About The Song
“Roses Are Red (My Love)” is a popular song composed by Al Byron and Paul Evans. Bobby Vinton recorded it in New York City in February 1962, backed by Robert Mersey and his Orchestra. It was released in April 1962, marking Vinton’s first hit. Vinton’s album, also titled “Roses Are Red,” was released in 1962 and reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The lyrics depict a nostalgic love story, starting from graduation day and continuing through high school romance. The chorus repeats the iconic lines “Roses are red, my love! Violets are blue. Sugar is sweet, my love! But not as sweet as you”.