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‘Jersey Boys’ Encore: ‘Jersey Babys’
By ALLISON SCHIFF
Special to Twin-Boro News April 8 2009
“Jersey Boys” is a big hit on Broadway. And almost everyone has heard of Jersey girls.
But now there are “Jersey Babys.”
“Jersey Babys” is the result of the hard work and dedication of Danielle Gaudio-Lalehzar, daughter of Bob Gaudio, an original member of the Four Seasons and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
It is an inventive instrumental reinterpretation of the Four Seasons’ major hits geared toward a new audience – children.
The 13 tracks on the “Jersey Babys” CD, which were all originally written by Bob Gaudio, are soothing, gentle adaptations of Four Seasons hits — minus the lyrics.
In the words of Gaudio — who agreed to the project after much cajoling and coaxing from Danielle — working on the album was like “trying to create a musical playground” in which the tunes were boiled down to their most basic elements, “naked if you will,” and then dressed again in new clothes…continue reading
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Not just for babies. We listen to the CD in the car every morning. My wife’s colleagues can’t get enough at work.
This is such a multi-talented family, is there anything they do that doesn’t turn to GOLD!
Thank you, once again for the great music. My grandchildren will wear this CD out in 12 seconds.
The Four Seasons Meet Baby Einstein. Jersey Babys is a wondrous CD, full of dream-like, heavenly soundscapes. It proves that the music of the Four Seasons were built on sturdy melodies and chords which shine, even without the wonderful production and vocal arrangements on the original records. As befits a Gaudio family project, all the songs are by Bob Gaudio.
This music may actually be better appreciated by adults than by babies, because the arrangements are very inventive, keeping the mind actively engaged in the listening experience. And yet the music soothes frayed nerves at the same time.
I love it ! I think all ages will go for this . Frankie always wanted as many instruments as he could put into a song, well he has it now. I’m ordering mine now.
Listen. Dream. Smile.
Go JERSEY BABYS !!
What a wonderful idea and congratulations, Danielle, for making your dream come true ! All generations will listen and love the music and I am a perfect example. I already ordered some CDs since I have baby gifts to give. Of course, I’m still listening to JERSEY BOYS for personal reasons. *wink*
xxx
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This is an amazing CD. My children are in grade school and absolutely love it! I would highly recommend this as a baby gift! It is soothing, relaxing and fun music - great idea! We love it!
Danielle, Bravo!
What better way than this to turn my young grandson onto the music of the Four Seasons. Gotta have someone to whom to leave my collection, just might be him.
Who would have known that one of those little kids playing in the yard in the background of Saturday’s Father (”Let’s play hide and seek!”) would go on to such success? It’s a great time to be a 4 Seasons fan, although many of us old-timers have known all along the genius of your dad, Bob. Thanks to you and your family for giving us this wonderful music.
Wonderful article about this CD on the JB Blog yesterday! http://jerseyboysblog.com/?p=2560 (The JB Blog comes through with another interesting interview.)
I’ve had the pleasure to listen to this CD…already too many times to count (!) and trust me, the beautiful music here isn’t just for kids.
An endeavor like this needs an accompanying interview of this nature, because a father/daughter/son can’t team up without intriguing folks. I loved reading in the interview about Danielle’s resolve to make this happen, evidenced when she contacted the company who did a children’s CD of Beatles music. (Okay, so the company wasn’t biting, but I have to say…you go girl!!) With this brand of tenacity, Danielle will CREATE clear sailing ahead. Certainly not an easy thing in any business.
The CD & case design by Shannon Gaudio incorporates everything- cleverly implanting fond emotions… the block lettering of JERSEY for Jersey Boys’ fans, the whimsical design of ‘Babys’ with the endearing note cradled in the ‘y’ (no bullsh** letter, as Mary Delgado might say) and the nostalgic lettering used in “Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons for Kids”. Even the sentiments in the liner notes convey a warm, family ambiance including a charming childhood photo of Danielle & Shannon. Danielle used the word ‘perfection’ in the interview when describing the final musical content; but fortunately, perfection describes this project from beginning to end!
