Bob Eberly
Bob Eberly was born Robert Eberle on July 24, 1916. He launched his career after
winning an amateur talent contest on Fred Allen's radio program in 1935, earning
a spot with the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra before joining Jimmy Dorsey's
orchestra, where he remained until late 1943. During the early 1940s, Eberly and
Helen O'Connell recorded hits with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, including
"Amapola" and "Tangerine". In 1942, he also recorded the original version of
"I'm Glad There Is You", which became a jazz and pop standard. Notable
recordings include "It's the Dreamer in Me" with J...
Besame MuchoJimmy Dorsey, Kitty Kallen and Bob Eberly
1942-43 Broadcasts
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The Nearness of YouJimmy Dorsey and Bob Eberly
Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra, 1939-40
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Time WasJimmy Dorsey, Helen O'Connell and Bob Eberly
Classic Years of Jimmy Dorsey
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My IdealJimmy Dorsey and Bob Eberly
Classic Years of Jimmy Dorsey
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Yours (Quiereme Mucho)Jimmy Dorsey, Helen O'Connell and Bob Eberly
Amapola: His 24 Greatest Hits
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My Ideal
Bob Eberly, Helen O'Connell and Jimmy DorseyMy Ideal / Bésame Mucho
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