Tune Tuesday – Eighteen Yellow Roses

It was on this day in 1982 that the late Bobby Darin received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 9 years after he passed away. Bobby burst onto the scene in the 50's with rock and roll hits like, Splish Splash, Dream Lover, Mack the Knife and Beyond the Sea. In 1962, he … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Eighteen Yellow Roses →

Tune Tuesday – More

The amazing Bobby Darin was born May 14, 1936. Bobby was a phenomenal talent. He was a lot like Sammy Davis Jr. in that he was a songwriter, a singer, an actor, and played multiple instruments. He caught the attention of many, including George Burns, with whom he was good friends. He began his career writing songs … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – More →

Tune Tuesday – Mack the Knife

Bobby Darin was a talent. He was a songwriter, a singer, an actor, and played multiple instruments. Today is the anniversary of his birth - he was born May 14, 1936. As a baby, he had bouts of Rheumatic Fever, which caused some damage to his heart. He beat many odds and lived longer than most … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Mack the Knife →