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.
Georgy Girl
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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Swingin' down the street so fancy-free
Nobody you meet could ever see the loneliness there - inside you
Hey there, Georgy girl
Why do all the boys just pass you by?
Could it be you just don't try or is it the clothes you wear?
You're always window shopping but never stopping to buy
Hey there, Georgy girl
There's another Georgy deep inside
Bring out all the love you hide and, oh, what a change there'd be
The world would see a new Georgy girl
(Instrumental Interlude)
Hey there, Georgy girl
Dreamin'; of the someone you could be
Life is a reality, you can't always run away
Don't be so scared of changing and rearranging yourself
It's time for jumping down from the shelf - a little bit
Hey there, Georgy girl
There's another Georgy deep inside
Bring out all the love you hide and, oh, what a change there'd be
The world would see a new Georgy girl
(Hey there, Georgy girl)
Wake up, Georgy girl
(Hey there, Georgy girl)
Come on, Georgy girl
(Fade)
(Hey there, Georgy girl)
Wake up, Georgy girl
The song Georgy Girl, sung by Bobby Vinton, is a ballad about a young girl named Georgy who is feeling lonely and unsure of herself. She is described as swinging down the street fancy-free, but nobody can see the loneliness inside her. Georgy is longing for someone to notice her and appreciate her for who she is. The chorus of the song is a plea for Georgy to shed her dowdy feathers and fly a little bit, to bring out all the love she hides deep inside, and to embrace the changes and rearranging that come with life. The song ends with a final plea for Georgy to wake up and come alive.
The song was written for the 1966 British film of the same name, Georgy Girl, which starred actress Lynn Redgrave in the title role. The movie and the song became hugely popular, and the song went on to become a top-ten hit in both the US and the UK. The lyrics of the song resonate with many young people who are struggling to find their place in the world and to be accepted for who they are. The song encourages listeners to embrace their unique qualities and to be confident in themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there, Georgy girl
Addressing Georgy girl, the persona in the song.
Swingin' down the street so fancy-free
Walking down the street in high spirits, unencumbered by responsibilities.
Nobody you meet could ever see the loneliness there - inside you
Despite her seemingly cheerful disposition, there is a hidden sadness or sense of loneliness within Georgy girl that only she can feel.
Why do all the boys just pass you by?
Georgy feels she is unable to attract the attention of men.
Could it be you just don't try or is it the clothes you wear?
Georgy questions whether her efforts to look attractive or the way she dresses are preventing her from being noticed by men.
You're always window shopping but never stopping to buy
Georgy enjoys looking at nice things but never actually indulges in them.
So shed those dowdy feathers and fly - a little bit
Georgy should try to break out of her shell and try new things to see where it takes her.
There's another Georgy deep inside
There is a more assertive and confident version of Georgy waiting to come out.
Bring out all the love you hide and, oh, what a change there'd be
Georgy's hidden love and confidence can change her life for the better if she allows it to surface.
The world would see a new Georgy girl
With a little effort, Georgy can become a better version of herself, one that the world would recognize and appreciate.
Dreamin'; of the someone you could be
Georgy imagines the confident and accomplished person she could become one day.
Life is a reality, you can't always run away
Georgy needs to face the challenges of life head-on, rather than shying away from them.
Don't be so scared of changing and rearranging yourself
Georgy needs to embrace change and try to evolve into a better version of herself.
It's time for jumping down from the shelf - a little bit
It's time to try new things and get out of her comfort zone.
Wake up, Georgy girl
Encouragement to wake up to the possibilities and opportunities for growth.
Come on, Georgy girl
Encouragement to take action and make a change.
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