Carl Dobkins Jr.

Carl Dobkins Jr.
Dobkins in 1969
Background information
Birth nameCarl Edward Dobkins[1]
Born(1941-01-13)January 13, 1941[2]
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 8, 2020(2020-04-08) (aged 79)
Mason, Ohio
GenresTraditional pop, country, rockabilly
InstrumentVocals
Years active1957–2020
LabelsFraternity, Decca, Atco, Colpix, Chalet

Carl Edward Dobkins Jr. (January 13, 1941 – April 8, 2020) was an American singer and songwriter, best known for his 1959 hit, "My Heart Is an Open Book", which went to No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The record sold over one million copies, resulting in the award of a gold disc.[2]

  1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2003). Top Pop Singles 1955-2002 (1st ed.). Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 199. ISBN 0-89820-155-1.
  2. ^ a b Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie & Jenkins Ltd. p. 113. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.