Lee Shapiro is great as musical director and piano player, his contribution is under rated.
@dumfriesspearhead7398
4 ай бұрын
You just read my mind.
@CarolynBurke-i4x
4 ай бұрын
@@dumfriesspearhead7398 And he is a very nice sweet man today!!
@CarolynBurke-i4x
2 ай бұрын
Amen chatted with him on Facebook-he is a true gentleman!!!!
@CarolynBurke-i4x
8 ай бұрын
Love this song. Gerry is really rocking it out here. He a fabulous drummer and singer. Could watch him play the drums all night. What a talent!!!!!!!!!!
@CarolynStewart-v5q
Жыл бұрын
Gerry Polci was in my graduating class of 1970 at Passaic High School in NJ. He was so talented back then. I was thrilled when I learned he was the new drummer for Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. I reunited with him in Maryland when he was with his successful band The Hitmen. Gerry is back performing and killing it!
@catherineneylan2928
Жыл бұрын
Gerry carried the vocal load here and was the Drummer ! What a top Guy
@zapdunga12
5 жыл бұрын
Gerry Polci on lead vocals on drums and The Critters Don Ciccone on bass singing the falsetto.....
@grahammitton4701
Жыл бұрын
Got married in 63 and this song reminds me of my first Christmas together we still love this song
@BrendaDrumm
3 ай бұрын
Godbless u both loved the song from day one think i was about 14 then ❤
@annecorinnemonah6091
4 жыл бұрын
1:30 RIP Don Ciccone. Gerry is amazing
@jackilynpyzocha662
3 жыл бұрын
Was Don related to Madonna?
@4speedpony
13 жыл бұрын
One of the best drummer/vocal combo's ever, Not an easy task... :)
@tonydio666
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah hard. 🙄
@Macktoub
3 жыл бұрын
He is sooo beautifuuull and smart
@markkenna734
3 жыл бұрын
I can think of many drummers who sang and they all have great voices , one example is the drummer from " paper lace " the song (Billy don't be a hero) ..
@wayneduncan6383
3 жыл бұрын
Karen Carpenter was better looking.
@brettswallow864
3 жыл бұрын
He's brilliant, but no one sings this part like Tim Stone
@captainufo
4 жыл бұрын
Gerry Polci rocks! What a drummer,singer. Great musician, artist.
@rosarioreside3327
Жыл бұрын
That is a why marriage is a top decision to make!And regret is always comes last😔oh!, what a life!!!
@burtihal
Жыл бұрын
@@nicoladollard1845 Where did you see/hear that?
@nycinstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, etc,..., my favorite artists of all time. My favorite song of all time ---> this one, "December, 1963." Man, Bob Gaudio and his wife Judy Parker wrote a fantastic pop song. The Four Seasons putting out this classic, couldn't be any better. Love it.
@josephinerimmer6888
5 ай бұрын
I saw these guys when I was 17. Frankie got me up to dance with him. Unfortunately I was about 6 inches taller than him. I don’t know who laughed the most. Bless him!
@kristincurfman4231
7 жыл бұрын
Gerry is so adorable! I love his expressions when he sings :)
@carolynstewart2062
2 жыл бұрын
Gerry was my classmate at Passaic High School in NJ. I crushed on him then and I am crushing on him now even if he's 69 years old now.
@nadeydaquiroz4051
2 жыл бұрын
@@carolynstewart2062 It looked so very handsome and sweet 😍😍
@lauriemansfield905
Жыл бұрын
I agree Kristin! I have had a crush on Gerry for years, I know I would have in high school! I am 68 yo now and I love his drumming and singing videos!
@ede-armond476
3 жыл бұрын
I read somewhere that the drummer/lead later became a college professor of music.
@greenthumbmary5970
3 ай бұрын
If you watch his interview, he actually taught at a middle school for 20 years.
@VroodenTheGreat
7 жыл бұрын
That guy playing drums and singing made every note his bitch. The money he spent on that training was well spent. Wish I could upvote this one again.
@ElliottMichaels56
5 жыл бұрын
His name is Gerry Polci. He did a great job on that one, and he also does a great job singing "Silver Star," a later Seasons hit. But look at Valli up there acting like he's the star of the show! Another point ... in the 1980s Polci played drums and sang harmony in a Los Angeles band called "20X," which was led by the late songwriter Eric Lowen, best known for writing the Pat Benetar hit "We Belong." But I think Lowen's best song was one called "The Angry Man," which he sang in 20X. I'm not sure if it's on KZitem, but it's worth looking for.
