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.
Deck the Halls
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Tis the season to be jolly,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Don we now our gay apparel,
Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol,
See the blazing Yule before us,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Follow me in merry measure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
While I tell of Yule tide treasure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Fast away the old year passes,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Sing we joyous, all together,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Heedless of the wind and weather,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
The classic Christmas tune "Deck The Halls" begins with the line "Deck the halls with boughs of holly," and this opening line sets the scene for the entire song. Holly is a symbol of the winter solstice, representing fertility and everlasting life, and it is often used to deck the halls during the Christmas season. The song then moves on to the familiar "fa la la" refrain, which adds a joyful, boisterous quality to the music. The second verse continues with the theme of dressing up for the holiday season, urging listeners to don their "gay apparel" and participate in the festivities.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the Yule tide, which was a pagan festival that was celebrated at the winter solstice long before Christmas became an official holiday. The "troll the ancient Yule tide carol" line suggests that the carolers are invoking the ancient spirits of the winter season and honoring the traditions of their ancestors. The third verse takes a more musical turn, exhorting the audience to "strike the harp and join the chorus" and participate in the revelry.
The final verse brings the song full circle, tying together the themes of the old and new years. The lyrics "Fast away the old year passes, hail the new, ye lads and lasses" acknowledge the passage of time and the cyclical nature of the seasons, encouraging listeners to enjoy the present moment while also looking forward to the future. Overall, "Deck The Halls" is a joyful and celebratory song that encourages listeners to embrace the spirit of the season and participate in the age-old traditions of winter revelry.
Line by Line Meaning
Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Let's decorate the halls with holly branches to get in the spirit of the season.
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
It's time to sing and be merry, so we'll use this nonsensical phrase to fill in the gaps.
Tis the season to be jolly,
The holiday season is a time for happiness and cheer.
Don we now our gay apparel,
Let's put on our festive clothing to really get into the spirit of things.
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol,
Sing an old Christmas song and enjoy the traditions of the holiday season.
See the blazing Yule before us,
Let's celebrate the warmth and light of the holiday season.
Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Play some music and sing along with others to enjoy the festivities.
Follow me in merry measure,
Join me in a joyful dance to celebrate the season.
While I tell of Yule tide treasure,
As we dance, I'll tell you about the rich traditions and history of the Yuletide festival.
Fast away the old year passes,
The year is coming to a close quickly, so let's make the most of the time we have left.
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses,
Welcome the new year with joy and excitement, my friends.
Sing we joyous, all together,
Let's all sing with happiness and rejoice in this wonderful time.
Heedless of the wind and weather,
We won't let any inclement weather dampen our spirits, we'll still enjoy the season.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PD TRADITIONAL
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Adam Harris
The LinnDrum, the Yamaha DX7 ROM-2B patch "Tub Bells" mixed with the Roland D-50 PN-D50-00 patches "Fantasia" and "Staccato Heaven" mixed with each other and the Roland Alpha Juno-1 patch "Bell-Chimes 1" and the Linn LM-1 were heard in this 1990 Bobby Vinton version of this song.
B. Beth From NJ
I Love christmas!
Squash Rex 62
Not bad it was a great Christmas song can't wait for Christmas I love Jingle Bell , Deck The Halls and others Christmas song except I Saw mom kiss Santa Claus .
Squash Rex 62
Not bad it was a great Christmas song can't wait for Christmas I love Jingle Bell , Deck The Halls and others Christmas song except I Saw mom kiss Santa Claus .