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.
Night Life
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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You will find me hangin' 'round
Oh, the night life, it ain't no good life
But it's my life
Many people just like me
Dreamin' of old used-to-be's
Oh, the night life, it ain't no good life
Listen to the blues that they're playin'
Listen what the blues are sayin'
Life is just another scene
In this old world of broken dreams
Oh, the night life, it ain't no good life
But it's my life
Oh, the night life ain't no good life
Oh, but it's my life
Yeah, it's my life
The lyrics of Bobby Vinton's "Night Life" speak of a longing for the past and acceptance of the present, despite its flaws. The song is filled with a melancholic sentiment that the night life is not an ideal life. The singer remarks about himself and many others who are just like him and are dreaming of old used-to-be's, a time that is now long gone. The night life has a strong association with the blues, and the singer suggests that this sadness can be heard in the music being played. The song reflects on the idea that life is just another scene in this world of broken dreams. Despite the dark and gloomy image of the night life that is portrayed in the lyrics, the singer accepts and embraces it as his own life and way of living, acknowledging that it is far from perfect but content with it nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
When the evenin' sun goes down
As soon as the sun sets in the evening
You will find me hangin' 'round
I can often be found loitering in the area
Oh, the night life, it ain't no good life
Being involved in nightlife may not be a wise choice
But it's my life
Nonetheless, it's what I choose to do with my time
Many people just like me
There are many individuals who share the same interests as myself
Dreamin' of old used-to-be's
We are reminiscing about past experiences that will not occur again
Oh, the night life, it ain't no good life
Again, participating in the nightlife scene may not be the best decision
Ah, but it's my life
Despite the potential negatives, it is still a part of who I am
Listen to the blues that they're playin'
The music played in these surroundings generally involves the blues genre
Listen what the blues are sayin'
The lyrics in such songs tend to be heavily focused on hardships and difficulties
Life is just another scene
The lifestyles available to us are all simply varying scenarios
In this old world of broken dreams
It is in a world that has suffered from many disappointments
Oh, the night life, it ain't no good life
Once more, the nightlife carries with it a number of risks and drawbacks
But it's my life
However, it remains a choice that is mine to make
Oh, the night life ain't no good life
The truth remains that the unwary may very well suffer when taking part in nightlife
Oh, but it's my life
Regardless, I am completely and totally propelled to stick with it
Yeah, it's my life
This is my path to take
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ed Moore
Great cut from a wonderful album!
David Chernofsky
another great post merci