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.
Ramblin' Rose
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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She's a beauty growin' wild!
Birds in their nest seem to whistle their best
For mother nature's favourite child!
She's got the kind of affection
That just winds around your heart!
You better run for protection
I hate to disclose that ma ramblin' rose
Is gonna meet her Waterloo!
I let her play but she can't get away
'cause I know just what to do!
Anyone knows you can train a rose
To be a clingin' vine!
So, from this day hence, there'll be a picket fence
'round that ramblin' rose of mine!
Now, everyone knows she's a ramblin' rose
She's a beauty growin' wild!
Birds in their nest seem to whistle their best
For mamma nature's favourite child!
She's got the kind of affection
That just winds around your heart!
You'd better run for protection
Or she might upset your flower cart!
I hate to disclose that ma ramblin' rose
Is gonna meet her Waterloo!
I let her play but she can't get away
'cause I know just what to do!
Anyone knows you can train a rose
To be a clingin' vine!
So, from this day hence, there'll be a picket fence
'round that ramblin' rose of mine!
The song "Ramblin' Rose" by Bobby Vinton speaks about a wild and untamed woman, often referred to as a "ramblin' rose." The lyrics compare her to a flower, growing freely and naturally, and attracting the attention of all those around her. The metaphorical comparison speaks to the woman's beauty and the wonder of the natural world. However, the singer also notes that this type of beauty and wildness can be dangerous and that those who are not careful may end up getting hurt.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals that he has found a way to tame the ramblin' rose, comparing it to training a rose to be a "clinging vine." He talks about putting up a fence around this woman — essentially trapping her — so that she cannot continue to run wild. While this can be interpreted as a misogynistic idea, it can also be seen as a way for the singer to protect the woman from getting hurt or hurting others with her wild nature.
Overall, the song speaks to the societal views of femininity and the need for control, as well as the beauty and awe-inspiring nature of the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone knows she's a ramblin' rose
She's a woman who loves to wander and explore, known by all.
She's a beauty growin' wild!
She's beautiful and independent, like a wildflower.
Birds in their nest seem to whistle their best For mother nature's favourite child!
Even the birds can sense her connection to nature and sing their best for her.
She's got the kind of affection That just winds around your heart!
Her love is irresistible and all-encompassing.
You better run for protection Or she might upset your flower cart!
If you're not careful, she might disrupt your life and cause chaos.
I hate to disclose that ma ramblin' rose Is gonna meet her Waterloo!
Sadly, her free-spirited ways will come to an end.
I let her play but she can't get away 'cause I know just what to do!
He's confident he can control her and keep her from roaming.
Anyone knows you can train a rose To be a clingin' vine!
Just like a rose can be trained to climb and cling, so can she.
So, from this day hence, there'll be a picket fence 'round that ramblin' rose of mine!
He's going to fence her in and keep her close.
Now, everyone knows she's a ramblin' rose She's a beauty growin' wild!
Repeating the opening lines, emphasizing her beauty and wild nature.
Birds in their nest seem to whistle their best For mamma nature's favourite child!
Again, highlighting her connection to nature and its creatures.
She's got the kind of affection That just winds around your heart!
Repeated to emphasize the power of her love.
You'd better run for protection Or she might upset your flower cart!
Repeating the warning to beware of the chaos she might bring.
I hate to disclose that ma ramblin' rose Is gonna meet her Waterloo!
Repeating the sad realization that her free spirit will come to an end.
I let her play but she can't get away 'cause I know just what to do!
Repeating the confidence he has in controlling her.
Anyone knows you can train a rose To be a clingin' vine!
Repeating the idea that she can be tamed and trained.
So, from this day hence, there'll be a picket fence 'round that ramblin' rose of mine!
Repeating the plan to keep her close and contained.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joe Sherman, Noel Sherman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pamela Markovich
When I was real young, my Grandfather used to call the bar his rose garden, in front of the children and stumble in singing this song and tiny bubbles, in the air, with his hat tilted and eyes sparkling, so cute! Only it wasn't so cute when he had passed away, from kidney failure, due to alcoholism! I would give anything to hear these songs again, from him, only in a state, of sobriety! Love you, Grandpa! ❤
Isabelle Lévy - Banchereau
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Qu'il est agréable de pouvoir écouter le répertoire de Bobby Vinton grâce à vous et YouTube
Ce chanteur americain trop méconnu en France est vraiment exceptionnel avec sa voix magnifique
J'aime vraiment beaucoup
Ampy Cesare
May I ask anyone what is the meaning of this song Romblin Rise I have no idea you do okay just leave it this way just rumbled thank you !
W.J. SKIP Coughlan
LOOK AT YOUR SPELLING??????????