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.
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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Could I tell you once again somehow
Have I told, with all my heart and soul how I adore you
Well darlin' I'm tellin' you now.
This heart would break in two if you refuse me
I'm no good without you anyhow
Dear have I told you lately that I love you
Well darlin' I'm tellin' you now.
Have I told you lately that I miss you
When the stars are shinin' in the sky
Have I told you why the nights are long when you're not with me
Well darlin' I'm tellin' you now
This heart would break in two if you refuse me
I'm no good without you anyhow
Dear have I told you lately that I love you
Well darlin' I'm tellin' you now.
Have I told you lately when I'm sleepin'
Every dream I dream is you somehow
Have I told you who I'd like to share my love forever
Well darlin' I'm telling you now
This heart would break in two if you refuse me
I'm no good without you anyhow
Dear have I told you lately that I love you
Well darlin' I'm tellin' you now.
Bobby Vinton's "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You" is a sweet declaration of love, full of desire and need. In the first verse, the singer wants to know if he's conveyed his love enough, or if he should repeat himself once again, using all of his heart and soul to express his adoration. He knows that he's no good without his lover, and his heart would break in two without them. The second verse expresses the same message, but this time, the focus is on missing the person when they're not around. The nights are longer, and the stars don't shine as bright. Again, he pleads with the listener, begging to know if he's said enough. In the final verse, he talks about dreaming about his lover and sharing his love forever. He can't imagine sleeping without them, and he wants to make sure that they know just how much he loves them.
The song has a simple melody but is bursting with heartfelt emotion. It speaks to the innermost depths of the human heart and reminds us of the power of love. The lyrics are timeless and universal, resonating with anyone who has ever been deeply in love. Vinton's delivery is sincere and moving, making this song one of the most beloved love ballads of all time.
Line by Line Meaning
Have I told you lately that I love you
Do you know how much I love you and how often I think about telling you?
Could I tell you once again somehow
Is it possible to express my love for you one more time?
Have I told, with all my heart and soul how I adore you
Have I fully conveyed the depth of my affection for you?
Well darlin' I'm tellin' you now.
Right at this moment, I want to declare my love to you.
This heart would break in two if you refuse me
My heart cannot bear the thought of being rejected by you.
I'm no good without you anyhow
I cannot function without your love in my life.
Have I told you lately that I miss you
Do you know how much I long for your presence when you're not here?
When the stars are shinin' in the sky
During peaceful moments when the stars light up the night sky,
Have I told you why the nights are long when you're not with me
Have I explained how time seems to stand still and the nights drag on when I'm not with you?
Well darlin' I'm tellin' you now
Let me make it clear to you at this moment.
Have I told you lately when I'm sleepin'
Do you know that even in my dreams, thoughts of you consume my mind?
Every dream I dream is you somehow
In every dream I have, you play a major role.
Have I told you who I'd like to share my love forever
Do you know that I want to spend my entire life with you?
Well darlin' I'm telling you now
Let me make my intentions clear to you in this moment.
Dear have I told you lately that I love you
My dearest, have I expressed my love to you recently?
Well darlin' I'm tellin' you now.
In case you're unsure, let me say it again: I love you now and always.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Van Morrison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@isabellelevy-banchereau3271
Merci pour ce partage
Je vais connaître le répertoire de Bobby Vinton
J'adhère complètement car sa voix est irrésistible et je suis très sensible à son rythme
Un seul regret la France n'a pas su reconnaître son immense talent et le promouvoir
@sandy6660
Great song, great artist. Music the language of Love.🎶😍❤️
@bonitabren1395
This is a heavenly song sung by a fantastic voice
@haitch04
Lots of different words used by artists singing this song but this is the record I had as a kid and it's lovely.
@carolynmcdonald6946
I love this song sung by the great Bobby Vinton.
@ampycesare4130
Hello ! Facebook and Instagram and Google's and Twitter followers and other Bobby Vinton and only me ampy cesare... please may I do my statements for googles and you-tube premium and I know I subscribes for mixeds musics and any musics I want to listens today somethings goes wrong Bobby Vinton was singing the best songs live and he got turned off and why did fr. Jim Bevacqua doing without have Bobby Vinton finished his songs or have a little respect to other please this is not I expected to happened so MUCH for that lousy attitudes ok! BYE for now AMEN!
@jameshepburn4631
This great song was written by Scotty Wiseman of the National Barn Dance on WLS out of Chicago for many years. Scotty & his wife performed as Lulu Belle And Scotty and were the 1st to record this classic in the early 1940's (1941?). Just about every country singer has a version, but I didn't know about non-country artists like Bobby Vinton.
@donnamariepszoniak6101
Love this Song by Bobby I dedicate to love of my life K.💞💞💞💞💞
@tnissaneway864
I love it 💞🌹
@corazondizon8576
Mi piace questo musica