Songwriters' Hall Of Fame

Bobby's Induction

Dick Clark's letter

Naomi Judd : Songwriters' Hall Of Fame ceremony, June 9,1999

Bobby Darin's induction into The Songwriters' Hall of Fame began with a fabulous clip of some of the magical moments from the MPI documentary "Beyond The Song".Then the Mistress of Ceremonies of the gala event, Naomi Judd, who filled in for Diahann Carroll, read a letter from Bobby's dear friend Dick Clark, which read as follows:


" Thinkin' of the things we used to do..." (Audio)

"Bobby Darin was one of the most extraordinary and prolific entertainers I have ever known. He revered the songwriting of legends like Johnny Mercer, Sammy Cahn, Ira Gerswhin, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Richard Rogers and in addition Bobby himself wrote over 150 songs.

Though songwriting was just one of his many talents, I am sure he would he would of treasured the honor of being installed in the Songwriters's Hall Of Fame. On behalf of all of Bobby's admirers, I thank you.

Mr. Dick Clark."

The Best of Friends: Bobby Darin & Dick Clark

Go to the next page, which is Ahmet Ertegun's speech during Bobby's induction.