Bobby Vee (born Robert Thomas Velline, April 30, 1943 – October 24, 2016) w… Read Full Bio ↴Bobby Vee (born Robert Thomas Velline, April 30, 1943 – October 24, 2016) was an American pop singer who was a teen idol in the early 1960s.
According to Billboard magazine, he had 38 American Hot 100 chart hits, 10 of which hit the Top 20.

Vee was born in Fargo, North Dakota, to Sydney Ronald Velline and Saima Cecilia Tapanila. His first single, "Suzie Baby," was written by Vee with a nod to Buddy Holly's "Peggy Sue" and recorded for the Minneapolis-based Soma Records in 1959; it drew enough attention and chart action to be purchased by Liberty Records, who signed him later that year. His followup single, a cover of Adam Faith's UK number-one "What Do You Want?", charted in the lower reaches of the Billboard pop chart in early 1960. His fourth release, a revival of the Clovers' doo-wop ballad "Devil or Angel", brought him into the big time with U.S. buyers. His next single, "Rubber Ball", made him an international star.

Vee's 1961 summer release "Take Good Care of My Baby" went to number one on the Billboard U.S. listings and number three in the UK Singles Chart. Known primarily as a performer of Brill Building pop material, he went on to record a string of international hits in the 1960s, including "Devil or Angel" (U.S. number six), "Rubber Ball" (1961, U.S. number six, Australia number one), "More Than I Can Say" (1961, U.K. number four), "Run to Him" (1961, U.S. number two), "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" (1963, U.S. number three), and "Come Back When You Grow Up" (U.S. number three). When Vee recorded "Come Back When You Grow Up" in 1967, he was joined by a band called the Strangers. He also recorded, in 1961, a version of the song "Lollipop", originally by Ronald & Ruby, which also became a success.

Vee was also a pioneer in the music video genre, appearing in several musical films, as well as in the Scopitone series of early film-and-music jukebox recordings.

He received the North Dakota Roughrider Award in 1999.

He is mentioned in the film No Direction Home regarding his brief musical association with Bob Dylan and Dylan's suggestion that he was "Bobby Vee" after Vee's regional hit.

The Very Best of Bobby Vee, released by EMI/UK on May 12, 2008, charted in the UK top five. On January 17, 2011, EMI/UK released Rarities, a double-CD package with 61 tracks, many of which were previously unreleased. Others included were alternate takes and first-time stereo releases as well as tracks from the album Bobby Vee Live on Tour minus the "canned" audience.

On March 28, 2011, he became the 235th inductee into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. In 2014 he was inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame.

Vee's career began amid tragedy. On February 3, 1959, "The Day the Music Died", three of the four headline acts in the lineup of the traveling Winter Dance Party—Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper—were killed, along with the 21-year-old pilot, Roger Peterson, in the crash of a V-tailed 1947 Beechcraft Bonanza airplane (Dion, the second headliner, opted not to travel on the plane). It crashed near Clear Lake, Iowa, en route to the next show on the tour itinerary in Moorhead, Minnesota. Velline, then aged 15, and a hastily assembled band of Fargo schoolboys calling themselves the Shadows volunteered for and were given the unenviable job of filling in for Holly and his band at the Moorhead engagement. Their performance there was a success, setting in motion a chain of events that led to Vee's career as a popular singer.

In 1963, Vee released a tribute album on Liberty Records called I Remember Buddy Holly. In the liner notes, Vee recalled Holly's influence on him and the events surrounding Holly's death:

Like so many other people, I became a Buddy Holly fan the very first time I heard him sing. I've been a fan ever since and I guess I always will be. I remember a few years ago when Buddy was scheduled to appear at a dance in my home town of Fargo, North Dakota. It was going to be a big event for the whole town, but even more so for me. I was anxiously looking forward to seeing Buddy in action.

