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Bobby Day | Ace Records | 14567
Singer, multi-instrumentalist, music producer and song writer Robert James Byrd (Bobby Day) was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 1, 1928. He moved to Los Angeles when he was 15. His first recording was singing “Young Girl” with the Hollywood Flames (1949, released in 1950).
Bobby Day’s rock and roll classic hit “Rocking Robin” was issued as Sue WI 388. He was also for a time “Bob” in Bob and Earl with Earl Lee Nelson (a.k.a. Jackie Lee) as Earl. His song credits include “Little Bitty Pretty One”.
Byrd died on July 27, 1990 from prostate cancer, age 62 and is buried in Culver City, California.
Earl Lee Nelson (Jackie Lee) – September 8, 1928 – July 12, 2008.
45 Cat
“Rockin’ Robin”, Class 229, 1958. UK Sue WI 388, August 1965.
Chart positions: “Rockin’ Robin” US Pop No. 2, R&B No. 1, 1958.
“Over and over” US Pop No. 41, R&B No 1, 1958.
Sue Records UK 