The 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 © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOROTHY WAYNE, BENJAMIN WEISMAN, MARILYN GARRETT

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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 Read Full BioBobby 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.

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Leozinha SG

1y↑24

*Lyrics*

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:

Phil Binstead

7y↑56

I loved this record 50 years ago and just as much today, great to sing along to in the car :)

Dilip Mule

Awesome memory man!..i am still kid but i can tell u ur experience is amazing

Leozinha SG

1y↑24

Liz Flores

9y↑391

All these songs from the 50s and 60s take me back when I was a child and a teenager. So good to be able to go back and relive these wonderful memories.

Takakazu Mori

52w

I am a japanese and 70 years old. But I also feel that same movements.

daniel C.

I remember that music growing up, and most of the singers were good looking like Bobby Vee here. Today not so much, with there pants down around there ass, and they have to use autotune, because they cant really sing, lol. Our generation was so much superior to the load noise coming out of the radio now days. Listening to today's music is enough to make an onion cry.

Ian Clarke

3y↑1

Love this song ❤️

a klemmer

3y↑1

Makes me sad

Eric west

3y↑1

Yes we had the best songs

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Danny Willis

3y↑23

What a brilliant sound . We were spoiled with so many great singers back in the 50s / 60s

AshlynRenee

2y↑66

My grandma passed away Oct 2020 and she would listen to this song on the Malt Shop channel, it’s my favorite on that channel. I miss you grandma, I love you forever.

Dale Bell

23w

Sorry for ur loss

Pample Mouse

25w

<3 <3 loved my Granma

Jodi R

42w

🙏🙏🙏🙏

Rita Horne

⭐

Trulovegirl

I LOST MY BROTHER AND THEN MY MOTHER 5 MONTHS APART IN 2020, I HEAR SONGS, SEE MOVIES THAT THEY LOVED AND I THINK ABOUT THEM EVERYTIME, FOR ME IT IS PAIN BUT ALSO MIXED WITH JOY, KEEP REMEMBERING HER

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John in Poughkeepsie

5y↑21

years ago in an interview Bobby said they got this one on the first take! A great song, great arrangement by Ernie freeman, Earl Palmer on drums with the Johnny Mann singers and all the great L.A. studio cats!! I just love Bobby's music and will play it all until the end of my time.

Tom Duarte

7y↑4

My favorite vocalist when I was in grade school. His orchestration and arrangements were THE best of that era. He had more class than most, IMO. Love the Latin feel of the drums during the choruses in this tune. I have to wonder if the Beatles got the idea for the intro to "Please Please Me" from the intro to this tune: 1-m3-4-5. This came out just about the same time they would have been writing their first original tunes.

terry largy

4y↑10

Rest in peace Bobby Vee, Your music will never die!

Rob Singingvet

7y↑28

Another of the four great 'Bobby's' has passed on. They meant so much to us 'Baby Boomers' with their wonderful lyric songs.
Thanks for your music Bobby

PAJ

25w

@Dan Goetz Also Bobby Freeman ('Do You Want to Dance', etc.)

PAJ

25w

@Dan Goetz Bobby Hatfield and Bobby Rydell

PAJ

25w

@Jon Yahraus Bobby Hatfield and Bobby Rydell

Dan Goetz

39w

@Jon Yahraus Vinton maybe? Idk about the fourth

Jon Yahraus

45w

I’m assuming Vee and Darin are two of them, who are the other two?

Petr Slivinski

4y↑9

RIP Bobby Vee and thanks so much for coming into our lives through the soundwaves. Enjoying the music made by Bobby Vee.

J Chapman

8y↑90

When I was a little guy, I recall my aunt playing this song endlessly on the record player when she used to babysit me and my siblings. It was catchy and I've never forgotten this tune as well as songs by Bobby Rydell, Elvis, Sam Cooke, Chubby Checker, The Dave Clark Five and Beatles.

Christine Vicker

Yer those were the days yippee

Robert Gay

allan Joyce I

allan Joyce

4y↑1

sweet memories....I am with you..

Gianmarco Bezada

3y↑10

I remember listening to this with my little sister and hearing her walk around the house singing it hahaha

Nicole Schachtner

7y↑9

I got to see him live twice and had the pleasure of meeting him the second time. He was very nice. I didn't grow up back then when he was big, but I grew ip with parents who did and they taught me to have a great appreciation for this rock and roll history.

linda ackerman

2y↑4

Had to hear this beautiful song today, just love it...❤❤

Louis Matassa

He most certainly did all his songs were great 👍👍👍👍👍

ncisducky4ever

7y↑3

I got the greatest gift from my mother in 1977 when she gave me her entire record collection for my 10th birthday and most of those albums were from Bobby Vee. I absolutely fell in love with the voice and he became one of my crushes and not ashamed to admit it. So sad that voice is stilled forever but thank God, I still hear him from my collection. Rest In Peace Bobby and thank you :)

Brigitte Beltran

7y↑52

Rest in Peace, Bobby! You made my lonely nights bearable......You were the greatest!!!!

