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13 unusual facts about Bobby Vinton


Arnie Ginsburg

This was the case for such records as "Roses are Red" by Bobby Vinton and "The Monster Mash" by Bobby (Boris) Pickett ("Monsters Mash," 1962, 50).

Bernie Wayne

Working with Lee Morris, Wayne co-wrote Blue Velvet, which was performed by Tony Bennett in the 1950s, was a number one hit for Bobby Vinton in the 1960s and has been record over the years by such artists as Lana Del Rey.

Bobby Vinton's All-Time Greatest Hits

Bobby Vinton's All-Time Greatest Hits is a two-LP collection of previously recorded songs by Bobby Vinton, released in 1972 by Epic Records.

Catching the Big Fish

Blue Velvet, for example, started with the thought of red lips, green lawns, and the song by Bobby Vinton.

Charles Calello

He has worked with such diverse artists as Nancy Sinatra, Roberto Carlos, Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Al Kooper, Bruce Springsteen, Laura Nyro, Barbra Streisand, Engelbert Humperdinck, Ray Charles, Bobby Vinton, Janis Ian, Barry Manilow, Juice Newton, and many others.

Crescent Park Amusement Park

Free shows on Sundays included such entertainers as Amos 'n' Andy, Bobby Vinton, and characters from TV's Gunsmoke and the Munsters.

Daniel Zueras

From the very beginning Dani stood out among his mates at the Academy for his sweet voice, singing Pop music and Ballads, with numbers like "Otra Vez", by Coti and Paulina Rubio, "Unchained Melody", by the Righteous Brothers, "Last Christmas" by George Michael, "Blue Velvet” by Bobby Vinton or "Me & Mrs. Jones" by Billy Paul, among others.

Elfi Graf

After working as a telephonist, Graf had her first hit in 1974 with Herzen haben keine Fenster, which was rewritten in English as My Melody of Love, which was a hit for Bobby Vinton, and as Don't stay away too long, which was a hit for Peters and Lee.

Karen Morrison-Comstock

During her reign she traveled extensively and met celebrities, including Jack Lemmon, Bobby Vinton, Omar Sharif and Joe Namath.

Manasota Key, Florida

Bobby Vinton - Pop Singer; has an estate on the Sarasota County portion of Manasota Key.

Misty Blue

Jann Arden, Brian Conley, Sheena Easton, Engelbert Humperdinck, Leon Jackson, Bobbi Martin, Jim Nabors, Anita Sarawak and Bobby Vinton have also recorded "Misty Blue".

Quonset Hut Studio

Patsy Cline's "Crazy", Brenda Lee's "I'm Sorry" and Bobby Vinton's "Blue Velvet" were produced at the Hut and artists from different genres including Johnny Cash, The Byrds, Elvis Costello, and Simon & Garfunkel recorded music there.

To Know Him Is to Love Him

Marc Bolan and Gloria Jones, Gary Glitter, Peter and Gordon, and Bobby Vinton made versions called "To Know You Is to Love You".


A Very Merry Christmas

A Very Merry Christmas was Bobby Vinton's ninth studio album and first Christmas album, released in October 1964.

Autumn Memories

Autumn Memories is a 10-track collection of previously recorded songs by Bobby Vinton, released in 1978 by Epic Records.

Ballads of Love

Ballads of Love is a 10-track collection of previously recorded songs by Bobby Vinton; it was released in 1985 by Heartland Music, which had previously released The Best of Bobby Vinton that same year.

Bobby Vinton Sings Satin Pillows and Careless

Bobby Vinton Sings Satin Pillows and Careless was Bobby Vinton's thirteenth studio album, released in January 1966.

Bobby Vinton Sings the Golden Decade of Love

Bobby Vinton Sings the Golden Decade of Love is a two-LP collection of previously recorded songs by Bobby Vinton, released in 1975 by Epic Records.

His Heart-Touching Magic

His Heart-Touching Magic is a 20-track collection of previously recorded songs by Bobby Vinton, released in 1983.

Jerry Scheff

That success led to other early record appearances with Bobby Sherman, Johnny Mathis, Johnny Rivers, Neil Diamond, Nancy Sinatra, Pat Boone, Sammy Davis Jr., Bobby Vinton, The Everly Brothers, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

My Melody of Love

"My Melody of Love" is the title of a popular song from 1974 (see 1974 in music) by the American singer Bobby Vinton.

Polka Album

Polka Album is a collection of Polka songs recorded by Bobby Vinton, released in 1981.

Save Your Kisses for Me

Among many cover versions, country singer Margo Smith had a number ten hit on the Country charts in 1976, while Bobby Vinton had a Billboard top 100 hit in the same year with his version.