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.
Coming Home Soldier
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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I'm coming home I'm coming home.
Home, I'm coming home.
Coming home from across the sea.
Home, I'm coming home.
No more marching and fighting for me
I am soldier,
A coming home soldier.
No purple heart
Do I wear on my chest.
I'm just a soldier,
A coming home soldier
I know that I,
I've done my best.
I'm coming home I'm coming,
I'm coming home I'm coming home.
The girl I left behind.
Has been waiting patently
She said, she didn't mind.
Cause helpin' keep our land free.
I am soldier,
A coming home soldier.
No purple heart
Do I wear on my chest.
I'm just a soldier,
A coming home soldier
I know that I,
I've done my best.
I'm coming home I'm coming,
I'm coming home I'm coming home.
The lyrics of Bobby Vinton's "Coming Home Soldier" tell the story of a soldier returning home from war. The repetition of the phrase "I'm coming home" emphasizes the soldier's longing to return to his loved ones and the comfort of his own home. The chorus expresses his relief at leaving the horrors of war behind, as he looks forward to "no more marching and fighting".
The verses focus on the soldier's personal experience of war. He describes himself as "just a soldier" who has not received any honors or medals for his service but takes pride in knowing that he has done his best. The mention of the girl he left behind suggests a romantic relationship and highlights the sacrifices made by spouses and partners of soldiers during times of war.
The song is a poignant tribute to the countless soldiers who have fought and survived but returning home with scars, both visible and invisible. It reminds us of the toll that war takes on those who serve and their families. The song also offers hope in the promise of returning home to loved ones and the comfort of a peaceful life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm coming home I'm coming,
I'm returning home soon, and I'm excited about it.
I'm coming home I'm coming home.
I can't wait to be back in the place where I feel most comfortable and loved.
Home, I'm coming home.
I'm headed back to my home country, which is where I belong.
Coming home from across the sea.
I've been away for a long time, serving my country in a foreign land.
Home, I'm coming home.
Despite the hardships I've faced, I'm looking forward to being home again.
No more marching and fighting for me
I'm leaving behind the struggles of war and ready for a new beginning.
I am soldier,
I'm proud to have served my country.
A coming home soldier.
I'm returning home from my deployment.
No purple heart
I wasn't wounded in action.
Do I wear on my chest.
I didn't receive any medals or honors for my service.
I'm just a soldier,
I'm a regular person who signed up to defend their country.
A coming home soldier
I'm coming home after completing my service.
I know that I,
I have confidence in myself and my abilities.
I've done my best.
I'm proud of my service and I did all I could for my country.
The girl I left behind.
The person I care about who I had to leave behind during my deployment.
Has been waiting patently
She's been patiently and loyally waiting for me to come back.
She said, she didn't mind.
She supports my service and understands the sacrifice we both made.
Cause helpin' keep our land free.
She's proud of my service and the role I played in protecting our country.
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@shyman99
I dedicate this song to the brave men who both came home and never came home. We will never forget you.
@JacquelineDeigan
I have never heard this song before.
But I think it should be for All the Poor young men that lost their lives..all the young men that fought for their Countries..now and in the Past.
Blessing to all those that came home..and those lost.
Thank you to all.
Thank you yo my Son too..who was also a soldier.
@dancarroll2798
Remember seeing this on television.
@nanettenn9734
Bobby Another FABULOUS SINGER / ENTERTAINER From The 60โs ๐นโค๏ธ Beautiful Song , Beautiful Voice , GOD BLESS ! ๐
@brucekuehn4031
Happy Fourth of July, 2024!
@TomElvisSmith
Written by Gene Allan and Bobby Vinton, I feel that this song was an attempt to duplicate the success of "Mr. Lonely" which was also written by Bobby, and was about a lonely solider away from home. This song did not turn out to be as memorable but in the midst of the Vietnam war, it still did very well, charting at 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. Here's hoping for more Bobby Vinton posts as he's one of my favorites!
@Kw1161
Thanks for showing another Bobby Vinton song shown on the eve on LBJโs build up debacle in Vietnam when most of the soldiers over wished that song was true.
Have a great day!
@rafaelrosal6273
Preciosa balada de Vinton, 1966 teminando mi highschool, que temazo, gracias por subirlo๐๐๐๐
@lonestarfriend
Pleasant voice. ๐
@thomascostello8893
Come home back in 1963 thu 1964