The day he was to arrive disaster struck, taking Buddy's life, along with the lives of two other fine singers, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper. The shocking news spread through Fargo very quickly. The local radio station broadcast a plea for local talent to entertain at the scheduled dance. About a week before this, I had just organized a vocal and instrumental group of five guys. Our style was modelled after Buddy's approach and we had been rehearsing with Buddy's hits in mind. When we heard the radio plea for talent, we went in and volunteered. We hadn't even named the group up to that time, so we gave ourselves a name on the spot, calling ourselves The Shadows. We appeared at the dance and were grateful to be enthusiastically accepted. Soon afterwards, I made my first record. It was called "Suzie Baby" and I was pretty lucky with it; it was a fair-sized hit.

For some time now, I have wanted to make an album in tribute to Buddy, but I wasn't sure it was the proper thing to do. However, during the past year, I have received many requests to do such an album. These requests came not only from my fans and from DJs, but also from Buddy's loyal following---still a large group of devoted fans. It.... gave me the confidence to do the album. From "Suzie Baby" to this present album, I have made many records, but I have never forgotten Buddy Holly and his influence on my singing style and my career.

Vee went on to become a bona fide star and regularly performed at the Winter Dance Party memorial concerts in Clear Lake. His sons are all musicians and have performed with him there.

Early in Vee's career, a musician named Elston Gunnn [sic] briefly toured with the band. "Gunnn", whose birth name was Robert Allen Zimmerman, later went on to fame as Bob Dylan.

Dylan's autobiography, Chronicles, Volume One, mentions Vee and provides complimentary details about their friendship, both professional and personal.

In a concert at Midway Stadium in St. Paul, Minnesota, on July 10, 2013, Dylan said he had been on the stage with many stars, but that none of them were as meaningful as Vee. He said Vee was in the audience and then played Vee's hit "Suzie Baby" with emotion. Dylan said (in an audio recording of the concert),

Thank you everyone, thank you friends. I left here a while back, and since that time, I've played all over the world, with all kinds of people. And everybody from Mick Jagger to Madonna. And everybody in there in between. I've been on the stage with most of those people. But the most meaningful person I've ever been on the stage with, was a man who is here tonight, who used to sing a song called "Suzie Baby". I want to say that Bobby Vee is actually here tonight. Maybe you can show your appreciation with just a round of applause. So, we're gonna try to do this song, like I've done it with him before once or twice.

Vee and Karen Bergen were engaged July 1, 1963, and married December 28, 1963. They had four children: Jeffery Robert Velline (b. Jan 3, 1965), Thomas Paul Velline (b. October 25, 1966), Robert Bryon Velline (b. August 4, 1967), and Jennifer Joanne Velline (b. May 31, 1972). Karen died of kidney failure on August 3, 2015.

On April 29, 2012, Vee announced on his website that a year prior he had been diagnosed with an early stage of Alzheimer's disease and consequently would withdraw from the music business.

On October 24, 2016, Vee died in Rogers, Minnesota, from complications of early onset Alzheimer's disease.

Night Has A Thousand Eyes
Bobby Vee Lyrics

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They say that you're a runaround lover
Though you say it isn't so
But if you put me down for another
I'll know, believe me, I'll know

'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
So remember when you tell those little white lies

That the night has a thousand eyes

You say that you're at home when you phone me
And how much you really care
Though you keep telling me that you're lonely
I'll know if someone is there

'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
So remember when you tell those little white lies
That the night has a thousand eyes

One of these days you're gonna be sorry
'cause your game I'm gonna play
And you'll find out without really tryin'
Each time that my kisses stray

'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes will see me too
And no matter what I do
I could never disguise all my little white lies
'Cause the night has a thousand eyes

So remember when you tell those little white lies
That the night has a thousand eyes

Overall Meaning

The song "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" by Bobby Vee is a cautionary tale of a man who is unsure if his girlfriend is faithful to him. He has heard rumors that she is a "runaround lover," but she denies it. He warns her that he will know if she is seeing someone else because "the night has a thousand eyes." This is a metaphor for the darkness that seems to magnify and expose things that might otherwise be hidden. He tells her that if she tells "little white lies," he will know because the night will reveal them to him.

The lyrics suggest that the man is not fully convinced of his girlfriend's loyalty and is constantly on the lookout for signs of infidelity. He tells her that he will not easily forget her betrayals and that he will eventually get back at her. The song's final verse has the man threatening to cheat on his girlfriend as a way to get back at her, but realizes that the night's watchful eyes will expose him too.

