Bobby Rydell (born Robert Louis Ridarelli on 26 April 1942; died 5 April 20… Read Full Bio ↴Bobby Rydell (born Robert Louis Ridarelli on 26 April 1942; died 5 April 2022) was an American singer and actor who mainly performed rock and roll and traditional pop music. In the early 1960s he was considered a teen idol. His most well-known songs include "Wild One" and "Volare" ; in 1963 he appeared in the musical film Bye Bye Birdie. In the 1980s he joined a trio called The Golden Boys with fellow former teen idols Frankie Avalon and Fabian Forte and he continued to tour up until his death.
Rydell's performance in Bye Bye Birdie, and his recordings "Wild One" and "Volare", made him a famous show business performer of the '60s. Rydell used his talents as an impersonator and drummer mostly in pursuing a musical career rather than an acting career.
Born 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, 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.
Rydell's performance in Bye Bye Birdie, and his recordings "Wild One" and "Volare", made him a famous show business performer of the '60s. Rydell used his talents as an impersonator and drummer mostly in pursuing a musical career rather than an acting career.
Born 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, 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.
Break It To Me Gently
Bobby Rydell Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Break It To Me Gently' by these artists:
Angela Bofill Did you think that your smile Could hide what's on your…
Aretha Franklin It was so easy baby, you made it so easy,…
Brenda Lee Break it to me gently, let me down the easy…
Gilbert O'Sullivan Look at me, I'm in my glory Like a child, who…
Juice Newton Break it to me gently, let me down that easy…
Kay Starr Break it to me gently Just easy and slow Learned it accident…
Lee Brenda Break it to me gently, Let me down the easy…
Loverboy Face to face, I can see that look in your…
Mark Bautista Do you think that your smile Could hide what's on your…
Will Bradley & His Orchestra VIctor Nimekam na moto–oh Moto moto–oh (Dj Venji) Dance to …
We have lyrics for these tracks by Bobby Rydell:
A Lot Of Living To Do There are chicks just ripe for some kissin' And I mean…
A World Without Love I don't care what they say I won't stay in a…
Baby It's You The man who only lives for making money Lives a life…
Bewitched She's a fool and don't I know it But a fool…
bobby's girl When people ask of you Just what would you like to…
Butterfly Baby Butterfly Baby, lookin' around, Flyin' like crazy, all over…
Cha-Cha-Cha Baby, baby come on sway me, drive me crazy Do the…
Cherie Oh, Cherie Baby, don't you worry For I love only you Oh, Ch…
Diana I'm so young and you're so old This, my darling, I've…
Door to Paradise Here we are so close to Heaven Can't you see it…
Dream Lover Every night I hope and pray A dream lover will come…
Forget Him (Forget him) (Forget him) Forget him if he doesnt love you,…
Good Time Baby (Good time baby, yeah) My chick's dynamite, kicks, kicks ev…
Good Times Baby Good time baby -yeah) My chicks dynamite, kicks, kicks ev…
Groovy Tonight (It's gonna be groovy tonight) Oh, one night, you kiss And …
Here's That Rainy Day Maybe I should have saved those left over dreams Funny, but…
Heres’ That Rainy Day Maybe I should have saved those left over dreams Funny, but…
I Dig Girls Man, I sure dig girls I dig girls who wear a…
I Got Bonnie (Doop doop, doop doo doop doo doop) (Ah-ooh ah-oop) (Doop …
I Just Can't Say Goodbye I memorized the words I'm gonna say to you To tell you…
I Wanna Thank You Hah hah hah Hah hah hah Scooby dooby doo I want to thank…
I'll Never Dance Again My soul once a-swaying to the beat of your heart And…
I've Got Bonnie (Doop doop, doop doo doop doo doop) (Ah-ooh ah-oop) (Doop do…
It's a Sin to Tell A Lie Be sure it's true when you say, 'I love you' It's…
It's Getting Better Every Day Once I believed that when love came to me It would…
Jingle Bell Imitations Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells swin…
Kissin They're kissin' in Cleveland, Kansas City, too They're waili…
Kissin Time They're kissin' in Cleveland, Kansas City, too They're wail…
Kissin' Time They're kissin' in Cleveland, Kansas City, too They're waili…
Let's Make Love Tonight Would you like to be kissed In the moonlight A touch of…
Little Bitty Girl In such a big, big world Somewhere in this big big…
Lose Her [CHORUS] You better lose her She's a loser Lose her before Y…
Make Me Forget Make me forget her With her lips on mine Make me forget…
Nice Work If You Can Get It The man who only lives for making money Lives a life…
Please Don't Be Mad Do-o, do-o, do-o, do-o Do-o, do-o, do-o, do-o, do-o I'…
Stagger Lee The night was clear and the moon was yellow And the…
Sway When calypso rhythm starts to play Dance with me, make me…
Swingin School Chicks (ah) Kicks (ah) Cats (ah) Cool (ah) Ah, school Yeah, …
Swinging School Chicks (ah) Kicks (ah) Cats (ah) Cool (ah) Ah, school Y…
That Old Black Magic That old black magic has me in its spell That old…
The Alley Cat Song The Alley Cat Song Artist: Bobby Rydell -from his "Top Hi…
The Cha Cha Cha Baby, baby come on sway me, drive me crazy Do the…
The Fish (Do the fish, do the fish, the fish, the fish) [Chorus:] Co…
The Song Is You I hear music when I look at you, A beautiful theme…
The Telephone Hour Hi, Nancy Hi, Ursula What's the story, mornin' glory? What's…
This Magic Moment This magic moment So different and so new Was like any other…
Tossin' and Turnin' Baby, baby, can't you see what you're doing to me? I…
Volare Volare (whoa oh, whoa) Cantare (yeah, yeah) whoa, oh, oh, oh…
We God Love (we got love) 'Cause you've got one lucky fella two love…
Wild One Oh wild one I'm gonna tame you down (tame you…
Wildwood Days Spring'll soon be gone (Wildwood days), summer's coming on (…
World Without Love I don't care what they say I won't stay in a…
You And I Hah hah hah Hah hah hah Scooby dooby doo I want to thank…
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Michael DeAngelo
Great song by a great singer. So sad to hear about Bobby Rydell's passing. I know that even though he is gone his music will carry on
poprecords4ever
You're so right Michael, his music will last a lifetime!
Paul Riofski
Thanks for sharing your personal memories in this excellent tribute to the late great Bobby Rydell, Ron (and Mrs. Mint)! This is a lovely selection from his 1962 "All the Hits" LP on Cameo.
daverobertswales
An excellent version with some nice piano.
That's a great story, my deepest sympathy to Bobby's wife and family.
connie
So beautiful my prayers go out to his family
Jerry Rice
A really nice arrangement of the Brenda Lee classic. So sad about Bobby passing. Just a few weeks ago he responded to my wife's text with an invitation for us to see him in concert this June. Will have to settle for my memory of seeing Bobby at a Dick Clark Caravan show around 1960.
Lionheart Roar
Bobby could sing anything!
Ken Cohen
A consummate talent and the news shook me up as I had recently finished a re-reading of his book (for the 2nd time). Every time I read the old issues of Billboard it seemed he had a new release weekly..very sad..thks
connie
Two words SUPER GREAT
Nijole Sopher
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