Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast Recording)
by: Ronald Melrose, Ken Dow, Anik Oulianine, Stephanie Cummins, Deborah Hurwitz, Kevin Dow, Joe Payne, Larry Saltzman, Dave Spier, Bill Hayes, Randall Andos, Bob Milikan, Debra Shufelt, Maxine Roach, Belinda Whitney, Cenovia Cummins, Eric de Gioia, Louise Owen, Robin Zeh, Sarah Schwartz, Shinwon Kim, Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, Donnie Kehr, Erica Piccininni, J. Robert Spencer, Jennifer Naimo, John Lloyd Young, Sara Schmidt, Tituss Burgess, Steve Orich, Bob Gaudio
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Although it squarely falls in the "jukebox musical" category, Jersey Boys doesn¹t try to integrate its songs in an artificial plotline.The show tells the story of the early-1960s group the Four Seasons, and the musical numbers tend to be introduced in context, as when songwriter Bob Gaudio comes up with a tune, or the quartet performs a show. This allows Jersey Boys to flow better than some of ill-fated peers, and the actors can shine without having to bend backward to accommodate an inane book. The show's most (only) daring move is to start with a hip-hop-tinged French-language version of "December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)," an actual hit in France in 2000. After that it's all VH1-biopic territory, but it's done with so much flair, taste and energy that the ride's a fun one. The Four Seasons had enough hits("Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," etc.) to easily fill an evening at the theater, so it's left to the cast to do right by them. And it does, particularly John Lloyd Young as the band¹s star lead, Frankie Valli. Young hits all the falsetto notes and brings real freshness to the part. His"Can¹t Take My Eyes Off You," a second-act peak, is signed, sealed and delivered with a star's acumen. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Album Description:
Recounting the rich history and reliving the timeless sounds of the phenomenal Frankie Vallie & The 4 Seasons, the new Broadway musical Jersey Boys answers the musical-and philosophical question, "How did four would-be wise guys from Newark, NJ, become one of the greatest chart-topping successes in pop music history?" Jersey Boys celebrates legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi who, as the 4 seasons, wrote their own songs, invented their own identity, and sold 175 million records worldwide-all before they were 30.
Although it squarely falls in the "jukebox musical" category, Jersey Boys doesn¹t try to integrate its songs in an artificial plotline.The show tells the story of the early-1960s group the Four Seasons, and the musical numbers tend to be introduced in context, as when songwriter Bob Gaudio comes up with a tune, or the quartet performs a show. This allows Jersey Boys to flow better than some of ill-fated peers, and the actors can shine without having to bend backward to accommodate an inane book. The show's most (only) daring move is to start with a hip-hop-tinged French-language version of "December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)," an actual hit in France in 2000. After that it's all VH1-biopic territory, but it's done with so much flair, taste and energy that the ride's a fun one. The Four Seasons had enough hits("Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," etc.) to easily fill an evening at the theater, so it's left to the cast to do right by them. And it does, particularly John Lloyd Young as the band¹s star lead, Frankie Valli. Young hits all the falsetto notes and brings real freshness to the part. His"Can¹t Take My Eyes Off You," a second-act peak, is signed, sealed and delivered with a star's acumen. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Album Description:
Recounting the rich history and reliving the timeless sounds of the phenomenal Frankie Vallie & The 4 Seasons, the new Broadway musical Jersey Boys answers the musical-and philosophical question, "How did four would-be wise guys from Newark, NJ, become one of the greatest chart-topping successes in pop music history?" Jersey Boys celebrates legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi who, as the 4 seasons, wrote their own songs, invented their own identity, and sold 175 million records worldwide-all before they were 30.
Disc 1:
- Ces Soirees la'
- Early Years Medley
- Cry For Me
- Backups Medley
- Sherry
- Big Girls Don't Cry
- Walk Like A Man
- December, 1963
- My Boyfriend's Back
- My Eyes Adored You
- Dawn (Go Away)
- Big Man In Town
- Dialog: A Little Trouble
- Beggin'
- Dialog: See How You Handle It
- MedleyListen Listen
- C'mon marianne
- Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You
- Working My Way Back To You
- Fallen Angel
- Rag Doll
- Who Loves You
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Jersey Boys on Broadway
The Jersey Boys CD is fabulous and excellent in every way. What a sensational sound!Outstanding customer service - a pleasure to shop with you.
Rating: - Yeah! Jersey Boys
The CD was better than I expected, in that it included dialogue as well as music. The description only noted a little dialogue, but I was pleasantly surprized that there was more. Anybody who enjoyed the play, and if you haven't seen it - GO SEE IT -will enjoy the CD.
Rating: 
- Great CD if you don't mind hearing the f--- word
I purchased this CD to listen to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons music and was not expecting the f--- word to be used during talking between songs.An otherwise excellent CD, both music and vocals.I should have know better after seeing the Jersey Boys on Broadway; great show, great music interspersed with lots of completely unnecessary foul and offensive language.
Rating: 
- If you haven't seen the show I can't see how you would like this one
I love 4 Seasons music. This is not a good representation of their music.Most of us in fly-over country must be missing a lot by not seeing the show.It is a huge leap from this mess to the great performances of a great group.
Obviously, most of us would be better off staying away from this one.Also, this CD should come with a "Parental Advisory" sticker.The use of filthy dialog to enhance 4 Seasons music doesn't work.This cd will be included in my next garage sale.
Rating: 
- Saw the Show In Nashville
Ok but I would have preferred the music only.Didn't need the limited show dialogue.Unfortunately, the vulgarity limits where & when you can play this.
- Jersey Boys on BroadwayThe Jersey Boys CD is fabulous and excellent in every way. What a sensational sound!Outstanding customer service - a pleasure to shop with you.
- Yeah! Jersey BoysThe CD was better than I expected, in that it included dialogue as well as music. The description only noted a little dialogue, but I was pleasantly surprized that there was more. Anybody who enjoyed the play, and if you haven't seen it - GO SEE IT -will enjoy the CD.
- Great CD if you don't mind hearing the f--- wordI purchased this CD to listen to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons music and was not expecting the f--- word to be used during talking between songs.An otherwise excellent CD, both music and vocals.I should have know better after seeing the Jersey Boys on Broadway; great show, great music interspersed with lots of completely unnecessary foul and offensive language.
- If you haven't seen the show I can't see how you would like this oneI love 4 Seasons music. This is not a good representation of their music.Most of us in fly-over country must be missing a lot by not seeing the show.It is a huge leap from this mess to the great performances of a great group.
Obviously, most of us would be better off staying away from this one.Also, this CD should come with a "Parental Advisory" sticker.The use of filthy dialog to enhance 4 Seasons music doesn't work.This cd will be included in my next garage sale.
- Saw the Show In NashvilleOk but I would have preferred the music only.Didn't need the limited show dialogue.Unfortunately, the vulgarity limits where & when you can play this.
