Dawn
The Four Seasons, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
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Pretty as a midsummer's morn, They call her Dawn Dawn, Go away I'm no good for you Oh Dawn, Stay with him, he'll be good to you Hang on, Hang on to you Think, What a big man he'll be Think, Of the places you'll see Now think what the future would be with a poor boy like me Dawn go away, Please go away Although I know, I want you to stay Dawn go away, Please go away Baby, don't cry It's better this way Ahh, ahh, ah Ohh-ohh-oh Dawn, Go away I'm no good for you Oh Dawn, Stay with him, he'll be good to you Hang on, Hang on to you Dawn, Go away back where you belong Girl we can't, Change the places where we were born Before you say, That you want me I want you to think, What your family would say Think, What your throwing away Now think what the future would be with a poor boy like me Meee-ee Dawn, Go away I'm no good for you Oh Dawn, Stay with him, he'll be good to you Hang on, Hang on to you Dawn, Go away I'm no good for you Dawn, Go away I'm no good for you
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Written by: BOB GAUDIO, SANDY LINZER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Group Background"The Four Seasons" band, which performed the song "Dawn," is a renowned American rock and pop band that dominated the music scene with their distinctive and harmonious rhythms. It was founded in 1960 and is among the best-selling musical groups of all time.
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Lead VocalistThe lead singer of "The Four Seasons” is Frankie Valli, known for his powerful and unique falsetto voice, which is distinctly noticeable in the song "Dawn."
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Song Release"Dawn (Go Away)" was released as a single in 1964 and later included in their popular album, "Dawn (Go Away) And 11 Other Great Songs.”
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Chart PerformanceFollowing its release, the song quickly climbed the charts and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.
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CompositionThe song "Dawn" was written by Bob Gaudio, a member of The Four Seasons, and his writing partner, Sandy Linzer.
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Song's ThemeThe song "Dawn" tells the story of a man who loves a woman but encourages her to go away because he believes she could have a better life with someone else.
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Inspired CoversThe tune and harmonies of the song have inspired various cover versions by other artists like The Tokens and The Manhattan Transfer.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThis song is conducted in the "Jersey Boys," a popular Broadway musical based on The Four Seasons' journey.
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Notable PerformanceThe Four Seasons performed "Dawn" on the Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964, a performance that further elevated the song's popularity.
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LegacyThe song "Dawn" contributed to The Four Seasons' legacy as a significant player in American pop music history, showcasing their one-of-a-kind harmonies and Valli's unforgettable falsetto.
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