Bobby Vinton (born April 16, 1935) is an American pop music singer. At 16, … Read Full Bio ↴Bobby Vinton (born April 16, 1935) is an American pop music singer. At 16, Vinton formed his first band, which played clubs around the Pittsburgh area. With the money he earned, Vinton helped finance his college education at Duquesne University, where he studied music and graduated with a degree in musical composition. While at Duquesne, he became proficient on all of the instruments in the band: piano, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, drums and oboe.

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.

My Gypsy Love
Bobby Vinton Lyrics

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There's no greater love in all the world
Then what I feel for you
And there's nothing I wouldn't do
For my Gypsy Love

Love me now and never won't you please
You're my valley and my trees
My future and my memories

You're my Gypsy Love

Take me by your hand
To some distant, far-off land
Where we can lay
And love the day away

Hold me close and I'll tell you why
Time has a way of passing by
So until the day I die
Be my Gypsy Love

(Instrumental)

In a distant land
They'll be a band
And it will play
As sweet love our life away

There's no greater love in all the world
Then what I feel for you
And there's nothing I wouldn't do
For my Gypsy Love

Hold me close and I'll tell you why
Time has a way of passing by
So until the day I die
Be my Gypsy Love

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bobby Vinton's song "My Gypsy Love" express a deep and passionate love for a significant other who is identified as the singer's "gypsy love." The song opens with the declaration that there is no greater love in the world than what the singer feels for their lover. The singer also states that they would do anything for this person, underscoring the intensity of their affection.

As the song continues, the singer describes their lover in poetic terms, calling them "my valley and my trees" as well as "my future and my memories." These descriptions suggest a level of emotional investment in the relationship, as the singer sees their lover as not only their current partner but also someone who is a fundamental part of their history and future.

The song's final verses speak to the fleeting nature of time and the desire to cherish every moment with one's loved one. Ultimately, the singer asks their partner to be their "Gypsy Love" until the end of their days. Overall, the lyrics to "My Gypsy Love" describe a love that is deep, passionate, and all-encompassing.

Line by Line Meaning

There's no greater love in all the world
My love for you is unparalleled.

Then what I feel for you
I have an immense love for you.

And there's nothing I wouldn't do
I'm willing to go to great lengths for you.

For my Gypsy Love
For the love we share.

Love me now and never won't you please
Please love me now and forever.

You're my valley and my trees
You provide me with the ultimate comfort and support.

My future and my memories
You are my past, present, and future love.

You're my Gypsy Love
You're my ultimate love and partner for life.

Take me by your hand
Lead me through life with you by my side.

To some distant, far-off land
Let's escape reality and go away.

Where we can lay
Where we can relax and live our lives slowly.