The Four Seasons’ Hit Song “Sherry” (1962)

Introduction

“The Four Seasons – Sherry” is a legendary song that encapsulates the essence of the 1960s music scene. Released in 1962, this chart-topping hit by the American rock and pop group, The Four Seasons, continues to captivate audiences with its catchy melody and timeless appeal.

Did You Know?

• The Four Seasons, originally known as The Four Lovers, consisted of Frankie Valli (lead vocals), Bob Gaudio (keyboard and vocals), Tommy DeVito (guitar and vocals), and Nick Massi (bass and vocals).
• “Sherry” was the group’s first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making them a household name in the early ’60s.
• The song’s title was inspired by the daughter of a friend of Bob Gaudio, who suggested the name “Sherry” while they were recording the song.
• Frankie Valli’s distinctive falsetto vocals in “Sherry” became a signature sound for The Four Seasons, setting them apart from other bands of the era.

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Lyrics: Sherry

Sherry, Sherry baby
Sherry, Sherry baby

Sherry baby (sherry baby) baby (Sherry baby)
Sherry can you come out tonight?
(Come, come, come out tonight)
Sherry baby (Sherry baby)
Sherry can you come out tonight?

(Why don’t you come out, come out)
Come out to my twist party
(Come out) Where the bright lights shine
(Come out) We’ll dance the night away
I’m gonna make you mine

Sherry baby (Sherry baby)
Sherry can you come out tonight
(Come come, come out tonight)
(Come come, come out tonight)
You’d better ask your mama (Sherry baby)
Tell her everything is alright

(Why don’t you come out, come out)
With your red dress on
(Come out) Mmm. you look so fine
(Ccome out) Move it nice and easy
Girl, you make me lose my mind

Sherry baby (sherry baby) baby (Sherry baby)
Sherry can you come out tonight?
(Come, come, come out tonight)
(Come, come, come out tonight)

Sherry, Sherry baby
(Come, come, come out tonight)
Sherry, Sherry baby
(Come, come, come out tonight)
Sherry