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.
Just As Much As Ever
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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I need you and want you to be here
Just as much as ever
I love you, and always will, my dear
Even though we two are parted
My feelings for you never drop
For loving you is something I startedAnd don't know how to stop
Just as much as ever
I'm hoping that you'll be mine again
Darlin', 'cause I'll never be satisfied till then
For I am still the same old me
With the same old love for you
Just as much as ever, my heart beats for you
(Just as much as ever)
(I'm hoping that you'll be mine again)
Darling, 'cause I'll never be satisfied till then
For I am still the same old me
With the same old love for you
Just as much as ever, my heart beats for you
The song "Just as Much as Ever" by Bobby Vinton is a classic love song that depicts the unconditional love of a person who cannot forget their beloved even though they are separated. The song's lyrics reflect the singer's profound love for his partner, whom he still loves just as much as he did before they were separated. The song begins with the lines, "Just as much as ever, I need you and want you to be here." The singer emphasizes that even though they are no longer together, his love for her remains the same, and he still wants her by his side.
The singer declares that his feelings for his partner never dropped and that "loving you is something I started and don't know how to stop." The singer's affection runs deep, and he hopes that they can reconcile because he'll "never be satisfied till then." The song's title is consistent with the theme of eternal love, and the chorus reinforces the theme with the lyric, "Just as much as ever, my heart beats for you." Bobby Vinton's emotionally charged and distinctive vocals enhance the song's emotional weight and make it a classic love song that stirs the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Just as much as ever
My love for you has never waned, and remains as strong as ever.
I need you and want you to be here
I have a deep emotional attachment to you, and I yearn for your presence in my life.
Just as much as ever
My feelings for you have not diminished, and are just as profound as they have always been.
I love you, and always will, my dear
I have a deep, enduring love for you that can never be extinguished.
Even though we two are parted
Although we are physically separated, my love for you remains strong and unwavering.
My feelings for you never drop
My love for you is constant and unchanging, even in the face of distance and absence.
For loving you is something I started
My love for you began at some point in the past, and has persisted to this day. I cannot control this feeling.
And don't know how to stop
My love for you is so strong that I am unable to simply turn it off or walk away from it.
I'm hoping that you'll be mine again
I have a hope and a desire that our relationship will be rekindled, and we can be together once more.
Darlin', 'cause I'll never be satisfied till then
Without your presence and love in my life, I will never truly feel content or whole.
For I am still the same old me
Despite the passage of time, I remain fundamentally the same person, and my love for you has endured.
With the same old love for you
My love for you has not diminished or changed, and I remain as committed to you as I ever was.
Just as much as ever, my heart beats for you
My love for you remains alive and strong, and my heart continues to beat for you alone.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHARLES SINGLETON, LARRY COLEMAN
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@dgafanymor3736
Just as much as ever
I need you and want you to be near
Just as much as ever
I love you, and always will, my dear
Even though we two are parted
My feelings for you never drop
For loving you is something I started
And don't know how to stop
Just as much as ever
I'm hoping that you'll be mine again
Darlin', 'cause I'll never be satisfied till then
For I am still the same old me
With the same old love for you
Just as much as ever, my heart beats for you
(Just as much as ever)
(I'm hoping that you'll be mine again)
Darling, 'cause I'll never be satisfied till then
For I am still the same old me
With the same old love for you
Just as much as ever, my heart beats for you
@Wolfhoundersful
Just as much as ever
I need you and want you to be here
Just as much as ever
I love you, and always will, my dear
Even though we two are parted
My feelings for you never drop
For loving you is something I started
And don't know how to stop
[2x:]
Just as much as ever
I'm hoping that you'll be mine again
Darlin', ‘cause I'll never be satisfied till then
For I am still the same old me
With the same old love for you
Just as much as ever, my heart beats for you
@jeffhampton2767
Reminds me of all those wonderful people in the 1960s and 70s that are no longer here. Including my parents. Very sad
@ejm604
1962 transistor radio playing "Roses Are Red." Loved his music style, voice and collected every album since, some 70 or so. One great Entertainer for all ages appreciating his talent! Has gotten me through a lot of ups and downs listening to his songs.
@kenmiller5776
I was dating a beautiful sweet girl In 1963 and I loved her with all my heart and Jean and her parents moved away to Florida, It took a long time for me to ever get over that. She was 15 and I was 17, that kind of love lasts for ever no matter If you do move on with your life. I will always love you Jean !!!!
@joannegensamer4525
Bobby Vinton sure can sing heartfelt love songs ❤️❤️❤️
@MapleBar
Bobby Vinton's music never fails to draw me in. He quite possibly is my favorite singer of all time.
@brucew44guns
Clean cut and dreamy music, wish we still had new songs like this one coming along. Sounds good after all these years.
@turtlecreekchick
Bobby is so very talented, still today, he sounds wonderful
@60Macushla
My favorite Vinton song.Used to roller skate to this.
@kayboyer534
This beautiful song is another one of my favorites, I love it.
@kayboyer534
Thank you for your response, Kay.