"Blue Velvet" is a popular song written in 1950 by Bernie Wayne and Lee Morris. Originally recorded and performed by Tony Bennett, who charted with it in 1951, it was remade four years later by the traditional R&B group the Clovers. Many other artists have recorded the song, most notably Bobby Vinton and Lana Del Rey. The original recording by Bennett was a top twenty hit, while Vinton's version soared to the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100.
She wore blue velvet
Bluer than velvet were her eyes
Warmer than May her tender sighs
Love was ours