Bobby Darin & Don Kirshner

Bobby & Don

Rock impressario Don Kirshner and Bobby Darin were good friends and fellow graduates of
The Bronx High School of Science. Very early in their careers they collaborated on writing jingles
for local businesses in New York as well as writing countless other songs.
The radio spots that Bobby and Don made led to a meeting with George Scheck who was managing Connie Francis. Scheck was impressed with their songs and used their material for his artists. But, Bobby's big break in show business came when Scheck discovered Darin could sing.
At one time, Don was Bobby's manager and performed with Bobby in the early days. When Bobby married Dee, the ceremony took place at Don's apartment. Their friendship continued throughout Bobby's lifetime.
In early 1961, Don Kirshner was quoted in 16 Magazine saying of Bobby:
"Bobby Darin is a combination of many wonderful things -- humor, intelligence, talent, and
an irresistable magnetic charm. But more than anything else, he's a man with a big heart -- and
when Bobby is your friend, you have nothing to worry about. He is loyal and always dependable.
Bobby has a warmth and vitality that makes you want to do things for him. In return, he gives
a love and friendship that very few people are capable of giving. Bobby has never spread himself thin
by having fifty 'best friends.' He's the kind of guy who cares for the individual and I consider myself lucky to be among those whom Bobby knows, cares for, and loves."
Bobby & Don

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