@AlejandraLopez-ub3bw
4 жыл бұрын
That guy is Gerry Polci
@BeeMarzipan
4 жыл бұрын
@@ElliottMichaels56 I don't think he's acting like he's anything he isn't, he's just in the front, why do you think so? Because he IS the frontman. Listen, i love Gaudio, i love Ciccone, i love Polci, but don't downplay the importance of Valli to the group, he is a legend.
@ElliottMichaels56
4 жыл бұрын
@@BeeMarzipan Oh, believe me, I know what a super-talent Valli is. I just believe in giving credit where credit is warranted. But whenever and wherever "December 1963" shows up on a compilation album, they always credit it as "The Four Seasons featuring Frankie Valli," when I believe that in this case it should be billed as "The Four Seasons featuring Gerry Polci."
@spence524
4 жыл бұрын
Anyone who can play the drums keeping a beat while singing is incredible. And to do it that well is mind-blowing.
@serbgirl502
2 ай бұрын
OMG, Gerry Polci, I'm dying with that smooth voice and epic drumming. ❤
@bobbyggare8364
3 жыл бұрын
I love that the drummer is singing!
@Okiesweetie708
Жыл бұрын
Love this song!! My favorite of all the Four Seasons tunes. Gerry is so good!!
@yvangagne6416
5 жыл бұрын
Simply fantastic!!!! As much as I love Frankie, Gerry is the Four in the 70s!!!
@nicoladollard1845
3 жыл бұрын
Agree
@martinkyle1463
4 жыл бұрын
Gerry Polci had a tough act to follow, but did so effortlessly. He could also sing while playing drums live, so he should have been a big star in his own right. It is not a just world.
@MsLinjohn
3 жыл бұрын
Someone saw him as competition for lead ... did you see his harmony in 1974 Midnight Special to Frnkie's My Eyes Adored You, damn, it's hard not to notice it - he gave the song that kick and punch - best rendition of My Eyes Adored You was when he did the harmony
@CarolynStewart-v5q
Жыл бұрын
@@MsLinjohn beautiful harmony on My Eyes Adored You.
@dumfriesspearhead7398
4 ай бұрын
@@MsLinjohnMarrying and divorcing Mr Valli's daughter didn't help either.
@dce040186
11 ай бұрын
Such a damn catchy song. Always makes me move and puts me in a better mood.
@robertbettis6552
11 ай бұрын
Yep
@pjangels609
7 жыл бұрын
I've always admired drummer/singers...that is a special talent, seriously!
@newstarcadefan
6 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah it's hard enough to play any instrument and sing at the same time It's harder for drummers to do both.
@rickmontgomery3037
5 жыл бұрын
I've often thought the same about bass players, as the rhythm they're singing at can be (and often is?) quite different from what they're playing on the bass. That's one of the things I've always admired about Geddy Lee's bass playing, for instance. So many others who could be mentioned as well....Paul McCartney is yet another.
@jnadle1
5 жыл бұрын
@@rickmontgomery3037 Don't forget, Peter Cetera, and later, Jason Scheff.
@rickmontgomery3037
5 жыл бұрын
@@jnadle1 Yes that's true, two more very good examples!
@roytee3127
5 жыл бұрын
Karen Carpenter. Dunno if she ever did them both at the same time.
@MsLinjohn
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome drummer and what a voice
@tammymativa6131
2 жыл бұрын
Mr.Gerry Polci....how absolutely incredible he is...I love this videos with him...awesome performer....great song indeed‼️‼️‼️
@janiceagimudie5067
4 жыл бұрын
My friend, the one and only Mr. Gerry Polci !
@robertroudi5879
5 жыл бұрын
So proud to be from new Jersey with these guys they were the beach boys of the east coast
@jonlanier_
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, actually live performance. No lip singing, no autotune... people playing their own instruments. That was so cool of the Midnight Specials. Today's performers would crap their pants if they were told to sing it live.
@ivetoldyouonce
5 жыл бұрын
Jon Lanier The Midnight Special was great...live performances and a wide variety of music. More bands could do play live now but most would suck with vocals or sound.
@paulmay2990
4 жыл бұрын
Jon Lanier amen brother!!
@GetRekt-bw6pu
3 жыл бұрын
What is lip singing?!
