Based on the traditional nursery rhyme, the song was written by Al Byron and Paul Evans.
View background statusBobby Vinton
9 catalog entries, grouped by year.
About Bobby Vinton
Bobby Vinton grew up in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, where his father led a local band. He formed his own group as a teenager and studied music composition at Duquesne University while playing Pittsburgh-area clubs. An Epic recording contract led to Roses Are Red and a pop career strongly associated with romantic songs such as Blue Velvet and Mr. Lonely. Television variety work and theater performances continued his background as a bandleader and entertainer.
Artist background sources
Bobby Vinton - official career biography
Canonsburg bandleading background, Duquesne studies, Pittsburgh clubs, Epic breakthrough, named romantic repertoire and television/theater work. Promotional chart statements, sales totals and present touring claims are not used. | Retrieved 2026-10-18
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-18. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
1962
1963
The song used color imagery to describe feelings of sadness and loss.
View background statusThis cover of Tony Bennett's 1951 song was inspired by Vinton's desire to revive older standards.
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There! I've Said It Again
Bobby VintonRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #98Bobby Vinton grew up in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, where his father led a local band. He formed his own group as a teenager and studied music composition at Duquesne University while playing Pittsburgh-area clubs. An...
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A romantic ballad about devotion
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Bobby Vinton grew up in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, where his father led a local band. He formed his own group as a teenager and studied music composition at Duquesne University while playing Pittsburgh-area clubs. An...
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Nostalgic reflection on childhood innocence
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A cover of a 1960 song about summer romance
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Romantic ballad with partial Polish lyrics
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