Happy Birthday Dodd!!

Linda J. - 12/14/98 06:06:23
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WOW!! This card is now 18 pages long!! I am going to have to archive it and start a new one!! Dodd, your the best.... I hope you can see how much you are appreciated here!!Happy birthday (again) and God bless you.

Dave and Tonya McGill - 12/14/98 03:20:00
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Have a wonderful BDay and thank you for your role in getting all the music and video of your dad released. His legacy will stand the test of time. You should be very proud. Enjoy your day! The McGills Toledo

Christine DiMeglio - 12/14/98 01:33:24
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Hi Dodd, Happy Birthday! I'm so glad to have this opportunity to write to you. I became a big fan of your Dad's back in 1972 when he was making a comeback. I was only 13 and I thought he was the best. I was listening to Bobby Darin records and all my friends wer listening to whoever was popular at that time (I can't even remember). His records were hard to find but I found a record shop that sold old albums and my Mom would take me and that's how I got my collection.I've listened to his music all these years. (N w I have my kids listening to it). It was always my dream to see him in person but it was not to be. His passing was a great loss for you and his many fans. I read your book a couple of years ago and I recently read his other biography "Borrowed Time". My interest in Bobby Darin has never ended. I know you can't answer all these E-Mails but if you can I would appreciate hearing from you. Enjoy your birthday!

Alison Passarelli - 12/14/98 00:05:35
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Dear Dodd, This seems like a good opportunity for me to say thank you for your moving book "Dream Lovers". I picked it up after seeing "Beyond the Song" on public TV and devoured it in one night. The book is quite simply an inspiration. I thank you and your Mother f r your honesty and your insights. I hope your Mom is - and will be - well and happy for ever! She deserves it. As for your Dad - God rest his soul. There never will be another Bobby Darin. Happy Birthday to you and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Judy Anderson - 12/13/98 08:36:55
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Bobby was the love of my life, my first love, in 1961 when I was 12 and saw Come September. It was also the first year I had a crush on a "real" boy, and Bobby's love songs were there for me in my ups and downs. I saw him perform three times, first at the Moulin Rouge in Hollywood in around 1962, then, at the Coconut Grove in Hollywood, probably in '63, and last, at the Flamingo Hotel in Vegas, also probably '63. At the Moulin Rouge, the fans were allowed to go backstage after the wonderful show and have t eir picture made with him. I spoke to him about something I'd read about him in the paper, that he had hurt his finger in a freak accident. He was friendly and warm, he showed me his finger, the scar on it. He was personal. He was so special. I had saved oney in my piggy bank for our trip to the Flamingo Hotel performance, to tip the maitre d so I could get a good seat. I didn't get a great seat, but after the show, the maitre d told us (me and my parents) to come with him. He took us backstage, and Bobby had agreed to let us come back and meet him. There were no other fans, just me and my parents. He made small talk with my dad. He was just so warm and approachable. He really liked people, he really cared about people. I feel so lucky that of all the movi stars and teen idols I could've gotten hung up on, it turned out to be him. Dodd, happy birthday. I remember the day you were born. And thank you for the wonderful book you wrote about your parents. I was deeply moved by it. Wow, this internet/web stuff s great.

Nadine - 12/13/98 03:28:11
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Hi, Dodd! Anybody who was born in December has got to be a great person (my birhtday is this month, also). My dad died when he was 46, so I know how it feels to lose a parent so young and miss making the day to day memories that are so precious later on. I want to wish you a happy birthday, Merry Christmas.. and may God bless!

Rich Carvotta - 12/13/98 02:24:52
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Hope you have a great birthday Dodd. I "grew up with your dad's music. The tribute to him on PBS was outstanding. May his spirit live on in the hearts of us all forever.

Troy Lynn Hershman - 12/13/98 02:14:14
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Dodd, have an Outstanding (exxxxcellent) birthday! Dodd an interesting name...take of the y and turn around the b's in bobby and what do you have...Dodd.

Troy Lynn Hershman - 12/13/98 02:11:21

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Patrick Mcmanus - 12/12/98 15:22:11
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I am reading your book Dream Lovers. I bought it yesterday and I only put it down to go online to search websites about your dad. Thanks for sharing and giving all of us Bobby Darin fanatics a great insight. Enough about your dad. You are an excellent writer,I really enjoy your writing style. Well Have a great birthday!!!!

