About the song
Big Girls Don’t Cry is a song written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio, and originally recorded by The Four Seasons in 1962. It was released as the B-side of their single “Sherry”, but quickly became the A-side and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song has been covered by many artists, including Frankie Valli himself, and has become a classic of pop music.
The song is a ballad about a young man who is trying to console his girlfriend after she has been crying. He tells her that “big girls don’t cry” and that she should be strong. The song’s lyrics are simple but effective, and they have resonated with listeners for generations.
Frankie Valli is an American singer and actor. He is best known as the lead singer of The Four Seasons. Valli was born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1934. He began singing at a young age and started performing in local clubs in his teens.
In 1956, Valli formed The Four Seasons with Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi, and Bob Gaudio. The band quickly became one of the most popular and successful pop groups in the world. The Four Seasons released a string of hit singles, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Rag Doll.”
The Four Seasons disbanded in 1970, but Valli continued to have a successful solo career. He has released 25 solo albums, and he has had several hit singles, including “My Eyes Adored You,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” and “Grease.”
Valli is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Four Seasons. He was inducted as a solo artist in 1990. He is also a recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
“Big Girls Don’t Cry” is one of Frankie Valli’s most enduring songs. It is a classic of pop music, and it continues to be enjoyed by listeners of all ages. The song is a testament to Valli’s singing skills and his ability to connect with his audience.
Here are some additional details about the song and its impact:
- The song was originally written for a girl group, but it was eventually given to The Four Seasons.
- The song’s distinctive falsetto vocals were inspired by Valli’s childhood singing lessons.
- The song was used in the 1978 film “Grease” and helped to introduce it to a new generation of listeners.
- The song has been covered by many artists, including Michael Jackson, Elton John, and The Beach Boys.
- “Big Girls Don’t Cry” is considered to be one of the greatest pop songs of all time. It was ranked number 12 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.
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Lyrics
Big girls don’t cry
Big girls don’t cry
Big girls don’t cry-yi-yi (they don’t cry)
Big girls don’t cry (who said they don’t cry?)
My girl said goodbye-yi-yi (my oh my)
My girl didn’t cry (I wonder why)
(Silly boy) told my girl we had to break up
(Silly boy) hoped that she would call my bluff
(Silly boy) then she said to my surprise
“Big girls don’t cry”
Big girls don’t cry-yi-yi (they don’t cry)
Big girls don’t cry (who said they don’t cry?)
(Maybe) I was cru-you-uel (I was cruel)
Baby I’m a fool (I’m such a fool)
(Silly girl) “Shame on you” your mama said
(Silly girl) “Shame on you, you’re cryin’ in bed”
(Silly girl) “Shame on you, you told me lies”
Big girls do cry
Big girls don’t cr-yi-yi (they don’t cry)
Big girls don’t cry (that’s just an alibi)
Big girls don’t cry
Big girls don’t cry
Big girls don’t cry
Big girls don’t cry
Big girls don’t cry