@prorobo
3 жыл бұрын
Ironic since Frankie relies on auto tune 100% these days.
@funktron4
2 жыл бұрын
@@GetRekt-bw6pu Now be nice, you know what he meant, LOL.
@buicklincoln
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding performance, boys!!!
@arkady714
11 жыл бұрын
What becomes a legend? One of the greatest acts in U.S. history. The Four Seasons.
@darrylcpreston4043
4 жыл бұрын
No question that Gerry Polci was great as the prime lead on this monster hit, but, I would bet that it was Frankie who made the decision to put him in that position. It was an excellent decision, of course, and Gerry deserves all of the many kind comments made here!
@dscott351
2 жыл бұрын
I'll bet that Bob Gaudio had significant input as well. Maybe the most.
@martinbunchdd412
Жыл бұрын
I think it also had something to do with Frankies's hearing why he had Gerry sing.. Read it somwhere.. Gerry was amazing.
@timothykozlowski3346
3 ай бұрын
That was most likely up to the writer of the song and his wife
@Griffo5446
9 ай бұрын
the original 4 seasons. Absolutely brilliant music
@dumfriesspearhead7398
4 ай бұрын
They're not the originals, but I prefer them to the 60's originals.
@lennon1252
3 ай бұрын
None of the original seasons are in the disco song. Only Frankie who was made to stand around while Polci sang. And Ciccone was singing out of pitch. No Gaudio, no Devito and no Massi. This is not the 4 Seasons.
@miguelmolina.
2 жыл бұрын
🎷🎷🎵🎵Remember have all this vinyl at home if bring lot memories those days 70'🎺🎺🎷🎷🎻🎻🎶🎶🎵🎵🎧🎧📼📼🎸🎸
@elotrounicosp
2 жыл бұрын
Impressive! each musician sings, plays very well, voice, choirs, a powerful band still today, in 2022!
@rickmontgomery3037
5 жыл бұрын
Great live version! Particularly impressed with that bass riff at 2:49 while he's singing along with it...not easy!
@GiancarloXmusic
5 жыл бұрын
Rick Montgomery awesome catch!
@MKDumas1981
Жыл бұрын
Not even easy to play, let alone sing on top of. Then again he wrote it, so it's probably easier for him than for the rest of us.
@ImBobbyRicigliano
Жыл бұрын
I’ve always said this. You hit the nail on the head. Very tough to play a fill like that and sing at the same time while keeping the groove.
@gerardomoreno1056
Жыл бұрын
Creo que todos los contemporáneos de ése año vivimos ; un 1963 ¡ que noche !
@dumfriesspearhead7398
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic live version.
@tboneito
Жыл бұрын
I remember watch this live when I was a kid. It’s 2022 and it still stands out in my memory.❤
@Eurynomea
2 жыл бұрын
Gerry Polci was one of my first crushes and this remains one of the best 4 Season songs to me.
@stumarston6812
Жыл бұрын
Did you have a crush on Fish from Barney Miller?
@Eurynomea
Жыл бұрын
@@stumarston6812I can barely remember that tv show, lol.
@virginiaelinburg8959
3 жыл бұрын
Take me back to these years
@rf8479
4 жыл бұрын
I watched it that night. The guys were interviewed onstage before they performed. Frankie and the group were so nice and gracious. I will never forget.
@bgaming181
Жыл бұрын
What year? Thanks.
@burtihal
Жыл бұрын
@@bgaming181 1976
@DannyHaralson-ol1io
4 ай бұрын
Another premier I can Hardly wait for. Yet a long time before that happens.
@timothykozlowski3346
3 ай бұрын
Excellent song with three people on vocals
@haroldlarson5458
2 жыл бұрын
Always remembering: Dec. 20th, 1963....! Met a wonderful girl!
@kelsekarda5646
10 жыл бұрын
Gerry is amazing
@robertroudi5879
5 жыл бұрын
Brings you back to first time you made love am I right ??
@katialea13
5 жыл бұрын
@@robertroudi5879 All I know is I forgot all about past lovers - and every other man on the planet too - the second I laid eyes on Gerry Polci 💞 Va va voom!! I've been mesmerized ever since lol😍. He's such an immensely talented and gifted musician...love everything about the guy!
