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Bobby Darin · 1969

Bobby Darin

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 2, 1969TV⭐⭐⭐

Description

Bobby Darin appeared on the ABC musical program This Is Tom Jones. During this period, he also used the name “Bob Darin” as part of his change in image and musical direction. On the program, he performed his original folk-rock song “Distractions” and then joined Tom Jones for a medley of “A Worried Man,” “Aquarius,” and “Let the Sunshine In.”

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    Legal⭐⭐⭐
    Bobby Darin sold his music publishing company for one million dollars.
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    Recording⭐⭐⭐
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  3. Bobby DarinAugust 25, 1973
    Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Recording⭐⭐⭐⭐
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    Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  9. Bobby DarinSeptember 4, 1959
    Legal⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  10. Bobby DarinAugust 4, 1958
    Chart⭐⭐⭐
    “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin reached No. 3 on the U.S. chart.