Myra Bridges

@Richard Bool Hey Richard,i`m glad I`m not the only one remembering this song today!Johnny http://johnluxury.com

Richard Bool

Sorry Karenina But if that is your picture, I doubt you had a lonely night in your pretty life.

Myra Bridges

Sure was

donscaptvideo

4y↑1

I didn't know 'til now (as I was singing along w/ BOBBY here...:( R.I.P. Thanks for the inspiration for my career in music.

Elizabeth Gilmour

3y↑6

Always loved this song from the moment I heard it all those years ago. Good music never dies.

Violet Miller

9y↑27

OMG! One of the best songs ever! I have not heard this in maybe 40 years! Love it.

Violet Miller

@jenny Forsyth Richmond, Virginia.

jenny Forsyth

Where you from Violet

King Bee

7y↑5

The late great drummer Earl Palmer (heard here) said that Bobby Vee's recording sessions were some of the best arranged and prepared sessions he worked, and Bobby was great to work with. This from THE drummer who started the rock and roll beat! RIP, Bobby...thanks for one great pop song after another.

Ann O’Neal

4y↑6

I love these songs, I was born in 1968 but I was blessed with the beauty, sweetness, kindness of these songs, in 2019 there just aren’t any songs that compare!

Rhonda Boncutter

4y↑4

I have loved this song for so so long! I remember the words, the 60's were so much fun to grow up in!

compukatz

7y↑66

Awesome artist! RIP Bobby. Sharing to remember.

Jorge Mario Rodas

4y↑4

"La noche tiene mil ojos" buena canción que me recuerda tantas cosas. La canción de alguien que sospecha que su amante lo traiciona. Es mejor confiar uno en la persona que ama.

julie robinson

3y↑8

love the percussion on this track 👍🏾😊

ricky rivas

for real

Martin Mitchell

4y↑10

OMG I haven't heard this song for fifty years or more. It was one of my favourites too.

Gary Brice

10y↑1

I love it when I hear the younger generations appreciate the golden oldies!

Jon

8y↑10

I'm from this great music era; this is a 'feel good' song as are so many others from that time. Why can't we just enjoy them, all of us - regardless of when we grew up. Life is short - be kind to one another; show compassion and understanding.

Andrew Martinez

7y↑71

Rest In Peace Sir Bobby Vee what a legend

Joseph F Danza

@Omar Silva Rivera Chuck berry..Boo.Boo,he was an asshole!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Omar Silva Rivera

4y↑1

Also Chuck berry Alberto cortez

Sun Sparkle

5y↑6

Man, I love the drums in this song. That cymbal work

Nigel Watson

4y↑11

Loved him. A master of song. Miss him loads. RIP Bobby. Sleep peacefully bud

HEMISUPERBEE426 DAVID

4y↑7

ONE OF THE ALL TIME GREATS !

rschier1

3y↑5

Earl Palmer's drumming on this track is absolutely phenominal....

spideraxis

8y↑127

One of my favorite oldies and a real, real, REAL good one.

Monica Turner

7y↑6

A Man who sang beautiful, lively, romantic and memorable songs for all of us. Thank God for your amazing talent and the music. Now you are singing with the angels.

Diana McCarty

7y↑6

RIP to the greatest singer of the 60s!! RIP Bobby Vee. Your songs and melodies just got us all singing and dancing and we will miss you so very very much. Thanks for the great memories beautiful man. Be at peace now; sleep well, you deserve it....all! xx

Alvin Scott

Should be resting in the lords bosom now
How are you Diana?

Carole Linda

7y↑5

Bobby Vee was one of my favorites in the 60's. He was adorable and had a GREAT voice. So much talent in that era!! RIP Bobby.

Alvin Scott

Bobby was really talented
How are you?

Cathy White

"THAT WAS MUSIC!!!!, SO VERY AWESOME TO THIS DAY!!!, BOBBY VEE COULD MELT YOUR HEART WITH HIS EYES AND HIS VOICE"!!!!!! 😎😎😎💞💞💞

Janellbird

10y↑3

I was born in 1973 and I really love this type of music. So awesome!

Thomas Lombardo

Great song. Brings back memories of the early 60s.😊

R Mick

11y↑1

My dear sister received this (the "45" of this song) in her stocking, Christmas 1962. She nearly wore it out playing it during Christmas break. Great song. Great memories. Thanks for posting.

