After a brief spell in the US Army, Vinton was signed to Epic Records in 1960 as a bandleader: "A Young Man With a Big Band." Two albums and several singles were not successful however, and with Epic ready to pull the plug, Vinton found his first hit single literally sitting in a reject pile. The song was titled "Roses Are Red (My Love)." It spent four weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Arguably, his most famous song is 1963's "Blue Velvet" that also went to No.1. 23 years later, David Lynch named his movie Blue Velvet after the song. In 1964, Vinton had two #1 hits, "There! I've Said It Again" and "Mr. Lonely", the latter now being the basis for Akon's hit "Lonely."
In the 1970s, the "Polish Prince" continued to hit the Top 40, notably with "Ev'ry Day of My Life" and "Sealed With a Kiss" in 1972. That same year, Epic Records decided to end its relationship with Vinton and ended his recording contract. Undeterred, Vinton spent $50,000 of his own money on a self-written song sung partially in Polish: "My Melody of Love." After Vinton was turned down by 7 major labels, ABC Records bought Vinton's idea, and the result was a multi-million selling single that hit #1 on the AC charts in 1974. A gold album, Melodies of Love, followed as well as a successful half-hour variety show "The Bobby Vinton Show" (which aired from 1975 to 1978). He also starred in two John Wayne movies: Big Jake and The Train Robbers.
In the course of his career, Vinton has sold over 75 million records (singles, albums, compilation inclusions, etc) and is still performing on tour and at the Bobby Vinton Blue Velvet Theatre in Branson, Missouri.
Because Of You
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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All because of you, doo doo)
Because of you, there's a song in my heart
(All because of you)
Because of you, my romance had its start
(All because of you)
Because of you, the sun will shine
Forever and never to part
(And it's all because of you)
I only live for your love and your kiss
(All because of you)
It's paradise to be near you like this
(It's paradise)
Because of you, my life is now worthwhile
And I can smile
Because of you
(All because of you, doo doo
All because of you)
(All because of you)
(It's paradise)
Oh, because of you, my life is now worthwhile
And I can smile
Because of you
(All because of you, doo doo
All because of you)
The lyrics to Bobby Vinton's song "Because of You" express gratitude and adoration for someone who has had a significant impact on the singer's life. The repetition of "All because of you, doo doo" emphasizes the importance of this person and highlights the joy they bring to the singer's life. The song speaks to the way in which love and romance can transform one's life and bring happiness.
The lyrics also allude to the idea that the person the singer is addressing is responsible for the start of their romance. The line "Because of you, my romance had its start" suggests that the person in question was the catalyst for a new chapter in the singer's life. The second verse emphasizes the depth of the singer's feelings for this person, stating that they live for their love and kiss, and that being near them is paradise.
The lyrics of "Because of You" are simple yet powerful, expressing the profound impact that someone can have on another person's life. Although the song was written and released in the 1950s, its message remains relevant today.
Line by Line Meaning
Because of you, there's a song in my heart
You have filled my life with joy and happiness, and my heart sings with love for you
Because of you, my romance had its start
You are the reason why I fell in love, and I will forever cherish the moments that led to this beautiful relationship
Because of you, the sun will shine
Your love brightens up my day, and everything is beautiful and perfect when I'm with you
The moon and stars will say you're mine
Even the moon and stars know that we belong together, and our love shines brighter than the brightest stars
Forever and never to part
Our love is true and everlasting, and nothing can ever come between us
I only live for your love and your kiss
My life revolves around you, and your love and affection are the only things that keep me going
It's paradise to be near you like this
Being close to you is like being in paradise, and I feel blessed to have you in my life
Because of you, my life is now worthwhile
Before I met you, my life was incomplete, but now I have a purpose and a reason to look forward to each day
And I can smile
Your love has brought happiness and joy to my life, and I can't help but smile whenever I think of you
Oh, because of you, my life is now worthwhile
You are the reason for my happiness, and I'm grateful for all the love and affection you have given me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arthur Hammerstein, Dudley Wilkinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Eyon
i didn't know he sang this song - he does a pretty good job too - up to the falsetto
O LY
Thank you so much for this!!! I've been looking high and low for this version of the song! 😊😊