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Pianists · 1936–1973

Bobby Darin

American singer and actor (1936–1973)

Born: 14 May 1936
East Harlem
Died: 20 December 1973
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Country: United States
Active: 1956–1969
Record labels: Atlantic Records, Capitol Records, Decca, Brunswick Records, Atco Records
Discography: 45 albums

Biography

Bobby Darin was a jazz musician who played piano, guitar, drum kit and harmonica. Bobby Darin was born on 14 May 1936 in East Harlem and died on 20 December 1973 in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The music is usually filed under jazz, pop music and blues. Record labels: Atlantic Records, Capitol Records, Decca and Brunswick Records. The discography here lists 45 albums, from “Bobby Darin” (1958) to “The A Sides” (2021). Honours include Grammy Award for Best New Artist (1960), Grammy Award for Record of the Year (1960) and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2010).

Walden Robert Cassotto (May 14, 1936 – December 20, 1973), known by the stage name Bobby Darin, was an American singer, songwriter, and actor who performed pop, swing, folk, rock and roll and country music. Darin started his career as a songwriter for Connie Francis. In 1958, Darin co-wrote and recorded his first million-selling single, "Splish Splash", which was followed by Darin's own song "Dream Lover", then his recordings of "Mack the Knife" and "Beyond the Sea", which brought him worldwide fame. In 1959, Darin was the inaugural winner of the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and also won a Record of the Year for "Mack the Knife" at the 2nd Annual Grammy Awards. Three years later, Darin won a Golden Globe Award for his first film, Come September, co-starring his first wife, actress Sandra Dee. In the 1960s, Darin became more politically active and worked on Robert F. Kennedy's Democratic presidential campaign.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Bobby Darin 1958

That's All 1959

This Is Darin 1959

Darin at the Copa 1960 · Live

For Teenagers Only 1960

The 25th Day of December 1960

Love Swings 1961

Twist 1961

Oh! Look at Me Now 1962

Sings Ray Charles 1962

Things & Other Things 1962

18 Yellow Roses & 11 Other Hits 1963

Earthy! 1963

Golden Folk Hits 1963

It’s You or No One 1963

You’re the Reason I’m Living 1963

Clementine 1964

From Hello Dolly to Goodbye Charlie 1964

Venice Blue 1965

Bobby Darin Sings The Shadow of Your Smile 1966

If I Were a Carpenter 1966

In a Broadway Bag 1966

The Shadow of Your Smile 1966

Inside Out 1967

Sings Doctor Doolittle 1967

Born Walden Robert Cassotto 1968

Commitment 1969

Bobby Darin 1972

Bobby Darin Live! At the Desert Inn 1987 · Live

Two of a Kind 1990

The Wonderful World of Bobby Darin 1993

Dream Lover 1996 · Live

Live 1996 · Live

Swingin' the Standards 1999

The Curtain Falls: Live at the Flamingo 2000 · Live

Splish Splash 2002 · Live

Songs From Big Sur 2004

Dream Lover 2005 · Live

Bobby Darin Live 2011 · Live

Christmas with Bobby Darin 2011

Don't Look Back in Anger 2018

Go Ahead & Back Up: The Lost Motown Masters 2018

The A Sides 2021

Parade of Hits

Simply the Best

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Bobby Darin play?

Bobby Darin is known for playing piano, guitar, drum kit and harmonica.

When and where was Bobby Darin born?

Bobby Darin was born 14 May 1936 in East Harlem.

What are Bobby Darin's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Bobby Darin (1958), That's All (1959), This Is Darin (1959), Darin at the Copa (1960) and For Teenagers Only (1960).

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