"My Melody of Love" is the title of a popular song from 1974 (see 1974 in music) by the American singer

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. Vinton adapted his song from a

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schlager song composed by Henry Mayer, and it appears on Vinton's album '' Melodies of Love''. The song was also recorded by Spanish pop singer Karina as . Vinton came up with the idea to adapt Mayer's song while performing in

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. The original song was called ("Hearts have no windows") and was a hit in Germany and Austria as performed by Austrian singer

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. A version with newly written English lyrics, released as a

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called "Don't Stay Away Too Long" by the British duo

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earlier in 1974, failed to chart in the US but reached number three on the

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.Hyatt, Wesley (1999). ''The Billboard Book of #1 Adult Contemporary Hits'' (Billboard Publications) Vinton's lyrics use a

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that

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Means that I love you so.

More than you'll ever know.

Love you with all my heart.

"My Melody of Love" was Vinton's highest charting US pop hit since " Mr. Lonely" reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in 1964, nearly ten years before. The

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-certified gold single Whitburn, Joel (1996) ''The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits'', 6th Edition (Billboard Publications) spent two weeks at number three on the Hot 100 chart in November 1974 and one week at number one on the ''Billboard''

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, the singer's fourth song to top this chart. Its success led to Vinton's nickname "the Polish Prince". The song also became the theme-song of

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, Vinton's variety show which ran in Canada on the CTV Network from 1975 to 1978. The song was also performed numerous times on the ''

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'' during the mid- to late-1970s.

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Single release info at discogs.com
* {{authority control 1974 singles Bobby Vinton songs RPM Top Singles number-one singles Songs written by Bobby Vinton Pop ballads 1974 songs ABC Records singles Songs with music by Heinz Meier (composer)

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