Take Good Care Of My Baby - Best Of 1959-62

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An idol of teenagers, Bobby Vee enjoyed a phenomenal following on almost every continent for over fifty years. The story of his career reads like a fairy tale. At the age of 15, he and his band landed the opportunity of a lifetime, albeit under deeply tragic circumstances when he was asked to step in for a concert after the fatal plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper. From a teenager who had only ever worked as a paperboy, he led a full life in music, scoring 38 hit singles in the United States and the United Kingdom, with hordes of adoring fans on almost every continent. With his clear, resonant voice and good looks, Vee was made for superstardom. Unlike the first wave of hard-edge rock 'n' rollers a few years earlier, Vee's persona was acceptable to both the media and the parental market of middle America. So much so that he was described by English rock critic Andrew Darlington as "the perfect dream boyfriend approved by parents." He also had the distinction of giving a certain Robert Zimmerman, aka Bob Dylan, his first professional break when he hired him for his band in 1959. Dylan returned the favor, suggesting to young Bobby that he change his name from "Velline" to "Vee." This collection celebrates the birth of an icon by showcasing 20 of his early hits, including Suzie Baby, One Last Kiss, Rubber Ball, and, of course, the timeless Take Good Care Of My Baby.