Probably best known as a Darin hit, “Simple Song of Freedom” was originally penned by the artist for Hardin in 1969. Darin would record and release his own version of the tune in 1971.

In 1958, Bobby had his first big break with the hit single “Splish Splash,” a song he famously wrote in just 12 minutes. The catchy tune sold 100,000 copies in just three weeks, turning Bobby ...

Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin, singing his first big hit song, “Splish Splash,” in the musical “Just in Time” at the Circle in the Square Theater. Sara Krulwich/The New York Times ...

After a series of teen idol hits, Darin (1936-1973) began to emulate Frank Sinatra's style, leading to "Mack the Knife." In the mid-'60s, he adopted a folk-rock style and gave an early voice to ...

The Number Ones is a new column where I'll review every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the ...

Bobby Darin was a major pop star … a singer, dancer, musician, and an Oscar nominee. He was the entertainer who did it all, except Broadway. Until now!

The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook is hosting a celebration of his music, "Bobby Darin: Splish Splashin’," May 15-17 and a Darin-themed musical, "Just in Time," recently opened on Broadway.

If you’re one who does, then perhaps Just in Time, the new Bobby Darin bio/jukebox musical/nightclub act will be just your coupe of champagne. If you’re not, well, it’s a blast anyway.

This June, Jonathan Groff will have the rare chance to win Tony Awards in two consecutive years. If he repeats last year’s triumph for Merrily We Roll Along with one for this year’s Just In ...

Dion DiMucci and Bobby Darin had to confront those choices while still in their 20s in the mid-‘60s. How they handled that transition contains some lessons for today’s young stars.