Mademoiselle Too

Beautiful music, no matter the genre, is beautiful music!!!💖💖💖

calvin777100

My absolutely favorite song by Bobby Vee! Excellent job Bobby! Thanks for all the great memories of my childhood it brings!!!

calvin777100

10y

THANK YOU! THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting my FAVORITE song of Bobby Vee! I also like his version of DEVIL OR ANGEL. I have both of these on vinyl, but man I have to say it, Bobby stamped his name in music history for all time when he did this song!

David Stuart

7y↑8

As a kid from the early sixties listening to Bobby sing this on my transistor wasn't aware this was a hit from the 30's; loved this tune anyways.

noel roberts

4y↑1

This was my first record purchase on a 45 at age 12, Still love it, R.I.P. Bobby

Michael Sacoma

7y↑4

Rest in peace, Bobby. I saw him in concert in Glasgow in the 1990s and it was a great show.

muggsystar

13y↑9

I was a "tween" when this came out,but my older sisters were always listening to this stuff,and I fell IN LOVE!

Thomas Elliott

3y↑1

gave us some wonderful memories with his music Thank you

BERNIE URICHECK JR.

7y↑10

Rip. Thank you for the memories and growing up with amazing records that grace my jukeboxes till this day

AllenVaile

Great memories here, as this certainly made it to the top back in the early 1960's .

Excellent song and video, thanks.

Tom O'Connor

7y↑5

My favorite Bobby Vee song - rest in peace Booby, your memory will live on in your music

Gary Schipper

13y

One of the great pop recordings of all time.

Pat Melton

5y↑18

I remember this song so well. It was not a good time in my life but I loved the song.

Alvin Scott

I love this song so much too
How are you Pat??

Rita Horne

Love it 💖💖

Debra Brown

One of my favorite oldies. I was a child when this came out, but I have loved it ever since I discovered it.

Mario Saldana

Debra Brown Check out Mary Lou by the Creative Force, amazing

jimih4213

Love this song! RIP Bobby

Diane Green

13y

Classic! Love it.

sherry mulvaney

RIP dear Bobby Vee. He was a major part of my growing up years in high school! Loved all his songs!

bill smallwood

8y↑131

I believe the Bobby's should be in the RRHF: Vee, Vinton, Rydell,Darin.. I also feel that some of the great girl singers of the 60's (Leslie Gore, Connie Francis, Mary Wells, Petula Clark for ex.) should also be included. they put out some great music for our generation.

kevinfan726

I'm crazy about Darin and Vee. Vinton also had such a sweet voice.

Carlos Arturo Sousa Garrido Lecca

Totally agreed...

John Lenkes

4y↑1

I couldn't agree more. Some of the groups they select do not sing rock n' roll.

Philip Croft

4y↑2

excetra? B-R-E-N-D-A L-E-E.

Greg W

4y↑1

And don't forget Bobby Hatfield.

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heathergail64

11y

Love it!!

ParkerPlaza

5y↑3

One of the best all time songs !!!

Connie Franklin

9y↑3

Love his music

Jack Owens

14y↑1

Bobby Vee had a magical voice that was truly original. May his songs live on forever.

FabFanFour

One of my favorite songs. I played this 45 rpm so much as a young teen.

Peter Angilletta

8y↑10

Great song! Drummers played with feel in those days, no loud 2-4 back beat throughout...

joeyb4ever

This guy definitely plays jazz, too. A real drummer.

Masteraster

13y

wow! what a great blast from the past - I totally sang right along - can't believe I still know the words back from when I was a kid and took a fancy to this song! Thanks!

Ernest Godin

5y↑1

this song always makes me feel good

Bernie Brennan

4y↑3

I loved this song! It reminded me of my uncle, he had bright intelligent eyes!

Salvatore Calafiore

4y↑5

I was born in 63 but...I feel so close to these oldies, as if they take me back to a time or a place I remember.

H20 Knife

7y↑6

I'm not embarrassed to say he was a hero to me growing up - I even tried to comb my hair like you Bobby...my heart is with your sons and your family- I am really moved by all the tributes he is getting- it doesn't have to be sad - but it feels like that way - like it must have felt for Bobby when he stepped up for Buddy Holly - thnx for taking that first step Bobby...

Christopher James

Great song. And Bobby was a talented musician. I've sung this on karaoke many times.

