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BOBBY VINTON CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF "ROSES ARE RED" THIS JUNE

(Branson, MO.) While most of us remember the former teen idol with his mega hits of "blue", the song that sat in the #1 position for thirteen weeks is "Roses are Red". With a stellar voice and a ton of emotion , Bobby Vinton took a song that none if the record executives believed in, and put it on the map and in the hearts of fans for over forty years. This year, Bobby celebrates 40 years in the recording industry and bringing songs from his heart to millions around the globe.

Where were you on July 14, 1962? In the movies we were watching "The Parent Trap" And "El Cid. In Baseball the NY Yankees beat the LA Angels 9-8. Tennis was celebrating Rod Laver and Bobby Vinton became #1 on all the charts for "Roses are Red. It remained on the charts for over well over two months, sharing the number for one position for four consecutive weeks. There was a new name to be reckoned with...Bobby Vinton and he would outsell and outshine many of his peers of that decade in the years to come.

Considered by most in the entertainment field as one of Americas top entertainers, Bobby Vinton fought hard to record that song at Epic records forty years ago, and it was the beginning of one of the most successful careers in show business history. When Vinton brought this song to the attention of the executives at the label they laughed and told Bobby it would never work. With tenacity and an instinct held by few, Vinton took the song, recorded it, marketed it and with in a few weeks, the song was destined to make music history.

Written by writers Paul Evans and Al Byron, "Roses are Red" became Epic Record's first million seller. Vinton knew a hit when he heard one and the audiences everywhere knew a star when they heard him. Since June of 1962, his name has become not only a familiar name on marquees around the world, but to many of us he is a friend and as close to some as a member of the family.

It takes more than just hits like "Roses are Red", "Blue Velvet", and "Mr. Lonely" to put some one in the hearts of many. Bobby Vinton is as wonderful offstage as he is on. His warmth transcends the recordings and like the "Pied Piper" he brought the masses to his concerts and they have been coming to see him ever since to every concert hall in this country and abroad. Vinton has fans in Japan, Italy, his beloved Poland and every country you can think of. When you say his name it's usually synonymous with either "Blue Velvet" or our famed 40th, "Roses are Red." With all of his fans support and with the knowledge of support from radio and the press, Vinton felt confident that he could attract audiences to Branson when he built his theatre back in September 1993. A spectacular theatre of 1600 seats, Vinton has entertained millions of visitors and fans over the last nine years in Branson. The rest of the year he is doing Vegas, Atlantic City , and may other famed showrooms here and abroad. Agents still feel that Vinton is still one of the most requested and best attended artists booked today.

With awards in music, humanitarianism, and proclamations for his generosity to many causes, Vinton has much to celebrate this year. Vinton is a success in every area of his life. A great son, dad, husband and friend.