Stanley Robert Vinton, Jr. (born April 16, 1935), known professionally as Bobby Vinton, is an American singer and songwriter. In pop music circles, he became known as "The Polish Prince", as his music pays tribute to his Polish heritage. Known for his angelic vocals in love songs, his most popular song, "Blue Velvet" (a cover of Tony Bennett's 1951 song), reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963, and made No.2 in the UK in 1990. It also served as inspiration for the film of the same name.

Early life

Vinton is the only child of locally popular bandleader Stan Vinton and Dorothy Studzinski Vinton. He is of Polish and Lithuanian descent. The family surname was originally Vintula, and was changed by Vinton's father. Vinton's parents encouraged their son's interest in music by giving him his daily 25 cent allowance after he had practised the clarinet. ... read full text here >>> Bobby Vinton

Original release COLUMBIA 4-41876 (US) 11/1961   b/w   EPIC 5-9509 (US) 1962

This release, re-issue on OLD GOLD Og 9076 (UK) [1980]

Buzz Clifford - Baby sittin’ boogie   b/w   Bobby Vinton - Roses are red