Ron

5y↑3

I remember this on Sydney radio. The 50's 60's and 70's were magic times for R&R. So many different styles and kind of music. I remember a period between 1967 and 1969 where every week a hit came out that was just pure magic. Like living in a Rock n' Roll cocoon. I was born in 1953 and as a baby boy, I remember The Chordettes singing Mr. Sandman. I used to get up and dance.
I remembered them when I got my hearing aids. When I turn them on I hear the opening bars of Mr. Sandman.

Split Decision Boxing

13y

50's and 60's....just the best musical era ever. It was the time when youth found it's voice!

Louise Nolan

5y↑3

Love this song

Sherry Christian

7y↑5

Rest In Peace,m Bobby Vee. Great talent and an even greater man. Bob Dylan set it best when he talked of how many people he had been on stage with but none kinder than Bobby Vee.

Dianna Burge

I love this song!!! I had a huge crush on Bobby Vee! Those were the good old days.

Hal Jandrisevitz

He had a lot of great hits ! Can listen to his songs anytime that’s how good he was !

Donna Ward

7y↑58

Rock 'n Roll Heaven got a new member of their band. RIP Bobby Vee!

Serene Rune

7y↑8

Yep , he's finally going to meet Buddy Holly.

Benny Setyabudi

4y↑3

I was born in 1968, and I know this song but unfortunately in 1974 I listened for the first time from Richard Carpenter's voice. This song is very catchy to my ears because the rhythm is so dynamic and sometimes there is a sentimental rhythm that touch my soul and I really like it. It's so entertaining, and when we hear it instantly, it seems like we are carried away in a dream of dancing tunes.

Marcy Lynn

9y↑6

Love this song... I haven't heard this in soooo long.. ty

andrewd6830

4y↑2

Dont know why but i could not get this song out of my head today.Pure brilliance.

iangwilliams8812

5y↑1

Robert Thomas Velline (April 30, 1943 – October 24, 2016) This was in the UK Chart for twelve weeks and got up to at No. 3. Love the memories. RIP Bobby

Bruce Snider

5y↑5

As far as I'm concerned, this was his best recording.

David Hecht

3y↑1

This was a top ten hit when I was 12, and is rather peculiar: it's catchy, cheerful and upbeat, while at the same time, somewhat creepy!

Joseph Gossey

4y↑5

I saw him in concert in KC Mo in 1990. He was throwing lollipops into the audience and I caught one. RIP Bobby

Debbie D.

I'm 68 and Bobby helps me get thru bad days! RIP Mr. Vee
We love you and miss you. 😍

Douglas

27w

I wasn't even alive when this came out but my mom played it. A great time machine tune

Jorge Mario Rodas

5y↑2

One of my favorite singers when I was a teenager. And this song is one of those greats he sang. One which I remember was also very popular was "one last kiss" some girls even formed a club with the name of the song. Nice remembrances of times gone by forever. But that I can still remember.

Charles Moorman

There is a word that comes to mind when I listen to Bobby Bee- felicity. Joyful! He was a real good man who helped Bob Dylan start his career. Upon hearing of his death Dylan expressed his gratitude for the help.

kodkod

The chorus always makes my heart sway a little ❤

kodkod

2y↑1

@Anti_Nyx of course i have, how can one listen to a song without understand the lyrics? i understand its pretty sad, perhaps a bit unloyal and creepy, even--nonetheless its the instruments that really get me, you know?

Anti_Nyx

Not judging, but have you listened to the lyrics? :')

Anthony Barber

My favorite Bobby Vee song!😁

Stephen Powstinger

How much I loved this song. There was so much to look forward to. Bobby Vee was one of the best, coolest.

Shaffro

4y↑1

I love this one. I know all the words all these years later!

SuperGrook

7y↑361

I was 15 when this was released, i'd give anything to go back to this time,

Richard Young

@bombshell42701 What is old, anyway? Something defined by politicians? I am 67 and do not consider myself old. Old is a state of mind.

Richard Young

So would I if only to abandon this cruel and violent world today. At least back then, times were much simpler.

linda ackerman

David Cassidy didnt die from dementia he had other health health issues too.

MYBIGKINDHEART

@Dean Nishimura at least YouTube comes close

MYBIGKINDHEART

be careful what you wish for lol I know what you mean so many great songs from a Great era and now all we have is a load of shit

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fred turton

9y↑1

This song never fails to cheer me up. Its bright and catchy.

pghzoolady

7y↑6

I loved anything he sang!

Steve Jones

Amazing love it

Michael W Dukes

4y↑3

Listened to this many times on my boat....luv it..never grows old.

Jeanette McDonalds Positive Change Channel

7y↑9

I love this song, thanks for posting.

Ralph Jackson

My liking for it survived hearing it repeatedly in an early 60s timewarp at a Franky and Benny's I used to go to with a friend a lot before going to the nearby cinema.