Bobby Troup

American actor, jazz pianist, singer and songwriter (1918-1999)

Born: 18 October 1918
Harrisburg
Died: 7 February 1999
Los Angeles
Country: United States
Active: 1941–
Record labels: Liberty Records
Discography: 5 albums

Biography

Bobby Troup was a jazz musician who played piano. Bobby Troup was born on 18 October 1918 in Harrisburg and died on 7 February 1999 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Liberty Records. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Bobby Troup Sings Johnny Mercer” (1955) to “The Distinctive Style of Bobby Troup” (1986).

Robert William Troup Jr. (October 18, 1918 – February 7, 1999) was an American actor, jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter. He composed the rhythm and blues standard "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66" and portrayed Dr. Joe Early in the television program Emergency! co-starring with his wife Julie London, in the 1970s.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Bobby Troup Sings Johnny Mercer 1955 · Bethlehem Records The Songs of Bobby Troup 1955 · Bethlehem Records Bobby Swings Tenderly 1957 · Mode Records Do Re Mi 1957 · Liberty The Distinctive Style of Bobby Troup 1986 · Bethlehem Records

Also plays on

Albums where Bobby Troup is credited as a sideman

1955	Julie Is Her Name — Julie London	producer
1956	Calendar Girl — Julie London	producer
1956	Lonely Girl — Julie London	producer
1957	Julie — Julie London	producer
1957	Make Love to Me — Julie London	producer
1957	About the Blues — Julie London	producer
1958	Julie Is Her Name, Volume Two — Julie London	producer
1959	London by Night — Julie London	producer
1959	Your Number Please… — Julie London	producer
1959	Swing Me an Old Song — Julie London	producer
1961	Whatever Julie Wants — Julie London	producer
1965	By Myself — Julie London	producer
1967	Julie London Sings Soft & Sweet — Julie London	producer
1976	Sessions, Live — Cannonball Adderley & Buddy Collette	spoken vocals

Standards written by Bobby Troup

Title	Key	Form	Groove
Route 66	F major	A · 12	Medium swing

Historic 78 rpm records

THE THREE BEARS THE RAY ELLINGTON QUARTET · Ray Ellington · Bobby Troup · 1948 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Bobby Troup play?

Bobby Troup is known for playing piano.

When and where was Bobby Troup born?

Bobby Troup was born 18 October 1918 in Harrisburg.

What are Bobby Troup's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Bobby Troup Sings Johnny Mercer (1955), The Songs of Bobby Troup (1955), Bobby Swings Tenderly (1957), Do Re Mi (1957) and The Distinctive Style of Bobby Troup (1986).

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