Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin was a famous big band performer and rock and roll teen idol in the 1950s. His is best known for his hits "Mack The Knife" and "Beyond The Sea". He was also an actor and songwriter.

Fast Facts

Birth name: Walden Robert Cassotto
Born: May 14, 1936
Died: December 20, 1973
Origin: Bronx, New York
Years Active: 1956-1973
Record Labels: Decca Records, Atco Records
Was an ambassador for the American Heart Association
Was a member of Mensa
Was once married to Sandra Dee

After quitting school, Darin began writing songs for Connie Francis. While the two started a romantic relationship, her father threatened Darin to never see his daughter again. (She still calls this the biggest mistake of her life, and says she should have married him.)

Darin began singing in local nightclubs, and after being signed to Decca Records he left to sign with Atlantic Records where he continued his string of unsuccessful singles. His career skyrocketed on his fourth try with "Splish Splash" in 1958, selling more than one million singles and changing the history of rock n roll forever.

Categories

Music | Jazz | Oldies | Rock | Singer-Songwriter | Actors

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YouTube: "Beyond the Sea"
YouTube: "Splish Splash" (Live)
YouTube: "If I Were A Carpenter" (Live 1973)
YouTube: "Simple Song of Freedom"
YouTube: Bobby Darin & Sandra Dee's Courtship (Documentary Clip)
YouTube: Bobby Darin Interview on The Tonight Show
YouTube: "Artificial Flowers" (Live)
YouTube: "Cant Take My Eyes Off Of You"
YouTube: "Once in a Lifetime"
YouTube: "Multiplication" Clip from Come September

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ReviewJournal.com: Friends Turn Out For Bobby Darin (May 15, 2007)
MSNBC: Bobby Darin Gets a Sidewalk Star in Vegas (May 14, 2007)
Billboard.com: Rare Darin Audio, Video Comes To Light (July 28, 2004)

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Artie Wayne On The Web Blog Post: Bobby Darin R.I.P.- Rock In Perpetuity! (June 28, 2007)
MarcCooper.com: Beyond The Sea: Bobby Darin (and Charlie Manson) And Me (December 20, 2004)
SF Gate: Kevin Spacey Takes Love of Bobby Darin To a Whole New Level (December 7, 2004)
All About Jazz: Bobby Darin: Aces Back to Back! (November 7, 2004)
The Lively Set: Bobby Darin 30th Anniversary Tribute (December 20, 2003)
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