"SILENCE IS GOLDEN" A song recorded by the American vocal group the Four Seasons. The song was co-written by group producer Bob Crewe and group member Bob Gaudio. Philips Records released it in 1964 as the B-side of the U.S. #1 single "Rag Doll", which was also written by Crewe/Gaudio. The song reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the US charts. British band The Tremeloes later recorded a sound-alike version using the same arrangement, which reached the top position on the U