I learned by listening to other people sing and doing impressions of them. And there are things no one can ever teach you, like phrasing. By listening to Sinatra, for instance - you felt that everything he sang had happened in his life. Frankie Valli felthappenimpression share on social
I spent many a summer early morning with the radio very low, half sleeping and half listening. Frankie Valli earlyhalflisten Change image and share on social
The '60s was a magical time in the music business. So much creativity and talent. I think a lot of it came from the fact that we had grown up before rock n' roll. We listened to all the great songwriters and big bands, songs with great lyrics and melodies. I think that really influenced everybody. Frankie Valli 60sbandbig share on social
The very first time I ever heard anything of mine on the radio, I was in New Jersey, and I was in my teens. I did my first record, which was an old standard called 'My Mother's Eyes.' It was the old Georgie Jessel theme. I heard it on local radio out of Newark. And it was very exciting! Frankie Valli callexciteye share on social
One day, when I was still living at home, a friend told 'Texas' Jean Valli about me. She was originally from Syracuse, N.Y., and lived in New Jersey but sang country. One night, she had me come up on stage where she was performing. I sang 'My Mother's Eyes,' and she was knocked out. Frankie Valli countrydayeye share on social
I went to school to learn to be a hairdresser. I worked at a wholesale florist, where I delivered to florists all over New Jersey. I'd come home and go out to work down at the Shore. The early jobs, I remember, were $5, $6 a night. And I lived in the projects right until the time I became successful. Frankie Valli deliverearlyflorist share on social
At school, I'd sing in groups in the locker room or in the bathroom, which was like an echo chamber. The problem is I didn't know how to get started singing professionally. The pool hall was my Facebook. I'd hang out there to keep up with what was going on and to let people know where I could be reached if singing jobs came up. Frankie Valli bathroomchamberecho share on social
It's always very special for me to work Chicago. Both of the record companies I was with, early on, were based in Chicago. The music was always huge there. Frankie Valli basechicagocompany Change image and share on social
It's unconditional love with your kids. Frankie Valli kidloveunconditional Change image and share on social
I'd seen so many people become stagnant in New Jersey - I had this fear I'd just stay there. They'd come out of high school, get a job, get married, have kids and die in Jersey. I wanted more. Frankie Valli diefearhigh Change image and share on social