ABOUT
Carl Dobkins Jr. (January 13, 1941 - April 8, 2020) was a veteran singer and songwriter from Cincinnati, OH who became famous during the late 1950s. He is best known for the Hal David/Lee Pockriss-penned "My Heart Is An Open Book" (1959), which made the Pop/Rock Top 5 and became a million-seller.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- If You Don't Want My Lovin' (1959)
- Lucky Devil (1959)
- My Heart Is An Open Book (1959)
- Exclusively Yours (1960)
Pop charts debut year: 1959
Years active: 1957-2020
Genres: Traditional pop, country, rockabilly
Labels: Fraternity, Decca, Atco, Colpix, Chalet
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