song stands out in Frankie's discography for its rhythmic disco vibes, which was a departure from his traditional 60's style pop and rock n roll.
Notable Length
The album edition of "Swearin' to God" is notable for its length. The song runs for just over 10 minutes, which is quite long when compared with most songs during the time period.
Female Vocals
The song features prominent female vocals from singer Patti Austin, who duets with Valli throughout the song.
Popular in Clubs
"Swearin' to God" was a massive hit in dance clubs around the United States due to its disco rhythm and catchy melody.
Valli's Solo Success
The song helped cement Valli's reputation as a successful solo artist, demonstrating his adaptability to new music styles like disco.
Top Pick for Remixing
Since its release, "Swearin' to God" has been remixed and included in numerous compilation albums because of its popular disco beat and memorable lyrics.
Song's Theme
Lyrically, the song speaks about a man so passionately in love that he swears to God he's going to love his woman until the end of his life, showcasing Valli's romantic side.

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