Carl Dobkins Jr. – My Heart Is An Open Book @ 320

Carl Edward Dobkins Jr.  was an American singer and songwriter, best known for his 1959 hit, "My Heart Is an Open Book", which went to No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The record sold over one million copies, resulting in the award of a gold disc.

He started writing songs in his teens, and began singing at local events. The Seniors, Dobkins' backup group, included Keith Ross, Paul Powers, Harry Clifton and Bill Smith. The Seniors first met with a common interest in singing at Nast Memorial Methodist Church in Cincinnati. The group sang together for approximately eight years. Dobkins and the Seniors were promoted by Gil Sheppard, a local Cincinnati radio disc jockey, who noted the young singer's early high school compositions and a two-song demo record. This led to a recording contract with Fraternity Records, who released their first record.

After recording "If You Don't Want My Lovin'" at King Records studios, Sheppard sold the master recording to Decca Records. Dobkins then recorded sessions for Decca in Nashville, Tennessee. When reissued, "If You Don't Want My Lovin'" reached number 67 later the same year.[4] Dobkins had two other Hot 100 entries: "Lucky Devil" (number 25, 1959), and "Exclusively Yours" (number 62, 1960)

Dobkins was featured frequently at Castle Farms, and on television for the Bob Braun Show (WLW-T, Cincinnati). He appeared fourteen times as a guest on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, and toured with such singers as Bobby Vee, Frankie Avalon, and Jan & Dean. He continued to perform at oldies festivals for some years.

He was inducted into the Cincinnati Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.

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Carl Dobkins Jr. – My Heart Is An Open Book 

(BCD1991) @ 320

 

 01. Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book 

 02. Carl Dobkins Jr. - If You Don't Want My Lovin' 

 03. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Love Is Everything 

 04. Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Pledge To You 

 05. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Lucky Devil 

 06. Carl Dobkins Jr. - A Fool Such As I 

 07. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Promise Me 

 08. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Take Time Out 

 09. Carl Dobkins Jr. - A Chance To Belong 

 10. Carl Dobkins Jr. - In My Heart 

 11. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Ask Me No Question 

 12. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Sawdust Dolly 

 13. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Pretty Little Girl In The Yellow Dress 

 14. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Open Up Your Arms 

 15. Carl Dobkins Jr. - I'm Sorry (Platters Song) 

 16. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Three Little Peggies 

 17. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Class Ring 

 18. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Exclusively Yours 

 19. Carl Dobkins Jr. - For Your Love 

 20. Carl Dobkins Jr. - True Love 

 21. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Raining In My Heart 

 22. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Sue 

 23. Carl Dobkins Jr. - That's What I Call True Love 

 24. Carl Dobkins Jr. - One Little Girl 

 25. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Genie 

 26. Carl Dobkins Jr. - A Different Kind Of Love 

 27. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Lovelight 

 28. Carl Dobkins Jr. - That's All I Need To Know 

 29. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Sawdust Dolly 

 30. Carl Dobkins Jr. - Class Ring 

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