Speaking of content, there are finger-snapping moments, as well as sounds that had me picturing figure skaters performing SO gracefully- as if in a dream. Dawn, Ronnie, CTMEOY and Silence is Golden are soothing and hypnotic- perfect for wound-up, little ones at naptime (or wound-up, big ones on the way home after a tough day at work.
Thank you Danielle, “Dad”, Robby, Shannon & others for bringing this infectious and unique instrumental CD to fruition!
Jersey Babys Rock!!!
I was given this CD by a nice co-worker of mine so that I could play it for my daughter. Turns out she loves it and so do I!!! We play it in the car all the time! Thanks for putting out such a great CD - look foward to more!!!
Great CD !! Can’t wait for part 2. I have a greater appreciation for the music of the 4 Seasons. I wish Frankie Valli would redo some of the hits using these arrangements.
Danielle,
Great Cd. What a wonderful idea. Nobody writes like your dad…I had the pleasure to sing back-up for Frankie Valli on “Cry For Me”, “You’re Ready Now” and “The Proud One”.Those were wonderful times. I wish
you the best.
Denise
Danielle,
How wonderful to hear these songs as lullabyes. Your Dad wrote the most incredible songs which is evident in the success of Jersey Boys. What a fabulous idea! All of these babies will grow up listening to the songs that were part of our generation. BRAVO!
I had the opportunity to work with your dad as part of a backup singer on a few of his songs….”You’re Ready Now”, :Cry for Me” , and “The Proud One.” I know how proud he must be of you. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…..
Best Wishes,
Bernadette
OH MY GOD IS THIS DARLING !!!! WHAT A GREAT IDEA, IM SO TIRED OF THE CD IN MY BABY’S ROOM, MY 8 YEAR OLD JOSH IS ALREADY ADDICTED TO THEM. NOW IT’S MY ONE YEAR OLDS TURN..THANK -YOU..WE LOVE THE JERSEY BOYS….
Great C.D. I love the music, very soothing for the children. I remember your dad years ago. I met him with all THE Four Seasons. Best wishes to Bob and your children.
Danielle,
Its very exciting that you put this album together and gave us all another wonderful way to listen to our favorite group in a beautiful lullaby dream!!Congrats on your hard work.
Skip and Roy
Danielle, thanks for the links to the interviews. I don’t have XM radio, so this was a real treat. And I echo Dale, that my work colleagues love it too. Please let us know when it enters the Billboard charts.
Great music,
Love those songs, Actually saw the Four Seasons many times at Atlantic City Steel Pier. Keep singing the music.
As a lifetime 4 Season’s fan from the start in 1962, I can echo every positive comment listed in the previous comment blocks. All 5 of my kids were secretly “brainwashed” with the 4 Seasons music as they were growing up and I’ve just purchased 3 more copies for those who now have their own children to begin their “brainwashing” with. What a great and healthy way to be brainwashed !!! Every song has that unique Bob Gaudio touch and a special note of appreciation has to be shared with Robby Robinson for his fantastic work on the keyboard arrangements. Robby does such a great job during the concert tour and this is just more icing on the cake. I hope that this CD is brought to the attention of radio station managers so that it can be shared with a larger audience, especially with the “oldies” stations where the 4 Seasons songs are among the top requests. I also hope that where the “Jersey Boys” productions are venued, like here in Chicago, that copies are made available for purchasing and sharing with the audience. Thanxx again for a great CD and looking forward to more……
The songs are wonderful - another way to listen to one of my favorite groups.
I call your Dad, Gorgeous Gaudio - one handsome guy he is !
Yesterday, I had to babysit for my newest grandaughter Annika, we call her “Annie”. She is 5 months old. Her Mom had to go to Spain on business for three days and her Dad just started his new job and my wife was inundated with her real estate appraisal work, so they all decided that I had to suit up and take on the babysitting for Annie on Tuesday.
I had already purchased my copy of Jersey Babys on Amazon a while back and gave it to my son for Annie.
Yesterday I got to their apartment at 0600 hours and my son Mike breifed me on when I could expect the first assult to take place….And then my son left for work abandoning me to face the on-slaught alone.
He told me if she starts to go bad, just push the play/pause button on the little machine in her room. I then went into the living room to wait it out until she woke up.
