Bobby Rydell - Volare

4 Bobby Rydell pictures by permission of http://boomers-fifties-pinups.com. They are at 1:01, 1:09; 1:19; 1:24, 1:34.

Bobby Rydell was born Robert Ridarelli in Philadelphia. It was his father who encouraged him to pursue a career in show business. At the age of four, Rydell would sit in front of the TV and impersonate such performers as Milton Berle, Louis Prima and Johnny Ray. He also admired drummer Gene Krupa and began playing the drums at the age of six. At the age of seven and with his father's encouragement, Rydell began performing in nightclubs in Philadelphia.

In 1950, Bobby Rydell entered the amateur show of Paul Whiteman; his first-place win gained him a regular part on the show. He stayed with the Whiteman show for three years and then went to join several local bands in Philadelphia. It was here too that Bobby Ridarelli became the easier-to-pronounce Bobby Rydell. At 16 he began playing with local groups, landing a spot as a drummer for Rocco and the Saints. (Frankie Avalon, another Philadelphia-born musician, played trumpet for the group.) While with the band, Rydell signed a recording contract with Cameo/Parkway Records in Philadelphia. His hit "Kissin' Time," recorded in the summer of 1959, launched his musical career and made him a teen idol at the age of 17.

After making his first hit recording, he pursued a solo career, performing at the Copacabana in New York in 1961, where he was an instant hit. Rydell made his acting debut in 1962 on the television show Combat! One year later, he starred as Hugh Peabody in the famous musical Bye Bye Birdie. It was only after his acting debut that he fervently began playing the nightclub circuit.

With records like We Got Love, Wildwood Days and Sway, Rydell made himself a hit. Along with Frankie Avalon and Fabian, Bobby Rydell is known as a Philadelphia-born teen idol, known not only for his musical genius but also his handsome looks. ~ Kim Summers, All Music Guide

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• pop
• rock
• teen
• idol

[allGtoG]

(Dino) Dean Martin did the song justice this rendition is okay but Dean did it right with his actual Italian lyrics!!

[John1948TwoB1a]

@allGtoG Dino was a great singer as was Bobby Rydell. Who was better on which songs? Opinions vary.

[uzuhl2]

@John1948TwoB1a Also, Bobby Rydell IS a great singer. He's still alive.

[John1948TwoB1a]

@uzuhl2 Yes, I know. I would love to catch his show sometime.

[storytyme12]

This is song is amazing. His voice is awesome. :D I wish I lived in the 50s. :((

[BloodyCatastrophee]

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[JunChenIsSuperAwsome]

i was searching for this song before this was put up, amazing 50000+ views in one year, people still love going back to oldies like this

[TheLuvecerviere]

Let's fly way up to the clouds One More Time 0:00!

[hypnotik0812]

Zero dislikes FOR A REASON <3

[1mespud]

Bryl-creem and cuff links!!!

[novaboy49]

This was a more up-beat version, two years after the original in 1958. Personally I liked all versions of this song, a song that was hard to screw-up.

[Pmr1957]

This was a great version of this tune as it was a kind of crossover song to pop/rock for the younger generation to let everyone know that both the young and old could enjoy it...that's the way I remember it anyway. Love Dean Martin's version too!

[tippimail1]

This version of this song is my favorite!!Bobby did a few versions also,but i like the speed and the beat of this version.

[dlsflower]

This is the first record I ever bought. I played this over and over. My parents must have covered their ears after the thirtieth time.

[centralparocker]

Yeah baby, this song is so cool...!!!!

[steeplechaserider]

this is THE BEST VERSION of Volare ever - so young so bouncy full of fun and joy- Bobby your the BEST!!