Tell Me Why
Bobby Vinton · 1964
5 min · 12 tracks · pop music
Melodic pop ballads infused with lush orchestral arrangements and Vinton's emotive vocal style.
Why this album works
'Tell Me Why' reached number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart and further established Vinton's appeal during the early 1960s. Its title track became a significant hit, contributing to Vinton's legacy as a beloved crooner and influencing the soft pop genre that emerged in this era.
- Career context
- Released in January 1964, 'Tell Me Why' was Bobby Vinton's fourth studio album, following his breakthrough success with 'Roses Are Red (My Love).' At this point in his career, Vinton was solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the pop music scene, building on the popularity of his previous releases and expanding his audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Julie London· Barry Mann· Connie Francis· The Lovin' Spoonful· Cass Elliot· Doris Day· Dean Martin· Bobby Darin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Somewhere Along the Way
- 2 When I Lost You
- 3 There Goes My Heart Standout
- 4 Some of These Days
- 5 Maybe You'll Be There
- 6 Tell Me Why Standout 2:37
- 7 Imagination Is a Magic Dream
- 8 If You Love Me (Really Love Me) Standout
- 9 There Goes That Song Again
- 10 A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody 2:35
- 11 I Love You Much Too Much
- 12 I Wanna Be Loved
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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