Ca n't Take My Eyes Off You - wikipedia Ca n't Take My Eyes Off You `` I Love You Baby '' redirects here. For the film of that name, see I Love You Baby ( film ). `` Ca n't Take My Eyes Off You '' Cover of the 1967 US single Single by Frankie Valli from the album Frankie Valli : Solo B - side `` The Trouble With Me '' Released May 1967 ( 1967 - 05 ) Format 7 '' Recorded April 1967 Genre Soft rock, soul Length 2 : 58 Label Philips Songwriter ( s ) Bob Crewe Bob Gaudio Producer ( s ) Bob Crewe Frankie Valli singles chronology `` The Proud One '' ( 1966 ) `` Ca n't Take My Eyes Off You '' ( 1967 ) `` I Make a Fool of Myself '' ( 1967 ) `` The Proud One '' ( 1966 ) `` Ca n't Take My Eyes Off You '' ( 1967 ) `` I Make a Fool of Myself '' ( 1967 ) `` Ca n't Take My Eyes Off You '' is a 1967 single credited to Frankie Valli. The song was among his biggest hits, earning a gold record and reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a week, stuck behind `` Windy '' by The Association. It was co-written by producer Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio, a bandmate of Valli 's in The Four Seasons. It was Valli 's biggest solo hit until he hit # 1 in 1974 with `` My Eyes Adored You ''. `` Ca n't Take My Eyes Off You '' has had hundreds of cover versions, many of which have been on the charts in different countries. The song is a staple of television and film soundtracks, even being featured as part of the plot of some films, such as when the lead characters sing or arrange their own version of the song. Its chorus has also become a popular football chant, with supporters of various teams inserting their club 's name or a popular player 's name into the beat ( for instance, A.S. Roma fans sing `` Francesco Totti, la la, la la la la ! '' ). The Valli version was also used by NASA as a wake - up song on the STS - 126 space shuttle mission, to celebrate the anniversary of astronaut Christopher Ferguson, one of the mission 's crew members. Contents 1 Credits 2 Charts 2.1 Weekly charts 2.2 Year - end charts 3 Notable cover versions 3.1 1967 -- 1969 3.2 1970 -- 1989 3.3 1990 -- 1999 3.4 2000 -- 2009 3.5 2010 -- present 4 References 5 External links Credits The song was written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio. Arrangement was done by Artie Schroeck and Gaudio. The original recording was made at A&R Recording Studios at 799 7th Avenue, with Bob Crewe producing and Phil Ramone engineering. Charts Weekly charts Chart ( 1967 ) Peak position Canada RPM Top Singles US Billboard Hot 100 US Cash Box Top 100 Year - end charts Chart ( 1967 ) Rank Canada 18 US Billboard Hot 100 10 US Cash Box Notable cover versions This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( February 2018 ) The song has been covered by some 200 artists over the years, in many countries, under both versions of the title. A few notable examples of cover versions that appeared on the charts : 1967 -- 1969 The Lettermen ( # 7 in 1967, in a medley with `` Goin ' Out of My Head '' ) A version by Andy Williams made it to # 5 on the UK singles chart in 1968. The arranger and producer was Nick DeCaro and the conductor was Eddie Karam. This version is included in the soundtrack of the 2001 film Bridget Jones 's Diary. In 2002 he recorded a new version of the song, as a duet with British actress and singer Denise van Outen, which reached # 23 in the UK singles charts. Vicki Carr recorded a cover of the song on her 1967 album It Must Be Him. Nancy Wilson ( # 52 in 1969 ) Engelbert Humperdinck covered the song on his 1968 album A Man Without Love. The Easybeats covered the song on their 1968 album Vigil, only released on the UK / European version of the album. 1970 -- 1989 In 1970, Brook Benton recorded the song on his album Brook Benton Today. In 1972, Bobby Darin performed the song on his summer television series, Dean Martin Presents : The Bobby Darin Amusement Company, and this version was included in the 2004 album Aces Back to Back. In 1974, Anna Maria Alberghetti performed the song as part of a medley on the 1974 Jerry Lewis Labor Day MDA Telethon. In 1975, Julio Iglesias sang the song on his TV show. Shirley Bassey recorded this as a United Artist Single in 1976. In 1978 actors Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken and John Cazale sang the lyrics in the movie The Deer Hunter. Maureen McGovern ( # 27 on the US Adult Contemporary chart in 1979 ; # 5 Canadian AC in 1980 ). In 1982, San Francisco based disco band Boys Town Gang performed a disco version of the song which reached number one in the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and number four in the United Kingdom. This version was also successful in Japan, receiving a gold digital certification by the RIAJ in 2011, and is also on games such as Just Dance 4. In 1987, Hong Kong singer Prudence Liew recorded a Cantonese version and released it as the fourth single from her sophomore album, Why. In 1989, Michelle Pfeiffer sang the song in The Fabulous Baker Boys. 1990 -- 1999 1991, onwards various versions from by disco singer Gloria Gaynor. 1991, Pet Shop Boys used part of the song on their cover version of U2 's `` Where the Streets Have No Name '', which reached # 4 in the U.K. and # 72 in the U.S. 1992, Dutch singers Gerard Joling and Tatjana Šimić recorded a duet version of the song ( including a rap segment by Darrell Bell ), which peaked at # 5 in the Dutch Top 40 charts. 