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.
If I Give My Heart to You
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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Will you always treat me tenderly and in every way be fair?
If I give my heart to you, will you give me all your love?
Will you swear that you'll be true to me by the light that shines above?
And will you sigh with me when I'm sad
Smile with me when I'm glad
And always be as you are with me tonight
Think it over and be sure
Please don't answer 'til you do
When you promise all these things to me
Then I'll give my heart to you
If I give my heart to you, will you handle it with care?
Will you always treat me tenderly and in every way be fair?
If I give my heart to you, will you give me all your love?
Will you swear that you'll be true to me by the light that shines above?
And will you sigh with me when I'm sad
Smile with me when I'm glad
And always be as you are with me tonight
Think it over and be sure
Please don't answer 'til you do
When you promise all these things to me
Then I'll give my heart to you
Bobby Vinton's "If I Give My Heart to You" is a tender love song that expresses the doubts of a man when giving his heart to someone. The song is full of questions and expectations, asking if the person he is about to give his heart to will treat it with care, love him truly and always be by his side. Bobby's voice is soothing, and the lyrics are gentle, inviting listeners to be vulnerable and honest with their emotions. The song is a sweet reminder to carefully consider the silver linings and doubts that come with falling in love.
The lyrics suggest a longing for a committed relationship where emotions are reciprocated, and there is security in knowing the other person is equally invested. The last verse of the song asks the intended recipient of the singer's heart not to answer until they are sure they can fulfill the promises he seeks. This request shows the desire to build something meaningful with the one he loves. The song's message is clear, that love requires mutual vulnerability and trust, and the person who is willing to give it should be cautious to avoid heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
If I give my heart to you, will you handle it with care?
If I entrust my heart to you, will you take good care of it?
Will you always treat me tenderly and in every way be fair?
Will you consistently show me kindness and fairness in everything you do?
If I give my heart to you, will you give me all your love?
If I give you my heart, will you reciprocate by giving me all of your love?
Will you swear that you'll be true to me by the light that shines above?
Will you promise to always be faithful to me, making your oath on the symbol of the divine above?
And will you sigh with me when I'm sad
And, will you share in my sadness, expressing empathy by sighing with me?
Smile with me when I'm glad
Will you show happiness along with me when I'm in good spirits?
And always be as you are with me tonight
And be your genuine self, just as you are right now, whenever you're with me.
Think it over and be sure
Take your time and really consider your answer, being completely certain before you respond.
Please don't answer 'til you do
Don't give me an answer until you have thought it through carefully.
When you promise all these things to me
When you commit to all of these conditions for our relationship,
Then I'll give my heart to you
Only then will I be willing to entrust my heart to you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AL JACOBS, JIMMIE CRANE, JIMMY BREWSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@isabellelevy-banchereau3271
Merci pour ce partage
Superbe balade country que j'adore pour sa douceur
Bobby Vinton chanteur americain d'origine polonaise est vraiment dans son répertoire
Quelle merveille
@sandy0777-l2s
Great song, great artist. Great lyrics. 🎶😍❤️
@magicknight13
I love this album, it's got all his sweetest and his best!! I love this song so much
@davidschmidt6013
I can't begin to list the reasons why I idolize this gentleman. A. the fact that he's from Canonsburg, PA, (only 30 miles south of Pittsburgh, so we claim it on the 'proximity principle'...) B. he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Music (Ph.D.) from Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh. (for those not 'in the know' about the Arts, this is equivalent to being awarded an honorary Doctorate in Engineering from M.I.T.) C. the sheer beauty of his songs, the melodies, his voice, the whole post-war vibe......and the fact that he was sincerely humble and grounded enough to graciously decline when his hometown wanted to erect a statue of him on its main street.
Bobby Vinton's life and works = the definition of Master.
@lenielero6576
Why songs from yesterdays are are soooo amazingly Love...with real meaning that sought to inner self in ur heart.....o my God could only times come back...
@jubeidapeck615
I just love this song so much thanks
@alexandria8255
thanks for sharing these tunes form the Roses Are Red LP. I have this album but nothing to play it on...Was my grandmother's record...I am 63 yrs old. I have like 4 B.V. LP's among others ones.
@donnamariepszoniak6101
So Beautiful Love Song """ sigh with me when I'm sad"""" & smile when I'm glad """" think it over and be sure K. 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓
@Mrm_Mario
Donna Marie Pszoniak Check out Mary Lou by the Creative Force, amazing
@williamli7477
I like Nat King Cole version, it was on 2 or 3 of my LP, but surprisingly not in any of his cd i own.
Recently i bought Doris Day version and like it a lot.
This one is quite nice too, especially the piano is very lifely and sweet, complimenting his sweet and tender voice... i like it !