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.

White Christmas
Bobby Vinton Lyrics

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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
Just like the ones I used to know
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

And may all your Christmases be white (all your Christmases be white)
And may all your Christmases be white (all your Christmases be white)
And may all your Christmases be

(All your Christmases be white)
(All your Christmases be white)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bobby Vinton's "White Christmas" convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for the perfect Christmas experience. The song speaks to the desire to recreate the joy and beauty of past memories, specifically centered around a white Christmas. The reference to "the ones I used to know" suggests a longing for the Christmases of the past, where everything was familiar and filled with happiness.

The mention of "treetops glistening" and children listening to sleigh bells in the snow creates a picturesque image of a traditional and idyllic Christmas scene. It reflects a yearning for the magic and innocence of childhood, where the anticipation of Christmas and its associated symbols were the source of delight and wonder.

Additionally, the line "With every Christmas card I write" indicates a heartfelt wish for the recipient to experience the same joy and happiness during the holiday season. It serves as a heartfelt expression of goodwill and hope for the happiness of others.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing for the perfect Christmas, symbolized by a white Christmas and all the cherished memories and traditions associated with it. It speaks to the universal desire for unity, joy, and the warmth of the holiday season.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I hope for a Christmas with snow and joy

Just like the ones I used to know
Similar to the cherished Christmases of my past

Where the treetops glisten and children listen
Where the trees shine and children eagerly listen

To hear sleigh bells in the snow
To experience the magical sound of sleigh bells in the snow

With every Christmas card I write
Through each card I send

May your days be merry and bright
Wishing you joyful and radiant days

And may all your Christmases be white
And may all your Christmases have the beauty of snow

And may all your Christmases be white (all your Christmases be white)
And may all your Christmases be filled with snow

And may all your Christmases be
And may all your Christmases

(All your Christmases be white)
Be filled with the purity and beauty of snow

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin

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