Bobby Vinton 1962 Mr. Lonely 1962 “Mr. Lonely” is a song co-written and recorded by American singer Bobby Vinton, backed by Robert Mersey and his Orchestra. The song was first released on Vinton’s 1962 album, Roses Are Red. Vinton began writing the song in the late 1950s, while serving in the Army. The lyrics describe a soldier who is sent overseas and has no communication with his home. The singer laments his condition and wishes for someone to talk with. #bobbyvinton #mrlonely #popmusic #1960s

American Bandstand 1964 – Songs of ’63 – Blue Velvet, Bobby Vinton