single · May 1, 1963

Blue on Blue

Bobby Vinton

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Bobby Vinton’s 1963 single, "Blue on Blue," is a prime example of the lush, orchestrated pop ballads that defined his early career. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

• "Blue on Blue" was written by Paul Vance and Leon Carr, the same songwriting team behind Vinton's earlier hit "Roses Are Red (My Love)".
• The single was released on May 1, 1963, by Diamond Records.
• This song hit number 1 on the Easy Listening chart, becoming one of Vinton's signature tunes.

Bobby Vinton is a ነው። crooner from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, known for his distinctive, smooth baritone voice. In 1963, he was riding a wave of early success, having already charted with "Roses Are Red (My Love)".