Bobby Darin 1959 Oregon Concert Poster w/"Dream Lover" & "Splish Splash." ...

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Bobby Darin 1959 Oregon Concert Poster w/"Dream Lover" & "Splish Splash." An original cardboard window card advertising Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Bobby Darin appearing at The Oasis in Eagle Point, OR for a "Show and Dance" on Thursday night, July 9, 1959. The Col-Lee-Jets were the cleverly named opening band.

As tour-blank concert posters go (it's been seen from other cities in the Pacific Northwest as well), this is one of the best from the late 50's, given Darin's stature, its great photo of him, three Top 10 hits listed and its use of five - yes, five - colors. Notice how the printer's "split-fountain" ink usage resulted in red wording at the top, black in the middle and green at the bottom. Throw in white and yellow, and you've got five colors.

You never heard anything about "Bullmoose," but on the poster, "Dream Lover" went to #2 earlier this year, "Splish Splash" hit #3 the previous year, and "Queen of the Hop" was a national top tenner in late '58. But what was coming up? Clear the decks: Bobby's next two singles were no less than "Mack the Knife" and "Beyond the Sea." What a time in Darin's career! Billboard magazine statistics point to 1959 being his best year ever.

And of course, the life and career of Bobby Darin are currently the subject of a major hit play on Broadway, Just in Time.

This board, made by the Tilghman Press of Oakland, CA, measures 14" x 21 7/8" and grades to Very Good condition. Poster has grime and blemishing across the top, including a spot inside the "I" of "Oasis." All four corners and soft and slightly creased at the tips. The board's verso has 'tape lifts' all across the top, another small one in the lower left corner, and "1959" written in pencil in the lower right corner. COA from Heritage Auctions.

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