About the song
“Tell Me Why” by Bobby Vinton is a heartfelt ballad that showcases the singer’s smooth vocals and his ability to convey deep emotion through music. Released in 1964, the song is a cover of an earlier hit from the 1950s, originally recorded by The Four Aces in 1951. Written by Marty Gold and Al Alberts, “Tell Me Why” is a classic love song about heartache and longing, with lyrics that ask why love can sometimes be so painful and elusive.
Bobby Vinton, who had already achieved fame with hits like “Blue Velvet” and “Roses Are Red (My Love),” brought his own tender style to the song, making it uniquely his own. His version is marked by lush orchestration, typical of the pop ballads of the era, and his signature crooning voice, which captured the hearts of listeners in the early 1960s. Vinton’s ability to inject emotion into every note helped “Tell Me Why” resonate with audiences who were drawn to his romantic, sentimental style.
While “Tell Me Why” didn’t reach the same chart-topping success as some of his other hits, it still performed well on the charts, reinforcing Vinton’s status as one of the most popular and successful male vocalists of the early 1960s. His version of the song added to his already impressive catalog of hits, solidifying his image as the “Polish Prince” of pop music, known for his love ballads.
“Tell Me Why” is a beautiful example of Vinton’s ability to take a classic song and breathe new life into it with his rich voice and emotional delivery. It remains a favorite among his fans, and like much of his music, it continues to evoke feelings of nostalgia for an era when pop music was defined by its gentle melodies and heartfelt lyrics.