Oh, what a night Late December, back in '63 Oh, I. I got a funny feeling when she walked. Seemed so wrong but now it seems so right [Bridge: Don Ciccone] Oh what a night! No I didn't even know her name, but im never gonna be the same. Rhino: Various Artists . The song was later remixed by Dutch producer\DJ Ben Liebrand in 1988 and in 1994 (where it peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100). I had this piano lick I kept playing over and over. What a lady, what a night What a lady, what a night "Oh What a Nite" redirects here. Oh I, I had a funny feeling when she walked into the room. Oh, I Chords indications, lyrics may be included. It was covered by Change, Hullabahoos, Speak of the Devil, Under the Streetlamp and other artists. (Do do do do do, do do do do) Oh what a night (Do do do do do, do do do do) Oh what a night As I remember, what a night The song ended up being re-written about a man’s first affair with a woman & more specifically about Bob’s courtship with his wife. The song is about a special night with a lady - one he'll always remember. The new "Oh, What a Night" was notably different from its original counterpart with an altered arrangement and tempo, and included a spoken recitation, in the introduction, from bass singer Chuck Barksdale. (Missing Lyrics), Harmony, Perfect Harmony Oh, what a night. Rhino: 3:32 : Various Artists . Oh, say you will, sing your songs For evermore, evermore, evermore. Much better, don’t you think? High-Quality and Interactive, Transpose it in any key, change the tempo, easy play & practice. And I It was originally about the repeal of prohibition in 1933. What a night. The Dells' original recording on the Vee Jay label peaked at number four on the R&B singles chart. [Bridge: Don Ciccone] (Do do do do do, do do do do) Oh what a night And I, as I … Spinning my head around It also topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Canada and Cash Box’s Top 100 Singles chart. Download and Print December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) sheet music for piano solo by The Four Seasons. Sweet surrender, what a night When Jerry sings, "can you hear the angel voices" I'm fairly certain he's referring to his own voice. [3], The 1969 version was ranked #260 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.[4]. Why'd it take so long to see the light? She and I wrote it. What a very special time for me Other gems of this version are the way he inflects a slight vocal fry when he sings Christ, and the three-note lift at the end of "night" reminiscent of something mid-career Elvis would do. And takin' my body under Oh, what a night It became a romantic standard and doo-wop classic. I was looking for a song that 3 - 5 year olds could learn quickly and sing for their Mommies during a Brunch. Oh, I Got a funny feeling when she walked in the room Hey, my As I recall, it ended much too soon. Oh, what a night When she walked in the room Label: Double-L Records - 723 • Format: Vinyl 7 Roy Tyson - Oh What A Night For Love / Not Too Young To Sing The Blues (1963, Vinyl) | Discogs The song is said to have been inspired by a party, which had been held in the Dells' honor by some female friends of the group. "Oh, What a Night" was subsequently recorded by Sly Stone & the Biscaynes (1978), Tracey Ullman (1983), Lester Bowie (1986), the Moonlighters (1988), Nick Kamen (1988), Barbara Jones (1995), Donnie & the Del Chords (1999), and Unisoghn (2001). I got a funny feeling when she walked in the room Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man," in 1973, Joel has become a multi-million-selling recording artist. "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" was a hit single by The Four Seasons, written by Bob Gaudio and Judy Parker and produced by Gaudio, and included on the group's 1975 album Who Loves You. [Chorus: Frankie Valli] In 1969, they refashioned it as a soul song on the Cadet label. This was written by the group's baritone singer Marvin Junior and tenor John Funches, who sings lead on the track. 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s Oldies. [2], The Dells' original recording on the Vee Jay label peaked at number four on the R&B singles chart. (Do do do do do, do do do do) Oh what a night December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) Add to Song Favorites ♥ ... 100 Greatest Sing-a-long Songs. Oh, what a night (Do do do do do, do do do do) Oh what a night. Gaudio wrote the tune with a young songwriter named Judy Parker, who later became his wife. [Chorus: Frankie Valli] This new version reached number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and number one on the Best Selling Soul singles chart. (Do do do do do, do do do do) Oh what a night “December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” was featured on The Four Seasons‘ 1975 album Who Loves You. New drummer Gerri Polci sang the lead on "December, 1963 (Oh What A Night)" while Valli's solo only consisted of the lyric "Oh I, I got a funny feelin' when she walked in the room, Yeah my, as I recall it ended much too soon." "Oh, What a Night" is a song first recorded by the doo-wop group the Dells[1] and released in 1956, originally under the title "Oh What a Nite". Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Best of the 60's: Oh! I got a funny feeling Oh, what a night. Gerry Polci is a singer and musician who was a member of the American rock and pop band The Four Seasons.. Polci played and sang in the band variously between 1973 and 1990. (Do do do do do, do do do do) Oh what a night What a Night/Love... - Various Artists on AllMusic - 2005 He sang lead and played drums on a number of their major hits, including the 1976 worldwide hit, December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night). It was written by Bob Gaudio (who also produced the song) and his future wife Judy Parker. (Missing Lyrics), Mystic Mr. Sam What a lady, what a night! (Missing Lyrics), And I felt a rush like a rolling bolt of thunder, Seemed so wrong but now it seems so right, What a Night by Kat DeLuna (Ft. Jeremih), Oh What a Night by Diamond Shell (Ft. Biz Markie), December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) by Fatback Band. Storybook Lovers It was written by Bob Gaudio (who also produced the song) and his future wife Oh what a night! Oh, what a night they loved doing the motions and acting like animals. For other uses, see, "Show 11 - Big Rock Candy Mountain: Early rock 'n' roll vocal groups & Frank Zappa", Song review and list of albums the song appears on, Change information, bio, discography and track lists, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oh,_What_a_Night_(The_Dells_song)&oldid=946411628, Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs number-one singles, Pages using infobox song with unknown parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Lead vocals by Johnny Funches and Marvin Junior, Background vocals by Johnny Funches, Marvin Junior, Michael McGill, Chuck Barksdale and Verne Allison, Lead vocals by Junior Marvin (Marvin Junior) and Johnny Carter, Background vocals by Johnny Carter, Michael McGill, Chuck Barksdale and Verne Allison, This page was last edited on 20 March 2020, at 00:23. Harry Connick, Jr. is an accomplished singer, pianist, and actor who emerged in the late 1980s as a Sinatra-style crooner for a new generation. The song December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) was written by Bob Gaudio and Judy Parker and was first released by The Four Seasons in 1975. [Verse 1: Gerry Polci] Holidays with Harry and his 2008 release, What A Night! Oh, what a night Gonna be some sweet sounds Comin' down, on the nightshift I bet you're singing proud Oh I bet you'll pull a crowd Gonna be a long night (gonna be a long night) It's gonna be alright, on the nightshift You found another home I know you're not alone, on the nightshift Billy Joel (born William Martin Joel on May 9, 1949 in Bronx, New York, USA) is an American pianist, singer-songwriter, and composer. ... Oh What a Special Night … The new "Oh, What a Night" was notably different from its original counterpart with an altered arrangement and tempo, and included a spoken recitation, in the introduction, from bass singer Chuck Barksdale. [Verse 4: Gerry Polci] Oh, what a night Hypnotizing, mesmerizing me She was everything I dreamed she'd be Sweet surrender, what a night. As I recall, it ended much too soon Late December back in sixty-three. She was everything I dreamed she'd be (Missing Lyrics), Emily’s (Salle de Danse) This new version reached number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and number one on the Best Selling Soul singles chart. In 1969, they refashioned it as a soul song on the Cadet label. Such a Night" is a popular song from 1953, written by Lincoln Chase and first recorded by The Drifters. But I was never gonna be the same You know, I didn't even know her name And I felt a rush like a rolling bolt of thunder "Oh, What a Night" (The Dells song), 1956, re-released 1969 " December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) ", a 1975 song by The Four Seasons Oh What a Night (Guano Apes song), a 2011 single by the Guano Apes “December 1963” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks in March of 1976. What a very special time for me. I'll remember what a night. Hypnotizing, mesmerizin' me Watch the video for Oh What A Night For Dancing from Barry White's Barry White - Universal Masters Collection for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. [Outro: Gerry Polci, Frankie Valli, Don Ciccone] Polci drummed and occasionally took on lead vocals, most famously singing lead on their 1975 #1 hit “December 1963 (Oh, What A Night).” Shapiro played keyboards and acted as a musical arranger. A Christmas Album. What a very special time for me, 'Cause I remember what a night. The song was written by Bob Gaudio, an original member of the group who along with Bob Crewe, Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell, was one of their chief songwriters. And I felt a rush like a rolling bolt of thunder Late December back in '63. Oh what a glorious day by sidewalk prophets. Spinning my head around And takin' my body under Oh, what a night Late December, back in '63 What a very special time for me As I remember, what a night Oh, what a night You know, I didn't even know her name But I was never gonna be the same What a lady, what a night Oh, I I got a funny feeling when she walked in the room Hey, my As I recall, it ended much too soon Oh, what a night Oh, what a night [Verse 2: Gerry Polci] I do not own any rights to this song. The verses and choruses were easy to learn, too. Oh, What A Night Lyrics » Frankie Valli. She stayed up late one night and came back with this. What a lady. As a musician, his influences include Bebop, New Orleans Jazz, and big-band swing. Oh Originally, the song was about the appeal of Prohibition with the title being “December 5, 1933,” but it was later changed at the urging of Frankie Valli and Judy. [Verse 3: Gerry Polci] And I felt a rush like a rolling bolt of thunder Spinning my head around and taking my body under Oh, what a night. 70s Classics 70s Hits 70s Pop 70s Songs. As I recall, it ended much too soon This worked perfectly! View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1963 Vinyl release of Oh What A Night For Love / Not Too Young To Sing The Blues on Discogs. In an interview for Sun Sentinel, published on February 15th, 2011, Bob Gaudio stated that: This was all about my courtship with my wife. You know, I didn't even know her name, But I was never gonna be the same. And I By 1975, he was also their producer, working full-time behind the scenes to steer the ship. Oh, I “December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” was featured on The Four Seasons ‘ 1975 album Who Loves You.