About the song
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” is a classic song from 1967, composed by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio. Recorded by Frankie Valli, this song remains one of his most celebrated hits. It was initially released as a single and became a major success, earning a gold record and reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song’s only competition at the top was “Windy” by The Association.
Bob Gaudio, a member of The Four Seasons and co-writer of the song, reflects that “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” was nearly forgotten until a key intervention. In 1967, Paul Drew, program director at the influential CKLW radio station in Windsor, Ontario, played a crucial role in reviving interest in the track. Although Drew initially did not favor the song, he decided to play it after seeing Frankie Valli perform live. The song’s popularity grew quickly after CKLW added it to their playlist, leading to its widespread success.
The song’s charm is evident in its continued popularity and numerous covers over the years. It has been featured in various films and television shows, sometimes even becoming integral to the storyline. Notably, Frankie Valli’s version was used by NASA as a wake-up song for the STS-126 Space Shuttle mission, honoring astronaut Christopher Ferguson.
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” achieved impressive chart performances worldwide. It reached number 15 in Australia, number 2 in Canada, and topped the Cash Box Top 100. In the United States, it finished the year as number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Cash Box year-end charts.
The song’s enduring appeal and versatility make it a cherished piece of musical history, celebrated for its heartfelt melody and Valli’s unforgettable performance.
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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