Soon, I heard over the intercom in her room those baby noises…nice and gentle at first… then rising to a fierce crescendo. I knew this was the time I had been fearing so much.
I carefully entered her room and pushed the play button on the little machine and all of a sudden beautiful childlike music began playing…. it took only a few seconds before she started quieting down, proving that this is one great CD.
I made it through the day nicely, I won a couple of rounds and lost several others.
At the end of the day as I entered the Post office to mail a letter I noticed that my black shirt looked like someone had splattered me with wall paper paste. Next time I burp her I will make sure that I use something to cover me up.
The moral of this true story is that no Grandpa should ever take on a baby sitting assignment without first making sure that they carry their copy of the Jersey Baby ’s CD with them for protection.
DANIELLE, its a great CD, I play it in my store at least once a day at Yesterdays Treasures in Union NJ. I’m very happy I helped you get the CD in Costco in Union, NJ. It belongs there, where the Seasons have some history and now a street………..Four Seasons Lane in Union is now host to your Jersey Babys CD………….Jim Petrecca
Hi Danielle - We just took Jersey Babys along on our yearly NINE HR ROADTRIP to Lake Tahoe with our six kids and it’s usually no joy ride…that is until now! Jersey Babys was good company for sure, even the teenagers didn’t complain! While at the lake, I met a few families who were also experiencing the difficulities of traveling with children so I thought I should share the secret of a succesful road trip…Jersey Babys! I passed the CD along to a young mom who was on her way to Yosemite. I told her to enjoy Jersey Babys on the drive there and then pass it along to some other travelers who might also be in need of a roadtrip solution. I hope these travelers will post like I did so that we can follow along to see where Jersey Babys winds up, most of us Jersey Babys tend to get around ya know. Thanks so much to the Gaudio family for making our family vacation travel so much more enjoyable! We will always enjoy the Four Seasons’ music both at home and abroad. Jersey Babys…Don’t leave home without it!
Being the daughter of Nick Massi, who was the 4 Seasons bass player, singer and vocal arranger, as well as a true Jersey Boy, it goes without saying that I am one of their biggest fans (and I think I could speak for all the siblings ha ha). I would like to take the time out to congratulate you on a job well done with the Jersey Babys CD. Every morning I use this CD to mediate and it brings me serenity. Your father and family will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for all the memories.
Love always,
Patti
Excellent CD! Just what the dr. ordered for fans of Frankie Valli as well as the “Jersey Boys Nation”….. Our shelves at the local Best Buy are bare and in need of restocking!
In any case, the songs are soothing (even for adults), and just totally relaxing. Listening to it every morning in the car is a plus and always makes my day fun and exciting! Another excellent work of art from the Gaudio Family!
danielle,bob,shannon,robbie and the entire team in the making of “jersey babies”
what can i possibly say—what an amazing way of having our fathers music reach still the new generations to follow after us and ours! congratulations!!!! i love you youngest original “jersey girl” from the oldest!
Danielle, I love the tweaked web site design! Reminds me of this beautiful season- autumn.
As the Four Seasons Bus Tour kicked off this past Sunday, the FIRST thing I did was to put the Jersey Babys CD on. It set the perfect mood!
Afternoon Danielle:
Tuning to the delightful harmonic sounds of the “Great Frankie Valli and Four Seasons “is another tap for the young and old for years to come. The power of passion comes so alive in “Jersey Babys”. In the future months my desire to fundraise for cancer is now enlightened with your Dads authentic spark of sound!!! How lucky for students to paint with such energy while they listen to such vbirations, feelings of strength to transform into a up-coming mural” For Our Children” a mural that will be dedicated for the country Guyana. This will be unvieled in the spring.Thank you for sharing this e-mail to me. Soooo much ABUNDANCE is forever in these tunes!
After hearing a short cut from the CD on the radio, I decided I HAD to have the entire album. I ordered them for my grandchildren and one for myself — after all, The Four Seasons are my favorite!! If you love the Four Seasons music, you will not be disappointed with this CD. The cuts are even appropriate at a low volume for the nursery. So tastefully done!!!!
I haven’t order it yet…but I’m excited!!
This is great. I wish I could hear more. It’s fun to listen to. Can’t wait to buy it.
Dear Listen. Dream. Smile.
