About the song
“My Eyes Adored You” is a timeless ballad that has captured the hearts of music lovers for decades. Written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan in 1974, the song was originally recorded by The Four Seasons, but it wasn’t until Frankie Valli took the reins that it reached its full potential. After being rejected by several major labels, Valli purchased the rights to the song for $4000 and released it on Private Stock Records. The single was a game-changer, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart in March 1975 and staying there for one week.
The song’s success was a testament to Valli’s powerful vocals and the lush instrumentation, which was expertly arranged by Charlie Calello. The song’s mellow ballad style, combined with Valli’s signature falsetto, created a sound that was both nostalgic and modern. The song’s lyrics, which speak of a love that has been lost, resonated with listeners and helped to cement Valli’s status as a solo artist.
“My Eyes Adored You” was not only a commercial success, but it also triggered a revival of interest in The Four Seasons’ music. The band was subsequently signed to Warner Bros. Records, and Valli’s follow-up single, “Swearin’ to God,” climbed to number 6 on the Hot 100. The song has since been covered by numerous artists, including Andy Williams, Fred Astaire, and Marty Mitchell, each putting their own unique spin on the classic ballad. Despite the many versions, Valli’s original recording remains the most iconic and enduring, a testament to his enduring legacy as a singer and performer.
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Lyrics
My eyes adored you
Though I never laid a hand on you
My eyes adored you
Like a million miles away from me
You couldn’t see how I adored you
So close, so close and yet so far
Carried your books from school
Playin’ make believe you’re married to me
You were fifth grade, I was sixth when we came to be
Walking home every day over Bonnicut Bridge and Bay
‘Til we grew into the me and you
Who went our separate ways
My eyes adored you
Though I never laid a hand on you
My eyes adored you
Like a million miles away from me
You couldn’t see how I adored you
So close, so close and yet so far
Headed for city lights
Climbed the ladder up to fortune and fame
I worked my fingers to the bone
Made myself a name
Funny, I seem to find
That no matter how the years unwind
Still I reminisce about the girI miss
And the love I left behind
My eyes adored you
Though I never laid a hand on you
My eyes adored you
Like a million miles away from me
You couldn’t see how I adored you
So close, so close and yet so far
All my life I will remember (Though I never laid a hand on you)
How warm and tender we were way back then (My eyes adored you)
Whoa-whoa, baby (Like a million miles away from me)
(You couldn’t see how I adored you)
Oh the feeling, sad regrets (So close)
I know I won’t ever forget you, my childhood friend (So close and yet so far)
My eyes adored you
Though I never laid a hand on you
My eyes adored you
Like a million miles away from me
You couldn’t see how I adored you
So close, so close and yet so far
My eyes adored you
Though I never laid a hand on you
My eyes adored you