A Classic Interview with Music Icon Bobby Darin

Walden Robert Cassotto (May 14, 1936 - December 20, 1973), known by the stage name Bobby Darin, was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Darin started his career as a songwriter for Connie Francis. In 1958, Darin co-wrote and recorded his first million-selling single, "Splish Splash," which was followed by his own song, "Dream Lover." Then his recordings of "Mack the Knife" and "Beyond the Sea" brought him worldwide fame. In 1959, Darin was the inaugural winner of the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. A year later, Darin won Record of the Year for "Mack the Knife" at the 2nd Annual Grammy Awards. Three years later, Darin received a Golden Globe Award for his first film, Come September, co-starring his first wife, actress Sandra Dee. The following recordings are from tv interviews in 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1970.