JERSEY BOYS - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2014)

We can’t think of a better way to travel back in time than through the music medium. Here we have the soundtrack to Clint Eastwood’s latest directorial work, and it’s the perfect companion to enjoy what the 1960s and 1970s had to offer.

An adaptation of the Tony Award winning musical Jersey Boys, Eastwood’s film version tells the story of how four young men (Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi and Frankie Valli) came together to form the iconic rock group The Four Seasons. In this 61 minute album, you get some of the best songs recorded by the group (just listen out for the different recording quality), as well as recordings by cast members from both the movie and stage musical.

Kicking off the 25 track CD is the 20 second instrumental “Prelude”. The soundtrack wastes no time in introducing Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons with “December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)”. Valli then takes on the solo track “My Mother’s Eyes”, before we hear John Llyod Young’s (best known for winning the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his role as Valli in the Broadway production of Jersey Boys) emotional rendition of “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”. His performance in tracks like “My Eyes Adored You” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” are also a joy to listen to. He further showcases his prowess in the five minute medley made up of “Stay”, “Let’s Hang On (To What We Got)”, “Opus 17 (Don’t You Worry ‘Bout Me)” and “Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby, Goodbye)”.

Elsewhere, you’ll be enthralled by familiar tunes like “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Walk Like A Man”. These ensemble tracks are soulfully sung by Lloyd Young, together with Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda and Vincent Piazza.

This soundtrack is a must own for those who loved the stage musical, enjoyed the feature film and adored The Four Seasons’ music. It is perfect for both old fans who want to own a great compilation, as well as new fans who have just discovered the music of the well loved quartet. 

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Recommended Track: (8) Sherry

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