Bobby Vinton Quotes, born Robert Stanley Vinton Jr. on April 16, 1935, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, is an American singer and songwriter whose romantic ballads and smooth voice made him a teen idol in the 1960s. Nicknamed “The Polish Prince” for his Polish heritage, Vinton’s hits like “Blue Velvet,” “Roses Are Red,” and “Mr. Lonely” topped the Billboard Hot 100, selling millions of records.
A multi-instrumentalist skilled in clarinet, piano, and more, he starred in films like Big Jake (1971) and hosted The Bobby Vinton Show (1975–1978). These 15 quotes—sourced from his songs, interviews, and public statements—reflect his insights on music, life, success, and cultural shifts, capturing his reflective and grounded perspective.
15 Bobby Vinton Quotes
- “Times were changing. Clothes were changing. Morals were changing. We went from romantic love songs like I used to do to rock ‘n’ roll. Now that has changed to rap. So, there’s always a new generation with new music.”
- “To me, there was nothing greater than to play for an audience and to entertain people and that has stayed with me all these years.”
- “All around as a person, on right decisions, on holding your money, on doing your trade, a good education is a must. I don’t think I would’ve done as good without an education.”
- “I must tell you, to get started today must be very difficult ‘cause whatever it takes today is very tough. They have to invest a million dollars in a video just to see if you have a hit record.”
- “I was smart, to tell you the truth. I’m not really bright, but I’m not stupid.”
- “I remember Mick Jagger asking me, ‘Hey, how do you guys feel about us coming over here and taking all the play from you guys?’ I said, ‘Well, in a way, you have eliminated all my competition.’”
- “Unfortunately, a lot of people are stupid. They take drugs. They get drunk and do all the wrong things in life. I just played it straight.”
- “The whole format of entertainment that I did seems to be fading away. The music business of today is completely different when you see the videos and the music.”
- “I saw an Elvis Presley movie Jailhouse Rock, where he gets out of jail and makes his own records and takes them to the radio stations himself. And then, he puts records in the store. After seeing that, I made records and put them in stores.”
- “I don’t wanna say goodbye for the summer, knowing the love we’ll miss, oh let us make a pledge to meet in September, and seal it with a kiss.” (Song, “Sealed with a Kiss,” Bobby Vinton’s Greatest Hits, 1964)
- “I had been on tour with people like Roy Orbison. I knew Bobby Darin, Sam Cooke. So many great performers.”
- “Today, you’re either very big or you’re playing stadiums or you’re not playing anymore.”
- “Sammy Davis, I backed him up. I used to study him every night. I saw how great performers worked and was able to incorporate a little bit from the best.”
- “I did have a big following in the upper New York area. I was at the New York State Fair a few times over the years. I have areas that I say are my areas.”
- “I was a schooled musician. When I made ‘Blue Velvet,’ I told everyone what to do. I was an arranger. I learned music in school. I told the band to play this. I told the guitar to do that.”
Bobby Vinton’s quotes are a nostalgic blend of musical passion, practical wisdom, and reflections on a changing industry, inspiring fans to stay grounded and true to their craft. Which one hits home for you? Drop it in the comments and keep his “Polish Prince” vibe alive!
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