Legends of Rock & Roll: Bobby Darin

By James Hoag

Bobby Darin was one of the great performers of the Fifties and Sixties. He started as a rock and roller and ended up on the same level as greats like Frank Sinatra. He married one of the heart throbs of the Fifties, Sandra Dee. His life was full of great successes and a lot of heartache. He had health problems most of his life and he rose above it all. His life is true inspiration to us all.

He died young (37), well before he should have. But he made the most of the life he had and has become a real legend. This book covers his life and music.

Topics covered are:

Introduction
His Youth
A Talent For Music
Song Writer
Splish Splash
Mack the Knife
Beyond the Sea
The Decline
Acting Career
Three Personal Blows
A Comeback
The End
Bobby Darin, the Man
Legacy
Discography, Albums, Singles
Films
Afterword

• Language: English
• Publisher: James Hoag
• Release date: Nov 24, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310548185

James Hoag

James Hoag has always been a big fan of Rock & Roll. Most people graduate from high school and then proceed to "grow up" and go on to more adult types of music. James got stuck at about age 18 and has been an avid fan of popular music ever since. His favorite music is from the Fifties, the origin of Rock & Roll and which was the era in which James grew up. But he likes almost all types of popular music including country music.After working his entire life as a computer programmer, he is now retired and he decided to share his love of the music and of the performers by writing books that discuss the life and music of the various people who have meant so much to him over the years.He calls each book a "love letter" to the stars that have enriched our lives so much. These people are truly Legends.

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Legends of Rock & Roll – Bobby Darin

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Table of Contents

Introduction

His Youth

A Talent for Music

Song Writer

Splish Splash

Mack the Knife

Beyond the Sea

The Decline

Acting Career

Three Personal Blows

A Comeback

The End

Bobby Darin, the Man

Legacy of Bobby Darin

Afterword

Selected Discography

About the Author

Introduction

Almost everyone remembers where they were when they heard that President Kennedy was shot (if you’re old enough). I remember where I was when I heard that Elvis Presley died. I also remember where I was when I heard that Bobby Darin had died. We all knew it was a possibility. He had been having problems for several years and we, his public, hoped he would lick this and come back stronger than before. But it was not to be, and Bobby Darin died after having open heart surgery on December 20, 1973, just before Christmas. It was a sad Christmas for his family and all his fans.

I remember thinking that if I could be any entertainer performing in