Bobbi Martin

I'm digging through a box of my dad's old LPs this morning, and came across this album from an artist I've never heard of, frankly. "For the Love of Him"- it's stamped "Auditon Copy", and I have no clue where dad came across it. Fascinating stuff. Will give the lp a listen shortly. Playing it now; all I can say is WOWWWW! Livin in a House Full of Love is fantastic- Gary Allen's version has nothing on this! After listening to the entire LP, all I can say is "WOW"- EXCELLENT stuff. Now I'm wondering if I should eBay it or not. :)

Another very talented, underrated, forgotten vocalist from the 60's & 70's. She passed away too young, at 56, from lung cancer in 2000. In her early days (mid 1960's to early 1970's) I'm not sure she, her producer (Henry Jerome) or record companies knew what direction she should go in. Was she country or pop? She was sort of a cross between Patsy Cline & Connie Francis. But I don't think she ever really found her niche. Her biggest hit was For The Love Of Him in the early 70's (a pre-woman's lib anthem right up there with Tammy Wynette's Stand By Your Man & Sandy Posey's Born A Woman). In 1968 she released an album titled Harper Valley P.T.A. & a single of the song too. It got lost in the shuffle once Jeannie C. Riley's version took off. She even attempted disco in the late 70's with Man Was Made To Love Woman. During her most productive period she released some real quality albums, Don't Forget I Still Love You, I Love You So, With Love & For The Love Of Him among others. There was al... Read more

Look What Love Can Do is simply a portrait of a truly world-class vocalist struggling under the weight of second rate songs and somewhat uninspired arranging and production. Although few recording artists ever enjoy consistant/adequate budgets and promotional support throughout their careers and compromises are always part of the game, she deserved to be showcased better then this. On the other hand, as with any great artist, something is almost always better then nothing. In this light I am glad this collection exists. I just wish the industry realized what they had in Bobbi Martin and that she had enjoyed a career more worthy of her considerable gifts as a vocalist. Singers this good are far too rare.

Hi Shane!....I was a good friebd of your Mother. I was a D.J. and played many of her records. We became friends back in the 60's. She was a true delight,and I interviewed her many times on the air in the various markets I worked in. She spoke of you often. The new (2003) CD is good,but alot of her best work was on Coral,and U.A. My BEST to you,and yours. As Ever, Dennis Dorr

Bobbi Martin was the best singer alive. Her voice stood out amongst many. I play her CD to this day and hearing her voice on CD is like hearing her talk. I'm her daughter Shane and I miss her with a passion. I hope that her songs along with her legacy live on. Thank you to all that have written such nice things about her, she would be very pleased.

I knew Bobbi Martin for many years. Indeed,she was a simger that did not know what direction to be taken in,especially by Henry Jerome. She had a few Rocker Motown type singles that could have easily been her forte'. One was Don't Take It Out On Me (Coral 62475) and Sometimes (Coral 62488. These were both arranged and conducted By Bert DeCautteaux. He had long been associated with the Soulsound of music. She was definately underrated,and should have gone farther. She was a good friend,and I miss her dearly. What a Performer,as well as friend.