About the song
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” is a classic hit song from 1967, performed by Frankie Valli. Written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio, this track became one of Valli’s most memorable solo achievements. It was the first single from his album of the same name and achieved significant success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This was a remarkable feat, as it was only surpassed by “Windy” by The Association during that time.
The song’s origins are quite interesting. Bob Gaudio, a member of The Four Seasons alongside Valli, noted that “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” was initially overlooked. The breakthrough came when the song was played on CKLW, a powerful radio station based in Windsor, Ontario, which had a significant reach across the Great Lakes region. Despite initial reservations, CKLW’s program director, Paul Drew, was impressed with the live performance of Valli and decided to add the song to the station’s playlist. This exposure was crucial in propelling the song to its successful chart performance.
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” is known for its catchy melody and memorable lyrics, and it has been widely covered by various artists over the years. It has appeared in numerous films and television shows, often used in scenes that highlight romantic or emotional moments. Remarkably, the song was even featured in a space mission—NASA used it as a wake-up call for astronaut Christopher Ferguson during the STS-126 space shuttle mission.
In terms of chart performance, the song reached No. 1 on the Cash Box Top 100 and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also made notable appearances on charts in other countries. The song’s influence and popularity have endured over the decades, and it remains a staple in popular culture and music.
Overall, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” is celebrated not just for its commercial success, but for its lasting impact on music and pop culture.
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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