The U.S. Postal Service
accepts nominations for subjects of postage stamps, but it must
be done at least 3 years in advance.
In 2009, Bobby Darin's #1 rendition of "Mack the Knife" was 50 years old. It hit
the charts in 1959 and stayed at the Number One position for 9 weeks, earning Bobby two Grammy
awards, Record of the Year
and Best New Artist of the
Year.
And so, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary
of "Mack the Knife" and to continue celebrating Bobby being awarded the
GRAMMY'S 2010
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, lets help him by writing letters to nominate him for
his own postage stamp!
If you would like to
write a letter on behalf of Bobby Darin becoming the subject of
a U.S. postage stamp, you can read more information about the process
here.
Talking points for your letter might
include but not be limited to:
- Bobby Darin was an all-around entertainer,
being a talented singer, songwriter, actor, publisher, dancer
and more.
- Bobby Darin's rendition of "Mack
the Knife" stayed in the #1 position for 9 weeks in 1959
and is arguably the signature rendition of the song.
- He was an American rags-to-riches
success.
- He sang and composed music in virtually
every musical genre.
- He was and is to this day respected by his fans and
peers, and even 36 years after his death, his songs remain well-loved
and admired.
- And, most importantly, on January 31, 2010 Bobby Darin was
acknowledged by the GRAMMYS with a well deserved Lifetime Achievement Award.
For other ideas on what to include
in your letter about Bobby's achievements, click here
or explore the Bobby and Career
sections of the BobbyDarin.net/.com website.
Send them to:
Citizens' Stamp Advisory
Committee
Stamp Development US Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW. Room 3300
Washington, CC 20260-3501
(Thank you, Carolyn Smith, for this updated address.)
Thank you for your participation!