Bobby Freeman
Bobby Freeman's energetic vocals punctuated two R&B dance hits in the late '50s and mid-'60s. The San Francisco performer started the Romancers as a 14-year-old and later formed the West Coast Vocaleers, whose sound was much more pop-oriented than the Harlem group of the same name. Freeman's single "Do You Want to Dance" just missed topping the R&B charts in 1958, staying at number two for two weeks (number five pop). It was one of three hits he enjoyed that year on Josie, although "Betty Lou Got a New Pair of Shoes" and "Need Your Love" only reached numbers 20 and 29, respectively. "C'mon and Swim" parlayed the 1964 dance craze into his second Top Ten R&B hit, reaching number five. But the follow-up went to the water once too often, as "S-W-I-M" fizzled at number 56. Both were for Autumn. It was also Freeman's final visit to the R&B charts.
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Because of You - Bobby Freeman
Rock - Released by ISIS on 6 Oct 2023
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When Your Smiling
Rock - Released by replygacy records on 9 Jan 1959
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When You're Smiling - Bobby Freeman
Soul - Released by ISIS on 8 Sep 2023
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Do You Wanna Dance - The Best of Bobby Freeman
Pop - Released by AP MUSIC LTD on 1 Jan 2013
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Do You Want to Dance
Jazz - Released by Stars and Stripes on 30 Oct 2014
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Congo Explorer
R&B - Released by Aqualy Mani Inc. on 18 Sep 2019
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Christmas In The Old Home
R&B - Released by Christmas In The Old Home on 4 Dec 2021
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The Sweet Sixties
R&B - Released by The Sweet Sixties on 4 Jul 2022
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Under The Christmas Tree
R&B - Released by The Christmas Tree on 20 Nov 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo