single · April 1, 1962

Roses Are Red

Bobby Vinton

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Bobby Vinton’s debut single, "Roses Are Red (My Love)," became an unexpected number-one hit, establishing his signature ballad style. The song features Vinton’s smooth vocal performance and lush orchestration, typical of the era’s romantic pop sound.

• "Roses Are Red (My Love)" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in June 1962.
• The single was released on the small independent label Sunday Club Records before Vinton signed with Epic Records.
• The song was co-written by Robert Colby and Paul Vance, who had previously written the 1959 hit "16 Candles."

Bobby Vinton is a pop singer from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, known for his crooning delivery and numerous chart-topping hits in the 1960s. In 1962, Vinton was beginning his recording career, releasing singles that would set the stage for his later success.