Carl Dobkins Jr.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Carl Edward Dobkins[1] |
| Born | January 13, 1941[2] Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 8, 2020 (aged 79) |
| Genres | Traditional pop, country, rockabilly |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1957–2020 |
| Labels | Fraternity, Decca, Atco, Colpix, Chalet |
Carl Edward Dobkins Jr. (January 13, 1941 – April 8, 2020) was an American singer and songwriter, best known for his 1959
Life and career
Dobkins was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Helen and Carl Dobkins.
After recording "If You Don't Want My Lovin'" at
Dobkins was featured frequently at Castle Farms, and on television for the
He was inducted into the Cincinnati Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Personal life
Dobkins attended Hughes High School in the late 1950s, but moved to Mt Healthy High School graduating in 1959. Dobkins married Janice Cox in 1960 and had two daughters, six grandchildren, and five great-grand children.
He died on April 8, 2020, at the age of 79.[3]
Discography
- Fraternity F-794 – January 1958 – "Take Hold of My Hand" / "That's Why I'm Asking"
- Decca 9-30656 – May 1958 – "If You Don't Want My Lovin'" / "Love is Everything" – US No. 67
- Decca 9-30803 – December 1958 – "My Heart Is an Open Book" / "My Pledge to You" – US No. 3
- Decca ED 2664 – August 1959 – "If You Don't Want My Lovin'" / "Love is Everything" / "My Heart Is an Open Book" / "My Pledge to You"
- Decca 9-31020 – November 1959 – "Lucky Devil" / "(There's a Little Song a-Singing) In My Heart" – US No. 25
- UK No. 44[6]
- Decca 9-31088 - April 1960 - ""Exclusively Yours" / "One Little Girl" - US No. 62
- Decca 9-31143 - September 1960 - "A Different Kind of Love" / "Genie"
- Decca 9-31182 - November 1960 - "Take Time Out" / "Lovelight"
- Decca 31260 – May 1961 – "That's What I Call True Love" / "Pretty Little Girl in the Yellow Dress"
- Decca 31301 – September 1961 – "Sawdust Dolly" / "A Chance to Belong"
- Decca 31353 – January 1962 – "Ask Me No Questions" / "Promise Me"[7]
- Atco 45-6283 – January 1964 – "If Teardrops Were Diamonds" / "I'm So Sorry Little Girl"
- Colpix CP-762 – January 1965 – "A Little Bit Later on Down the Line" / "His Loss Is My Gain"
- Chalet CHR-1053 – May 1969 – "The Days of Sand and Shovels" / "Linda the Motel Maid"
- Chalet CHR-1056 – August 1969 – "My Heart Is an Open Book" / "Pictures"
References
- ^ ISBN 0-89820-155-1.
- ^ ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- ^ a b "Carl E. Dobkins January 13, 1941 - April 8, 2020". tributearchive.com. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
- ^ a b Biography by Bruce Eder, Allmusic. Retrieved 14 April 2020
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research. p. 164.
- ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Carl Dobkins Jr. Record Label Shots". Colorradio.com. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
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