Thank you so very much for the CD. Jersey Babys is our new inspiration as we work on the murals of “The Tree Of Hope” for the country of Guyana. The mural will be unveiled in March at the DC Embassy by the Honorable Bayney Karran.
May the children remember the gift of sound, and the words by Bob Guadio, as a very young prodigy and wonderful example, to always follow ones heart to BELIEVE in yourself!
After spending Sunday on Audrey Rockman’s Jersey Boys Tour, I had to buy Jersey Babys. I LOVE the CD. It’s so relaxing and brings back great memories. I can’t stop listening to it. The CD travels with me from home to car and back. Great idea and great job!
Dearest Bob, Danielle, Shannon and family,
I know all of our children heard nothing but the very best music growing up, especially being exposed to the music of their dads being The 4 Seasons/Jersey Boys.
Listening to this beautiful C.D. is great for all audiences from children, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, Everyone!!! (Pets even stay calm). Enjoyable it is, and made with so much love right from the heart…
Thank-you for giving us another MASTER PIECE to make us smile..Those songs will always enlighten my heart. I will always treasure the memories, that the songs bring to me and are so dear.
Best to All,
Love
Margie Massi-Macioci
http://www.nickmassiart.com
Love it, love it, love it. I saw the show, loved it. I listened to this CD, loved it. Now I carry it on my website.
Never mind the babies who move to this great music, grandmas love it, too. When grandma is happy, baby is happy. Picture a sixty-ish woman happily providing the words (because we know them all), singing and moving to this music with a baby. After I bought the CD for myself, I purchased two more as gifts for first-time grandmas. A hit! Buy this CD not for babies, not for moms, but for too-young-to-be-a-grandmas. They will love you for thinking of them! Oh, and take grandma to see Jersey Boys on Broadway…she will love you more than her other grandchildren and remember you in her Will.
Wow!! What a pleasant surprise this CD is. I just purchased it today and I can’t wait to play it for my 12 month old nephew when I get home. I have been listening to it at the office all day and boy, I’m ready for a nap right now. Thanks for this wonderful and very unique CD.
I saw the Jersey Babys for the first time on Oprah show a few weeks ago and could not wait to get the CD…Love that kind of music. I was only disappointed because of the story telling and wanted more of there music.
I will be looking for there CD’s when I shop. What a talented group they all are. Keep up the great work with longer versions of your great music.
Dear Listen Dream Smile:
Today, tomorrow, and continued years I will continue to keep the chain of “Hope For Our Children” mural painting growing from the earliest age of three to teens. “Jersey Babys”CD played on March 6th 2010 at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Hall. Our Second Annual Fundraiser for Guyana. Lines, and lines of children sat and waited, also created cards for the country of Guyanas children. The demonstrations that I directed first on paper became the process of the rhythm of the beats, the handling of the brush as they paint, the movements up and down to the chimes!!! Wow it was!! And the music ” Oh What A Night” for us was OH What A Day we all experienced to the tunes that we are
saving lives for breast cancer in Guyana…
April 24th will be the unveiling in Virginia, from 11am to 1pm. Special Guests: Andrea Roane from WUSA9 Anchor from DC, Other guests: Howard Tucker will speak of his admiration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons music when he was a youth. Other surprised guests will be announced soon.
With paint in hand, colored pencils, chalk the children embraced their creativity as the tunes touched our beginnning marks on canvas 4ft by 8ft with rainforest hues of brightness ! Humminggggg is now the “IN thing for young artists, and tapping feet, swaying as the children glide in pairs across the canvas!!! Please join us on April ! Everyone is welcome!!!! Joni
My wife and me saw the Jersey Boys in Des Moines, IA, in July, 2010. ABSOLUTELY out of this world concert. We would/will go see them again if they are in our area. Can’t say enough about the enjoyment we had with they presentation… Keep up the GREAT crowd “melting” performances!!!!!!!!
I recently came across the Jersey Babys CD and since I’m such a fan of the Four Seasons decided to listen to a few songs. I fell in love with it so I decided to buy the CD for my classroom. My sixth grade students love writing to the music. They find it very relaxing and soothing asking everyday if I will “turn the music on” for them. Your creativity has been an inspiration for my students’ creativity.