Bobby Vinton (born April 16, 1935) is an American pop music singer. At 16, … Read Full Bio ↴Bobby Vinton (born April 16, 1935) is an American pop music singer. At 16, Vinton formed his first band, which played clubs around the Pittsburgh area. With the money he earned, Vinton helped finance his college education at Duquesne University, where he studied music and graduated with a degree in musical composition. While at Duquesne, he became proficient on all of the instruments in the band: piano, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, drums and oboe.

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.

Blue Hawaii
Bobby Vinton Lyrics

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Night and you and Blue Hawaii
The night is heavenly and you are heaven to me
Lovely you and Blue Hawaii
With all this loveliness there should be love
Come with me while the moon is on the sea
The night is young and so are we, so are we
Dreams come true in Blue Hawaii
And mine could all come true this magic night of nights with you

Come with me while the moon is on the sea (the moon is on the sea)
The night is young and so are we (so are we)

Dreams come true in Blue Hawaii
And mine could all come true this magic night of nights with you

Overall Meaning

The song "Blue Hawaii" by Bobby Vinton is a classic romantic tune that celebrates the beauty of Hawaii and how it brings out the best in love. In the first two lines of the song, the singer describes the night as being "heavenly" and the person he is with as "heaven to me." This could refer to a state of blissful happiness brought on by the unique atmosphere of Hawaii, where the night sky seems to be painted with shades of blue and purple, creating an ethereal and dreamy setting.

As the song progresses, the singer encourages his lover to join him in experiencing the magical beauty of Hawaii while the moon is shining over the sea. He implies that the night is still young, and they have many moments left to share that could be filled with love and unforgettable memories. Throughout the song, the recurring theme is that this paradise island has the power to fulfill one's dreams and that being with the one you love in such a picturesque location can make all your dreams become a reality.

The song Blue Hawaii was written by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger and was first featured in the 1937 Bing Crosby movie "Waikiki Wedding." However, it was Elvis Presley's 1961 movie "Blue Hawaii” that propelled the song into worldwide fame.

Line by Line Meaning

Night and you and Blue Hawaii
The combination of the night, you, and the beautiful setting of Blue Hawaii makes for a perfect moment.

The night is heavenly and you are heaven to me
The night is so perfect that being with you feels like paradise.

Lovely you and Blue Hawaii
Being with you in such a lovely setting as Blue Hawaii is a dream come true.

With all this loveliness there should be love
The beauty of our surroundings and our time together should lead to love.

Come with me while the moon is on the sea
Let's take advantage of the romantic atmosphere while we have the chance.

The night is young and so are we, so are we
We have so much time ahead of us to enjoy this night and each other's company.

Dreams come true in Blue Hawaii
The magical setting of Blue Hawaii can make our dreams a reality.

And mine could all come true this magic night of nights with you
Being with you in Blue Hawaii could make all my dreams come true in this special moment.

Come with me while the moon is on the sea (the moon is on the sea)
Let's take advantage of the romantic atmosphere while we have the chance. (repeated for emphasis)

The night is young and so are we (so are we)
We have so much time ahead of us to enjoy this night and each other's company. (repeated for emphasis)

Dreams come true in Blue Hawaii
The magical setting of Blue Hawaii can make our dreams a reality.

And mine could all come true this magic night of nights with you
Being with you in Blue Hawaii could make all my dreams come true in this special moment.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leo Robin, Raplh Rainger

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