Bob & Sherry Miller - 12/12/98 13:13:38
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We loved the tv special about your dad.

Linda Howell - 12/12/98 09:21:16
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When everyone else's hero was Elvis & Frankie Avalon, I loved your Fathers Singing & his style. I saw you on PBS and was impressed. Happy Birthday to you and how jealous I am of you, that you had such a great man for inspiration.

Tony Barwan - 12/12/98 07:11:07
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I still have your dads LP, "This is Darin." I really DO think he was better than Sinatra. I do karoke every week and Mack the knife is always done by me or somebody else. I'm sorry I dont know if you are an artist or not but HAPPY BIRTHDAY! regardless.

leonard stewart - 12/12/98 06:16:16
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Your Dad was unique. You are blessed with treasured memories Happy Birthday

Lina D. - 12/12/98 04:11:23
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Dodd - Here's hoping that you have a very Happy Birthday! Also, I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a healthy & joyous New Year. I enjoyed reading the book you wrote about your parents & I cherish the copy I own. I wish you Love, Peace a d Happiness always! :) Lina

Eric Sweenor - 12/11/98 21:02:15
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Hello...saw on the documentary about your dad. Happy Birthday, and if your dad talks to ya, tell him we all love him.

Judy Donofrio - 12/11/98 00:50:56
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Saw the PBS special! Good job! God bless you, Dodd!

Jim Powers - 12/10/98 23:40:26
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...big fan of your dad's....thanks for thew great job you did on the PBS special....Bob would've been proud...hope your Mom's doing OK...your family looks great!!!

Syd Johnson - 12/10/98 21:21:52
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Happy Birthday! Your dad IS my favorite star/singer of all times (I'm 59 yrs). There will never be anyone to compare with him. His personality was one to draw his fans to him FOREVER. I miss him. He died on my birthday, one of my saddest birthdays. y husband and I met him after an Andy Williams show and he was so NICE. We first heard/saw him in Northern CA, singing for home sales (free, in the late 50's---I think). That caused me to buy the first album! I have them all!

Steve Scott - 12/10/98 18:01:16
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Happy Birthday! I really enjoyed your dad's documentary on APT. For God so loved the world, that He gave his only son that we might inherit eternal life if we only believe it.

Mary Spooner - 12/10/98 07:05:34
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Hi Dodd, From one December baby to another, I'd like to wish you a very Happy Birthday. I thoroughly enjoyed the insight you provided on "Beyond The Song". It was a wonderful tribute special. Happy Holidays also to you and your family. Mary

Larry Good - 12/10/98 06:08:54
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Happy Birthday Dodd! Caught the "Beyond" show tonite and loved it. Your dad did what Sinatra could not: He brought big band swing to teenagers again. As a teen who played swing in 1960, I couldn't believe my ears when Bobby switched to the big band so nd, and everybody was loving it! I still play swing. Wish I had an arrangement of Beyond the Sea. This show is my first glimpse into his and your life. Are you in music? - Larry

Steven Barry - 12/10/98 04:37:27
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A very Happy Birthday to you. As I am writing this greeting to you Im watching a tribute about your father "Beyond the Song". I never realized till now the extreme talent of this man, yes I did enjoy and loved him, but he mastered the entertainment of every level a melodic voice, acting perhaps he started the moonwalk. With people as you and your parents in the world, its a brighter place ...keep the faith God is with you

Ruth and Andy Cherkola - 12/10/98 02:00:06
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When we used to go out dancing every Saturday night, there wasn't a time that we didn't request the song "Mack the Knife". Have a very happy birthday.

karen - 12/09/98 23:50:43
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I love your dad. My earliest memory was being in a restaraunt with my parents at the age of 4 and playing Mack the Knife over and over again on the juke box. I had great taste even at that early age. Happy birthday!!

Susan Foust - 12/09/98 19:37:38
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Darin. I enjoyed your contribution to "Beyond the Song." What a beautiful tribute. It was fascinating! I'm looking forward to reading your book. Best Wishes!

