About the song
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio in 1967, stands as a timeless classic in the realm of pop music. Originally recorded as a single by Frankie Valli, it swiftly became one of his greatest hits, earning gold certification and reaching the number two spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for a week, narrowly trailing behind “Windy.” Bob Gaudio, a key member of the Four Seasons alongside Valli, reflected on the song’s journey, recalling how it almost slipped into obscurity until a pivotal intervention by CKLW, a radio station in Windsor, Ontario.
In 1967, the song caught the attention of Paul Drew, a program director at CKLW, during Frankie Valli’s extended performance at Roostertail. Initially indifferent, Drew’s live experience at the venue changed his perception, prompting him to add the song to the station’s playlist. The powerful signal of CKLW, known for breaking records across the Great Lakes region, propelled “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” into mainstream success. Bob Gaudio fondly remembers this turn of events as pivotal in the song’s history.
Beyond its initial success, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” has seen numerous covers and adaptations, achieving chart success in various countries. Its enduring popularity is further evidenced by its inclusion in TV shows and films, sometimes woven into the storyline itself. The song’s versatility extends to unexpected realms, such as NASA using Frankie Valli’s rendition as an astronaut wake-up call during the STS-126 mission, commemorating astronaut Christopher Ferguson.
In summary, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” transcends its origins as a 1960s hit, remaining a beloved part of music history with its soulful melody and heartfelt lyrics continuing to resonate across generations and cultural contexts. Its journey from near anonymity to global recognition stands as a testament to the power of radio influence and the enduring appeal of a well-crafted pop anthem.
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Lyrics
You’re just too good to be true
Can’t take my eyes off of you
You’d be like Heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last, love has arrived
And I thank God I’m alive
You’re just too good to be true
Can’t take my eyes off of you
Pardon the way that I stare
There’s nothin’ else to compare
The sight of you leaves me weak
There are no words left to speak
But if you feel like I feel
Please let me know that it’s real
You’re just too good to be true
Can’t take my eyes off of you
I love you, baby
And if it’s quite alright
I need you, baby
To warm the lonely night
I love you, baby
Trust in me when I say
Oh, pretty baby
Don’t bring me down, I pray
Oh, pretty baby
Now that I’ve found you, stay
And let me love you, baby
Let me love you
You’re just too good to be true
Can’t take my eyes off of you
You’d be like Heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last, love has arrived
And I thank God I’m alive
You’re just too good to be true
Can’t take my eyes off you
I love you, baby
And if it’s quite alright
I need you, baby
To warm the lonely night
I love you, baby
Trust in me when I say
Oh, pretty baby
Don’t bring me down, I pray
Oh, pretty baby
Now that I’ve found you, stay
Oh, pretty baby
Trust in me when I say
Oh, pretty baby