Definitive Pop: Bobby Darin
In 1958, Darin made it big with the lighthearted catchy rock tune “Splish Splash” — a song he wrote that reached the Top 5 of the pop charts. He quickly became one of the teen idols of the era with such songs as “Queen of the Hop.” Darin, however, proved himself to be more than another Dion or Frankie Avalon. In 1959, he scored big with two songs, “Dream Lover” and “Mack the Knife,” the latter of which was his first No. 1 hit on the Billboard charts and won him a Grammy Award for record of the year. Darin also won a Grammy for best new artist.
The Bobby Darin Musical, ‘Dreamlover’ starring David Campbell opens in September at Sydney’s lyric theatre. It’s a story that goes far beyond the song revealing the extraordinary story of legendary singer, songwriter and actor Bobby Darin. Adored by his fans, who together with his movie star wife Sandra Dee, provide the amazing soundtrack to a generation.
The Definitive POP Collection 2CD set includes the Bobby Darin story liner notes written by James Ritz and Bobby’s close friend and manager, Steve Blauner.
