Today in History - September 15,1962 - Four Seasons Earn Their First #1 Hit

The Four Seasons earn their first #1 hit with "Sherry" 

I have to admit, I picked this event in history out because I am partial to the Four Seasons. 

The Four Seasons came from Orange, NJ, the place where I was born. Today, in 1962, they came out with "Sherry", which is a song I remember.

And I don't know why the song "Rag Doll" reminds me of catching lizards! But these songs definitely have memories with them. You can go to the full article on the web, at www.history.com

"They were the godfathers of Italian-American soul, and though their roots were in old-fashioned doo-wop, they left that style for dead on a Newark street corner when they combined Frankie Valli's macho falsetto and the Jersey-thick background vocals of Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi with a driving R&B beat in the style of Motown or Phil Spector. While their trademark harmonies may not have been as sophisticated as those of, say, the Byrds, the Four Seasons had a sound fresh enough to remain current even after the arrival of the mighty Beatles. Indeed, the Four Seasons, along with the Beach Boys, were one of only two American groups to enjoy significant chart success before, during and after the British Invasion. Their hugely successful career reached an early high point on this day in 1962, when the song "Sherry" became their first #1 hit......"

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