Margie Preston - 12/09/98 14:21:45
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Dear Dodd, Dec. 16th, Happy Birthday! I was a hugh fan of your Dad's from the beginning of his career in the late 50's. I collected all of his records and literally wore them out playing them constantly. I saw him at the Hollywood Bowl when he appeared with Dick Clark (I was just a kid). He left left us much too soon, but what an impact he did leave. Sincerely, Margie Preston (formerly of San Diego, CA) Granbury, TX

Connie Squire - 12/09/98 10:24:24
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Well, Dodd, thanks to wonderful changes in the world of technology, I feel privileged to be able to communicate with the son of two of my favourite stars from the sixties. Your mom's character "Tammy" is one of my all time favourites and I still hum the tune from the movie and it always gives me a good feeling. Your dad's "Mack the Knife" defined the character for me and helped me discover Kurt Weill and "The Threepenny Opera". Bobby Darrin's version is the definitive version as far as I'm concerned. Have a great birthday!

Ellen Tambi - 12/09/98 03:34:27
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Dear Dodd, I'm so happy I can communicate with you. I saw you on Channel 28 last night, and I "looked you up on the internet." I love your dad's songs. I was young when they first came out. I remember hearing "Splish Splash" on the radio. I loved it! I eagerly awaited all your dad's new songs after that. The song that is among my all-time favorites is "If I were a carpenter." The song and lyrics are just beautiful. I'm sure there are lots of people like me who would like to hear more about your dad. That's why I was so happy to see the documentary, and see you on Channel 28. You seem like such a wonderful person. Bobby couldn't be prouder of you. I think Entertainment Tonight should cover the opening of your new restaurant "Dream Car." Where is the restaurant going to be? I'd love to go there. I live in Los Angeles. I read your book "Dream Lovers." Your mother is so sweet and beautiful. Please give her my love (from a fan she might not have known she had - me.) I wish you and your mom and your family all the love and happiness in the world. I am glad you are out there "perpetuating your dad's memory" as you said because I sure want his memory perpetuated! Thank you for that. My best wished and love. Ellen

Lois (Lolly) Stern - 12/09/98 00:33:36
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Oops! Forgot to fill in my name on the previous message. Happy birthday again!

- 12/09/98 00:27:54

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Dear Dodd, Happy birthday! I loved the PBS special on your dad. Watching his performances again brought back so many fond memories of when I was a little girl. My parents and I would watch your dad on our tiny 12 inch black and white television set! I will alway cherish those memories as I do your father's music. Best wishes for a very happy and healthy holiday season to you and your family. God bless!

Sean Maher - 12/08/98 23:08:18
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DODD!!!!!!!!!! I am a great fan of your Dad's and I hope that his memory will always live on a beautifull as it does in the web page. I would love the honor of being able to put together a tribute to your father on stage and I would love to contact you or have you cont ct me. Please let me know how to make this possible.

Dalilah Hampton - 12/08/98 17:53:13
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Hi Dodd, Happy Birthday! I heard that Johnny Depp was going to play your dad in a future film project and that would be great..but I cannot imagine an actress today that could play your mom. She is just so special..The actors of today are way too jaded... ood Luck!

Nikolas Lund (14) - 12/08/98 03:54:32
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Happy birthday Mr. Darin! I enjoyed your comments on the recent documentary of your father. It was a good, enlightening tribute to the great man he was. Happy birthday again!

Paul-Guy Raymond - 12/08/98 02:19:46
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Happy Birthday Dodd... I'm a fan of your father and I'm from Québec (Canada). I'm living at Roberval, at about 160 miles norh of Québec city. A VERY VERY GOOD DAY TO YOU ... Paul-Guy Raymond

Cesar Morataya - 12/07/98 22:04:14
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Happy birthday Dodd, I guess you're about my age (I'm 35) and I assume you're a bigger Bobby Darin fan than I am. I got hooked on Bobby Darin in El Salvador (my home country, though now I live in New Orleans) when I was a kid. We used to get the American .V. shows late, sometimes a couple of years late. But I remember being a kid and watching Bobby Darin's shoulder-and-finger-snap routine on T.V. and going wild. That was a totally cool guy!!!!!!!!!

