Since 1962 this musical group from New Jersey amassed 48 entries on the Billboard Hot 100. It has been said that they were to the East Coast what the Beach Boys were to the West. What group is this?

The musical group you're thinking of is indeed The Four Seasons. Hailing from Newark, New Jersey, this iconic vocal quartet carved out a remarkable career in American pop music, beginning their chart success in 1962. Their distinctive sound, often characterized by lead singer Frankie Valli's powerful falsetto, helped them achieve an impressive run of hits.

The Four Seasons became a dominant force on the Billboard Hot 100, accumulating close to 48 entries throughout their career. Some sources indicate they placed 47 songs on the chart, with 15 reaching the Top 10 and five climbing all the way to number one. Early chart-toppers like "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," and "Walk Like a Man" showcased their unique blend of doo-wop harmonies and pop sensibilities.

The comparison to The Beach Boys is apt, as both groups were renowned for their tight vocal harmonies and became musical titans of their respective coasts. While The Beach Boys epitomized the West Coast's surf rock culture, The Four Seasons represented the East Coast with their polished, urban pop sound. This friendly rivalry was even acknowledged in their music, with The Beach Boys releasing "Surfers Rule" and The Four Seasons responding with "No Surfin' Today." Their enduring appeal was further solidified by a mid-1970s resurgence with hits such as "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)," which uniquely made them the only artist to achieve number one hits before, during, and after The Beatles' chart dominance. Their story and music continue to captivate audiences, notably through the popular Broadway musical "Jersey Boys" and its subsequent film adaptation.