Overall, the song is a warning about the dangers of dishonesty and infidelity in relationships. It highlights the consequences of mistrust, paranoia, and revenge.

Line by Line Meaning

They say that you're a runaround lover
People say that you're the type who goes from one lover to another

Though you say it isn't so
Though you deny it

But if you put me down for another
But if you leave me for someone else

I'll know, believe me, I'll know
I'll be aware, trust me, I'll notice

'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
Because the night is always watching

And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
The night sees everything, including if you are faithful to me or not

So remember when you tell those little white lies
So keep in mind when you're lying to me

That the night has a thousand eyes
That the night never sleeps and is always aware of everything

You say that you're at home when you phone me
You claim to be at home when you call me

And how much you really care
And how much you truly love me

Though you keep telling me that you're lonely
Although you keep insisting that you're lonely

I'll know if someone is there
I'll be able to tell if there is someone else with you

'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
Because the night is always watching and aware of everything

And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
The night sees everything, including if you are faithful to me or not

So remember when you tell those little white lies
So keep in mind when you're lying to me

That the night has a thousand eyes
That the night never sleeps and is always aware of everything

One of these days you're gonna be sorry
Someday you will regret your actions

'cause your game I'm gonna play
Because I'm going to take revenge

And you'll find out without really tryin'
And you'll discover it without making much effort

Each time that my kisses stray
Every time I kiss someone else

'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
Because the night sees everything

And a thousand eyes will see me too
The night will also see me

And no matter what I do
And regardless of my actions

I could never disguise all my little white lies
I could never hide all of my little lies

'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
Because the night sees and knows everything

So remember when you tell those little white lies
So keep in mind when you're lying to me

That the night has a thousand eyes
That the night is always watching and is aware of all secrets

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOROTHY WAYNE, BENJAMIN WEISMAN, MARILYN GARRETT

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

jemmatg

48w

They say that you're a runaround lover
Though you say it isn't so
But if you put me down for another
I'll know, believe me, I'll know
Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
So remember when you tell those little white lies
That the night has a thousand eyes
You say that you're at home when you phone me
And how much you really care
Though you keep telling me that you're lonely
I'll know if someone is there
Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me
So remember when you tell those little white lies
That the night has a thousand eyes
One of these days you're gonna be sorry
Cause your game I'm gonna play
And you'll find out without really tryin'
Each time that my kisses stray
Cause the night has a thousand eyes
And a thousand eyes will see me too
And no matter what I do
I could never disguise all my little white lies
Cause the night has a thousand eyes
So remember when you tell those little white lies
That the night has a thousand eyes

All comments from YouTube:

Bob Lawson

4y↑81

My husband and I are in the entertainment business. We had the opportunity to see Bobby Vee live at the Florida State Fair about 15 years before he died. His voice was still amazing and I don't think I ever saw a performer so thrilled to be singing. You could tell that he was enjoying the fact that his fans loved him and he just bubbled with pride. God Bless you Bobby Vee the heavens are now brighter and full of music.

Tony Italia

2y↑1

That would have been awesome seeing him live.

Joe Kavanagh

2y↑1

I was always hoping he would come to perform in Ireland but he never did.

jennifur sun

same thing for me when I saw the late Rick Nelson

jazluvr99

1y↑1

I'm loving these comments and shared memories of this great artist from a bygone era. Thank you for posting your thoughts and sentiments. Just out of curiosity, anybody know who the other performers are in this video? I'm wondering if any of them went on to become (semi-) famous themselves...

TinCat

@jazluvr99 In 1963 I wore this 45 record out and the other side was Stayin in, I loved that also.

Chris Carlin

49w↑3

Loved this song. I always had my radio on me ! I love Bobby Vee. Rest In peace. 🙏❤️

Jim Barber III

7y↑37

Rest in Peace Bobby and thank you so much for the great music.

Larry Johnson

Amen 🙏

Marilyn E. Jess

6y↑37

One of the hallmarks of great music is that it still sounds fresh, years later. Bobby Vee started young, and amazed us, with that voice!

Dean

3y↑1

Hello Marilyn, How are you doing?

