JERSEY BABYS, “The Music of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons for Kids”

The Four Seasons, popular once again thanks to Broadway’s Jersey Boys, are targeting younger ears. Bob Gaudio, chief songwriter of the ’60s group, was persuaded to make kiddie versions of tunes such as “Rag Doll” and “Sherry” for his daughter’s own children to enjoy.

The album is made up of pleasant instrumentals using keyboard, synth, flute and xylophone sounds that would probably be ideal for younger children to relax to but won’t grate on parents. I enjoyed the new versions more after hearing the originals first. You might want to use this album as a supplement to the real recordings for more variety.

June 7, 2008