5 catalog entries, grouped by year.
Bobby Darin developed in New York as a songwriter and singer before his recordings moved between rock and roll, swing and folk-oriented material. Splish Splash and Dream Lover established his early pop repertoire. The album That's All brought Mack the Knife and Beyond the Sea to audiences who also followed traditional vocal standards. Darin extended his work into nightclub performances, films and television, while later songwriting addressed social issues alongside his continuing interpretations of other writers' songs.
Bobby Darin - official biography
Read New York songwriting development, early rock/pop repertoire, standards album, nightclub/film/television work and later topical songwriting. Psychological motives, health, family identity, private relationships, exact session dates and commercial/award totals are omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-18
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-18. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
Reported release: 1959Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #32An English version of the French song "La Mer," inspired by the vastness of the ocean and longing.
View background statusReported release: 1961Date needs verification
Source year-end #99A 1938 song by Johnny Mercer and Harry Warren
View background statusWritten by Bobby Darin, the upbeat song reflected on the simple pleasures in life.
View background statusReported release: 1962Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #17Darin wrote this song as a declaration of love and gratitude to his partner.
View background statusBobby Darin developed in New York as a songwriter and singer before his recordings moved between rock and roll, swing and folk-oriented material. Splish Splash and Dream Lover established his early pop repertoire....
View background status1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.