Peter Marsh

7y↑85

The music has died for the second time. Bobby in person was the most unassuming and genuine guy you could hope to meet. Thanks for all the memories and for making music history.

normagee47

10y↑82

I remember this song well from 1962. I was in high school and just absolutely loved Bobby Vee.....what a different time we lived in! Such innocence :)

frizzlefrap

8y↑11

+normagee47 ..... those kids aren't innocent in this video

Martin Leavitt

6y↑1

1966..

C Armstrong

5y↑2

This song is actually from 1963.

Noomz-of-Earl

3y↑5

@Martin Leavitt - The record debuted the week of December 1, 1962 on two national charts. The music scene had shifted dramatically by 1966.

David Tabarovski

3y↑2

@C Armstrong From 1962. And in 1965, Gary Lewis and the Playboys created a cover version.

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Noomz-of-Earl

3y↑17

High-quality pure pop from the era. Bobby Vee (the guy with the most pure pop name) pulled it off as deftly as anyone could. The record rose to #2 in a number of major US markets in January 1963 (#3 nationally in Billboard and Music Vendor).

Slyde InfinitySpinCasts

9y↑5

The gogo dancers are really energetic, great orcgestration and , staccato. Nice song.

frizzlefrap

+Slyde InfinitySpinCasts ....... respell before I faint

Rosered

3y↑11

This song has been stuck in my head since 1963. And I was born in 1981.

enterprisebaby

7y↑9

I was too young to remember the originals, but my husband's brother was a DJ and huge record collector. He also DJ'd a lot of sock hops in the 80s, which is when I fell in love with Bobby Vee's recordings. I cried when I read about Bobby Vee's passing. My brother-in-law and I had a long talk about this great artist and all that he meant to us and the rest of the music world. Bobby will NEVER be forgotten. Heaven has given us a bright, new, shining star in the sky.

David Mansell

2y↑5

Timeless. Brilliant tune. The dancing is hilarious and of it's time.

enterprisebaby

6y↑11

Hard to believe it's been one year since Bobby Vee passed away. I remember calling my DJ brother-in-law and having a talk with him about Bobby Vee's music. A lot happens in one year--my "Big Bro" is now in Heaven talking with Bobby face to face. Thinking of you both today and always.

Tejas Filipino

7y↑10

The day has gone a little dimmer, Bobby Vee music always makes the day brighter. You will be sorely missed.

jamesedge1

7y↑122

My parents used to take my brother and I to a crossroads bar every Sunday. We'd sit in the back room where kids could go. My parents would get beer, we'd get coke in beer glasses. We'd all have New York style thin crust, fold in half, drippin' with oil, cheese pizza. The juke was for my parents and us. My mother and father would dance to, "Moon River" and "Ebb Tide." We'd play Chubby Checker, "The Twist" and "The Night has a Thousand Eyes." I was nine and I will always be able to sing all the words to, Bobby Vee's, "The Night has a Thousand Eyes."

Suraj Singh

4y↑14

I enjoy reading comments like this

RestAssured

4y↑11

This is why they have comment sections

Mr. Flay Sepulcrast

3y↑9

What a heart warming story! These are the moments which are missing with a lot of families these days which I feel the internet has ruined and things will never be the same again. As much as I love the internet and how It's made things so convenient, I miss how innocent things used to be and how spending your time with your family as how you described was so special.

Stan Thudium

2y↑5

Such great music I remember too... too bad America is not like it used to be.....

Cherry victoria Ciccone

2y↑4

How lovely x

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Vincey boy

7y↑88

RIP Bobby Vee, always loved his music.

Candace Crocker

8y↑58

To me in my teens (Bobby Vee) was the foxiest male going. I loved the music and the videos take me back to an exciting time. We had a young handsome president and the world seemed like a safe place.Bobby had no scandals,a lovely family and was a solid citizen .The thought of him being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is heartbreaking.Thanks for all of the musical memories Bobby and God Bless You!

SHA LA LA LA LA, BABY IT'S YOU CLARE ONIONS

7y↑4

BRILLIANT BOBBY. You were always in my TOP 3 male singers X

Bruce Powell

7y↑1

He was perhaps the epitome of rock in the era, and always had a strong fan base. One of the best, now gone, never forgotten.