1993, the song was recorded by a-ha singer Morten Harket for the soundtrack of the movie Coneheads ( 1993 ). 1998, Lauryn Hill ( # 35 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart and # 2 on the Rhythmic Top 40 chart in 1998 and # 8 on the Australian Singles Charts ). This version was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1999. 1999, Heath Ledger sang the song in the film 10 Things I Hate About You. 1999, Denise Richards sang the song in the film Drop Dead Gorgeous. 2000 -- 2009 2000, Japanese singer Ringo Sheena, for the single `` Tsumi to Batsu ''. 2000, Hong Kong singer Leon Lai did a Cantonese version in his album Beijing Station. 2000, Sheena Easton recorded her version for her album Fabulous. 2001, Jimmy Somerville released his version as a single. 2001, British group Muse, for the single `` Dead Star '' / `` In Your World ''. 2002, Japanese singer Tommy february6, on her eponymous album. 2004, Jennifer Peña recorded a Latin version of the song, `` No Hay Nadie Igual Como Tú '', which reached # 33 on the Latin charts. 2004, Bad Manners, for The Ultimate Bad Collection - Crooners 2005, Jamie Kennedy, for The Son of the Mask. 2006, Barry Manilow including this song on his album The Greatest Songs of the Sixties. 2007, Greek singer Efi Thodi included this song in her album I Love You Baby. 2008, John Barrowman recorded a cover for his album Music Music Music. 2008, Chinese soft rock duet Yu Quan recorded a cover as an EP titled Fall in Love with Your Beauty. 2008, Frankie Valli 's version of the song was played by NASA as the morning wake - up call for astronaut Christopher Ferguson, in honor of his anniversary while he was on the STS - 126 Space Shuttle mission. 2010 -- present In 2010, A cappella group Straight No Chaser included a cover of the song on their album With a Twist. In 2010, Clay Aiken included a cover of the song on his album Tried and True. In 2011, Japanese R&B singer Misia, included a cover of the song as a B - side to her single `` Kioku ''. The song was later included on her cover album, Misia no Mori : Forest Covers. In 2011, Taiwanese - American singer - songwriter Joanna Wang, included a cover of the song on her cover album, The Things We Do for Love. 2011, Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones sang an acoustic version of the song in tribute to former Wales national football team manager Gary Speed. The song has been an adopted anthem for Welsh football fans during Speed 's playing career with Wales after being used in a BBC Wales promo for the 1994 World Cup qualifying campaign. In 2013, South Korean girl group Girls ' Generation performed a version of this song as part of their Japan 2nd Tour ~ Girls&Peace ~ and 2013 Girls ' Generation World Tour - Girls & Peace. In 2013, the vocal harmony group The Overtones covered the song for the official soundtrack of the German movie Buddy, and also included the song on the Christmas and Mother 's Day editions of their 2013 platinum selling album, Saturday Night at the Movies. In 2014, John Lloyd Young covered the song for the movie Jersey Boys about the band The Four Seasons where he played Frankie Valli. He was also the original performer on the Broadway musical of the same name which premiered in 2005. Jessie J recorded her version in 2016, for the French cosmetics brand Make Up For Ever. Valli 's version appears in two 2018 TV commercials, one for Applebee 's, and another for Heineken. References Jump up ^ `` Official Frankie Valli Site ''. Retrieved 2017 - 11 - 25. Jump up ^ `` Billboard Hot 100 ''. 1967 - 07 - 22. Retrieved 2015 - 07 - 31. Jump up ^ Bronson, Fred. The Billboard book of number 1 hits. p. 398. 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Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database Andy Williams Studio albums Andy Williams Sings Steve Allen Andy Williams Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein Two Time Winners To You Sweetheart, Aloha Lonely Street The Village of St. Bernadette Under Paris Skies Danny Boy and Other Songs I Love to Sing Moon River and Other Great Movie Themes Warm and Willing Days of Wine and Roses and Other TV Requests The Andy Williams Christmas Album The Wonderful World of Andy Williams The Academy Award - Winning `` Call Me Irresponsible '' and Other Hit Songs from the Movies The Great Songs from `` My Fair Lady '' and Other Broadway Hits Andy Williams ' Dear Heart Merry Christmas The Shadow of Your Smile In the Arms of Love Born Free Love, Andy Honey Happy Heart Get Together with Andy Williams Raindrops Keep Fallin ' on My Head The Andy Williams Show Love Story You 've Got a Friend Love Theme from `` The Godfather '' Alone Again ( Naturally ) Solitaire The Way We Were Christmas Present You Lay So Easy on My Mind The Other Side of Me Andy Let 's Love While We Can Greatest Love Classics Close Enough for Love I Still Believe in Santa Claus Nashville We Need a Little Christmas I Do n't Remember Ever Growing Up Compilations Andy Williams Andy Williams ' Best Million Seller Songs Canadian Sunset Andy Williams ' Newest Hits May Each Day The Andy Williams Sound of Music Andy Williams ' Greatest Hits The Impossible Dream Love Story Andy Williams ' Greatest Hits Vol. 2 ( CBS ) Andy Williams ' Greatest Hits Vol. 2 Reflections The Best of Andy Williams ( 1992 ) Personal Christmas Collection 16 Most Requested Songs : Encore ! 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Question: who wrote can't take my eyes off you
Answer: Bob Crewe