Music in D.C.: Wolf Trap #2

We recently visited Wolf Trap to hear Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.  That's right.  Frankie Valli is alive and well and touring the U.S.  

Pop Quiz:  How old is Frankie Valli?  Please keep reading for the answer.  

Before attending the performance, we wondered two things--whether Frankie Valli would sing a lot and whether he would sound like the old days.

We were happily surprised.  Frankie sang strong for two nearly two hours and he sounded very good, singing the high notes just like the old days.  To hear for yourself, click here for an a capella version of Sherry from a performance earlier this year.

Frankie was backed by four talented young singers, the Four Seasons, and a strong band, including a small horn section.  

The crowd, as you might guess, was on the older side, but the crowd came alive once the music started.  The cheers and applause were very loud and the crowd was deafening when singing along with Frankie.   

How old is Frankie Valli?   He was born Francesco Stephen Castelluccio was born in 1934, which makes him 84 years young.  Despite the mileage on his pipes, his singing voice was strong.

Thanks for visiting Wolf Trap with us.  

P.S.  Below is a bio for Frankie Valli, plus the set list for the Wolf Trap performance.

Set List:
Working My Way Back to You

Dawn (Go Away)

Our Day Will Come

Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'Bout Me)

Tell It to the Rain

I've Got You Under My Skin

Beggin'

Silence Is Golden

Swearin' to God

Grease

My Eyes Adored You

Who Loves You

Spanish Harlem

My Girl

Groovin'

Stay

December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)

Can't Take My Eyes Off You

Sherry   

Big Girls Don't Cry

Walk Like a Man

Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby Goodbye)

Rag Doll

Let's Hang On!