January 31, 1961: Air date for the TV special Bobby Darin and Friends. Bobby hosts his first TV special with guests Bob Hope and Joanie Sommers.

January 31, 1969: Darin is prohibited from singing "Long Line Rider" on Jackie Gleason TV show. Walks off set.

February 1, 2 1960: The sessions for the songs that would appear on ATCO's LP (#33-167) Winners are recorded.

February 2, 1962: Bobby copyrights "Oo-Ee-Train."

February 2, 1973: Air date for the NBC TV Series The Bobby Darin Show. Bobby welcomed guest Flip Wilson and Petula Clark.

February 3, 1965: Bobby copyrights "The Greatest Lover in the World."

February 4, 1966: Atlantic recording session in Las Vegas where Bobby recorded "Weeping Willow" and "Rainin'."

February 5, 1960: Bobby records: ATCO single (# 6161) "Tall Story." ATCO single (# SPD) "She's Tanfastic." ATCO single (# 6173) "Beachcomber/Autumn Blues."

February, 1963: Darin purchases T.M. Music for $500,000

Throughout the month of February, Mr. Darin was the National Ambassador for the Heart Association. Below are some of the game shows he appeared on, promoting the charity.

What's My Line

2-61

2-64

1-65

I've Got A Secret

2-64

Match Game

Feb. 1 - 5, 1964

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Calendar courtesy of John Keogh from Javaboutique.com. However, the images used were made by the webmaster here .

PLEASE NOTE: This page does not claim to be comprehensive, (although we try!) We strive for accuracy, so if we forgot anything or if you have anything to contribute about Bobby's life PLEASE E-MAIL US. Thanks!

SOURCES: That's All: Bobby Darin on Record, Stage and Screen, Popular Culture Ink, 1993, By Jeff Bleiel. Booklet from The Bobby Darin Collection: As Long As I'm Singing. Booklet from Bobby Darin: The Capitol Collectors Series; Booklet from Bobby Darin: The Unreleased Capitol Sides , Billboard Chart info courtesy of Donna Carter and LP chart info courtesy of Eric D. Sweenor.