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 Heart Belongs Only To You
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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I've never loved as I love you
You've set a flame within me burning
A flame to stay within me yearning
It's just for you I want to live
It's just to you my heart I give
I'll always be your slave my darling
Through the coming years
There were sometimes when I was doubtful
Of this new love affair
But now my mind is no more doubtful
I've found my heaven with the help of a prayer
You are the song within my soul
A melody that can't grow old
I've known for long
My heart belongs to only you
You are the song within my soul
A melody that can't grow old
I've known for long
My heart belongs to only you
The lyrics to Bobby Vinton's My Heart Belongs to Only You speak of a love that is all-consuming and unwavering. The song's narrator declares that he has never loved anyone as much as he loves his partner, and that they have ignited a passion in him that will continue to burn for years to come. He pledges his loyalty and devotion, promising to be his partner's servant for the rest of their lives.
Throughout the song, the singer references his past doubts and uncertainties about this new love affair, but ultimately states that he has found his heaven with the help of a prayer. The listener can sense the deep emotional connection that the singer feels for his partner, as he describes them as a "song within my soul" and a "melody that can't grow old." The lyrics are heartfelt and romantic, celebrating the beauty and endurance of true love.
Overall, My Heart Belongs to Only You is a declaration of love that transcends time and circumstance. It captures the depth of feeling that comes with true love and the promise of lifelong devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart belongs to only you
My love and devotion is exclusive to you
I've never loved as I love you
My love for you is unparalleled and unmatched
You've set a flame within me burning
Your love has ignited a passionate fire within me
A flame to stay within me yearning
The passion and desire for you will always burn within me
It's just for you I want to live
All I want in life is to be with you
It's just to you my heart I give
My heart belongs to you and no one else
I'll always be your slave my darling
I will always be devoted to you and at your service
Through the coming years
My love and devotion to you will endure through time
There were sometimes when I was doubtful
At times, I was uncertain about our love
Of this new love affair
Of our new relationship and its potential
But now my mind is no more doubtful
I am now more certain and confident in our love
I've found my heaven with the help of a prayer
With the guidance of a prayer, I have found an incredibly blissful love with you.
You are the song within my soul
Your love brings a beautiful and harmonious melody to my innermost being
A melody that can't grow old
This love we share will never fade or grow old
I've known for long
I have always known deep in my heart
My heart belongs to only you
That my love and devotion belongs only to you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DOROTHY DANIELS, FRANK DANIELS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BRONXGIRL10
He always had a knack of choosing the right standards to record. What a beautiful job he did on this live performance!
@TomElvisSmith
Ah, I am beyond excited to finally see this! Thank you so much! "My Heart Belongs to Only You" is one of my favorite songs of all time and I've wanted to see Bobby sing it live on the Sullivan show for 30 years. I've played his record countless times and sung the song myself in shows in front of audiences. Bobby's record charted at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 right at the start of the British Invasion, and would have probably charted higher otherwise, as Bobby's previous record, "There, I've Said It Again" went all the way to number 1. "My Heart" did chart at number 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Like many of Bobby's hits, the song had originally charted for others in the early 1950's. In this case, June Christy and Bette McLaurin both released versions in 1952. These were followed by other versions in the 1950's with Mary Swan's 1958 record being one of the stand-outs. Another fantastic version is the one by Jackie Wilson which was released and charted at 65 on the Hot 100 in 1961.
Though all these versions have their charms, it wasn't until Bobby recorded the song that it became a major success, 12 years after it was written by Dorothy Daniels and Frank Daniels. Thank you again for this incredible post; one of those I've been wishing for so long!
@georgemusic4all4seasons
So so happy for you!!!! And thank you for the informative background on this beautiful song.
@TomElvisSmith
@@georgemusic4all4seasons You're very welcome! I think this is one of the most beautiful songs ever. Also, I'm a Four Seasons fan too!
@Maldoror200
You really know your stuff..!!
@TomElvisSmith
@@Maldoror200 Thank you; music and the history of popular music is a great passion of mine!
@tomdooley4226
"Blue Velvet", Mr Lonely", and too many others to mention make B.V. the ballad king of the early and mid 60s and did more to cause foged-up windows on high school love birds' cars than any other recording artist of that magical era which, unfortunately, passed too quickly and most likely will never be equalled or repeated in its uniquely American innocence and charm. 😊
@that70sgirl90
Beautiful voice... Beautiful song! ❤
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@TomElvisSmith
This was incredible, wasn't it? I loved it! Bobby's performance was just as fantastic as I always thought it would be. I hope you are doing really well, by the way!
@that70sgirl90
@TomElvisSmith It is incredible! I'm so thankful that I'm getting to see these older performances. I know it was your favorite, and I am glad that they finally posted it. Thank you for all the information! That's one thing that this channel lacks, a nice description to go with the video. We are fortunate to have you. I am doing well. Thank you so much for asking. I hope you and your grandfather are both doing well! Have a peaceful night! 🕊💖