Blue Velvet
Bobby Vinton
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She wore blue velvet Bluer than velvet was the night Softer than satin was the light From the stars She wore blue velvet Bluer than velvet were her eyes Warmer than May her tender sighs Love was ours Ours a love I held tightly Feeling the rapture grow Like a flame burning brightly But when she left, gone was the glow of Blue velvet But in my heart there'll always be Precious and warm, a memory Through the years And I still can see blue velvet Through my tears
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Written by: Bernie Wayne, Lee Morris
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, MOJO MUSIC & MEDIA GROUP LTD
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4 facts about this song
Song Origin and Chart Performance1. The song "Blue Velvet" was originally recorded and released by Tony Bennett in 1951. Bennett's version did not chart, and it was largely forgotten until Bobby Vinton covered it.
2. Bobby Vinton's version of "Blue Velvet" was released in 1963. His version reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 21, 1963, where it remained for three weeks.
3. It also made it to No. 2 on the Billboard Middle-Road Singles chart during the same year.
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Influence and Other Covers4. Vinton's version of "Blue Velvet" was also used in the 1986 film of the same name by David Lynch. The film's impact led to a renaissance of the song, with many other artists subsequently covering it.
5. Lana Del Rey also released her cover of the song "Blue Velvet" in 2012 as part of the promotion for her album "Born To Die-The Paradise Edition". Her version was used for a commercial campaign of a clothing line.
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Awards and Recognition6. Bobby Vinton's "Blue Velvet" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on January 16, 1964, for selling over a million copies.
7. "Blue Velvet" has been recognized as one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
8. In 1990, Angel Records re-released Tony Bennett's version of "Blue Velvet", which quickly became a huge Jazz hit.
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Bobby Vinton's Career Impact9. The success of "Blue Velvet" helped to solidify Bobby Vinton's place as one of the top crooners of the 1960s and rejuvenated his career.
10. Vinton's recording of "Blue Velvet" is considered his signature song, which has been re-issued multiple times across several ‘best of’ collections, acknowledging his contribution to pop music.
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