“My Eyes Adored You” is a song recorded by Frankie Valli in 1974. The song was written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan, and produced by Bob Gaudio.
The story behind the song’s creation goes back to the 1960s, when Crewe and Valli were working together on various projects, including the hit musical “Jersey Boys,” which chronicles the rise of the Four Seasons, the group Valli fronted. Crewe had written a song called “Who Loves You” that Valli recorded and released in 1975, and it became a hit.
Sometime after “Who Loves You” was released, Crewe and Nolan wrote “My Eyes Adored You.” The song was originally intended for Valli to record, but he passed on it, feeling it was too sentimental. However, Valli’s daughter heard the song and loved it, and Valli decided to record it after all.
The recording of “My Eyes Adored You” took place in 1974, and it was released as a single later that year. The song’s lush production and heartfelt lyrics struck a chord with audiences, and it became Valli’s first solo hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in March 1975.
The song’s success inspired Valli to pursue a solo career, and he went on to have several more hits throughout the 1970s, including “Swearin’ to God” and “Grease.” But “My Eyes Adored You” remains one of his most beloved and enduring songs, a testament to the power of a great melody and a heartfelt lyric.