Beverly - 12/07/98 20:50:36
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Happy Birthday to you. And many more. You look a lot like your dad and a lil like your mom. Two great people, I'm sure. Mack the Knife was one of my favorites as I was engaged to a guy back in the late 50's with the last name Mackie and we made that o r song. Have a great life!

Kerrie Cappadonia - 12/07/98 18:28:06
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Dodd, you rock!!!!!!!! Your parents were so talented and special. You are too!!!! Happy birthday.

Janet - 12/07/98 17:27:39
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As I was growing up (I'm nearly 40 now!) I can recall watching your mom's movies on TV and just loving them! I've become a big fan of your dad's music, too, through the films they made together. Thank you for the wonderful book on their lives together. Please send my best regards to your mom, and best wishes to you and your lovely family! Happy irthday, too!

BRUCE KELLEHER - 12/07/98 01:50:57
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BEST WISHES, AND HAVE A WONDERFULL 1999. I'VE BEEN A FAN OF YOUR DAD FOR 25 YEARS. BEST OF LUCK,BRUCE

Ken Frey - 12/07/98 00:46:56
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Thanks for the show on PBS.

Andrew Stein - 12/06/98 23:36:43
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Your book touched me, and your appearances in "Beyond the Song" stand as a great tribute to your father's memory. Many more happy birthdays!

Marie - 12/06/98 18:30:25
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Happy Birthday,Dodd! Interesting to note your dad's birthday is close to mine (May 22) I taped the PBS special - then checked the web as I am hungry for more info about this multi-talented dad of yours. Ordered your book & will order the CD collection. I am now addicted to Bobby Darin's music & life story. Congratulations!

Eleanor - 12/06/98 12:57:05
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The PBS special on Bobby Darin's life was just the most special program. Your father was a great talent. I did not realize that he left us at such a very young age. I wish you the greatest birthday ever, but you already have the best gift when you were born, two very special parents, Bobby Darin and Sa dra Dee.

Dana Smith - 12/06/98 06:58:32
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My older brother was named after your father, as my mom was such a huge fan. After viewing the PBS special tonight, I finally understand how she felt. I hope you have a lot of good memories. Happy Birthday to you!

Pete - 12/06/98 05:55:18
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Happy Birthday

Marie - 12/06/98 05:20:19
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Happy Birthday Dodd. Best wishes to you and your family.

PATTY MCDUFFY - 12/06/98 04:51:32
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I FEEL REALLY BAD FOR LOSING YOUR DAD WHEN YOU WERE SO YOUNG. HE WAS YOUNGER THEN I AM. I'M 41 . I JUST LOST MY MOM LAST YEAR. SHE ALWAYS LOVED YOUR DAD SINGING SO MUCH. ESP. MACK THE KNIFE. I LOVE HIS SONGS BUT THAT WASN'T ONE OF MY FAV.T ERE WAS A SHOW ON T.V. TONIGHT WITH YOU NARR. ABOUT YOUR DAD AND IT MADE ME FEEL SO GOOD. I GOT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HIM AND GOT TO SEE HIS SON (YOU) AND YOUR DAUGHTER(SHE IS SO PRETTY). BUT IT REALLY MADE ME FEEL CLOSE TO MY MOM BECAUSE SHE LIKED HIM SO MU H AND I WAS TO YOUNG TO REMEMBER ALL OF THAT. ACTUALLY I WASN'T EVEN BORNED IN THE BEGINNING OF HIS CAREER. HAPPY BIRTHDAY I AM SURE IT WAS HARD FOR YOU TO RELIVE THINGS. BUT IT REALLY MEAN'T ALOT TO ME.

Bill & Joanne - 12/06/98 04:50:01
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Happy Birthday to you. This evening we enjoyed Bobby Darin on public t.v. Very interesting and enjoyable. One of the greatest talents known. We understand how you would miss not having him with you simply because he was such an 'alive person'. Have a Fund rful Day.

Maria - 12/06/98 03:58:09
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I watched the PBS documetary on Monday & Saturday of this week. Dodd - you were great- chip off the old block. Pure entertainment!! Thanks for your comments about your wonderful Dad. Happy Birthday, Dodd! Maria

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