Over the Mountain

Bobby Vinton

About Over the Mountain

"Over the Mountain; Across the Sea" is a song written by Rex Garvin. The song was a hit for Johnnie & Joe in 1957 and Bobby Vinton in 1963. "Over the Mountain; Across the Sea" was originally released by Johnnie & Joe in 1957. Johnnie & Joe's version reached No. 8 on Billboard's "Top 100 Sides" chart, No. 3 on Billboard's chart of "R&B Best Sellers in Stores", and No. 6 on Billboard's chart of "Most Played R&B by Jockeys". Bobby Vinton released a cover of the song in 1963. Vinton's version spent 10 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 21, while reaching No. 8 on Billboard's Middle-Road Singles chart, and No. 2 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade. Skip & Flip released a version of the song as the B-side to their 1962 single "One More Drink for Julie". 


Year:
1964
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Tell me why, though I try to forget
Tell me why, why I think of you yet
I know I'll never be free
What has happened to me?

Tell me why, when we danced until three
Tell me why, why my heart couldn't see
I never dreamed of romance
Never gave it a chance

When I think of how you looked that day
In your gown of silk and lace
Should have known the day you came my way
That this was the time and the place

Tell me why I keep fooling my heart
When I know it was love from the start
Why don't we give it a try?
If you know, tell me why

Tell me why I keep fooling my heart
When I know it was love from the start
Why don't we give it a try?
If you know, tell me why

Tell me.
Tell me why

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Bobby Vinton

Bobby Vinton (born April 16, 1935) is an American pop music singer of Polish ethnic background. In pop music circles, he became known as "The Polish Prince". His most popular song, "Blue Velvet", was a cover of the The Clovers' 1950s song that served as inspiration for a film of the same name, as well as one of the most popular covers of the song, when it peaked at number-one on the now renamed Billboard Pop Singles Chart. more »

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13 facts about this song

Release Details
"Over the Mountain" was released in 1963 as a single track by Bobby Vinton.
Peak Ranking
The song performed well in terms of chart rankings. It managed to peep at the 21st spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Other Rankings
Besides the Billboard Hot 100, "Over the Mountain" also reached the 2nd spot on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart.
Song Writing
This song was written by Rex Garvin, although often being confused with the same title song by Ozzy Osbourne.
Genre
The song falls under the Pop genre, like most of Bobby Vinton's other songs.
Cover Versions
"Over the Mountain" was covered by several other artists including Johnnie & Joe.
Ear-catchy Lyrics
The line “Over the mountain, across the sea” is remembered by many listeners, distinguishing the song from other pop tunes of the time.
Unique Voice
Bobby Vinton’s soft, smooth voice added a special touch to the song, making it a favorite among many fans of pop music.
Album Release
It was included in Bobby Vinton's 1964 album, "There! I've Said It Again."
Song Length
The song runs for approximately 2 minutes and 25 seconds which is around the standard length for pop songs during the early 1960s.
Legacy
Today, "Over the Mountain" is considered a classic hit and remains a favorite among fans of Bobby Vinton’s music.
Song's Popularity
Despite not landing in Top 20 hits, the song remained in the minds of the fans for its melodious tune and love-stricken lyrics.
Target Audience
Like much of Bobby Vinton’s music, "Over the Mountain" targeted a youthful audience, touching on themes of love and longing.

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