In the 1950s and early 1960s, the name Bobby was synonymous with a series of popular songs and artists. Marcie Blane expressed her desire to be 'Bobby's Girl,' while Darlene Love and Lesley Gore produced hits focused on relationships involving a Bobby. Bobby Day and Bobby Darin were major chart-toppers with their respective songs 'Rockin' Robin' and 'Splish Splash.' Bobby Vee and Bobby Vinton also achieved significant success, with Vee featuring six and Vinton eight top ten hits throughout the decade, largely characterized by blue-themed songs.
Bobby Vee had six top ten Billboard hits in the 1960s, including 'The Night Has a Thousand Eyes,' 'Take Good Care of My Baby,' and 'Rubber Ball.'
Before long, Bobbys were everywhere. Bobby Day did it with 'Rockin' Robin' and Bobby Darin with 'Splish Splash' that same year.
Lesley Gore was warning me about some other girl who was out to trap me in 'Run Bobby Run.' Etta James was soulfully wailing about her one true love in 'Bobby Is His Name.'
Bobby Vinton had eight top ten hits in the '60s with blue-themed songs like 'Blue Velvet' and 'Blue on Blue.'
Marcie Blane was singing that she wanted to be 'Bobby's Girl.' Darlene Love was letting everyone know she was going to 'Wait 'til My Bobby Gets Home.'
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