Bobby Darin

Bobby's Interviews

Interviews were very important to Bobby. Being perceptive and sharp, he used them
to express his thoughts and emotions, openly and honestly, on many topics and issues.
When you listen to Bobby's voice, it's hard not to notice how sensitive and vulnerable
his responses could be. Be sure and check out the "Friends Talk About Bobby" section.
Here you can get a strong sense of his individuality from some of the people closest to him.

BOBBY TALKS

DONA KAY INTERVIEWS:
(We believe this 1973 interview at the Desert Inn was one of the last Bobby ever gave.
Among those laughing in the background are Phil Ford and Mimi Hines.)
Audio Why he stopped doing impressions and playing instruments

Audio Discussing the The Vendors
Audio His greatest challenge
Audio Big Sur Part 1
Audio Big Sur Part 2
Audio His fears
Audio Disappointments
Audio His philosophy Part 1
Audio His philosophy Part 2
Audio His philosophy Part 3

DAVID FROST INTERVIEWS:
(We like this one because Bobby tells HOW HE changed his name.)
Audio Part 1
Audio Part 2
Audio Part 3
Audio Part 4

CONOVER INTERVIEW:
Audio Talking about Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer

NATIONAL GUARD INTERVIEWS:
Golden Folk Hits Audio
"Why Daddy Why" Audio

DICK CLARK INTERVIEWS:
If a Man Answers Audio
Bobby comments on movie magazines Audio Part 1
Balancing personal appearances & private life Audio Part 2

JACK WAGNER INTERVIEWS:
Audio First contact with music and his idols (Donald O'Connor plus 4 others)
Audio BD prefers acting/publishing business mentioned
Audio Name change to Robert Darin for movies

Audio Promoting Wayne Newton
Audio Hello Dolly-Goodbye Charlie
Audio Venice Blue
Audio Oh! Look at Me Now!
Audio Oh! Look at Me Now!

BOBBY TALKS AGAIN
Audio Thoughts on career versus family as priorities and "Mack the Knife"
Audio Chats with Charlene Wong ("There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly")
Audio Talks about Donald O'Connor
Audio Discusses music around 1959

FRIENDS TALK ABOUT BOBBY

Three interviews with David Kenny and co-host Harriet Wasser
from New York radio station WBAI
Nik Venet
Steve Blauner
Hesh Wasser

Well wishes from friends on his Cloister opening