One of my favourite 4 Seasons tracks. This single from 1966 is notable for the following reasons:
- '17' in the title is supposed to represent both the elements from classical music (according to co-writer Denny Randell) and the 17th single released by The 4 Seasons (although they had released singles under a permutation of names and Frankie Valli solo releases by then)
- This was the first 4 Seasons single with Joe Long singing bass. He had replaced original member Nick Massi. Unfortunately, Joe passed away from COVID-19 earlier this year
- Has the most number of chromatic key changes in a Top 40 song, tied with Bobby Darrin's 'Mack the Knife'
Bonus tracks: if we are looking for 4 Seasons related tracks that are somewhat silly, look no further than those released in the mid-60s under the nom-de-plume, The Wonder Who?, starting with this Bob Dylan cover...
... followed up by a cover of 'On the Good Ship Lollipop"...
... and seeing as it was mentioned above, here is 'Mack the Knife'
