![]() ![]() Home Page. Many thanks to everyone that have bought and collected Carl's records over the years. Billboard Charted Records"If You Don't Want My Lovin" #6. Exclusivley Yours"#6. Lucky Devil" #2. 51. My Heart Is An Open Book" #3. Watch videos & listen free to Carl Dobkins Jr.: My Heart Is an Open Book, Lucky Devil & more. Carl Dobkins Jr was born 13 January 1941 in Cincinnati in Ohio. Country/rockabilly singer Carl Dobkins Jr. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1941 to a family of musicians who moved to Cincinnati from the Appalachians. Carl Dobkins, Jr. (born January 13, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States) [1] is an American singer. He is best known for his 1959 hit, 'My Heart is an Open Book. ![]() Billboard Chart Topper, Carl Dobkins Jr. Carl Dobkins Jr. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on 1/1. His parents. were among the many people that had moved from Appalachia looking for. CARL DOBKINS JR Carl Dobkins Jr. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on 1/13/41. His parents were among the many people that had moved from Appalachia looking for jobs in. Carl Dobkins Jr - My Heart Is An Open Book (Live) DooWopJoe. Carl Dobkins Jr. - A Fool Such As I - Duration: 2:18. thecountofbasie 7,947 views. 2:18. His mother, father and several other family members all. When he was nine years old, his parents bought. Carl a ukulele. It had an plastic Arthur Godfrey attachment that played. ![]() But it wasn't long before he took off the. He later applied those chords to his Mom's guitar, singing and. Hillbilly Songs" that he. While in high school at the age of 1. He was introduced to a popular local DJ Gil. Sheppard, by some nieghborhood friends. Gil was impressed with the. Gil and his wife Kay started promoting. The Teenage Rage". He started singing. Cincinnati based Fraternity Records. Take Hold of My Hand". That's Why I'm Asking" was his first and only release on the label. Carl wrote and recorded two more of his songs at King studios in. Cincinnati. His manager arranged for the sale of the master to Decca. Records ("Love Is Everything" and "If You Don't want my Lov'in"). If You. Don't want my Lov'in" became a regional hit (#1 for six 6 weeks in. Charleston, West Virginia. Later it was released again, this time hitting. This regional exposure lead to recording sessions. Decca at Owen Bradley's studios in Nashville. It was there that "My. Heart is an Open Book" was recorded, with a Martin Flat Top guitar. Anita Kerr Singers. Open Book" was by no means an instant success. In fact, it had been. Decca had to re- send. Carl made the first of 1. Dick Clark's Band. Stand show the day after graduating from high school. From there he hit. USA, Canada and Hawaii. During this time, he had to. Uncle Sam in the U. S Army as part of his. No, he didn't get assigned a singing job; he. Over the years Carl has had 1. EP. 1 album and most recently a CD that includes all of his recordings for. Decca. Carl has toured and played with many artists over the years. Barbara Lewis, Bobby Freeman, Bobby Rydell, Bobby Vee, Brenda. Lee, Bryan Hyland, Buddy Knox, Fabian, Frankie Avalon, Frankie Ford. Freddie Cannon, Hollywood Argyles, Jan & Dean, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy. Clanton, Joey Dee & the Starlighters, Johnny & the Hurricanes, Johnny. Tillotson, Lemon Pipers, Lonnie Mack, Peter Noone, Pure Prairie League. Ray Campi, Ray Peterson, Ronnie Dove, Rusty York, The Bell Hops, The. Casinos, The Chiffons, The Crests, The Crickets, The Del Vikings, The. Drifters, The Fleetwoods, The Skyliners, The Vogues and many other great. Carl also appeared in June of 1. R & R show. to play the Surf Ballroom after the plane crash that took Buddy Holly. Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. More recently Carl played in Vienna. Austria at the largest outdoor festival in Europe, along with Ray Campi. Buddy Knox and Frankie Ford. Carl resides in Cincinnati and is still married to his high school sweet. Jan. They have two daughters and five grandchildren. Carl still. keeps his suitcase packed for shows and appreciates his many fans. He's. available recording and for personal appearances - e- mail Carl at cdj. We're sure. he'd like to hear from you.
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