@robertroudi5879
5 жыл бұрын
@@katialea13 your funny katia Lea
@mavismcdavis
2 жыл бұрын
When I listen to the drums - the hi-hats, syncopations etc (not an expert, not sure if that's right) - my brain is in awe of anyone who can do that so effortlessly AND sing at the same time. Flawlessly. Live.
@shanewhite9501
2 жыл бұрын
Another drummer that sang a song while Drummond was from the eagles when they did hotel California the drummer also sang that song check it sometime you'll love it Vicky it's really cool
@carolynnmonaco5531
6 ай бұрын
Great job on this one Lee Shapiro... love it...
@galaxyrose15
15 күн бұрын
I think this live recording is better than the studio recording!!!!
@buffer0179
9 жыл бұрын
Great song! Great drummer '
@springboard1994
Жыл бұрын
I'm shocked! I never realized Frankie Valli had so little vocal input in this classic song! I thought the verses were all him and definitely the falsetto part. 😮
@jamescastillo2405
3 жыл бұрын
I think this is my favorite live performance ever caught on video by The four seasons funky drumming and singing,..l love it, and Frankie's voice & unique face are awesome as always. 😎👍🇺🇸
@lyndaoneill7813
3 жыл бұрын
Love,love this song.What a drummer so cool,great version of the song.👍👍
@Broozbee51
3 жыл бұрын
Don Ciccone great friend. RIP
@PETAL19
2 жыл бұрын
This always cheers me up..brilliant arrangement, talent & the drummer so adorable and great! The song reminds me of when I was a child buying my first pair of "bell bottom" jeans-this was playing in the shop!
@01234567893718
4 жыл бұрын
One hell of a song to do in a studio let alone live and they pull it off, true musicians! They were tight weren't they? Damn.
@hgfh5y5555555555vnfn
4 жыл бұрын
The short but sweet Electric guitar solo is a perfect addition
@pacmanindy
6 жыл бұрын
Perfect show for slumber parties. The Midnight Special takes me back memories. Slumber parties are gone!!!
@michaellazzeri9439
3 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this ! RIP, Don Ciccone ------------& any & all other " 4 Seasons " who have left us. ------The 70's Rule. --------------------------------MJL, 74 y/o
@sluggotinfantryman
5 ай бұрын
Those dudes put it down. For years.
@AbdulAhad-wy3hi
5 ай бұрын
@@Tiffany.1970 Frankie is not even needed in the song It's music, polci and that guitarist with that lines
@TamiJo6708
3 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of this song and video.
@halfsourlizard9319
9 ай бұрын
Pretty sure this is the best performance ever of this song ... Gerry sounds incredible -- both his voice and the drums ... Prove me wrong + make me happy by pointing me at a version you think is better!
@halfsourlizard9319
9 ай бұрын
There's -- totally un-ironically -- something great about the potato video, too.
@danielclemente8123
2 жыл бұрын
Simply awesome!
@jeffr9425
7 жыл бұрын
this song just puts you in a good mood
@michaeldiehl2458
2 жыл бұрын
This is such a great song
@galenstone9097
4 жыл бұрын
Gerry Polci. My childhood crush.
@stevenjones881
10 жыл бұрын
I never missed this show on Friday nights . the best show for music ever cuz it was really live . awesome !!!
@AbdulAhad-wy3hi
6 ай бұрын
"Hypnotizing" - Gerry's with the song "Why'd it take" - Gerry's IN the song
@johnross3098
2 жыл бұрын
The bass player is spectacular. Great band
@mbmmhp1066
9 ай бұрын
RIP to bass player/singer Don Ciccone..
@fareen2192
5 жыл бұрын
Such a special live performance.
@ShiningAroha
3 жыл бұрын
If I was born when I was 'supposed' to be, when my mother was younger, I would have done anything to be with Gerry. He is so alluring. I can't help but stare at him and hit repeat several times every day.
@nadeydaquiroz4051
2 жыл бұрын
Sii, su hermosa mirada 😍😍
@Zasu42
3 жыл бұрын
Don Ciccone hits his falsetto breaks nicely. "And I felt a rush like a rolling ball of thunder / Spinning my head around and taking my body under"
@nadeydaquiroz4051
2 жыл бұрын
Don era genial!!
@wheelinthesky300
11 жыл бұрын
Gerry Polci
@crystalball6358
3 жыл бұрын
Five of the greatest and five of the nicest.
@christinesmith461
6 жыл бұрын
Great performance from gerry lead vocals he is cute
@rexista1
9 жыл бұрын
Just great song and great preformance
@temp289
11 жыл бұрын
I actually still remember playing that gig.