Rhonda Boncutter

6y↑35

Loved this song as a kid! Always had my transistor radio on me! I loved music back then!

kevin heming

6y↑4

Yes it still sounds great. Makes me happy! RIP, Bobby and thanks.

freeguy77

8y↑3

This #3 smash hit (on Billboard's Hot 100) by Bobby Vee was recorded on Oct. 9, 1962, and released in December. It also was #2 on the Easy Listening chart. Written by Benjamin Weisman, Dorothy Wayne, and Marilyn Garrett. Also #3 in the UK in Mar. 1963. It has been covered a number of times. Vee had this and later "Charms" (#13, Mar. 1963) hits back-to-back. My 2 favorite Bobby Vee songs, listened on my ancient but wonderful 6-transistor radio!

Richard Fath

47w

THat was about the time when the ABC Circle logo was released, and still being used now!

19Walrus67

7y↑13

So sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. My condolences to his family.

Marie DalBusco

1y↑1

Still love this song ❤️

Renee Mirsky

7y↑1

Haven't heard that one in a while! Great tune and RIP to a fine talented singer!

Peyton Torain

2y↑2

Im an African American that appreciates good music. I personally appreciate this song and era where it came from.

Michael White

40w

I'm white and Motown is my fave but I like this stuff too,

algywatt

8y↑26

Our 53yr marriage was laid on a foundation of our mutual love of Bobbys music.Thank you for the music Bobby...

Patty T

Rest in Peace Bobby! I love your music! ALWAYS have , Always Will! Sing with the Angels!

M E

Wonderful times, great music and this song is one of my all time favorites. RIP Bobby!

missymitekite

7y↑1

R.I.P. Bobby Vee. Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful memories. Prayers for your family.

rheingoldlounge

Appreciation for the life and music of Bobby Vee. Thank you for those great records.

Phil Beal

8y↑3

The Legend, I grew up with him thru my Dad. I was no more than 7, now 35. Bobby Vee made me in a way. The music he created is as for me timeless.

jeffthepoet7

10y↑6

Liked this song when I was a kid and played in on my older brother's player. Still dig it. Great video, too.

ZZstaff

The energy of youth, vivid in this video.

Thank you for uploading this great song; I am posting this just a few days after Bobby Vee's death which fills me with melancholy and appreciation of his beautiful music.

Jon H

RIP, Bobby! This was my favorite of your many great songs.

ladykws

Rest in peace, Bobby Vee. I listened to you SO much growing up. The Maryland oldies station played all of your tunes; the hits and the lesser-knowns. I loved your music. It sickens me that Alzheimer's Disease has once again prematurely claimed the life of a human being, and an incredibly talented one at that. RIP <3

j20tower

Great song from a great era for music.

ratax2006mo

Great song! Great voice Bobby Vee! Wonderful Years 60´s!

Edgar Lee

6y↑8

He had one of those faces that you couldn't take your eyes off (even surrounded by sexy sixties chicks). R.I.P. Bobby, and thanks for all the music.

Philip Wheelwright

RIP Bobby Vee Great classic song and great singer.

Sweet Caroline

RIP Bobby. Thanks for all your music.

alldaymusicman

Just found out Bobby passed away just this last October. This song was one of my favorites as a young boy and listening to it here brings back a lot of good memories some 50+ years later. RIP Bobby Vee.

jemmatg

48w

Bobo Obob

I think this was my 1st 45 I bought. I would've been 7 or 8 yrs old and I still have it. This song just popped up on my iTunes and it STILL sounds great!!

Elaine Williams

7y↑2

A beautiful man with a beautiful soul. I remember clearly being 5 years old -- I was the youngest --with several teenagers in the house - "Take Good Care of My Baby" was a huge hit and played constantly on the radio.

Frances Van Siclen

6y↑2

So many memories and feelings ! RIP Bobby !

Noe Berengena

7y↑3

The Fresh Air (NPR) program on October 28 was an interview with Bobby Vee recorded in 1999. Wonderful exchange with Terry Gross -- I was very impressed with Vee's intelligence and charm. I highly recommend you search for it.

