90 years ago today, #BobbyDarin [Walden Robert Cassotto], American singer ("Mack the Knife"; "Splish-Splash"; "Beyond The Sea"), born in The Bronx, New York (d. 1973).
#HappyBirthday #RIP

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Mack the Knife

Originally posted on October 14, 2019

Bobby Darin who popularized ‘Mack the Knife’ would have turned 90 years old today. This is the second most read Ted Tocks feature of all time. Over 10,800 page views and counting.

“There are some who are in darkness
And the others are in light
And you see the ones in brightness
Those in darkness drop from sight”

#bobbydarin #LotteLenya #louisarmstrong #thedoors

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Mack the Knife – A fascinating exploration into the history of this iconic song. #MusicisLife #TedTocksCovers #BobbyDarin #LotteLenya #LouisArmstrong #TheDoors

Today’s feature song is familiar to many. The best part is it has been covered by artists numbering into the hundreds and it has a history that sees it entering its tenth decade of popularity. The …

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Mack the Knife

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"Yeah, I was a-splishin' and splashin'
I was a-rollin' and a-strollin'
Yeah, I was a-movin' and a-groovin'
Woo, we was a-reelin' with the feelin''"

#Bird #BirdBath #Birding #Cute #Wet #BobbyDarin #SplishSplash #CuteAnimals #BirdPhotography

Two of a Kind

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"Queen of the Hop" is a song written by #WoodyHarris and performed by #BobbyDarin. It reached #6 on the #USRAndBChart, #9 on the #USPopChart, #7 in #Canada, and #24 on the #UKSinglesChart in 1958.
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Queen of the Hop

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Queen of the Hop

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Bobby Darin - Just In Time - Live

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1963 HITS ARCHIVE: You’re The Reason I’m Living - Bobby Darin

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Don't Think Twice, It's All Right 🤔
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Don't Think Twice, It's All Right

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