@burtihal
5 жыл бұрын
You were great!
@Pashasmom1
5 ай бұрын
Gerry's voice is far superior to Valli's. I love the way he sings this, always have.
@leydianesoares3250
4 жыл бұрын
Food Wars! The Fifth Plate visual. Broadcasting begins April 10th! Great song! Great drummer '
Sweet surrender gerry..Oh whata night!! #sexy drummer and singer :-P 3 3 They were tight weren't they? Damn.
@cherylhoag8190
Ай бұрын
Great band, great song.
@victorygah
10 жыл бұрын
The times when the TV was really TV! Thanks for share this wonderful video.
@amycarter8187
11 жыл бұрын
I think Gerry was one of the sexiest men I've ever seen when he performed this. innocent, cute boy looks with amazing strong voice :-)
@kristincurfman4231
7 жыл бұрын
Amy Carter I agree!!!
@oscar9876543
4 жыл бұрын
I aint gay or anything, but if he were to tell me to give up my ass, I definitely would
@tammymativa1570
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you Any....quite sexy indeed💕💕💕💕💕
@pyromaniac354
3 жыл бұрын
@@oscar9876543 lol
@ShiningAroha
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more. I adore him.
@patrickb5783
2 жыл бұрын
Frankie Valli, great singer, I always hoped he would do an impromptu song on the "Sopranos " wishful thinking
@radiorewind
10 ай бұрын
There aren't many drummers who sing a great lead vocal, nor are there many keyboard players who can play an organ and a piano at the same time.
@helloitsme-w9n
4 ай бұрын
Rest in Peace Don Ciccone!!! We miss you
@Blairpark
6 ай бұрын
What year was this recorded??
@AlejandraLopez-ub3bw
4 жыл бұрын
Guitar john pavia Bass don ciccone (rip) Keyboard lee shapiro Drummer gerri polci Singer franki valli Singer gerri polci Writer ...me No...song writer bob gaudio and his wife judy parker (rip)
@souldeep69
Жыл бұрын
Just for the record also: singer - Don Ciccone singer - John Pavia Don sings lead on the "I felt a rush like a rolling ball of thunder" part, and John actually adds a fourth solo vocal on the high "Oh what a night" as Don is ending and Gerry is about to start again, and throughout the fade while the others are doing the "doo doo doos", it's John alone singing the line "Oh what a night" all by himself. It's that way on the record as well as the live performances. So actually four lead vocalists on this song!
@fjhgh100
6 жыл бұрын
A very rare live performance of this song..... totally awesome!!
@carolynstewart2062
Жыл бұрын
The biggest hit The Four Seasons would have is with drummer and Passaic, NJ's own Gerry Polci singing lead!
@guitarvikings
8 жыл бұрын
I wish I could I could've watched midnight special.
@thegallery
5 жыл бұрын
Gerry Polci is such a great balance for Frankie Valli. Frankie has an awesome unique voice, so sometimes it overwhelms. I love that there is basically 3 separate leads in this song. Check out Silver Star kzitem.info/news/bejne/lKelyH6ahYKGhqw ; that was favourite as a kid and so great to discover decades later!
@couerl
11 жыл бұрын
Far out john, as a fellow guitarist I was admiring the wah skills. Outstanding stuff.
@davit25
5 жыл бұрын
Great solo
@tabithalorrainetaylor5402
11 жыл бұрын
Oh man. I love this.
@RickSeraf
8 жыл бұрын
1:30 RIP Don Ciccone.
@nadeydaquiroz4051
2 жыл бұрын
😭😭👏👏
@Stevie-hn7mp
9 жыл бұрын
Really love this song!
@Jh-kc2qp
8 жыл бұрын
him on drums is a wicked singer ...hmmmm
@nicoladollard1845
3 жыл бұрын
Gerry polci
@MrRodrigo569
12 жыл бұрын
they are the best...:] good video god blees for the 70' tx...!
@danielsalas4325
7 жыл бұрын
Gracias Bob.. Solo conocía el video oficial.. estos videos nos ayudan a disfrutar a las bandas de nuestra juventud y de presentes juventudes aun más y desde otros ángulos. Thanks Bob. I only knew the oficial video. . These videos help us enjoy the bands of our youth and present youths even more and from other angles. I just loved the Four Seasons back then .. and still do
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