HertzyandEunice

5y↑1

Adorable! Loved him!

ncfeline1959

9y↑1

Great video! Love it!

Jason Mitchard

1y↑1

We buried my gramps yesterday, 4 weeks after we buried my dad.... Two biggest influences in my life gone... Totally devastated.. my world's been smashed to pieces... So lost its shite... This tune takes me back 44 yrs watching my nan n gramps dance to this .. even in the front room just us 3.... Gramps you were amazing.. going to miss you for ever... Goodnight and god-bless... Smiler xx❤️❤️

Tim Drumm

6y↑1

Happy!!! Days! Need MANY more of them, PLEASE!

Debi Clarridge

Rest in Peace Bobby. Your music made growing up fun.

Darren Paris

We should make music like this today.

Mike Betts

How good was Bobby Vee? Love his songs. Best thing is they live forever on You Tube.

Mark Goff

My favorite song from him - as I get older, "73" is not all that old....you had some really great songs...RIP Mr. Vee.

Martin

2y↑1

What a great pop song.

Richard Norris

7y↑11

The saddest news to hear Bobby has left us but the music of our youth will live on

tracy gauvreau

8y↑4

love it!

djf750

GREATEST MUSIC VIDEO OF ALL TIME!!

pkr 40

Love this song

Jeanette McDonalds Positive Change Channel

RIP Bobby, you are loved and missed.

Rick fisher

Bobby Vee was great. Still play hi s Greatest Hits CD. Love almost every song. This is one of thge best.

zmac

One of my favourite songs from the sixties, brings back some memories, fun times.

gakaface

7y↑2

Awesome song and video from three years before I was born. Thank you for the music. RIP.

Robin Topping

9y↑6

Bloody amazing......Monty Python could never produce anything this "GOOD".
Robin Topping 31st July 2015

I have fallen and i can't reach my keg

6y↑1

What the hell. Is that not a frosting, on the menu, at an open air Ice Cream Parlor that is located in a Bird Sanctuary
Me. Just now.

Kenneth Kelling

Requiescat in pace. He is really someone our family will always miss. He was a beautiful man. I remember when he sang at my sister's wedding as a wedding gift to her and her husband.

Anna Elizabeth Wade

7y↑42

RIP Bobby Vee. Loved this since I was a kid (albeit an 80's one). And they really, really don't make vids like this any more... :)

Serene Rune

7y↑8

it reminds me of the old beach movies :)

Herbert Wells

6y↑1

Re: "And they really, really don't make vids like this any more... " Thank GOD!

Jeffrey McCall

It was great to listen to your music Mr Vee. It was an honor to be at your funeral with Brian Setzer and Bryan Hyland. May God heal you from that devastating disease. God Bless.

George Loyie

One of the best ways to start my day is listening to these awesome old songs.

Jeff McNeal

7y↑1

Godspeed, Mr. Vee. R.I.P. Oh, and by the way, this video is awesome.

Sue LaFleur

7y↑1

I love all his hits❣️

Dean

Hello Sue, How are you doing?

Tempest Nightingale LeTrope

7y↑1

Such an amazing talent. Alzheimer's disease is wretched. It robs a person of everything.

orangehornet57

7y↑46

RIP Bobby Vee. He actually substituted for Buddy Holly after the fatal plane crash. I have a 45 of this song.

freeguy77

7y↑10

orange, he was only 15 3/4 when he substituted for Buddy. after that shocking plane crash (Feb. 3, 1959).

Felicia Szczepanski

8y↑9

OMG! Bobby Vee is so adorable in this video! Makes me want to go back to the beach, in a more simpler and innocent time. BTW, Love the girl with the white bikini and sea weed! Thanks so much for posting!

summersnow

To think that I've heard this song but never know the original singer until now is mindblowing

Richard Lawson

6y↑1

Remember, this song was up against the very early sounds of the British Invasion, which were somewhat pre-Beatle. US charts don't really reflect that, but those of us who were teens and pre-teens recall it. I love it all.

