Song:Do You Wanna Dance
Album:Best Of Bobby Freeman
Though Do You Wanna Dance is probably better known for its various cover versions, Bobby Freeman had a top five pop hit with his original in 1958. He also wrote it so he's obviously still making money with it. He was born June 13, 1940 in San Francisco. He had groups like The Romancers and The West Coast Vocaleers. But at age 18 he wrote and recorded Do You Wanna Dance. It reached #2 on the R & B singles chart and #5 on the pop singles chart. Freeman continued to record with mixed success but he hit the jackpot again with C'mon and Swim in 1964 which also reached #5 on the pop charts. His energetic performing style has made him a popular live act in the Bay Area. But he hasn't recorded in years. But Do You Wanna Dance has been covered many times. The Beach Boys had a hit with it in 1965 and Bette Midler had a hit with it in 1973. Other artists to cover Do You Wanna Dance include Cliff Richard, Del Shannon, The Mamas & The Papas, John Lennon and The Ramones version was in the film Rock & Roll High School. It was also featured in the 1972 film American Graffitti. This comp has all of Freeman's recordings. I think most folks know the song but may not be familiar with the original version. Here's the DTV video for Do You Wanna Dance by Bobby Freeman.
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