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Big Man in Town
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Wikipedia article
"'Big Man in Town'" is a song popularized by The Four Seasons and written by Four Seasons member Bob Gaudio. The single was released by Philips Records in October 1964 and reached the #20 position on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart.
"Big Man in Town" was released at a time in which Four Seasons material was being issued on an almost-weekly basis, between releases on Philips Records under their group name and reissues on the group's former label Vee-Jay. The rate of releases would be soon to increase as — with the blessing of Philips Records executives — lead singer Frankie Valli would be rekindling a long-dormant "solo" career with the rest of the group as backing musicians. The song is also featured in the Tony Award-winning musical 'Jersey Boys'.
This is one of the few Four Seasons songs that does not end on a fade.
'Billboard' described the song as having a "good teen lyric with big sound." 'Cash Box' described it as having "a haunting 'Rag Doll'-like opener" and said that it "moves along in ultra commercial stomper cha cha fashion."
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Category:Songs written by Bob Gaudio
Category:The Four Seasons (band) songs
Category:1964 singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Bob Crewe
Category:1964 songs
Category:Philips Records singles
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