Veda Starr

7y↑28

RIP BOBBY I was about 10 when you started out. my mom loved your songs. RIP mom.

Anthony Lawrence

9y↑85

The video really predates its time.
Pretty intense for '62

Harrilyn Samson

9y↑10

This is one of many vids before MTV existed

Ridgway55

9y↑3

Harrilyn Samson yeah

ipsurvivor

Boink!

gadwah

5y↑5

No kidding. I was 15 in '62 and think I would have remembered this had I seen it.

joe maxwell

5y↑1

@gadwah I am thinking this had to be later, maybe 65, 66

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desert3347

Thank You Bobby.....I'll always remember you, your beautiful music......
RIP

Donna Shore

9y↑4

this song came out on the radio in the dead of winter in Canada, still loved it.

Dean

Hello Donna, How are you doing?

Hell can Wait

A Classic 🎹🎸

Julian Child

9y↑12

Such innocence - Fab video, Fab song, Fab singer - Bobby Vee was so handsome!

U.N. Owen

6y↑1

One of my all-time favourite pop songs, and a TEE-RIFFIC Scipotone. If this doesn't get you... (1:35, 1:42)...well...😉

Rest, bobby, and THANKS!

Dr. James Olack

39w

*Scopitone.

Bill Williams

7y↑10

Rest in peace, Bobby.
😢

GreginNYC

God, I loved Bobby Vee, and I still do.

stedan121

RIP BOBBY VEE I LOVE YOUR SONGS THANKS YOU,

djteaches

A classic!

kukocs13

5y↑2

Bobby Vee was born in Fargo. Vee stepped up and performed at the Fargo, North Dakota concert where Holley, Valens and the Big Bopper were heading to before their plane crashed in a snowstorm in Iowa. By losing a flip of a coin with Valens, Waylon Jennings did not take the fateful flight.

Dr. James Olack

Buddy Holly: 23
The Big Bopper: 28
Richie Valens: 17
All passed away 3 Feb. 1959…..’The Day The Music Died’.

spinout3

9y↑1

such a classic. love the video too.

sara pinuelas

he will be truly missed

HEMISUPERBEE426 DAVID

7y↑1

JUST PLAIN AWESOME!

YON KON

A rock legend

Elly Stevens

8y↑13

I loved Bobby Vee. The song is fantastic; the video made me laugh--girl with the seaweed and the other girl flapping her legs on the motorcycle. I don't think I've ever seen this before.

Four Lights Orchestra

There's a serous darkness lurking just beyond the surface with this stuff. The stuff of nightmares.

DOKTOR G'HUL

4y↑2

This may look like simple minded surf pop, but to my sinister brain back when I was a child, growing up on paranoid spy tales, horror, and The Prisoner ( and Captain Scarlet's Mysterons , of course ) this was the first song I ever heard that could be used as a theme for a stalker spy gone rogue. I still like the idea of using it for the ID of a spy organization more shadowy than UNCLE, and worse than the unknown group that runs The Village.

Juan Pérez Maturana

Great,Bobby Vee .
We won't forget you.....
.....R.I.P.

T Roe

3y↑3

Always liked Bobby Vee. I got to meet him and get an autograph at Fireman's park in Waterloo, WI. He was on the bill with Tommy Roe, Dickey Lee, and the Crickets.(free concert for the public) He stayed after everyone left just to make sure he signed everyone's photos and albums. Really nice guy.

Jack Kennedy

T Roe Absolutely every report I've ever read from people who had met Bobby Vee say the same thing. What a testimony and a legacy...to have had fame and fortune and still remained not just a human being but a great one at that.

freeguy77

7y↑91

Bobby Vee died in a Rogers, MN hospice early this morning (Oct. 24, 2016), at 73.
R.I.P. (Apr. 30, 1943 Fargo, ND - Oct. 24, 2016 Rogers, MN)

HarrodsFan

3y↑1

Did he leave behind a family?

Elena DeRoet

3y↑2

He was such a little cutie in this, it's hard to imagine he grew and became elderly. I'm so glad we live in a time where we have video recordings and audio recordings. Every single person right down to Philo Farnsworth who helped us have all of this stuff that we can now enjoy are awesome.