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.
Crazy
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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I'm crazy, crazy for feeling so blue
I knew you'd love me as long as you wanted
And then someday you'd leave me for somebody new
Worry, why do I let myself worry?
Wond'ring what in the world did I do?
Crazy for thinking that my love could hold you
I'm crazy for trying and crazy for crying
Crazy for thinking that my love could hold you
I'm crazy for trying and crazy for crying
And I'm crazy for loving you.
The song "Crazy" by Bobby Vinton is a classic ballad that expresses the feeling of heartbreak, loneliness, and regret. The lyrics convey the singer's state of mind as they struggle to come to terms with their lost love. The opening line, "Crazy, I'm crazy for feeling so lonely," sets the tone for the entire song. The singer acknowledges that they are going crazy due to their intense emotions and feelings of loneliness. The use of repetition in the phrase "I'm crazy, crazy for feeling so blue" reinforces this sense of madness and despair.
The singer then reflects back on the relationship with their lost love, recognizing that there was a time when they were happy together. However, they also knew that their love would eventually come to an end, as the other person would leave them for somebody new. This realization causes the singer to question their own actions, wondering what they could have done differently to prevent the breakup. The line "Crazy for thinking that my love could hold you" expresses the futility of trying to hold onto someone who is not meant to be with them.
The chorus repeats the theme of the singer feeling crazy for loving their lost love. The lines "I'm crazy for trying and crazy for crying" emphasize the pain and regret the singer is experiencing, as they continue to hold onto the hope that their love will be returned. The final line of the song "And I'm crazy for loving you" is a powerful statement that encapsulates the essence of the song. Despite the heartbreak and despair, the singer cannot help but continue to love the person who has left them.
Line by Line Meaning
Crazy, I'm crazy for feeling so lonely
I feel incredibly lonely, which may seem irrational or 'crazy'.
I'm crazy, crazy for feeling so blue
I'm extremely sad and depressed, but it's difficult for me to articulate why.
I knew you'd love me as long as you wanted
I had reasonable expectations about the course of our relationship and how it would progress.
And then someday you'd leave me for somebody new
Despite knowing that this was a possibility, the thought of you leaving me for someone else is unbearable.
Worry, why do I let myself worry?
Even though I know there's nothing I can do to change the situation, I can't help but create imaginary scenarios in my head.
Wond'ring what in the world did I do?
I'm struggling to understand what I could have done differently to make things turn out in my favor.
Crazy for thinking that my love could hold you
I was foolish to think that my love alone would be enough to keep you by my side.
I'm crazy for trying and crazy for crying
I'm fully aware that my efforts to keep you with me are futile, but I'm still trying regardless.
And I'm crazy for loving you
Despite everything that's happened, I still love you with all my heart.
Crazy for thinking that my love could hold you
I was foolish to think that my love alone would be enough to keep you by my side.
I'm crazy for trying and crazy for crying
I'm fully aware that my efforts to keep you with me are futile, but I'm still trying regardless.
And I'm crazy for loving you
Despite everything that's happened, I still love you with all my heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Willie Nelson
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MrBuzzSargent
This is the 1st time I have heard any man sing this song written by Willie Nelson. Bobby also did a recording of "Stand by Your Man" very unique. Nice ...thanks for posting.
Donna Marie Pszoniak
Another Classic Song "" of Patsy Cline "" Bobby did a Beautiful version 💘🎶🎶🎶🎶
John Benn
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 73yo Aussie fan.